Jam Hops in Anoka was opened in 2019 after the success the parent organization had in Ham Lake/Blaine. It's a recreation center for kids that focuses on gymnastics, starting with children at 18 months. They believe that a strong body has many positive ramifications to a growing child. In addition to gymnastics, they have a […]
The 'nMotion Center for Performing Arts is one of two (the other is in Fridley) dance studios and their focus is on teaching dance in a holistic manner to students of all ages. They are one of the few noncompetitive dance studios in the Twin Cities and they believe in making dance accessible and affordable […]
The Mad Hatter Tea Room was opened as My Mom's Attic in 1999 by Liz Koch and Amy Bukkila, two best friends and single mothers, who had a dream of giving respite to women in the city. Through twists and turns throughout the years, the tea room is now owned again by Liz and her […]
The Anoka Food Truck Festival is an annual event that happens in July in Historic Downtown Anoka. What could be better than sampling foods from a bunch of different food trucks with various kinds of food including Indian, Japanese, local food, and much more. There are also other trucks such as a shoe shine truck […]
The annual Sidewalk Sale happens every July and is a way to gather the community in a fun fashion, so to speak. Many of the local merchants are involved and it's a way to gab with your neighbors while also finding some hidden treasures to take home with you.
The Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair was dreamed up in 1998 and officially named the Anoka Riverfest in 1999 in honor of the Rum River and the Mississippi River and where they intersect. It has grown to be a highly-anticipated event every year that celebrates the artistic endeavors of local crafters. There are activities for […]
Anoka is known as the Halloween Capital of the World because it is known to have thrown the first public Halloween celebrations in America is 1920. Anoka Halloween is a nonprofit dedicated to making the celebration joyous and fun for everyone every year. The festivities have included the Grande Day parade, house decorating contests, costume […]
Lyric Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing imaginative productions to the community that is both entertaining and educational. They are committed to delivering performances that reflect the diversity of their community and they are deeply engaged in said community. On the educational side, they have workshops for people of all ages, private lessons, […]
Rumriver Art Center was founded in 2009 by Susan Yee and Larry Weinberg in order to foster and nurture emergent artistic talent. They have several ways to do this, including programs like Artists Del Norte, Family Free Art Day, and community programs. They offer classes in 2D and 3D mediums as well as classes in […]
John Ward Park is better known as Rocket Park because it has a rocket structure on the playground which is a favorite of the kids. It's in the middle of the playground and is hard to miss. There is a softball/baseball diamond as well as a football field in the 14 acres. There are also […]
Akin Riverside Park is 6.5 acres of tranquil greenery that is a great way to take a quick break in a hectic day. It's on the Rum River and the Mississippi River, and it has a boat launch and two fishing platforms to go along with all that water. There are also the more typical […]