Loading...
Frozen Fun Fest Postcard Jan 2022ComMunity Hike 4–5pm ✱ ValLey Park Bundle up and experience a family-friendly winter walk through the park. Adventurers should meet at 4pm in Valley Park’s parking lot and will head north for a 2.06-mile route, ending back at the parking lot. Extreme explorers can continue on with the next leg, heading south for a 1.74-mile route. A map of the route is posted on the City’s website; the hiking paths are paved. MEDALlION HUNT Begins Thurs ✱ Feb 3 Search for the Frozen Fun Fest Medallion hidden in a Mendota Heights public park. Clues will be posted at 8am daily starting Feb 3 on the City’s website and Park & Rec’s Facebook page. The winner receives $200 in restaurant gift cards! Rules posted at mendotaheightsmn.gov/frozen-fun-fest. COLORING CONTESt Begins Fri ✱ JAN 28 Open to Mendota Heights residents of all ages. Coloring sheets are available to download and print from the City’s website or at City Hall. Participants will be entered into a door-prize drawing to win prizes. Entries due by 11:30am on Friday, Feb 4. Brrr . . . inging you a snowtacular community celebration with FREE EVENTS ALL WEEKEND LONG 4 FRI Feb February 4–6 ✱ schedule of events MENDOTA HEIGHTS Hosted by Mendota Heights Parks & Recreation Events may be subject to change. | Jan 2022 more INFO 1 Open your smart phone’s camera 2 Hover it over this square 3 Click the link that pops upIf weather is questionable, updates will be posted at mendotaheightsmn.gov and on Parks & Recreation’s activity hotline 651-255-1173. Ice Sculpture Carving 10am ✱ Market Square Park Watch as a penguin is carved and crafted out of ice. While you’re watching, support local businesses by purchasing a snack & hot drink to sip. live Music, FoOd & Fun 2–5pm ✱ Mendakota Park Chill to music by Retro Soul and the Westside Horns featuring Big Mike, and enjoy blues rock inspired originals and family-friendly good time oldies. A variety of food trucks will be available to purchase from. There will also be a snow sculpture contest for all ages at 3pm. Warming tents and portable restrooms will be available on site. 5 SAT Feb YOUTH Ice Fishing 9–11am ✱ Rogers Lake Park Kids ages 14 and under can learn how to ice fish with a hands-on introductory lesson and demonstration. Sessions will be at 9am or 10am; this is a free event but registration is required to participate. Please register early as space is limited. Register online or at City Hall during business hours. All are welcome to come out and watch! Family KickbalL Tournament 2-5pm ✱ Mendakota Park Gather neighbors and family for a friendly kickball competition. Teams must register online or at City Hall during business hours. 6 SUN Feb City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Winter RecreationSUBSCRIBE to eNEWS mendotaheightsmn.gov FACEBOOK MHParksandRec CITY HALL BUSINESS HOURS Mon–Th: 7am–4:30pm | F: 7–11:30am PARKS & RECREATION 651-452-1850 BLADE WITH THE BLUE FREE EVENT Saturday, Jan 29 • Friendly Hills Outdoor Rink Join the Mendota Heights Police Department and Parks and Recreation for a fun day of recreational hockey. Team up with police officers for three-on-three hockey games. Children must provide their own equipment: helmets (bicycle or winter sports), sticks, and ice skates. Registration is required. Ages 6-9: 1−2pm | Ages 10-13: 2:30−3:30pm SPORTS UNLIMITED HOCKEY CAMP Monday, Feb 21 • Harmon Park Outdoor Rink, WSP • 11am-2pm Participants will learn the rules of hockey and skills such as stick handling, passing, and shooting, while working on team play and sportsmanship. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Campers must bring ice skates, a hockey stick, and hockey helmet; gloves and pads are recommended. Ages 5−10 • $26 per player • registration required TOUR DE REC Feb 3 • Marie Park & March 3 • Garlough Elementary Gym 6–7pm FREE EVENT Join us the first Thursday of every month for free fun! Staff will set up activities and provide equipment for youth and families to enjoy including games, sports, crafts, and more. This is a drop-in program —no registration required. If weather is questionable, call 651-259-2671 to hear the status of the program by 5pm. MHPD Watch for information on summer recreation coming soon! Register for events & programs online at mendotaheightsmn.gov or in person at City Hall during business hours. Register at least one week before your program begins. HONEY BRUNCH Saturday, Feb 12 • Thompson Park Activity Center, WSP 9:30-10:40am or 11am-12:10pm seatings For sweethearts of all ages! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by enjoying a scrumptious brunch of scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit, muffins, and beverages followed by Bingo, arts and crafts, and other activities. Youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Cost: $15 per sweetie • registration required STAY IN TOUCH