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Top 10 This Week, April 14-20, 2021

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher April 14, 2021

Each week I will be adding the Top 5 of the week. There are so many wonderful local events and we will be highlighting some of those events here. Please be sure to check with each venue/event for changes prior to attending. Have a wonderful week and be sure to continue watching for upcoming events and activities continually being added to our calendar. If you know of fun family friendly events coming up you can share them here.

📌🗓 Please double check each event prior to attending as events may change due to Covid-19 or other reasons. 

🚴‍♀️🚴 Fat Tire Biking with Wargo Nature Center, April 15, 2021 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 16+ Anoka County Parks has fat tire bikes! These stable easy to ride fat tire bikes can be used on a wide variety of surfaces including snow, sand, and trails. This introductory level class is designed to show novice riders how much fun fat tire bikes can be. Pre-registration required. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.


2021 Earth Day Events

Earth Day is a great time to get outside and join in our community to take care of our earth. This year's theme is: Restore the Earth™. There are so many fun activities and events surrounding this significant day. 


Public Skating Sundays at the Coon Rapids Ice Center (2 sessions), April 18, 2021 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Public Skate is offered by pre-registration online only, no walk-in skaters will be allowed. The cost is $5 for adults, seniors, and youth 6 years old and older. Youth 5 and younger skate free with a paid admission. All skaters must be registered to skate. Skaters 10 or younger must have an adult chaperone remain in the building at all times. Skate rental is available at the ticket office, concessions are not available

*Public skating sessions are subject to change for special events. You may view the schedule for most current days and times.


🏃‍♀️🏃🌳 Playful Polliwogs at the Springbrook Nature Center, April 20, 2021 at 10:00 am

Explore nature fun! Specially crafted to inspire creativity and curiosity in explorers 2-5 years old and their adult guides. Activities will be completely outside and will meet at the Pavilion Activity Center.

Adults do NOT need to register, but should be accounted for in the questionnaire during registration.

If you are unable to attend please call to cancel so that we may issue a refund and make your spot available to people on our waitlist.


🚴‍♀️🚴 2021 Bike Helmet Fitting and Sale at the SBM Fire Station Three, April 20, 2021 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Helmets are available in a variety of colors and sizes ranging from toddler to adult, so bring the whole family. Have a previously purchased helmet, but are unsure of the fit? Bring it with you and our trained staff will be happy to check the fit and make adjustments accordingly. No appointment necessary. Bike helmets priced at $10 each.


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