Snowflake Days 2023 with snowman illustration

Snowflake Days is Almost Here!

Let it snow! Enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities during the 59th annual Snowflake Days celebration from Feb. 4-11! Yearly favorites like the snow sculpture contest and medallion hunt return... and this year there is a NEW day of fun planned at Sand Creek Park!

See the City partnered Snowflake Days Events on the City Website.

Find a list of all Snowflake Days events on the
volunteer run Snowflake Days Website.

Snow Sculpture Contest

Get creative with snow by entering the snow sculpture contest! Sign up by Feb. 8. Judging will take place on Feb. 10.

For more information and to sign up go here.

Family Fun Day at CRIC

Sunday, Feb. 5 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.

Come to the Coon Rapids Ice Center for a fun evening of FREE skating on the outdoor and indoor ice rinks! Play games, skate, and have a good time! Skate rentals are available for purchase.

4:30-5:30 p.m. - Outdoor skating and games

5:30-7:30 p.m. - Free public skate

Winter Fun at Sand Creek Park

Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1008 Northdale Blvd.

End Snowflake Days with a fun day at Sand Creek Park! Enjoy outdoor skating, a build a snowman contest, and bring a non-perishable food donation for ACBC Food Shelf.

10-11 a.m. - Kids Medallion Hunt

12-2 p.m. - Cookies & Canvas painting activitiy

2:15 p.m. - Awards Ceremony for Medallion Hunt & Build a Snowman Contest

Mayor's Cup

Bunker Hills Golf Club, 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd.

Test your indoor golfing skills during the simulator golf tournament at Bunker Hills Golf Club! The event ends with finals on Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m.

Community Police Academy

Sign Up Now!

Sign up today to take part in the Community Police Academy. The free, six-week program runs Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. between January 24 and February 28.

The Community Police Academy offers an opportunity for dialogue between participants and members of the Coon Rapids Police Department while exploring a variety of public safety topics. Discover how the CRPD is structured, go on a ride-along with an officer on patrol, and participate in K9 and DUI demonstrations. Every session delves into a new topic including de-escalation and decision-making techniques, law enforcement tools and technology, and mental health issues. Each week is led by different officers, which gives participants a chance to meet several of those serving their community.

Questions? Contact Community Outreach Officer Tim Morin at 763-767-6472.

Click here to register for the Community Police Academy.
Registration is limited to 20 participants.

Winter Fun in Coon Rapids

Parks aren't just for the summer! Enjoy walking, sledding and skating in our parks in winter. To see which parks have winter amenities like sledding hills and warming houses, view the document below!

Parks with winter activities.

Winter Concert Series

Tickets Now on Sale!

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Winter Concert Series which runs from January - April.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Civic Center located at 11155 Robinson Drive NW.

Tickets:

$8 for adults
$5 for children 12 and under
$28 four concert package

The price includes dessert and coffee. Tickets are available at the front desk of City Hall.

Upcoming 2023 Concert Schedule:

February 9 - Richard Szyplinski (Accordion Variety)
March 9 - Riverside Rockets (1950s Style)
April 13 - The Backyard Band (Variety)

Click here to see bios of all the performers.

Front Door Program Applications Open

Application Deadline: March 1, 2023

Apply Here!

The City is now accepting Front Door grant applications for 2023! Does your home need a facelift? This curb appeal program provides grant money for exterior home improvements. Since the program began in 2019, it has sparked more than $4.9 million dollars worth home enhancement projects throughout the city.

The Front Door Grant Program pays a portion of project costs to Coon Rapids property owners who will make certain exterior improvements to the front (street side) of their home.

Basic Improvement = grant up to 15% of project cost.

Examples: siding, roof, windows, soffit/fascia, etc.

Beautification Improvement = grant up to 25% of project cost.

Examples: driveways, brick, stone, shakes, covered front porches, landscaping, new front doors/garage doors, etc.

Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000. There are no income limits to participate in this program, but homeowners must pay at least $4,000 of their own funds to receive the minimum grant of $1,000 from the City.

Read the eligibility requirements on the City's website here.

Online applications will be accepted through March 1. A lottery will occur on March 8 to choose applicants to receive a Front Door grant.

Learn more about upcoming events here, and stay up to date on weather-related cancellations by following the City's Facebook or Twitter.