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October 2024
HeightsNEXT fall cleanup
Gather at the Columbia Heights Public Library at 9 am Saturday, Oct. 12, to get safety vests, garbage bags and street assignments. 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. The event will be canceled if there is dangerous weather, but otherwise, it’s held rain…
Find out more »Heights Fire Dept. open house
To promote fire safety, the Columbia Heights Fire Department invites you to the Public Safety Building's fire station on Saturday, Oct 12. Kids, young and old, can spray a real fire hose, meet Dalmatian dogs, watch a fire demonstration and meet local firefighters. 11 am-2 pm, 825 41st Ave. NE.
Find out more »Owámni: Falling Water Festival
Owámni: Falling Water Festival is a celebration of indigenous Minnesota cultures. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 12, 1-5 pm at Mill Ruins Park and Water Works, 4 West River Pkwy. Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means, “whirling or falling water” in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River. This free, family-friendly event, is co-presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation…
Find out more »Pumpkins & Power Drills
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-4 pm, Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1227 Tyler St. NE. Carve out some time in your weekend to participate in the Minnesota Tool Library's 8th Annual Pumpkins & Power Drills fall fundraiser. This family-friendly event is a great way to get jack-o-lanterns ready for Halloween without making a mess in your kitchen. Plus, pumpkin gutting is a whole lot more fun when done with power-tools. BYOP (pumpkin) or or purchase on site to support MTL's programming and scholarship…
Find out more »Halloween Bash
Rail Werks Brewing Depot, 4055 Central Ave. NE, will throw a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 26 for adults and children alike. Starting at 1 pm and going until 10 pm there will be a makers market, live music, costume contests and more. The event has no cover charge. 1-5 pm: Makers market featuring 14 local vendors. 1:30-3 pm: Mike DeRus. 3-4 pm: Kids costume contest. 4-7 pm The Ring Toss Twins. 7-8 pm Adult costume contest. 8-9:30 pm Black…
Find out more »No Tricks Just Treats
Chute Square, 28 University Ave. SE, in front of the Ard Godfrey House. Candy and costumes in the park, Saturday, Oct. 26, 1:30-3:30 pm.
Find out more »13th Avenue Trick or Treat
Take your little monsters trick or treating along 13th Ave. NE Sunday, Oct. 27, 3-4:30 pm. 13th Ave businesses will hand out candy and host kid activities along the route. Stop by The Briar, 1231 Washington St. NE, to grab a coloring sheet from the Logan Park Neighborhood Association.
Find out more »November 2024
Professional Wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Columbia Heights Lions will host professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, on Saturday, Nov. 23. 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. See family-friendly, action-packed entertainment by the AWF, and enjoy the Lions Cash Bar.
Find out more »December 2024
Santa on the fire truck
Santa's Helpers at the St. Anthony Fire Department are joining Santa to spread some holiday cheer throughout the Village. The fun starts at 5:30 each evening and you can track Santa via GPS, just visit savmn.com. Monday, Dec. 9: South of 34th Ave. NE & West of Silver Lake Rd.; Tuesday, Dec. 10: South of 37th Ave. NE & East of Silver Lake Rd.; Wednesday, Dec. 11: North of 34th Ave. NE & West of Silver Lake Rd plus all of…
Find out more »CP Holiday Train coming to town
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll into the neighborhood Thursday, Dec. 12. In its 26th year of operation, the train will stop at 37th and Stinson Blvd. approximately 8:15-8:45 pm. The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy are scheduled to perform. The train raises money for food banks in its areas of operation; East Side Neighborhood Services will be the beneficiary.
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