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May 2025
East Bank bike tour
Explore the five neighborhoods along the East Bank, learn about new bike infrastructure and other developments in the area. Food, drinks and giveaways. Saturday, May 3, 10:30 am-2 pm. Meet at Freewheel Bike, 750 9th St. SE. Relaxed tour starts at 10:45 am; full tour at noon. Explore five East Bank neighborhoods, get a free bike checkup from Freewheel, learn about local bike projects. Free cookout and merchandise at Freewheel post ride.
Find out more »“Tommie Tot”
The Edison track and field teams will host their 4th Annual "Tommie Tot" event on Thursday, May 15, 5-6:30 pm on the track at Edison. This free event is an all-ages family fun opportunity to run, jump, move and play.
Find out more »Waite Park Carnival
Come to Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, for the annual Carnival Friday, May 30, 5-8 pm. This is a partnership event with Waite Park School and Waite Park PTA. Free.
Find out more »June 2025
LPNA Bike Rodeo
Logan Park Neighborhood Associatoin and Pedal Power present Bike Rodeo, Saturday, June 14 at Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, 1-3 pm. Celebrate bike riding with a bicycle obstacle course designed with kids and new riders in mind. Decorate your bike and helmet; learn how to ride a bike. Face painting, kids' activities, free snacks, free bike and helmet safety checks. Enter the raffle to win a bike.
Find out more »Movies in the Park: “Monsters Inc.”
Take the kids to see "Monsters Inc." at Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE, Monday, June 23, 9:05 pm. Spanish subtitles.
Find out more »Columbia Heights Jamboree
The Columbia Heights Lions Club will hosting the annual Jamboree Thursday, June 26, through Sunday, June 29, at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Thursday night the City Knights band will entertain. Friday night the parade kicks off at 6 pm, and the DNR Band will play after the parade ends. Saturday, June 28, features Joe Macko with his accordion, AWF Professional Wrestling at 6 pm and fireworks at dusk. Bring your own chairs to enjoy these events. Sunday, June…
Find out more »July 2025
STAWNO neighborhood picnic
Thursday, July 10, 6-8 pm, Dickman Park, 614 2nd St. NE. Free hotdogs, watermelon and ice cream, live music, games and more. Picnic with the STAWNO Board of Directors and guests.
Find out more »Omega D.E.A.R.: Monthly children’s book reading
Join the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. Grab a drink, snack and pull up a seat for this live reading from the rich literary tradition of African American authors. 1-2 pm, Saturday, June 21. Free for all parents and children (ideal up to age of 6). La Boulangerie Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »NE Park Fest
Lower NE Neighborhoods Association (LNENA) will hosting their annual NE Park Fest in partnership with the Minneapolis Parks Department. This event centers around community members engaging together to access entertainment, food, information and resources. It is a free, public-facing event held outside NE Park Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE, on Monday, July 21, 6-8:30 pm.
Find out more »River Rats water skiing shows
The River Rats water skiing team is back on the Mississippi River, providing free shows on Thursday nights throughout the summer. Pre-show at 6:30, performance at 7 pm, until August, when pre-show starts at 6:15 and performance at 6:45. Dates are May 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17, 23 and 24 (Aquatennial warmup and performance) and 31; Aug. 8, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28.
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