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March 2023
Toy Train Show and Swap Meet
Join the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA) for a toy train show and swap meet on Sunday, March 12, 12:15-2:30 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. See toy trains in action as well as toy train displays. Toy trains of different gauges will also be for sale. Train doctors will be on hand for simple repairs. You can also learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the TCA. Admission is $5 for…
Find out more »Hot Dash 5K, 10-Mile, Tater Trot
Hot Dash, the running event with a food reward at the end, will be held Saturday, March 25, starting at 8 am at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. 5K runners start at 8:45, 10-milers at 9:15. Kids running the Tater Trot start at 10:30. Sample various hotdishes, toast some marshmallows, take a chance on a meat raffle. Details and registration: https://www.tcmevents.org/events/hot-dash-2023.
Find out more »April 2023
Egg hunt at Waite Park
Waite Park Church and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have teamed up to hide 5,000 Easter eggs in Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, on Saturday, April 8, 9:30 am-12 pm. Egg hunts and activities will be available for kids nursery aged through 5th grade. More details and registration: waiteparkchurch.org/egghunt
Find out more »Bunny Party & Egg Hunt-Audubon
Saturday, April 8, Audubon Park Rec Center, 1320 29th Ave. NE. Audubon Park hosts a fun-filled morning for kids ages 6 and under, which includes an egg hunt, crafts and breakfast goodies. 9:30-11:30 am; egg hunt at 11 am. Pre-registration is required to receive a treat bag: apm.activecommunities.com/egg-hunt/136067
Find out more »Bunny Party & Egg Hunt-Windom Park
Saturday, April 8, Windom Park , 2251 Hayes Street NE. Windom Park hosts ages 7-12 with games, a bounce house, children’s egg hunt and more. 12-2 pm. Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/Activity_Search/bunny-party-and-egg-hunt/134420
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Clean Up
The Great River Coalition will hold its 8th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 22, 9 am-12 pm. The event features a family- and dog-friendly fun run/walk, river cleanup and Earth Day festivities to protect pollinators and their habitat. Following the 5K race, participants will be able to take part in an organized river cleanup and enjoy festivities including live music and entertainment, prizes, games for kids, demonstrations and more.…
Find out more »Central Ave. Spring Cleanup
HeightsNEXT has organized a spring cleanup on Central Ave. Volunteers meet Saturday, April 22, 9 am in the parking lot of the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Bags and safety vests provided. Volunteers should bring their gloves and dress appropriately for trash cleanup and the weather. Families and groups with young children will be assigned local parks to clean up for additional safety. Businesses along Central Avenue will be invited to join in the Earth Day Cleanup,…
Find out more »May 2023
Audubon Spring Festival
"The Mississippi River and Our Relationship With It" is the theme of the Audubon Neighborhood Association's Spring Festival, Saturday, May 6, 11 am-4 pm at Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization gave the neighborhood a grant to put on the festival, which will provide a look at the river's history and current status. The event will include music, games, food and a beer tent. Volunteers needed to set up and break down; contact deborah@audubonneighborhood.org.
Find out more »June 2023
Movies in the parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will show these movies in Northeast Parks this summer: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Thursday, June 1, 8:45 pm,Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, PG. Audio & Sub: Eng/Span; Turning Red, Tuesday, June 6, 8:45 pm Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, PG-13; Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Tuesday, June 13, 9 pm, Jackson Square Park, 2212 Jackson St. NE, PG; 42: Jackie Robinson, Friday, June 23, 9 pm, Bottineau Park, 2000 2nd St. NE, PG-13; Ghostbusters (original).…
Find out more »Pets in the park
Join the City of Columbia Heights for the first-ever Pets in the Park. Meet pet organizations and vendors, bring your furry friends. 11 am-2 pm Saturday, June 3, Keyes Park, 1345 45 1/2 Ave. NE.
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