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November 2022
Toy Train Show and Swap Meet
Join the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA) for a toy train show and swap meet on Sunday, Nov. 13, 12:15-2:30 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. See toy trains in action as well as toy train displays. Toy trains of different gauges will also be for sale. Train doctors will be on hand for simple repairs. You can also learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the TCA. Admission is $5/adults, free…
Find out more »December 2022
Red Undie Run
On Saturday, December 3, 11 am, red underwear-clad runners will take part in a one-mile run across the Stone Arch Bridge to rally the fight to end the HIV epidemic and the stigma associated with the disease, and to raise awareness for World AIDS Day. The Red Undie Run is an annual community event, hosted by the Aliveness Project, Minnesota's leading organization for HIV services, advocacy, and education for people living with or at risk of HIV. The Run is…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa in Heights
The Columbia Heights Lions and the Columbia Heights Firefighters Association will have breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 18, at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, 10 am-1 pm. Tickets are $8/adults, $5/children 5-12, and free for under 5. Bring your own camera.
Find out more »February 2023
SnowBlast
Columbia Heights' third annual SnowBlast will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 4-7 pm. The event will take place at the divide between Huset Park West and Huset Park East and will feature an open skating rink, free popcorn, a s’mores station, fire pits, food sales, beer sales, live music, a heated tent, free hot beverages, light decorations and mini pony rides.
Find out more »Professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Columbia Heights Lions will host professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE, Saturday, Feb. 11. Live MIW action will feature fan-favorite El Bano vs. CWIII in a Lion's Open-Weight Championship match. Doors open at 6 pm and bell time is 7 pm. Tickets $10 at the door. Lions Cash Bar.
Find out more »March 2023
CoHi Con: The Comfy Con
HeightsNEXT and Minnesota’s largest video game and Esports event, 2D Con, are bringing the convention experience to Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE., on March 4, 10 am-11 pm. The Comfy Con is a one-day event that starts with Saturday morning cartoons, a breakfast cereal bar, crafts, tabletop gaming, board games and video games, vendors and artists. At 7 pm the event changes to 21+ Kara-O-Con. Wear your Cosplay and sing karaoke. (Cosplay is encouraged but not required.) Prices: Free…
Find out more »Toy Train Show and Swap Meet
Join the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA) for a toy train show and swap meet on Sunday, March 12, 12:15-2:30 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. See toy trains in action as well as toy train displays. Toy trains of different gauges will also be for sale. Train doctors will be on hand for simple repairs. You can also learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the TCA. Admission is $5 for…
Find out more »Hot Dash 5K, 10-Mile, Tater Trot
Hot Dash, the running event with a food reward at the end, will be held Saturday, March 25, starting at 8 am at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. 5K runners start at 8:45, 10-milers at 9:15. Kids running the Tater Trot start at 10:30. Sample various hotdishes, toast some marshmallows, take a chance on a meat raffle. Details and registration: https://www.tcmevents.org/events/hot-dash-2023.
Find out more »April 2023
Egg hunt at Waite Park
Waite Park Church and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have teamed up to hide 5,000 Easter eggs in Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, on Saturday, April 8, 9:30 am-12 pm. Egg hunts and activities will be available for kids nursery aged through 5th grade. More details and registration: waiteparkchurch.org/egghunt
Find out more »Bunny Party & Egg Hunt-Audubon
Saturday, April 8, Audubon Park Rec Center, 1320 29th Ave. NE. Audubon Park hosts a fun-filled morning for kids ages 6 and under, which includes an egg hunt, crafts and breakfast goodies. 9:30-11:30 am; egg hunt at 11 am. Pre-registration is required to receive a treat bag: apm.activecommunities.com/egg-hunt/136067
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