Events

March

 

                                                                             

 March 8 - Anoka County Historical Society Pieced and Patched Quilts,   The exhibit is free opening night, March 8, and free on the First Tuesday of every month, Wednesday through  Friday from 10:00am  to 5:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. A minimal fee of $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children ages 6-17. Reduced prices for groups of 15 or more of $2.50  for adults and $1.50 children ages 6-17. Free to members and children under 6.

April

April 2- 2011 North Artists' Studio Crawl April 2-3 from 10:00am-6:00pm. visit their web at www.nascrawl.org

April 14 - Genealogy glass -Learn to  Publishing Your Family History Thursday, April 14th , 10:30am-noon at the Anoka County History Center Cost is $7 for public $5 for members of ACHS/ACGS.
                  This class is offered by the Anoka County Historical Society and the Anoka County Genealogical Society. Space is limited to reserve a spot call the Anoka County Historical Society at
                  763-421-0600.

May

May 5th,7th,12th & 14th - Annual Spring Tea at the Anoka County Historical Society-The Tea will explore the era at the dawn of the 20th century , through the eyes of a 10 year old girl in 1904. Cost is $10 for Adults Girls $7.00. Dolls can come to the party for free! call 763-421-0600 for more information or to register.

May 5th -Ghost Tours of Anoka- Every Thrusday and Saturday  evening through October at 7:30pm at the Anoka County Historical Society. Adults $7.00, Members and Children $5.00.

May 6th - The Sound of Music-Anoka High School will come alive with The Sound of Music.  Reserved seating: Adults $10 each, Student/Senior tickets $8.00 each. Times are as follows:
Friday May 6th,7th.12th 13th & 14th-7:30pm, May 8th at 2:00pm.

May 7th - Recycle day- Ramsey

May 7th - Clean up day/ pet clinic - Dayton

May 14th - Napa's Spring Event & Tractor Pull-Nowthen

May 21st - Walk for Mental Health - Join the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County  May 21 for the second annual Mental Wellness 5K walk, at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park . Registration begins at 10:00am. A short  program at 10:30am  will be emceed by Dean Prince, publisher of Tidbits the paper. The walk begins at 11:00am. All ages and abilities are welcome. Registration fee per individual is $10 , or $20 per family. Parking, ususally $5 per car, is free for participants.

May -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.

 

June

June - Andover Business Appreciation Day

June -  Saturday Community Picnic - Central Park - Ramsey

June -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.June - Pioneer Days - St. Francis

June - Father Hennepin Festival - Champlin

June 9-12 - Anoka High School Theatre presents-The Sound of Music,All shows at 7:30pm except Sunday at 2:00pm. Reserved seating: Adult tickets $10 each,Student/Senior tickets $8 each.contact the box office for more information 763-506-6439.

June 12 - Party in the Park - held in Central Park in Ramsey (7925 161st Ave NW) from 3:30pm-11:00pm. This is in conjuction with St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church.

June 12- Dancing with Our Local Stars- June 12th from 7-8pm  at Fridley High School. A silent auction with food and treats will precede the program from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  Local stars learn to strut their sfuff to raise dollars for mental health agency. Dollars raised at the event benefit the mental health programs and  services provided in Lee Carlson Center Clinc  as well as the programs the center provides to youth in area schools.

June 20th - Andover City Appreciation Day

St. Stephens Summerfest - Anoka

July

14th July -Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair in downtown Anoka from 9 AM to 5 PM.  Go to www.anokariverfest.com for more details.

15th July-Anoka Heritage Home Tour-Anoka Christian Hill & surrounding neighborhoods, Cost is $15-tickets are on sale now for the July 14th  Anoka Heritage Home and Garden Tour, offered by the Anoka County Historical Society, and may be purchased by phone 763-421-0600. The Tour Runs from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

23rd July-Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

 July -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.

July - Andover Family Fun Fest


July - Anoka County Fair

19,20 &21- Sidewalk Sale - Anoka

July - Farmers Markets held on Wednesdays in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

August

August-Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.

August 13th - Trinity Block Party - 2:00pm to 11:30pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Anoka. Kidsdance DJ, Live Music by The Pancis, Karaoke by LC Music & Entertainment, Bingo, Great  Food, beer Wagon raffles, fun ...FREE ADMISSION. 1415 - 6th Avenue South -Anoka. www.trinityanokamn.org  763-421-1196.

August 21 - The Best of Broadway-An evening of Musical Theatre Mega Hits! SHOW DATE- TIME Saturday, August 21st  7:30pm at  the Anoka High School ,Tickets are $12. General seating, checks payable to Anoka Community Theatre.

August  - Kiddy Carnival - Champlin

August  - Ramsey City Appreciation Day

August - Jaycees Corn Fest - St. Francis

August - Farmers Market held on Wednesday in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

September

September -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.ber - Happy Days - Ramsey

September  - Heritage Days Festival - Dayton

September - Women of Today Garage Sale - St. Francis

September - Anoka City Appreciation Day

September - City of Champlin Appreciation Day

September-Farmers Market held on Wednesdays in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

September 15th-The 9th Annual Taste of Community, being held at Greenhaven Golf & Banquet Center,2800 Greenhanven Road,Anoka from 5:30pm-9:00pm.Tickets are $30 . Contact Heidi Geiss fro more info at heidi.geiss@co.anoka.mn.us or 763.421.8530.

September 24th-The 7th Annual Walk for Hope, Steps to end domestic and sexual abuse. Held at Bunker Hills Regional Park Picnic Pavillion #3. 5k run/ 2mile walk.  Costs-Before 9/16/11-Adults $25, Youth $10, kids  5 and under FREE(prices increase for adults and youth after 9/16 by $5)
REGISTRATION-8:00am
Kick-Off-9:00am
5k Run-9:30am
2 Mile Walk-9:40am

September 24, 2011-The 7th Annual Trott Brook Benefit Bash will be held on Saturday, September 24^th, 6 pm-10pm at the Rum River Central Regional Park.  Hosted by Jim & Lisa Steffen, all proceeds from this event will be donated to the Ann Talle Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.  Catered dinner by Wells Catering, entertainment by the Whatnots. For more information, contact Trott Brook Financial at 763-213-1000.

October

October - Farmers Markets held on Wednesdays in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

October 2,7,15-16,21,23,26-30- Ghosts of Anoka Tours- Call for reservations at 763-421-0600. This walking tour of downtown Anoka is offered by the Anoka County Historical Society. Cost is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for ACHS  members and Children. The tour is 15 blocks  aorund Anoka city streets and lasts about one hour and a half. It begins promptly at 7:30pm.

October 7th-Murzyn Hall to Host Sock Hop-Anoka county Historical Society Sock Hop, Friday, October 7th from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Cost is $20.00. The TC Cats will play 50's,60's doo wop and rock music. Attendees can bid on silent auction packages and enjoy beer, wine and pizza!

October 20th, 2011- Light up the Night Parade - Anoka

October 26th, 2011 - Big Parade of Little People

October 27th, 2011 - Grand Day Parade / For more information about Anoka Halloween activities go to: www.anokahalloween.com

Octoberfest - St. Francis

November

4th-6th & 10th-12th Nov - Anoka High School Theatre Presents - Little Shop of Horrors-This Fall, Anoka High School presents the rock musical Little Shop of Horrors. Reserved seating :Adults $10 each, student/Senior $8 each. Anoka High Box Office 763-506-6439

 Holiiday Promotion-Downtown Anoka Merchants.  Go to www.rediscoveranoka.com for complete details

December

Holiday Promotion-Downtown Anoka Merchants.  Go to www.rediscoveranoka.com for complete details

Dec 10,11,12 & 17 - Anoka High School theatre Presents SNOW WHITE- The Brothers Grimm  classic fairytale comes to life on the Anoka stage! Through Kids Showing they Care 50 cents of every ticket sold and every flower sold goes to Family Promise of Anoka County. Seats are reserved seating: Adult tickets $10 each, student/senior $8 each. Date and time: Dec 10, 7:30pm, Dec 11 , 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Dec 12, 1:00pm & 4:00pm, Dec 17, 7:30pm. Contact Anoka HIgh School Box Office at 763-506-6439.

January

January 20,21 & 26-28  - Pirates of Penzance -at Anoka High School showing at 7:30pm . Ticket Costs are $10-Adult,Student/Senior tickets $8.00. Contact information 763-506-6439.