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 […]

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 […]

The Fridley '49er Days is held in July to celebrate the year in which Fridley incorporated into a city (1949). It is hosted mostly in Commons Park, and is kicked off with a parade. You can pre-game the parade by dancing to the DJ; do the Ninja Anywhere obstacle course; and/or play the  games provided […]

Pumpkin Night in the Park is a Halloween tradition at the Springbrook Nature Cener that has been enjoyed by up to 4,000 people in the community every year. It's in October to celebrate autumn in all its colorful glory. There are a thousand carved pumpkins dotting the trail, lit, so they will guide the visitors […]

The Minnetonka Kids' Fest has been hosted annually by the City of Minnetonka in February for over a quarter of a century. It is held at the Minnetonka Community Center and is fun for everyone in the family. It's free and there are tons of things to do, both indoors and out. There is face […]

The Tonka Turkey Trot has been an annual event for over a decade. It's held the morning of Thanksgiving and it starts--and ends--at Minnetonka High School. It's a USATF-certified 5K course that runs through the nearby neighborhoods. It's a much-anticipated race that is enjoyed by many people before their Thanksgiving activities. After the race, there […]

Burwell Spooktacular is a yearly Halloween event hosted by the City of Minnetonka in the historic Burwell House right before Halloween. It is under their Entertainment in the Park category, and it's an annual favorite. It's recommended for kids under 12, who should come in costumes, of course. It's free and family-friendly, with a scavenger […]