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Enter your photo in our Photo Contest!

The Coon Rapids Photography Contest is once again here! This contest, which is open to all amateur photographers, provides the opportunity to showcase beautiful photography in the community.

This year’s theme is Highlights of Coon Rapids Parks. The contest begins June 1 and runs through September 15, 2023. Winners will be judged in two categories: Youth (17 years and under) and Adult (18 years and older).

Cash prizes will be awarded in both age groups:
$100 for first place
$50 for second place

The contest is sponsored by the Coon Rapids Arts Commission, which promotes local arts events and activities in the community.

Go here to learn more and enter your photo!

July is National Parks and Rec Month!

Celebrate by participating in some of our City events, spending time on our parks and trails and going to special free exercise opportunities! Try something new!

Check out all Parks and Rec Month events here!

Night to Unite

Register Your Neighborhood Party Now!

Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Registration deadline: July 24

Register your neighborhood gathering by July 24 to request a special visit from the police or fire departments (visits not guarenteed, but every effort is made to attend as many as possible). Registered parties also receive t-shirts for party organizers and a goodie bag with fun items for your party. Block parties are typically held between 5-8 p.m.

Celebrate with your neighbors and get to know your community!

Register and learn more here.

Summer Concert Series

Thursday Nights, 7 p.m.

Coon Rapids Regional Dam Park Performance Pavilion, 9750 Egret Blvd.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. Anoka County Parks is a partner for this event and waives the park entrance fee for the evening. There will be no shuttling available from the visitor center to the concert pavilion this year, but a drop-off/pick-up area is available near the pavilion.

Concessions available for sale from the Coon Rapids Lions and Boy Scout Troop #524.

Concerts end for the season Thursday, Aug. 3.

Come see our last concerts for the season!

July 20: The Naked Cowboys, Country

July 27: Jonah and the Whales, Variety

Aug. 3: The Revolution 5, Beatles Tribute

Learn more here.

Youth Summer Programs

RevSports Programs

Sand Creek Park, 1008 Northdale Blvd.

The City is offering activities from Revolutionary Sports including soccer, baseball and flag football. All equipment is provided, and small class sizes encourage fun and keep participants active. There are classes throughout the summer in four week sessions for ages 2-10.

Sessions available Wednesday evenings: Aug. 16-Sept. 6, Sept. 13-Oct. 4

Bach to Rock Music Programs

13030 Riverdale Dr. NW, #300

Bach to Rock camps give kids a fun musical way to spend a week learning, making friends, and expanding a love of music. The camps offered are Rock City World Tour Camp, Glee Club Camp and Rock Band Camp. Let loose their inner star and jam out in these unique camps. Camps offered for ages 4 to 14.

Session available: July 24-28

Learn more and sign up for recreation programs here!

Love My Pet Fair

Saturday, September 16
from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Riverview Park, 2420 105th Ave.

This is an annual event featuring fur-tastic events such as a pet/owner costume contest, kids games and more! Event goers browse dozens of vendor booths offering pet-related products, services and resources. There's even a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest to show off your creativity!

New at the Pet Fair this year...

Teddy Bear Band
Bouncy House
Rocky's "Pawsome" Pet Walk
Amish Annie's Donut Food Truck

Vender Registration Open!

If you have a pet-related business or product, come be a vendor at the Pet Fair!

Go here to learn more about being a vendor, and find more details about Love My Pet Fair!

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