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October 2026
2026 Owámni Falling Water Festival
Saturday, Oct.10, 11 am-4 pm at Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 SE Main St. Celebrate Indigenous culture, music, food, art and history in one of the Twin Cities’ most culturally significant places. The festival honors the cultural and historical significance of Owámniyomni, the Dakota name for the falls, meaning “turbulent water.”
Find out more »League of Minnesota Poets book tour
The League of Minnesota Poets 5th annual Agates IndyBookStore Tour will showcase the League’s "Agates Volume 89," a poetry collection celebrating the creative spirit of Minnesota s literary community. Five poets -- Becky Boling, Annette Gagliardi, Douglas Green, Donna Isaac and Alan Perry -- will present their work at Eat My Words Bookstore, 201 6th St. SE, Unit 220, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 pm. Admission is free.
Find out more »German dinner and polka Mass
St. Boniface, 633 2nd St. NE, will host a polka Mass on October 11 at 11 am. Roast pork dinner served 11:30 am-3 pm. Takeout available. Silent auction. Music by the Rod Cerar Orchestra. Dancing encouraged. Tickets available at the door: $18 for adults, $10 for children 12 & under. Info: 612-379-2761.
Find out more »Fall Festival/Brew For Good
Sunday, Oct. 11, 12-4 pm, East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. In partnership with the Nordeast Brewers Alliance, AccessAbility will offer a selection of beer, mead, cider and other homemade fermented beverage tastings from homebrewers throughout the metro area. This family-friendly event will feature live music, lawn games, activities for all ages, raffles, a bean bag tournament, a photo booth and tours of ESNS. Tickets and tournament entry: https://aaibrew4good.auctria.events/
Find out more »Support for the Crossroads of Life & Loss
Sunday, Oct.11, 2 pm, Valora Senior Living of St. Anthony, 2540 Kenzie Terrace. Renowned author and speaker Ted Bowman will present "Facing Shattered Dreams with Honest Hope." Bowman is an award-winning author, educator, and consultant who specializes in grief, change, and transition. His work helps people meet the various crossroads of life with strength, hope, and healing. Co-sponsored by Nativity Lutheran Church and Valora Senior Living. Free, no registration is necessary.
Find out more »Recurring Community Wellness Walks
Adults looking to connect with nature, meet new friends and move their bodies are invited to join free Wellness Walks at Silverwood Park. Walks are held twice a month: the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10 am and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 pm, hosted by Amber Hanson, LN, CNS of Whole You Nutrition. For more details and and secure a spot, please register online at https://l.bttr.to/vTrVs or email amber@wholeyounutrition.com.
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Scrolling Through Adolescence: Helping Teens Thrive Online: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5-6 pm. Is social media helping or hurting today's teens? Explore the research about how teens use social media and its impact on their development and well-being. Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies to support healthy digital habits, strengthen communication, and help teens…
Find out more »MEA Youth Activities
Columbia Heights Police and Columbia Heights Parks and Recreation have planned activities for kids who will be out of school during the MEA convention. CHPD Teen Academy: Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16, 9 am-4 pm. A two-day immersive experience for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in learning about law enforcement. Breakfast and lunch provided. Free. Register by Oct. 12: chohi.mn/teenacademy. Horseback riding and Fall Fun: Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:30 am-5 pm, Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St…
Find out more »Community Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 15, 11 am-5 pm, at Pritzker Hageman Law Firm, 100 University Ave. SE. Pritzker Hageman is partnering with Memorial Blood Centers to host a community blood drive. The Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile will be parked in the firm’s parking lot, and therapy dog teams from North Star Therapy Animals will be onsite. Appointments: pritzlaw.us/donateblood. More information: blooddonation@pritzkerlaw.com.
Find out more »Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving
Sponsored by HeightsNEXT, Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving is a free, family-friendly, two-night event at Ramsdell Park, 4956 Johnson St. NE, 5-8 pm on Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15. Bring your own pumpkins and tools or use theirs You can join the assembly line to cut, clean, design or carve, or do a pumpkin from start to finish on your own. You can also just drop off pumpkin donations. All pumpkins will be put on display at the 2026 HeightsNEXT…
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