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Snowflake Days
January 30, 2021
An event every day that begins at 12:00 AM, repeating until February 14, 2021
Family fun and community tradition! Snowflake Days is each year January-February. The 2021 events have been modified to accommodate current public health guidance regarding COVID-19. Events may be added, changed or modified based on current conditions. Continue to check City of Coon Rapids website for more details.
Adult Medallion Hunt
January 30-February 14
Gather your family to find the elusive medallion!
Prize: $1,000
You must have a Snowflake Days button to be eligible for winning the medallion hunt prize. Buttons go on sale at local businesses beginning January 25. Find business locations here.
Clues posted on the Snowflake Days website.
Snowflake Challenge
January 30-February 14
What can you use to make a snowflake? Use your imagination and get creative!
Post a picture on the Coon Rapids Women of Today Facebook page between January 30 and February 14! Make sure you use the hashtag #coonrapidswomenoftodaysnowflakes.
Voting will take place from January 30-February 14. The snowflake with the most “likes” on the CRWT Facebook page will win a $25 Target gift card. Winner will be announced on February 14.
Snow Sculpture Contest
Anytime January 30-February 11
Create your own snow or ice sculpture in your front yard.
Prizes: 1st Place: $200, 2nd Place: $150, 3rd Place: $100
All sculptures must be complete by 11:59 p.m. February 11. Judging to take place February 12.
Community Parade – 6 p.m.
February 2 & 4
Includes fire trucks, police vehicles, City float, lights and music. This is also a food collection event for the ACBC Food Shelf.
The parade will wind through neighborhoods in both the north and south portions of the city.
Food donations can be handed to volunteers (in bags or boxes) as they travel along the parade route, or deliver your donations to designated food drop off locations.
Tuesday, February 2
Thursday, February 4
Skate at Sand Creek
February 6, 12-3 p.m.
1008 Northdale Blvd.
Ice skating on the outdoor rinks.
Hot dogs and hot chocolate available for purchase.
*Ice skates are not available for rental at this event. Please bring your own.
Ending Ceremony
February 14, 3 p.m.
Coon Rapids City Hall
11155 Robinson Dr.
See who found the medallion, and won the snow sculpture and snowflake creation contests. Photos taken and prizes awarded during ceremony.
Twin Cities Event Calendar by Twin Cities Kids Club
Are you looking for family-friendly, educational, holiday-themed, and fun events to take the kids to? Our Twin Cities Event Calendar is the perfect resource for finding activities and events your entire family will love. Create precious family memories together by attending unique events designed specifically for children.
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Use the handy search feature at the top of the event calendar to search by month and keyword if you’re looking for a specific event. For example: search “toddler” to find any events specifically designed for your tiny tots.
This event calendar is updated regularly and chock full of local events and discount days from our partners. Our Twin Cities Event Calendar is free to access—you don’t have to join the discount club (but we’d love it if you did!) Whether you’re a Minnesota Native or just here for the weekend, you’ll find useful information on local events that will spice up your routine.
You can find great activities to beat the heat during the summer, like ice cream socials or a float-in movie. You can find a whole host of indoor activities in the wintertime to keep your kids happy and learning, like ballet, gymnastics, or storytime at the local library.
We list everything from ice skating, to firework shows, to movies in the park, to Online Mario Kart Tournaments. It’s all here! Let Twin Cities Kids Club be your go-to resource for the best events in the Twin Cities.
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