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April 2023
Bunny Party & Egg Hunt-Windom Park
Saturday, April 8, Windom Park , 2251 Hayes Street NE. Windom Park hosts ages 7-12 with games, a bounce house, children’s egg hunt and more. 12-2 pm. Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/Activity_Search/bunny-party-and-egg-hunt/134420
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Clean Up
The Great River Coalition will hold its 8th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 22, 9 am-12 pm. The event features a family- and dog-friendly fun run/walk, river cleanup and Earth Day festivities to protect pollinators and their habitat. Following the 5K race, participants will be able to take part in an organized river cleanup and enjoy festivities including live music and entertainment, prizes, games for kids, demonstrations and more.…
Find out more »Central Ave. Spring Cleanup
HeightsNEXT has organized a spring cleanup on Central Ave. Volunteers meet Saturday, April 22, 9 am in the parking lot of the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Bags and safety vests provided. Volunteers should bring their gloves and dress appropriately for trash cleanup and the weather. Families and groups with young children will be assigned local parks to clean up for additional safety. Businesses along Central Avenue will be invited to join in the Earth Day Cleanup,…
Find out more »May 2023
Audubon Spring Festival
"The Mississippi River and Our Relationship With It" is the theme of the Audubon Neighborhood Association's Spring Festival, Saturday, May 6, 11 am-4 pm at Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization gave the neighborhood a grant to put on the festival, which will provide a look at the river's history and current status. The event will include music, games, food and a beer tent. Volunteers needed to set up and break down; contact deborah@audubonneighborhood.org.
Find out more »June 2023
Movies in the parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will show these movies in Northeast Parks this summer: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Thursday, June 1, 8:45 pm,Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, PG. Audio & Sub: Eng/Span; Turning Red, Tuesday, June 6, 8:45 pm Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, PG-13; Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Tuesday, June 13, 9 pm, Jackson Square Park, 2212 Jackson St. NE, PG; 42: Jackie Robinson, Friday, June 23, 9 pm, Bottineau Park, 2000 2nd St. NE, PG-13; Ghostbusters (original).…
Find out more »Pets in the park
Join the City of Columbia Heights for the first-ever Pets in the Park. Meet pet organizations and vendors, bring your furry friends. 11 am-2 pm Saturday, June 3, Keyes Park, 1345 45 1/2 Ave. NE.
Find out more »Ice cream social at Audubon
Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, will host a free ice cream social Tuesday, June 6, 7:30 pm. All ages welcome.
Find out more »Waite Park Carnival
Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, will host its annual carnival Friday, June 9, 5-8 pm. Games, prizes, food for all ages. Skunk Hollow will perform. Open Eye Theatre will present "Tucker's Robot" at 7 pm. Free, rain or shine.
Find out more »2023 Jamboree
The Columbia Heights Jamboree will be celebrated Wednesday, June 21-Sunday, June 25. Wednesday, June 21: Todd Estrem Tasty Medallion Hunt: Clues posted at 11 am and 5 pm at Tasty Pizza until found. Cash prize: $1,000. Thursday, June 2: Carnival: 5-11 pm; Lions Beer Garden: 5-11 pm; Mad Mike's Funhouse and Rockstar Bob's Rock Show: 7 pm at the Beer Garden; Friday, June 23: Carnival: 3 pm-Midnight; Lions Beer Garden: 3 pm-Midnight; Jamboree Parade: 6-8 pm; Saturday, June 24: Carnival:…
Find out more »Share the River Nordeast
Share the River Nordeast is back June 22 at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Stop by anytime between 5-8 pm for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at MWMO's Stormwater Park and Learning Center. Family-friendly event for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that you must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit in the provided life…
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