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October 2024
MEA: jewelry making
In this two-day class, students will make of variety of different kinds of jewelry, including beads and jewelry boxes made from air dry clay and origami paper to Shrinky Dink earrings, pendants and keychains. Other fun ideas include wire-wrapped rings, friendship bracelets, paper rings and button making. Ages 7-14. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16 and 17, 1-3 pm. Northeast Athletic Field Rec Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE. Registration required.
Find out more »MEA break ping pong tournament
Come to Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, for a MEA Break ping pong tournament. Bring your game, there will be some good players. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-6 pm. Registration required.
Find out more »Make a hand warmer
Make a hand warmer during MEA break. Ages 8-16. Friday, Oct. 18, noon-1:30 pm. Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE. Registration required.
Find out more »Pumpkin carving & seed baking
Carve some spooky pumpkins and roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Apple cider and snacks will be provided, as will carving materials. 3-5 pm, Friday, Oct. 18, Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave. SE
Find out more »MEA break board games
Stop by at the rec center at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE, for card games and board games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board games include Connect Four, chess and checkers. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18, 3-5 pm.
Find out more »Waite soccer Boo-nited
Join Waite and Cavell Parks soccer for a night of costume, pizza and fun. Please have child come in costume and ready to scrimmage. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Thursday, Oct. 24, 5-9 pm, Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE,
Find out more »Halloween party
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Van Cleve Halloween party. Age appropriate games, activities and treats in addition to the return of the famous ‘haunted hallway,’ it will be low scare but high fun for all kids and families. Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 am-1 pm. Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave SE
Find out more »Truck or Treat
Truck or Treat returns for its seventh year on Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-4 pm, at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Columbia Heights and its City departments will collaborate with community partners to help make the event possible. Each vehicle station will hand out candy to middle school and younger kids. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. Pets, too. Magnifi Financial is this year's sponsor.
Find out more »December 2024
Audubon Art Camp – holiday decorations
Audubon Art Camp art program for youth aged 6-12 is an opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making some fun seasonal crafts. This program is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children can learn new skills, express themselves artistically and have fun. During this program, your child will have the opportunity to create a variety of winter-themed crafts using a range of materials and techniques. Tuesday, Dec. 24, Noon-3 pm. Audubon Park, 1320…
Find out more »January 2025
STEM day camp
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, 12-4 pm, Logan Park Rec Center 690 13th Ave. NE. For ages 8-13. Residents, $31, nonresidents, $47. Register with the Rec Center, 612-370-4927.
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