Events

Returning Event | December 2024

Thank you so much to all the participants for entering and brightening the holiday season in Fridley. Our judges have gone out and winners have been crowned, now it’s time for you to get out and see the lights yourself! We encourage you to take the full tour which will take you approximately 1.5 – 2 hours depending on how long you stop and admire the lights. There are three different ways for you to navigate your way around Fridley to admire the lights. 

Option 1: We have added all of the houses on our tour to a Google map route. This is an excellent option for those who are looking to do the entire Winter Lights Tour. To start the route change the starting location to your current location. Otherwise you will start your route at Fridley City Hall. The most direct route has been selected for you. Avoid taking alternative routes google proposes if you wish to stay on the most efficient route.

Link to Google Maps

Option 2: Esri Webapp has all addresses marked with directions attached for you to follow, click on the little yellow dot attached to the address for a link with the direct route to the house you wish to visit. This is a quick and easy way to make your own route or go directly to our category winners and bright spots.

Link to Esri Webmap

Option 3: All addresses are on the physical/digital copy of the winter lights map. You can visit all category winners and bright spots through the city!

Link to downloadable Winter Lights Map(PDF, 5MB)

(PDF, 5MB)

Winter Lights Bingo Card

For those of you looking for a way to keep the light tour extra exciting, we have created winter light bingo cards! Bring these with you out on your light tour and mark a box when you see certain winter light displays.

Bingo Card #1 (pdf)(PDF, 2MB)
Bingo Card #2 (pdf)(PDF, 2MB)
Bingo Card #3 (pdf)(PDF, 2MB)

Fridays | 6:30 ‐ 8:30 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center
December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7

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.

Registration required, $5 per person. Children five and under are free. Please contact the nature center at: 763-572-3588 to register.

Please check in at the Springbrook front desk for the event. If snowpack allows, snowshoes will be available to rent for $5/pair, while supplies last.

Friday, January 17, 2025 | 1-3 p.m.| Commons Park| All Ages - FREE

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Commons Park as we celebrate the start of winter skating season! Use free skates on the ice rink, sled down the giant hill and make a s'more over the fire. The warming house will be open for you to warm up, make a fun winter craft, and there will be music playing to keep the party festive (dancing is optional)!

(In the event of inclement weather, make-up date will be Friday, January 31, 2025, 1-3 p.m.) 

Saturday, January 25, 2025 | Noon - 3 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center 
Wander through our Winter Wonderland with activities for the whole family! Past Activities have included: 

• Medallion Hunt
• Ice Bowling
• Kick Sleds
• Snowshoeing
• Crafts
• S'mores
• Snowball Launcher
• Storytime
• Campfires
• Zumba
• Hot Cocoa
• And More! 

Winter Gear Drive

Let's keep each other warm! We will be accepting donations of gently used/new winter gear starting December 1 at both Civic Campus and Springbrook Nature Center (during open business hours). Please bring in freshly washed or new items. All donated gear will be available free of charge during Winterfest. 

Returning Event - February 2025

Returning Event - March 2025

Join us at Locke Park for a fun afternoon! Explore trails, decode clues and find jokes hidden on the trails. Find all and win a prize!

Returning Event - May 2025

A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors will be present to help us appreciate our wonderful natural world. This free event will also include food trucks and activities for the whole family.

This event will be held in conjunction with the annual Migration Celebration.

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

Come enjoy an evening of music with your neighbors and others from your community! Concerts take place outside and are weather permitting. Please bring a lawn chair for seating. These concerts are all family-friendly and for all ages.

Are you a musician/band interested in performing at our 2025 concert series? Please fill out a Musician Interest Form. Selected performers will be notified starting January.

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 - June 2025

The Citywide Garage Sale will takes place in June every summer. Trash to Treasure Day is the day following the Citywide Garage Sale.

Check back in Spring 2025 for information about how to participate in the 2025 Citywide Garage Sale.

Returning Event - June 2025

Join Fridley Fire, Police and Recreation Departments for this exciting program designed for kids to have fun while learning good safety practices. Children will get a behind the scenes look at the Police and Fire Departments while learning and experiencing safety! Safety topics may include: fire, seat belt, animals, electrical, bicycle, first aid, water, weather and 911! Following the camp there will be a graduation ceremony at the Civic Campus. Orientation materials will be sent to participants after they have registered. The registration fee includes leadership, supplies, bike helmet, t-shirt, tote bag, snacks and lunch.

This event will be held again in June of 2025. Stay tuned to this page for registration info as it becomes available.

Returning Event - Summer 2025

Get ready for an afternoon of water fun at Commons Park! There will be a giant slip ‘n slide, lots of sprinklers, water toys, water balloons and more. Back by popular demand, the Fridley Fire Department will bring out an engine and hose to really get you soaked! Wear a swimsuit and sunscreen and bring a towel. This event will return in Summer 2025.

Returning Event - Summer 2025

Come learn about bike safety with the Fridley Public Safety! Kids will learn skills through safety stations and an obstacle course.

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.

Returning Event - Summer 2025

Come one, Come all for carnival games, puppet shows, face painting, hayrides, popcorn and beverages! This is a family-friendly event.

Activities will range from 10 ‐ 50 cents, so bring your change for an afternoon of fun! ($5 punch passes can be purchased at the event). No need to sign up in advance.

Returning Event - Summer 2025

Don't miss this unique opportunity where vehicles of all types will be on hand for children to climb, sit in the driver's seat, touch, view up close, pose for photos, and learn about how various trucks work. Kids of all ages can experience what big trucks are really like.

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 19, 2024 | 5- 9 p.m.
Where: Springbrook Nature Center
Cost: To be announced, advance ticket sales only.

Please visit FridleyMN.gov/PumpkinNight for more information!

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!

Returning Event | November 2025

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