Christmas Crafts is hosted by the Presbyterian Church of the Way in their church as part of their Christmas activities. It occurs in December, and it's a fun way for kids and adults to unleash their creative side just in time for the holidays. PCOTW provides the materials and there is a $5 fee ($20 […]

The Annual Heal a Hound Dinner is sponsored the Greyhound Pets of America MN (GPA MN) and is held at the North Metro Event Center in May*. There is a silent auction and a live auction, and all the proceeds go to benefit the Heal a Hound Fund. There is a Standard Experience Ticket and […]

The Autumn Art & Craft Fair is an annual art fair that is hosted by Elevat and Hope Christian Church in October. It is also held at the Hope Christian Church, and it's a way to get a jump on your Christmas shopping.  There are several arts and craft vendors who sell homemade crafted items, […]

Slice of Shoreview Days is an annual festival celebrated in July at the Island Lake County Park. It was established in 1989 as a one-day celebration of a slice of life in Shoreview, reminiscent of Taste of Minnesota. The event grew and blossomed over the years, and, now, it's a three-day event that has many […]

The Liberian Girls Rock Honoring Awards Gala is hosted by Liberian Girls Rock at the PurpleRose Event Hall, and the mission is to fight hunger in Liberia. The event itself is to celebrate powerful Liberian people and to show the world the richness of the country that is Liberia. They want to empower Liberian women […]

The Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration is hosted by the City in July, of course, and it's held at the Coon Rapids Ice Center & Recreation. It kicks off with a parade two days before the 4th, and it ends with one of the best fireworks displays the night of the 4th. In between […]

The Coon Rapids Love My Pet Fair is hosted by the City and is a fairly recent annual event that happens in September. It is held in Riverview Park, and all well-behaved pets are invited to attend. There will be plenty of fun activities, including a smart pet tricks contest, a sidewalk chalk art contest, […]

The Coon Rapids Snowflake Days is an annual event that first happened in 1964 as a way for the community to come together and celebrate. It was held in the winter because the cities surrounding Coon Rapids had their city celebrations in summer, and they wanted a way to stand out. The activities have changed […]

The Darkest Night of Your Life 4K is an annual event hosted by HOPE 4 Youth, a nonprofit that has the goal of ending homelessness for youths in the north metro suburbs, and it's held at the Bunker Hills Golf Club in May. The walk/run is to raise awareness of the issue and the experiences […]

The Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K is hosted by the City, and the proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Minnesota by supporting their training and competition. It starts at the intersection of Main Street and Market Square (by The Village), and everyone is welcome to register and participate. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, and […]

The annual Halloween Bonfire is hosted by the City in October, and it is held in the vacant lot behind Mendota Plaza. It is free to the public, and it's a fun way to catch up with the neighbors around a roaring fire. There will be hot dogs and pop available, and the City will […]

The annual Twin Cities Teen Lit Con is held at Henry Sibley High School in April, and the goal is to gather teens and their favorite authors in one fun-filled event. It is a free event open to everyone, and the activities are focused on teens. The aim is for teens to discover more about […]