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August 2024
Movies at Father Hennepin Bluff Park: “Grown Ups”
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8:20 pm. Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 Main St. SE. Five lifelong friends who won their junior high school basketball championship in 1978 reunite three decades later. PG-13. Free.
Find out more »Sheridan Ice Cream “SNOcial”
Sheridan Neighborhood Organization will hold their annual Ice Cream 'SNOcial' at SNO1, one of their community gardens at 1496 3rd St.NE, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-8 pm. This is a free all ages event. League of Women Voters Minneapolis will be there doing voter registration, The Free Book Buggie will be passing out free books for kids of all ages, The Baron of Bubble sponsored by L.L.C.O.O.L.J. will be delighting audiences with his bubbles, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket will be provide…
Find out more »Movie in the Park: “Back to the Future”
Friday, Aug. 16, Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, 8:30 pm. Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean. Free.
Find out more »Movie in the Park: “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Friday, Aug. 23, 8 pm, Huset Park, 3964 Jefferson St. NE. Brash space adventurer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) finds himself the quarry of relentless bounty hunters after he steals an orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain. Free.
Find out more »Twin Cities River Rats Waterskiing Shows
Free shows are held every Thursday, 7-8:30 pm, June-August on the Mississippi River between the Plymouth and Broadway Bridges. Arrive early for parking. Bring lawn chairs or blanket for seating. Concessions available for purchase. Tuesday shows added in August. The River Rats ski rain or shine; if you are concerned about weather watch their Facebook page for updates, facebook.com/tcriverrats
Find out more »September 2024
“The Medicine Show of the 25th Century”
Off-Leash Area relaunches its popular Neighborhood Garage Tour, bringing professional theater and dance directly into neighborhoods throughout the metro area. This year’s tour brings back their energetic and imaginative family friendly production, “The Medicine Show of the 25th Century.” The play will be presented 7 pm Sept. 6, 7 and 8 at 3612 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony. The Friday, Sept. 6 performance will include ASL interpretation; Saturday's Sept. 7 performance will include audio description. Tickets are by suggested donation of…
Find out more »Movie in the Park: “Shrek” (with Spanish subtitles)
Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 pm, McKenna Park, 4757 7th St. NE. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek (Mike Myers) whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. Free.
Find out more »Waite Park Fall Festival
The Waite Park Community Council will host their annual Waite Park Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, 3-7 pm. It will take place in Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. There will be 15+ vendor tables, two live bands, kids games, Chimborazo's food truck, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and free hot dogs and veggies burgers while supplies last.
Find out more »Columbia Heights Pride Festival
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 am-4 pm, Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE. Family-friendly event will include music, kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks and more. Free to attend. Info: https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/.
Find out more »October 2024
St. Anthony Fire Dept. open house
As part of Fire Prevention Week, St. Anthony Fire Dept. will hold an open house Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-4 pm, at the department's garage at 3505 Silver Lake Rd. Firefighters will demonstrate a live burn and allow visitors to use a firehose and get a close-up look at the fire equipment. Sparky the Firedog will be there, and lunch will be served. Residents will also have a chance to recycle used home fire extinguishers.
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