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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 »Wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Lions' Open Weights Championship is on the line Saturday, April 19, when the Columbia Heights Lions host AWF professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Doors open at 6 pm and bell-time is 7 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door; 9 years old and younger get in for free with a paid adult. Cash bar.
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 »National Park Week party
Gather with staff, volunteers and Mississippi Park Connection members passionate about national parks on Earth Day and support your favorite public lands during an informal open house at Broken Clock Brewery. Learn about what’s happening on public lands, visit with your favorite national park rangers and volunteers and discover opportunities to get involved. Tuesday, April 22, 4-7 pm, Broken Clock Brewery, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Suite 100. This is a free event. Registration is optional, but to help with planning,…
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.
Find out more »Omega D.E.A.R.: Monthly children’s book reading
Join the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. Grab a drink, snack and pull up a seat for this live reading from the rich literary tradition of African American authors. Third Saturday of each month, 1-2 pm, starting Saturday, May 17. Free for all parents and children (ideal up to age of 6). La Boulangerie Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE.
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