Holidazzle has been a yearly winter staple that happens in November/December. The first one occurred in 1992 and was thought up as a way to bring people downtown to shop during the holiday season. It's hosted by the mpls downtown council. It used to be a triumphant parade up and down the Nicollet Mall, including […]

Minneapolis Aquatennial is an annual event in July, hosted by mpls downtown council (mdc). It started in 1940 as a way to express pride in Minneapolis and to showcase it to people around the country. It is a yearly favorite, especially the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade. It's the largest Minnesota nighttime parade, and it wends […]

Breakfast With Santa is an annual event that takes place at the City Hall in December. There will be a North Pole breakfast which includes fruit, juice, and donuts. There will also be a variety of games to play and activities to participate in. At the end of the breakfast, you can have your picture […]

Family Skate & Sled Day is held in Cummings Park in January, and the meeting point is the pavilion. There will be skating; there will be sledding; there will be winter crafting. Bring your own skates and sled, and hot chocolate and a snack will be provided. It's a good way to celebrate winter with […]

The Halloween Monster Mash (formerly the Boo Bash) is held annually at City Hall in October, and it's fun for the whole family. Come in costumes and win prizes. There is also ghost bingo, pumpkin carving, carnival games, and a pizza dinner. Put on your favorite costume and have a great time.

Bark and Rec Day is hosted annually by the Arden Hills Park and Rec Department in July in Perry Park (which has a dog park area). It's a day filled with events that will be fun both for you and for your canine friend. The dogs can play and run while you craft adorable things […]

The Spring Egg Hunt is an annual event that takes place in April in Cummings Park. It's hosted by the City, and it's for kids, ages 1-12. It's a fun way for kids to run around, get some energy out, and hunt for candy-filled eggs that are brightly colored. There are gold eggs, too, and […]

The City-Wide Garage Sale is hosted by the City, of course, every year in September. The process is simple in that everyone who wants to participate holds a garage sale on the same day (or more) and has a sign, flag, or balloons out front to signify that they are participating in the event. The […]

The Ice Cream Social & Hot Dog with a Deputy is an annual event hosted by the City at the Falcon Heights Community Park every year in July. The City recently partnered with the the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, which combined the Ice Cream Social (city-hosted) and Hot Dog with a Deputy (Sheriff's Office event). […]

The Minnesota State Fair, also known as The Great Minnesota Get-Together, is an annual event that happens in late August/early September at the Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights. Roughly 2 million people attend every year, and there is a dazzling array of events available for the fair-goers. In other words, there is definitely something for everyone. […]

Spring Together is an annual event held in June at Curtiss Field. It is hosted by the Community Engagement Commission, and its purpose is to gather the community together in celebration. It's a potluck, so it's a fun way to chat with the neighbors and try several different dishes. There will be a Bounce House, […]