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December 2024
New Year’s Eve family skate party
Monday, Dec. 30, 4-6 pm, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Free. Ages 5 and older. Celebrate the last night of the year a day early with popcorn, lemonade, music and a fire pit with a s’mores station. Loaner skates and sleds will be available. Registration not required.
Find out more »February 2025
SnowBLAST 2025
SnowBLAST returns on Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-7 pm at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Live music from Columbia Heights band Pickle. HeightsNEXT will have a free s’mores station, Community Grounds will have free hot cocoa, the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters will have soup for sale, and the Columbia Heights Lions Club will sell alcoholic drinks. The free items will be available while supplies last. Pony rides, ice skating, snow soccer, and a heated tent to make it comfortable.
Find out more »Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Mississippi Park Connection, the official philanthropic partner of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, is honored to bring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to the heart of the Twin Cities at The Main Cinema. All proceeds go to support equitable access to the Mississippi River. This is a two-part series, with each showing sold independently: 12:30 pm: Wild Child, 50-minute compilation of family-friendly and youth-centered short films to inspire action and stewardship of the planet; and 2 pm: Water…
Find out more »March 2025
Train Show and Swap Meet
Sunday, March 9, 12:15-2:30 pm, Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Toy trains of different gauges for sale. See toy trains operating in action and see toy train displays. Refreshments available. Admission adults,$5; kids 12 and under free. Learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association; memberships available. Info: www.tcalakesandpines.com
Find out more »Egg Hunt at Logan Park
Come to Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, for the Annual Mill City Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19, 9 am-2 pm. There will be games, prizes and fun for all. No registration needed.
Find out more »Welcome the Herons
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Bring your binoculars and join the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection and volunteers at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, March 29, 11 am-1 pm. Watch the herons rebuild their nests and flirt with each other as they return to our region. The walking path, from which the rookery is visible, is fully accessible, but the trail down to the…
Find out more »April 2025
Friday Fish Fries at UACC
The Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, has begun its Lenten annual fish fries. For $15, you get fish, pierogies, French fries, cole slaw. Proceeds go to UACC programs; tips go to humanitarian aid (medical supplies) for Ukraine. March 28, April 4 and 11. Pre-ordered takeout available. Visit uacc.org to purchase ahead of time.
Find out more »2025 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 9 am-12 pm, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 10th annual Earth Day Bee Run 5K run/walk/river cleanup will be held in the only national park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music & booths. Costumes are welcome. Kids' Run at 8:30 am, Run at 9 am, River Cleanup at 9:30 am. Hosted by Great River Coalition, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, The National Park Service, Mill City Running/St. City Running.…
Find out more »Wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Lions' Open Weights Championship is on the line Saturday, April 19, when the Columbia Heights Lions host AWF professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Doors open at 6 pm and bell-time is 7 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door; 9 years old and younger get in for free with a paid adult. Cash bar.
Find out more »National Park Week party
Gather with staff, volunteers and Mississippi Park Connection members passionate about national parks on Earth Day and support your favorite public lands during an informal open house at Broken Clock Brewery. Learn about what’s happening on public lands, visit with your favorite national park rangers and volunteers and discover opportunities to get involved. Tuesday, April 22, 4-7 pm, Broken Clock Brewery, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Suite 100. This is a free event. Registration is optional, but to help with planning,…
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