Free events in Anoka County, MN

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.

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.

Kick off the last stretch of Plymouth’s free Summer Beach Series with an evening at East Medicine Lake Park featuring yard games, live music, and food available from local vendors. Enjoy performances by Sparrow Catcher, plus grab dinner and treats like burgers, Filipino cuisine, tacos, and ice cream. Bring cash or credit for purchases, and consider bringing blankets or lawn chairs. Parking is limited at the park, with overflow available at nearby West Medicine Lake Park, connected by a 2-mile path.

Fireside Fridays brings a relaxed summer series to Roadside Park with live music from local artists and a welcoming campfire setting. Fire pits glow while guests enjoy s’mores by the fire, cocktails, and smokehouse bites available throughout the night. The lineup features performances from Run Lucy Run and Liz & Larry across the season. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Seating is limited, so attendees may bring lawn chairs or blankets to get comfortable. For questions or reservations, call 763-710-4804.

Join fellow magicians for the IBM Monthly in-person meeting. Bring your best material, work on new tricks, and enjoy some time honing your craft together. Admission is free.

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.

Friends, family, and coworkers can take part in trivia that covers a wide range of questions. It is free to play, and prizes are awarded every night.

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.

Free weekly bar trivia is hosted at The Wild Hare - Blaine by Trivia Mafia. Trivia Mafia is a Minneapolis-based company that organizes trivia nights in bars, taprooms, distilleries, and private events across the Midwest and beyond, sometimes with special themes. The Wild Hare - Blaine offers flavorful, health-conscious meals and a bar soundtrack of 90s hits with music videos, providing a lively setting for trivia.

Shop local and eat fresh at the Coon Rapids Farmers Market. You can browse locally grown produce like vegetables, berries, and more, plus items such as honey, jams, and flowers. There will also be rotating crafters, artists, and cottage bakers at the market each week.

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.

This trivia experience welcomes friends, families, and coworkers and features a broad range of questions to tackle. There is no cost to participate, and prizes are awarded nightly.

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.

DJ Leon from Prime takes over the Pizza Pub Blaine patio for a Thursday of live music and summer vibes. Expect a mix of familiar favorites and high-energy tracks that get people moving, all in a relaxed outdoor setting that makes it easy to linger. Admission is free.

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.