Events

Don't let winter get you down-get out and celebrate it at Painter Park! There will be Frosty Fun for everyone: painting, caricatures, bird house making, snowshoeing and a bon fire for creating s'mores! Hope to see you for Frosty Fun!

Come out and enjoy the Lake Hiawatha Winter Warmer. The whole family can participate in winter activities (skating, bonfire, outdoor games, etc.). If you get cold, head inside for warm drinks, hot dogs and sweet treats. Also inside the Rec Center will be bingo and a craft project set up for kids. SENA (Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood […]

Winter solstice is celebrated at our Fire and Ice Festival as a time for reflection, renewal, peace, and a time for the glistening snow to purify our air and leave a clean slate. Activities will include a recreational fire, horse drawn hayrides, music, crafts, and concessions.

Youth ages 12-17 will get a chance to participate in our Black History Month movie night. Youth will pick a film of your choice to watch, discus and reflect.

Come together with friends and neighbors each month for an evening of music and community. Whether you love to sing or simply enjoy listening, you’re guaranteed a fun and uplifting time. Lyrics are projected on screen, with live piano music from Dan Chouinard and special guest Brian Peterson. Refreshments provided—just bring your voice (or your […]

Join us at Phillips Community Center for the Youthline: Black History Hoops and Jams. Come hoop with us and your friends while listening to great music. We will have snacks, pizzas and drinks for all participants.

Come to Hiawatha School Park to make a Valentine for a Veteran and another one for someone else special in your life. Come ready to craft and have some fun with fellow community members. This event is for all ages. Valentines for the veterans will be delivered to the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis on the morning […]

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, treats. Enroll now.

Hearts for all at the Valentine Heart Scavenger Hunt! We're putting out candy, plastic, paper hearts around the recreation center, playground and fields. See how many you and your family can find! Stop on in the building for hot chocolate afterwards and show staff all the hearts you found!

A special Valentine's Day party for young children and their parents. Event is FREE to attend and is for children under 6-years-old. Games, music and more will be offered for a fun celebration! Pre-registration is required.

Embrace the snow and cold, dress for the weather and have snow much fun enjoying some outdoor winter fun activities including snowshoeing, sledding, a story walk, and bonfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate. Snowshoes and sleds will be available for use and is a free event for all ages (6+ inches of snow required).

McRae is adding a special edition, Valentine's Day Dinner and a Movie! Youth are invited to join us for dinner and a PG rated movie! Kids will also have an […]

Come and join us for an original BINGO game...and maybe win a prize or two. We will have Valentine's Day BINGO for families, along with an art activity for kids. Light refreshments and snacks provided. This is a parent and child activity. $2 per person when registering. Enroll Now

We’re continuing our Dancing at the Pavilion series with Mactír Academy of Irish Dance—just in time to celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! Wear your favorite green and get ready to step, stomp, and shuffle to the lively rhythms of traditional Irish dance. Lessons are welcoming and beginner-friendly, with plenty to enjoy for seasoned […]