Events and Activities

Now Showing: Goosebumps 2

Friday, May 24 at 8:30 pm
Sand Creek Athletic Complex, 1008 Northdale Blvd.


Join us for a free Movie in the Park! Concession stand opens one hour before the movie - come early, find your spot and enjoy the park play areas.

Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation.

Marquee sign with lights that says "Movie in the Park"
Large crowd of kids playing in the water at Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad

Splash Pad Opens THIS WEEKEND!

Boulevard Plaza, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. 


Come enjoy water fun for all ages plus park playground equipment. Picnic tables with shade umbrellas are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The park is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Saturday, May 25.

Silhouette of goose on a pond at sunset
Coon Rapids Arts Commission Photo Contest 2019 logo with icon of camera
Ferris wheel at 4th of July Carnival at sunset

Enter the 2019 Photo Contest

Details online starting June 1


Calling all amateur photographers! Get ready to participate in the Coon Rapids Arts Commission 2019 Photo contest! Discover this year's theme, contest time period, prizes available and entry form online starting June 1.

Sponsored by The Coon Rapids Arts Commission, promoting local arts events and activities in the community.

Concert goers sitting in lawn chairs in front of an outdoor stage

Summer Concerts Begin June 6

Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 9750 Egret Blvd.


Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of free entertainment at the performance pavilion. Concessions available for purchase. Free parking.

2019 Summer Line Up

June 6 - The Mooners (Classic Rock)
June 13 - Dirty Shorts Brass Band (New Orleans Brass)
June 20 - Everett Smithson Band (Blues)
June 27 - The Red Letter Band (Country)
July 11 - Minnesota Blue (Acoustic)
July 18 - Backyard Band (Rock 'n' Roll)
July 25 - Kenny & Rick (Pop)
Aug. 1 - Vinnie Rose (Acoustic)
Aug. 8 - The Revolution 5 (Beatles Cover Band)

Summer in the City logo with a drawing of houses and a sun shining above

Neighborhood Meeting June 11

6:30 - 8:00 pm (short presentation at 7 p.m.)
Parkside Park, 700 99th Ave.


Gather with the community and learn about city projects and things going on in your neighborhood. Fire trucks, police cars, public works equipment and other displays available - plus free ice cream!. 

2019 Neighborhood Meeting Locations

June 11 - Parkside Park, 700 99th Ave.
June 25 - Riverwind Park, 11747 Crocus St.
July 23 - Crooked Lake Park, 13180 Crooked Lake Blvd.
July 30 - Moor Park, 10921 Magnolia St.

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