Family events in Anoka County, MN

Enjoy a day of jumping and play at Urban Air Adventure Park in Coon Rapids while supporting a local cause. An Ultimate Play Ticket is available for $29.99, and 20 percent of all play ticket and café purchases during Spirit Night will be donated to Manna Market Food Rescue Ministry. To participate, purchase tickets on site during the event and mention “Manna Market Spirit Night” when purchasing. Each bounce and snack helps fund efforts to rescue food that might otherwise be wasted and share it with thousands of local families each week.

Get ready for the new school year at the Roseville Back To School Craft & Vendor Market. This in-person weekend event brings together local vendors with handmade items, school essentials, treats, and other back-to-school must-haves, all geared toward students, teachers, and parents. Stop by and browse practical finds, thoughtful gifts, and fun surprises as you prep for what’s next.

Join Gibbs Farm for Friday Volunteer Days, a free, hands-on outdoor volunteer session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers help with rotating seasonal projects like planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and light landscape or orchard work, led by Gibbs Farm staff. This is a great fit for ages 6 and up, including students, families, small groups, and individuals. No experience is needed. Parking is available in the Gibbs Farm public parking lot off Cleveland Ave, and you’ll enter through the wooden gates. Wear close-toed shoes and work-ready clothes, and there are bathrooms and a drinking fountain on site.

Achieve Services is hosting its second annual car wash in the Achieve parking lot. The event welcomes family, friends, and community members to have their vehicles washed by Achieve Services. Donations are accepted, and the proceeds go toward a special treat for all, with last year's contributions making an ice cream sundae bar possible. Achieve Services is a nonprofit in Blaine, Minnesota that offers employment opportunities and day programming for adults with disabilities, including community employment, in-house jobs, and life enrichment programs.

Explore Just For Kix at a family friendly meet and greet at Anoka MN Army National Guard. Dancers ages 2 to 18 can meet director Makayla, take part in a complimentary trial class, snap photos at a booth, enjoy coloring activities, and pick up information about programs. Team members will be available to answer questions, help with enrollment, and handle costume sizing. The schedule features dedicated segments for ages 2 to 7 and for ages 8 to 18, each with time to connect and a free class led by Makayla with the style determined by the director. Guests are welcome to drop in, tour the facility, and complete registration at a convenient time around the suggested windows.

MNUFC2 matchdays return to National Sports Center Stadium in Blaine with unique experiences alongside the action. Perks include free parking and tailgating, along with other special offerings that add to the stadium atmosphere.

Minnesota All State Showcase is a softball tournament for teams in the Coon Rapids, MN area. It includes divisions for 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U, and offers an open division category.

Rolling pieces of history make a rest stop on their journey from New London to New Brighton. Drivers pull into the parking lot beside the Anoka County Historical Society and welcome people to view their one and two cylinder automobiles, with none built after 1915, before continuing on their way.

Celebrate Vadnais Heights Days, a fun, all-ages annual community celebration running through the week. The lineup includes a medallion hunt, senior picnic, food and merchandise vendors, live bands, a parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, and fireworks. Most activities are held at Community Park and the Vadnais Heights Commons.

Join the “Band of Storms” Classic for a week of outdoor, hands-on summer camp fun at Tony Schmidt Regional Park. The program is for kids ages 8 to 15 and runs Monday through Friday, with daily sessions in the morning through mid-afternoon.

This junior tennis camp gives kids ages 5 to 18 a week of full-court skills and match play in a friendly, co-ed setting. The program runs Monday through Friday, with options for a full day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or half-day sessions in the morning (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM).

Join Rocky and the recreation team at Lions Coon Creek Park for an evening of community fun. Expect chalk art, basketball and volleyball games, crafts, and more. The event runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Toddler Tuesday offers a dedicated jump session for children ages 5 and under, with plenty of room to explore, bounce, and play in an environment created with young adventurers in mind. Parents can participate alongside their kids and jump for free, providing a chance to burn off energy and enjoy time together.

Returning by popular demand, this summer story time offers a relaxed way for young families to connect and enjoy a free outing together. Weather permitting, activities are planned outside on the grassy area near the playground, with stories and songs followed by open play on the playground. If the weather does not cooperate, everything shifts indoors. Everyone is welcome, including neighbors, relatives, and friends. Those interested in enrollment information or a tour can speak with Preschool Director Rachel Otterness after the group time concludes.

Bring your little ones to paint adorable caterpillar rocks during this open-house style craft session. The activity is designed for kids and you can stop by anytime within the event window. Mess stays with the garden center, so you can focus on having fun together.

Young athletes can build their flag football skills at a friendly clinic held at Emerald Pond Park. Open to newcomers and experienced players gearing up for tryouts, the program features four guided sessions focused on technique, confidence, and plenty of practice. Instruction is provided by i9 Sports, whose certified coaches have completed background checks and emphasize fundamentals along with character, celebrating good sportsmanship throughout. Families are welcome to cheer from the sidelines and support their players. Registration is $85 and includes a program shirt. For questions or help with registration, contact parks@cityoframseymn.gov or 763-433-9883.

Bring your kids for a flag football skills clinic focused on helping players of all experience levels improve their game. The session includes fun drills for catching, passing, route running, and defending, plus time to learn rules and strategies and use what they practiced in game-like scenarios. Kids will receive a program shirt, and they should arrive in athletic clothing with a water bottle (rubber-spike cleats are allowed, metal spikes aren’t). Parents are welcome to attend and cheer them on.

This trivia gathering features questions drawn from a wide range of categories. It is free to participate and well suited to groups of family, friends, and coworkers who want a bit of friendly competition.

Enjoy a free community gathering centered on school bus safety. Families and kids can take part in interactive demonstrations that explain how buses operate and the best ways to stay safe in and around them. Complimentary food, games, inflatable bouncers, and additional activities add to the fun. Step onto a school bus, pick up practical safety tips, and turn learning into a fun experience.

The Draw Summer Concert Series celebrates music and community with a free, all-ages performance featuring Junk FM. Known for an upbeat, genre-blending show, the band leaps from country to pop, rock to hip hop, mixing unexpected pairings like Garth Brooks with Lady Gaga, Eminem with Green Day, and CeeLo Green with Rod Stewart to keep the crowd moving. No registration is needed to attend. Optional online sign-up is available for email alerts about weather-related changes or cancellations, and weather updates will also be shared on Facebook.

Enjoy free music bingo with prizes awarded in every game. There are no age limits, so everyone can take part. It is a fun experience for the whole family.