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March 2025
Egg Hunt at Logan Park
Come to Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, for the Annual Mill City Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19, 9 am-2 pm. There will be games, prizes and fun for all. No registration needed.
Find out more »Welcome the Herons
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Bring your binoculars and join the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection and volunteers at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, March 29, 11 am-1 pm. Watch the herons rebuild their nests and flirt with each other as they return to our region. The walking path, from which the rookery is visible, is fully accessible, but the trail down to the…
Find out more »April 2025
Friday Fish Fries at UACC
The Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, has begun its Lenten annual fish fries. For $15, you get fish, pierogies, French fries, cole slaw. Proceeds go to UACC programs; tips go to humanitarian aid (medical supplies) for Ukraine. March 28, April 4 and 11. Pre-ordered takeout available. Visit uacc.org to purchase ahead of time.
Find out more »2025 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 9 am-12 pm, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 10th annual Earth Day Bee Run 5K run/walk/river cleanup will be held in the only national park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music & booths. Costumes are welcome. Kids' Run at 8:30 am, Run at 9 am, River Cleanup at 9:30 am. Hosted by Great River Coalition, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, The National Park Service, Mill City Running/St. City Running.…
Find out more »Spring cleanup and buy nothing week
Shop the boulevards in Bottineau Neighborhood, April 20-26. Put your items out on the boulevard as early as April 20 to give your neighbors a chance to "shop " your stuff. Have leftovers ready for city pickup by 9 am April 26. Then join neighbors for a cleanup at Gluek Park, 2000 Marshall St. NE, at 8:45 am on April 26 to pick up trash and assist with city trucks. Coffee, pastries, bags, gloves and pick-up sticks will be provided.
Find out more »Earth Day Cleanup on Central Ave.
Join HeightsNEXT for their Annual Earth Day Cleanup event, Saturday, April 26, 9 am, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Safety vests and garbage bags will be handed out and street/park assignments made for all volunteers. (Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate.) Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park). Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely.…
Find out more »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.
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