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- Play In Our Parks
- Pumpkin Night In The Park
- Winter Lights
- Winterfest
- Environmental Fun Fair
- Wet N Wild
- Nickel Jamboree
- Music in the Parks
- Summer Concert Series
- Touch A Truck
Play In Our Parks
Monthly Events | Times Vary
Each month, the Rec team invites you to get outside and play in our parks with a curated, FREE, family-friendly event.
Telescopes and Constellations | Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 7-9 p.m. | Commons Park
Come out to Commons Park to take a close look at the stars in our sky! Experts from the Bell Museum will tell constellation stories and have telescopes on hand for you to explore the stars and planets that make up our night sky! Meet at Commons Park Shelter.
Pumpkin Carving | October | Various Dates/Times | Springbrook Nature Center
For the October Play in our Parks event, we encourage you to sign up to carve pumpkins at Springbrook Nature Center! Our Community Carving events are what help make Pumpkin Night in the Park so special. Carve a pumpkin, then return to Pumpkin Night to try and find it on the trails! Sign up online with Springbrook Nature Center.
Turkey Fun | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 2-4 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center
Join us for a fun afternoon as we play bingo to win common food items you would find at the Thanksgiving holiday table! Prizes include: pumpkin, green beans, stuffing mix and even a turkey! We will also have fun Turkey themed games and crafts. Meet at Springbrook Nature Center.
Skating, Sledding and S'mores | Friday, December 29, 2023 | 1-3 p.m. | Commons Park Warming House
Let's celebrate the start of the 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﴿! Meet at Commons Park Warming House.
Fridley Winter Lights Contest
Returning Event | November 2023
It’s almost time to get those lights and decorations out of storage and ready for the 2023 Winter Lights Contest! Submissions will be accepted from November 6 – December 10. All entries will be placed on a map so that residents can create their own custom light tour around town. Winners in multiple categories will be announced when maps become available December 15.
Winterfest
11 am - 2 pm | January 20, 2024 | Springbrook Nature Center
Wander through our Winter Wonderland with activities for the whole family! Activities will include:
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Environmental Fun Fair
Returning Event | April 2024
A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors will be present to help us appreciate our wonderful natural world. This FREE event will also include an interactive nature hike, food trucks and activities for the whole family.
Wet N Wild
Returning Event | July 2024
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. Adult supervision is required for all participants. Pre-paid registration is required for all participants.
Nickel Jamboree
Returning Event | August 2024
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.
Music In the Parks
Returning Event | Summer 2024
The Fridley City Band will be traveling to local parks to offer FREE Music in the Parks concerts this summer. Stay tuned for further details!
Summer Concert Series
Returning Event | Summer 2024
Thank you to the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation and the Anoka County Library for your generous sponsorship of our 2023 concerts! We look forward to offering the concert series again in Summer 2024. Stay tuned for more details!
Touch A Truck
Returning Event | Late Summer 2024
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.