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December 2025
Heights Holiday City Tour
The Columbia Heights Fire Department's annual Holiday City Tour will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5-6:30 pm. Columbia Heights Recreation will host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa from 6-8 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. Toys and nonperishable food items will be collected along the route and at Murzyn Hall.
Find out more »January 2026
Puzzle Swap
Thursday, Jan 13th, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Do you have stacks of puzzles that you finished and now you need a new challenge? Bring your puzzles to swap and find something new to keep you busy on these cold winter nights. Senior Room in Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Park in the back of Murzyn hall and enter through the lower level entrance.
Find out more »February 2026
“Evening with Irving Berlin”
Immaculate Conception Church, 4030 Jackson St. NE, will present an "Evening with Irving Berlin" on Saturday, Feb. 7. Full buffet dinner with social hour starting at 6 pm, Dinner at 6:30 and Show 7:45. Tickets $40. Reserve your ticket(s) by calling 763-788-9062 or visit website ICCSonline.org
Find out more »Irish Dance Party
It's a month early but Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Dance Party on Sunday, Feb. 15, 3-6 pm at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St.. Wear your favorite green and get ready to step, stomp and shuffle to the lively rhythms of traditional Irish dance. Lessons are welcoming and beginner-friendly, with plenty to enjoy for seasoned dancers too. No fancy shoes needed — tennis shoes or soft-soled shoes work great. Mactír Academy…
Find out more »March 2026
St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Spring Concert
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will play a Spring Concert celebrating their 51st year. Program will be music by Suppe, Daniels, Verdi and Bizet. Sunday, March 8, 3 pm at the St Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE. Free.
Find out more »Graco Park Puzzle Competition
Put your puzzling skills to the test at the Graco Park Puzzle Competition. Teams will race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle in this friendly but competitive event. Two competition times are available - 10 am and 2 pm, each has 10 team spots available. Teams will have 3 hours to complete the puzzle. Each team gets to keep the puzzle they assemble during the competition. Registration is $25 per team (only one person per team should register).…
Find out more »April 2026
“Ada Lovelace: Bride of Science”
nimbus theatre presents "Ada Lovelace: Bride of Science," the forgotten story about the world's first computer programmer. Playing April 4-19 at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE. Info and tickets: nimbustheatre.com
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are Dec. 11. 2026 date are Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
Find out more »Garden Art Fling
Saturday, April 11, 10 am-5 pm, Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St. NE, https://fluxartsbuilding.com/garden-art-fling/ The Flux Arts Building will be full of artists both downstairs and upstairs in the Art to Change the World headquarters. Make-and-take activities include flower weaving, “trash flowers,” make your own clay vase and build your own mini bookshelf. Music and snacks too. Clay Squared will hold a 50% off in-stock tile sale. Garden swap: Bring seeds, seedlings, small garden tools, supplies for making garden art,…
Find out more »Poetry Open House
In honor of National Poetry Month, Coffee House Press, 79 13th Ave NE Suite 110, will host a Poetry Open House featuring new, local talent: Gloria Muñoz, Margaret Hasse, Emily Oliver, Sana Wazwaz, Sara Dovre Wudali, Nour Eldin Hussein and more. Thursday, April 30, 6-8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm; readings begin at 6:30. Free
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