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2020

Community Food Drive (Neighbors, Inc.) \| Nov. 1-30 The IGH Wellness Committee is hosting a Community Food Drive in partnership with Neighbors, Inc. to help families in need this November. Update Nov. 19, 2020 Due to the new Executive Order 20-99 issued by Gov. Walz on Nov. 18, 2020, the City of Inver Grove Heights drop off location for the Community Food Drive will be closed at the end of business Thursday, Nov. 19. Please consider making a monetary donation to Neighbors, Inc this holiday season. Learn more: https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate/.
Holidays in the Heights Update Nov. 19, 2020 Due to the new Executive Order 20-99 issued by Gov. Walz on Nov. 18, 2020, Parks & Recreation is evaluating the details of impacts on recreational activities and events. More details to come on modified programs to celebrate this holiday season. We still encourage our community to donate mittens, hats and gloves to benefit Neighbors, Inc this holiday season! Learn more: https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate/.
Light up the Heights Holiday Light Contest Join our annual contest for the best resident light display in the city! Show off your Holidays lights and spread some holiday cheer! Register your home by Monday, Dec. 7 to win prizes and be part of the IGH Holiday Lights Tour map. Prizes* 1st: $150 2nd: $100 3rd: $50 Register by Dec. 7: By Phone: 651-450-2480 Online Special thanks to our sponsor, IGH Convention & Visitor's Bureau! A map to tour all entries will be available Dec. 14. NEW Private Holiday Lights tours of Inver Grove Heights available this year at www.experiencethetwincities.com. *City employees, council members and previous 1st place winners not eligible for prize. Prizes provided by Inver Grove Heights Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Noon Year's Eve at The Grove \| Thursday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \| All Ages! Family-friendly daytime celebration in our indoor water park. You must register to attend this event: Online By Phone: 651-450-2480

2021

Family Fri-YAYs
Learn to Skate Open House & Exhibition (January)
Blacklight Dodgeball Night (January)
Princess's Dance (January/February)
Kids Sports Night (March)

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Celebrate with Us!

Some events require registration. You can register:

Online
By Phone: 651-450-2585
In-person: Parks & Rec Office, 8055 Barbara Ave.

Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Call the IGH Weather Hot Line at 651-450-2595 to check the status for city-led program and events due to inclement weather. We strive to update by 4:30 p.m. After hours, it is up to the coaches and instructors to make the final decision.

*We cannot make weather-related decisions for other league associations or events held in our community by other businesses or organizations.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at a community or special event? Visit our volunteer opportunities web page for more info.

Community Food Drive (Neighbors, Inc.) \| Nov. 1-30 The IGH Wellness Committee is hosting a Community Food Drive in partnership with Neighbors, Inc. to help families in need this November. Update Nov. 19, 2020 Due to the new Executive Order 20-99 issued by Gov. Walz on Nov. 18, 2020, the City of Inver Grove Heights drop off location for the Community Food Drive will be closed at the end of business Thursday, Nov. 19. Please consider making a monetary donation to Neighbors, Inc this holiday season. Learn more: https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate/.
Holidays in the Heights Update Nov. 19, 2020 Due to the new Executive Order 20-99 issued by Gov. Walz on Nov. 18, 2020, Parks & Recreation is evaluating the details of impacts on recreational activities and events. More details to come on modified programs to celebrate this holiday season. We still encourage our community to donate mittens, hats and gloves to benefit Neighbors, Inc this holiday season! Learn more: https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate/.
Light up the Heights Holiday Light Contest Join our annual contest for the best resident light display in the city! Show off your Holidays lights and spread some holiday cheer! Register your home by Monday, Dec. 7 to win prizes and be part of the IGH Holiday Lights Tour map. Prizes* 1st: $150 2nd: $100 3rd: $50 Register by Dec. 7: By Phone: 651-450-2480 Online Special thanks to our sponsor, IGH Convention & Visitor's Bureau! A map to tour all entries will be available Dec. 14. NEW Private Holiday Lights tours of Inver Grove Heights available this year at www.experiencethetwincities.com. *City employees, council members and previous 1st place winners not eligible for prize. Prizes provided by Inver Grove Heights Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Noon Year's Eve at The Grove \| Thursday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \| All Ages! Family-friendly daytime celebration in our indoor water park. You must register to attend this event: Online By Phone: 651-450-2480

Community & Special Events

Help Families in Need this Holiday Season

Have the Best Light Display in Town?

Get the Best Deal All Year on Personal Training!

Plan a Fun Pool Party!

You’re Invited!

2020

Community Food Drive (Neighbors, Inc.) | Nov. 1-30

Update Nov. 19, 2020

Holidays in the Heights

Update Nov. 19, 2020

Light up the Heights Holiday Light Contest

Prizes*

Register by Dec. 7:

Noon Year's Eve at The Grove | Thursday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | All Ages!

2021

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2021

Craft Fair | POSTPONED

Black Friday Boot Camp | CANCELLED

Community Food Drive (Neighbors, Inc.) | Nov. 1-30

Events throughout the year

November 2020

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Mon Dec. 7

Sat Dec. 12

Sat Dec. 12

Sat Dec. 12

Sat Dec. 12

Thu Dec. 31

Celebrate with Us!

Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Volunteer Opportunities