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December 2023
Santa’s City Tour
Santa's City Tour returns to Columbia Heights on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Santa and his friends at the Columbia Heights Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works will drive through Columbia Heights from 5 to 6:45 pm. (The route will be announced in the coming weeks.) Santa will also collect unused toys along the route. In addition to the tour, the Columbia Heights Recreation Department will host a holiday party, 6:30-8 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. Santa will visit…
Find out more »February 2024
Mid-winter Melt
Break out of your winter routine and join The Great Northern and Silverwood Park for an evening of spectacular shadows, mesmerizing lights and outdoor fun on frozen Silver Lake celebrating the halfway point between winter and spring (Groundhog Day). Activities include kicksledding, luminary trails for walking or snowshoeing, campfires for making s’mores, ice skating and the premiere of a cosmic footgolf course, designed by teams of artists and members of the public. At 5 pm, Melanin in Motion invites its…
Find out more »SnowBLAST 2024
SnowBLAST returns to Columbia Heights on Saturday, Feb 3, 4-7 pm at Huset Park East, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Activities will include snow soccer, pony rides, sledding, music, popcorn, food trucks and beer.
Find out more »Professional Wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Columbia Heights Lions will host Professional Wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE, on Saturday, Feb. 24. Doors open at 6 pm and bell time is 7 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. There will be action-packed, family friendly entertainment, the famous Lions Cash Bar and free face painting for kids.
Find out more »March 2024
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 30, 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 2024
Bunny & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Ages 5-10, free.
Find out more »Pothole Palooza
The Pothole Palooza benefit concert is coming to the historic Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Saturday, April 6 with five bands playing five different genres. Support this local business effort. All proceeds go to repair the public Merchants' parking lot at 29th & Johnson St. NE. Music starts at 3 pm with 12-string guitarist Peter Ruddy playing traditional Celtic music; at 4 pm the Bullfrogs play blues and Americana; 5 pm the Walker Brothers Band takes the stage with…
Find out more »Tiny Tot Spring Party
Friday, April 12, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Ages 5 and under, 10 am-1 pm, free. Bounce house, face painter, snacks, refreshments, treat bags and coffee. Special visit by the Easter Bunny, too.
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
Find out more »Richard Scarry’s Busy World
Eastside Food Co-op and the Columbia Heights Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s classic Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Spend a nostalgic and fun afternoon with book readings, art activities, complimentary snacks and more. Saturday, April 20, 1-3 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Free. Registration is recommended but not required: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/12020645. Info:info@eastsidefood.coop.
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