The Prospect Park Garden Walk & Plant Sale is an annual event that happens throughout the neighborhood. It's usually the third Saturday in June, and it's a way to highlight different gardens within the community. These gardens are private and public, and they include vegetable, pollinator, and therapeutic gardens. The Prospect Park Garden Club has […]

The Fire & Ice Festival is an annual event that usually takes place the first Saturaday in February at Luxton Park. It's a popular event in the neighborhood that is fun for the whole family. the first one occurred in 1995, and the tradition is to have a bonfire that is made of dried-up trees […]

The Shakopee Holiday Fest is celebrated every year in December as a way to kick off the winter holidays. It's in the open streets of Downtown Shakopee, and there are plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. There are fireworks and the lighting of the tree. There is a parade through the open streets, and […]

The Winter Celebration is an annual event celebrated in late November in the Tom Ryan Park and tinside Blaine City Hall. In Tom Ryan Park, there will be the Winter Holiday Celebrtion that starts with the lighting of the park by former mayor, Tom Ryan. There will be live holiday music inside city hall, s'mores […]

The Blaine WorldFest is hosted by the city every year in September at the Tom Ryan Park. The city enjoys recognizing and celebrating the growing diversity in the city. It is a popular eventevery year with over 2,000 people attending in 2022. There are different activities from different cultures, and the activities include music, dance, […]

The Blaine Festival is an annual event that is held in June at Aquatore Park. It's a weekend-long event that is a joyous celebration for the community members, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. The events range from a kid's pedaling tractor pull to a not-so-ugly dog contest, and there is also a […]

Winter is long and cold in Minnesota. So why not enjoy it as best you can? The Big Chill is put on every year by Brooklyn Center Recreation in January to take the edge off winter. This is a free event and it's fun for everyone in the family. There will be a candy scavenger […]

Halloween Party is an annual celebration in October to celebrate the autumnal season. It's at Centennial Park and sponsored by Brooklyn Center Recreation. It's a family-fun event with trick-or-treating along the trail. There will be booths with volunteers who will hand out treats. There will be BOOgie-ing in the ampitheater, which should be enjoyabel for […]

Arts in Autumn is held in West Palmer Park in October to celebrate autumn--and art. This event is free and family-friendly. There will be artistic activities music, refreshments and treats, and the opportunity to take picttures. Autumn in Minnesota is dazzling, and this is the perfect way to appreciate the season.

Snow Many Traditions is an annual event in December held at the Brooklyn Center Community Center to celebrate winter traditions from around the world. It's a free, drop-in, family-friendly event in which you can stroll around te displays and take pictures with your family members. Santa will be there for the kids; there's a magic […]

The Environmental Fun Fair happens every year in April (Earth Month) at the Springbrook Nature Center. It's hosted by Fridley Recreation, Springbrook Nature Center, and the Anoka County 4-H, and it's to bring awareness to environmental issues in a fun way. This is a free educational event, and it is informative for the entire family. […]

Winterfest is a yearly event that happens in January at the Springbrook Nature Center. It's to celebrate winter at a time when everyone can use a little pick-me-up. There are plenty of activities for everyone in the family, including a medallion hunt, snow painting, and the ingredients needed (and ability) to make S'mores. And because […]