Events

2025 Summer Community Concerts 

Join our community for a lovely night enjoying a free summer concert in Fridley! All concerts are outside - please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.  

For complete concert details, please visit Community Concert Series page.  

Fridley ’49er Days is made possible by the ’49er Days Committee volunteers, the Fridley Lions, Twin Cities Gateway and our sponsors.

Visit the official site of the Fridley '49er Days to learn about all the city-wide events taking place!

Volunteers Needed!

Fridley ’49er Days is organized by a non-profit group of volunteers. It takes many helping hands to host a community festival. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a volunteer application.

Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors who help make this community celebration special!

If you are looking for more summer fun, dining options, planning an event or need lodging for out-of-town guests, Twin Cities Gateway can help!

Returning Event  -  Annually

The Citywide Garage Sale takes place in June every summer. Trash to Treasure Day is the day following the Citywide Garage Sale.  Visit the event page to register your sale!

Returning Event | Summer 2026 | Civic Campus 

Join Fridley Police, Fire & Recreation to learn about good safety practices while having fun, including a behind the scenes tour of the police and fire departments! Kids will also learn from our partners from Northstar Search & Rescue, The Raptor Center, MN DNR, Allina Health, Springbrook Nature Center and more. Safety topics include fire, seat belt, animals, weather, electrical, bicycle, first aid, water & 911. All campers will participate in our end of camp graduation ceremony.

Look for registration to be posted in Spring of 2026 for all children who were enrolled in Grades 2-4 in the 2025-26 school year. 

Summer 2025 | 10:30 a.m. | Civic Campus | FREE

Join us at the Fridley City Hall (7071 University Ave. Ne, Fridley) as our civic leaders read stories about their jobs and roles in city government. After each story, readers will take families on a behind the scenes tour of their workspaces. This program is brought to you through a partnership with the Anoka County Library, Mississippi Branch.

• FIRE - Thursday, July 17 10:30 a.m. 
• MAYOR OSTWALD - Thursday, July 31 10:30 a.m. 
• POLICE - Thursday, August 14 10:30 a.m. 

Returning Event | Summer 2026 | Moore Lake Park | FREE

Learn bike safety skills and enjoy an obstacle course with Fridley Public Safety! Bring your own bike and we will help properly adjust it to fit your child. Adults are asked to accompany children. Helmets are required. Register online prior to the event to receive a free helmet while supplies last! Recommended for ages 5‐12 with an adult. 

Check back in Summer 2026 for a registration link! 

Friday, August 8, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. | Locke Park | FREE

Kids of all ages are invited to the theater—at Locke Park! Dive into the magical world of The Little Mermaid Jr with ETC Productions as they bring Ariel's underwater adventure to life! This vibrant, fun, energizing production features all the beloved characters and unforgettable songs like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World” in an outdoor setting that transports you straight to the ocean. Perfect for the whole family, this heartwarming show is a delightful journey full of music, fun and unforgettable moments Under the Sea! More info at: etcproductions.info. This is an outdoor performance—please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Fridley Public Safety will be joining with a fire engine!

Tuesday, August 19 | 4 - 7 p.m. | Civic Campus | FREE

In partnership with Fridley Public Works and Public Safety, Touch‐A‐Truck is back! Kids of all ages can explore a variety of big trucks, lawn equipment, electric vehicles, police cars, a fire truck and more! Bouncy castles and food trucks will be onsite, and make sure to stay for the final summer concert with Jack Brass Band at 7 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Hour: From 4‐5 p.m., Touch‐A‐Truck will be sensory friendly! No loud noises, lights, sirens, etc.

Popsicles with Public Safety: Fridley Public Safety police officers and firefighters will be onsite at the Touch‐A‐Truck event handing out free popsicles (while supplies last)!

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 5-9 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center

Join us for a magical night of over 1,000 light pumpkins illuminating the trails, costumed characters, DJ & dance, fire dancers, food trucks and more!

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 5- 9 p.m.
Where: Springbrook Nature Center
Cost: $12 advance ticket sales only. No day of event tickets sold. 

Please visit FridleyMN.gov/PumpkinNight for more information!

Returning Event | October 2025 | Springbrook Nature Center 

Calling all gourd enthusiasts! Springbrook Nature Center needs your help to carve more than 1,000 pumpkins for Pumpkin Night in the Park. 

Please visit FridleyMN.gov/PumpkinNight to sign up for a date/time!

October 15 - 31, 2025 | Fridley Residents

Residents who decorate for Halloween can submit their address to be included on our Halloween tour map. Maps will be published online and will allow your neighbors to drive by and see your decorated, spooky home! This is a fun way to share your hard work with others.

Residents participating in the Halloween Tour should ensure that their decorations are on display during the tour dates. Register between September 1 ‐ October 8. Maps will be available to the public on October 15, 2025.

Returning Event | November 2025

Thank you to the Fridley Lions for their generous sponsorship of Turkey Bingo!

Returning Event | November 2025

Thank you to all of the 2024 participants for entering and brightening the holiday season in Fridley.  

We look forward to additional entries in November 2025 for our next contest! 

Returning Event | 2025-2026 | Springbrook Nature Center

Bundle up and get ready to hike at Springbrook using the light of glowing lanterns to guide your way. Listen for owls hooting, keep your eyes peeled for elusive nocturnal animals, and warm up by the fire along the way.

Returning Event | January 2026 | Springbrook Nature Center 
Stay tuned for announcement of our January 2026 date!

Past Activities have included: 

• Medallion Hunt with $100 cash prize
• Fat Tire Bikes
• Kick Sleds
• Snowshoeing
• Crafts
• S'mores
• Hot Cocoa
• Ice Safety Demo
• Storytime
• Campfires
• Zumba 
• Police K9 Demo
• Scavenger Hunt
• Mobile Sauna Demo
• Community Partners
• And More! 

This event will take place with or without snow!  If there is a lack of snow, we will still have fun outside and may need to modify a few of the planned activities.  See you there - it is going to be un-brrrr-lievable! 

Returning Event | May 2026 | Springbrook Nature Center 

Past Activities have included:

A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors will be present to help us appreciate our wonderful natural world. This FREE event will include: Event Passport and Prizes, Environmental and Educational Exhibitors and FREE Pop-Up Community Toy Store.

For more information, please visit: FridleyMN.gov/FunFair