Events

A variety of special events are held each year throughout the city, including the Civic Campus and Springbrook Nature Center. Search through the seasons to see what events are scheduled.

Most events are free, but a few of the events require a ticket to entry.

Typical events include Winterfest, Pumpkin Night in the Park, Environmental Fun Fair, '49er Days, a Summer Concert Series and more.

Winter

These events typically take place from December- February each year.

Winter Lights Contest

Recurring Event | December 2025 | FREE

Maps are now available for you to tour our annual City of Fridley Winter Lights Contest! View the Google Map route: 7436 Melody Dr NE to 7868 Alden Way NE - Google Maps

Our judges have selected winners in the following categories:

Biggest & Brightest: 7490 Melody Dr NE

Judges' Choice: 6540 Stinson Blvd, 5750 Madison St NE, 6031 2nd St NE, 157 River Edge Way NE, 121 71st Way NE

Largest Inflatable: 1510 Rice Creek Dr NE

Most Unique: 6720 2nd St NE

You can also download a PDF(PDF, 2MB) map or pick up a paper map at City Hall.

Enjoy this tour as Fridley becomes the City of Lights and please consider signing up next year to make our lights tour bigger and brighter!

Lantern Light Hikes at Springbrook Nature Center

Recurring Event | 2025-2026 | Springbrook Nature Center

Bundle up and get ready to hike at Springbrook using the light of glowing lanterns to guide your way. Listen for owls hooting, keep your eyes peeled for elusive nocturnal animals and warm up by the fire along the way.

Selected winter Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5 per person, children 2 and under are free.

Register online, by calling 763-572-3588, or pay at the door. Please check in at Springbrook’s front desk for the event.

2025-2026 Dates:

December 5, 2025
January 9, 2026
February 6, 2026
March 6, 2026

If snowpack allows, snowshoes will be available to rent for $5/pair, while supplies last.

Winterfest

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 12 - 3 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center | FREE

Wander through our Winter Wonderland with activities for the whole family! Some of the great things planned include:

Medallion Hunt with Cash Prize
Fat Tire Bikes
Kick Sleds
Snowshoeing
S'mores & Hot Cocoa
Storytime
Campfires
Games
Free Winter Gear
And More!

This event will take place with or without snow! If there is a lack of snow, we will still have fun outside and may need to modify a few of the planned activities. See you there - it is going to be un-brrrr-lievable!

Winter Gear Drive

Let's keep each other warm! We will be accepting donations of gently used/new winter gear starting January 5, 2026 through February 4, 2026 at both Civic Campus and Springbrook Nature Center (during open business hours). Please bring in freshly washed or new items. All donated gear will be available free of charge during Winterfest.

Spring

These events typically take place from March - May each year.

Environmental Fun Fair

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center | FREE

Past Activities have included:

A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors will be present to help us appreciate our wonderful natural world. This FREE event will include: Event Passport and Prizes, Environmental and Educational Exhibitors and FREE Pop-Up Community Toy Store.

For more information, please visit: FridleyMN.gov/FunFair

Environmental-Fun-Fair-Vendor-Tables

Summer

These events typically take place from June - August each year.

Summer Concerts

Summer Community Concerts

Join our community for a lovely night enjoying a free summer concert in Fridley! All concerts are outside - please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

For complete concert details, please visit Community Concert Series page.

Fridley '49er Days

Fridley ’49er Days is made possible by the ’49er Days Committee volunteers, the Fridley Lions, Twin Cities Gateway and our sponsors.

Visit the official site of the Fridley '49er Days to learn about all the city-wide events taking place!

Volunteers Needed!

Fridley ’49er Days is organized by a non-profit group of volunteers. It takes many helping hands to host a community festival. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a volunteer interest form.

Citywide Garage Sale

Recurring Event | June | Annually

The Citywide Garage Sale takes place in June every summer. Trash to Treasure Day is the day following the Citywide Garage Sale. Visit the event page to register your sale!

Safety Camp

Recurring Event | Summer 2026 | Civic Campus

Join Fridley Police, Fire & Recreation to learn about good safety practices while having fun, including a behind the scenes tour of the police and fire departments! Kids will also learn from our partners from Northstar Search & Rescue, The Raptor Center, MN DNR, Allina Health, Springbrook Nature Center and more. Safety topics include fire, seat belt, animals, weather, electrical, bicycle, first aid, water & 911. All campers will participate in our end of camp graduation ceremony.

Look for registration to be posted in Spring of 2026 for all children who were enrolled in Grades 2-4 in the 2025-26 school year.

Our Leaders Are Readers

Recurring Event | Summer 2026 | Civic Campus | FREE

Join us at the Fridley City Hall (7071 University Ave. Ne, Fridley) as our civic leaders read stories about their jobs and roles in city government. After each story, readers will take families on a behind the scenes tour of their workspaces. This program is brought to you through a partnership with the Anoka County Library, Mississippi Branch.

Touch-A-Truck

Recurring Event | Summer 2026 | Civic Campus | FREE

Thank you to all who joined us for this community event. We look forward to seeing you again in Summer 2026. Stay tuned for additional details.

Fall

These events typically take place from September - November each year.

Pumpkin Night in the Park

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5-9 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center

Join us for a magical night of over 1,000 light pumpkins illuminating the trails, costumed characters, DJ & dance, fire dancers, food trucks and more!

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5- 9 p.m.
Where: Springbrook Nature Center
Cost: Advance ticket sales only. No day of event tickets sold.

Please visit FridleyMN.gov/PumpkinNight for more information and to purchase tickets!

Community Pumpkin Carving

October 2026 | Springbrook Nature Center | FREE

Calling all gourd enthusiasts! Springbrook Nature Center needs your help to carve more than 1,000 pumpkins for Pumpkin Night in the Park.

Please visit FridleyMN.gov/PumpkinNight to sign up for a date/time!

Fridley Halloween Tour

Recurring Event | City of Fridley | FREE

Thank you to all residents that decorated their homes for the tour to make Fridley Spook-tacular this Halloween!
We look forward to new entries next year. Registration will open in September.

Houseplant Swap

Recurring Event | Moore Lake Community Building | FREE

Thank you to all who joined the Anoka County Master Gardeners for our first houseplant swap! We look forward to bringing this event back in Fall.

Turkey Bingo - All Ages

November | Recurring Event | Moore Lake Community Building | FREE

Thank you to all our past participants. We look forward to bringing back this annual FUN and FREE event to the community each November.

Sponsored by the Fridley Lions.