The Landmark of Fridley Annual Car Show is an annual car show, obviously, that is held at The Landmark of Fridley in August. It is a way to have fun while viewing classic cars and eating hot dogs and chips, and then ice cream. The Northstar Camaro Club help out in putting on this event, […]

The Fridley '49er Days is held each June 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. There are a variety of activities for everyone in the family, including a car show hosted by Chevrolet. There are food […]

Nickel Jamboree is hosted at Commons Park and is a way to harken back to the old timey days when things cost under a dollar. There will be plenty of activities for everyone, including face painting, hayrides, popcorn and drinks, puppet shows, and carnival games. There isa a punch pass available for five bucks, and […]

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 Citizen Academy is hosted by the City every other year in January and February. It's a free program that is spread over six nights. People from various departments (police, fire department, legal, finance, planning, and more) present about their work. It's a way for the citizens of the community to learn more about how […]

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 […]

Trunk or Treat is a fun alternative to Trick or Treat. This one is held in Mercy Hill Church around Halloween and they like to see how many trunks they can get involved. The more the merrier, of course. The trunks are decorated and there is candy to be had. While the kids are enjoying […]

Whiz Bang Days has been hosted in July by the City of Robbinsdale for over 70 years to celebrate all that is good in the community. There is much to enjoy, including the block party, the parade, and the fireworks. It's a festival with the parade as the culmination of everything that precedes it, and […]

Spooky Sanborn is a celebration of Halloween that was started in 2021 and will hopefully become a yearly favorite. There will be several family-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy, including movies,  crafts, and trunk-or-treating, The last includes decorated tables spread around the park and candy. There will also be two contests--pumpkin decorating and costumes. It […]

Annual Tree Lighting and Sing Along is a yearly event, naturally, that happens every December in celebration of the holidays. It's usually the first Tuesday in December and it happens at City Hall. There are refreshments to keep you warm, a singalong, and the highlight is the lighting of the enormous tree. It's a great […]