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Fall 2021
Annual Clean-Up Day \| Saturday, Sept. 25 \| 8 a.m.-Noon Residents of the City of Inver Grove Heights, West St. Paul and Sunfish Lake are invited to the IGH Annual Clean-Up Day to dispose of unwanted items in one stop. The event will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at the IGH Public Works Parking Lot (8168 Barbara Avenue). View a complete list of accepted items, prices and additional event information here.
Public Safety in the Park \| Thursday, Sept. 30 \| 4-7 p.m. Join us for a fun evening in the park hosted by the IGH Police and IGH Fire Departments. Stop by to see fire trucks, grab a grilled hotdog and talk with police officers and firefighters about useful home safety tips. Location: Skyview Park, 6765 Dawn Avenue in IGH We hope to see you there!
Farmers Market \| Sundays through Oct 10 \| 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for fresh and locally grown vegetables, fruits, seasoning, salsa, honey, flowers and more! Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Parking Lot (8055 Barbara Avenue) For more information: www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com
Walktober Challenge Walk 2 miles per day for 31 days. Log your mileage from October 1-31 and complete 62 miles to earn a WALKtober 2021 T-shirt! Prizes are awarded throughout the month for motivational support. Log your miles outside, on the walking track or treadmill at VMCC (will need to be a member or pay daily admission rate or punch pass to utilize the walking track or treadmill). Register by Friday, Oct. 1: https://invergroveheights.maxgalaxy.net/BrowseActivities.aspx?ActivityFilter=6+55.
Healthy Living Fair \| Oct. 2: 9 a.m.-Noon \| FREE! Educate Your Mind. Fuel Your Body. Shop and find information from local health and wellness vendors. Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Interested in being a vendor? Contact Fitness Coordinator, Amy Crary at acrary@ighmn.gov. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: Humana, Key Community Bank Active Aging Week \| Oct. 4-8 Join us for a week of activities focused on fitness and health at the VMCC Monday, Oct. 4: Tai Chi Tuesday, Oct. 5: Nordic Walk Wednesday, Oct. 6: Improve Your Gait Thursday, Oct. 7: Swim Assessment Friday, Oct. 8: Favorite Sports Team Jersey Day \| Bring a Friend to Class!
Family Fri-YAYs! \| Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 FAMILY FUN NIGHTS at the VMCC! Bring the WHOLE FAMILY and shoot hoops or play yard games in our Brightside Room from 5–7 p.m. or splash around in our pools from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Basketball, Games & Swim Fee: FREE for VMCC Members $6 Non-members (both resident and non-resident)
Fa-BOO-lous Special Events
Let's Paw-ty! Halloween Dog Park Event \| Saturday, Oct. 9: 3-5 p.m. \| Heritage Village Park \| FREE! Pet vendors, costume contests, a kissing booth, food truck & more! 🐾 You and your furry friend are invited to a first-ever Halloween Dog Park Paw-ty at Heritage Village Park (4321 65th St) on Saturday, Oct. 9. And bark the news to your friends, family and neighbors...everyone is welcome! Dress in costume to win prizes, paw-ruse pet-themed vendors, wag tails to a bark-tastic DJ, enjoy a tasty food truck and so much more! This event is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is preferred Code FA-F203: https://invergroveheights.maxgalaxy.net/BrowseActivities.aspx?ActivityFilter=17+41. Off-leash Dog Areas - Pass Required Plus, guests with dog park passes will be able to enter the off-leash areas. Haven't got your pass yet or didn't know about this off-leash area in IGH? Get the fee and important details here: www.ighmn.gov/dogpark. You will be able to purchase dog park passes on-site - just make sure to have a valid copy of your dog's rabies vaccination on-hand. Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in participating as a vendor and/or sponsor this bark-tastic event? Complete the Vendor Application if you are interested in becoming a vendor. This form will be used to determine eligibility to participate. Application deadline is Monday, Sept. 13. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: City Auto Glass, IGH Animal Hospital, Key Community Bank, Summit Funeral & Cremation, Tractor Supply Co. Contact Recreation Specialist Rachel Mikel at 651-450-2583 or rmikel@ighmn.gov for sponsorship opportunities and any questions.
Ghostly Gathering \| Friday, Oct. 22 \| 6-8 p.m. \| Ages 2-12 Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for a family-friendly, barely scary event that includes trick-or-treating from local businesses, games, DJ, and a photo booth. Don't forget to come dressed in your fab-BOO-lous costume! Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Fee: $8/child (limit two adults per one registered child) Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 18. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: Key Community Bank, Sanimax USA, Volkswagen of Inver Grove Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in participating as a vendor and/or sponsor this Fa-BOO-lous event? Contact Recreation Specialist Rachel Mikel at 651-450-2583 or rmikel@ighmn.gov. Scary Skate \| Saturday, October 23 \| 6:30–8 p.m. Come dressed in costume and ready to skate for this frightfully fun event! Location: VMCC, West Rink Fees: Free for VMCC Members $4 Non-member $2 skate rental

Events throughout the year

Harmon Farm Trail Run (September)
Touch a Truck (September)
Women's Expo (Fall/Winter)
Holiday Pumpkin Collection (November)

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Sat Sep. 25

Annual Clean-Up Day
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Sun Sep. 26

Saint Paul Farmers Market in IGH!
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Fri Oct. 1 - Sun Oct. 31

WALKtober Challenge
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Sat Oct. 2

Healthy Living Fair
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Sun Oct. 3

Saint Paul Farmers Market in IGH!
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Mon Oct. 4 - Fri Oct. 8

Active Aging Week
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Fri Oct. 8

Family Fri-YAYs
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Sat Oct. 9

Let’s Paw-ty! Halloween Dog Park Event
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Sun Oct. 10

Saint Paul Farmers Market in IGH!
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Fri Oct. 22

Fa-BOO-lous Special Event: Ghosty Gathering
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Sat Oct. 23

Scary Skate
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Fri Nov. 12

Family Fri-YAYs
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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.

Fall 2021
Annual Clean-Up Day \| Saturday, Sept. 25 \| 8 a.m.-Noon Residents of the City of Inver Grove Heights, West St. Paul and Sunfish Lake are invited to the IGH Annual Clean-Up Day to dispose of unwanted items in one stop. The event will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at the IGH Public Works Parking Lot (8168 Barbara Avenue). View a complete list of accepted items, prices and additional event information here.
Public Safety in the Park \| Thursday, Sept. 30 \| 4-7 p.m. Join us for a fun evening in the park hosted by the IGH Police and IGH Fire Departments. Stop by to see fire trucks, grab a grilled hotdog and talk with police officers and firefighters about useful home safety tips. Location: Skyview Park, 6765 Dawn Avenue in IGH We hope to see you there!
Farmers Market \| Sundays through Oct 10 \| 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for fresh and locally grown vegetables, fruits, seasoning, salsa, honey, flowers and more! Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Parking Lot (8055 Barbara Avenue) For more information: www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com
Walktober Challenge Walk 2 miles per day for 31 days. Log your mileage from October 1-31 and complete 62 miles to earn a WALKtober 2021 T-shirt! Prizes are awarded throughout the month for motivational support. Log your miles outside, on the walking track or treadmill at VMCC (will need to be a member or pay daily admission rate or punch pass to utilize the walking track or treadmill). Register by Friday, Oct. 1: https://invergroveheights.maxgalaxy.net/BrowseActivities.aspx?ActivityFilter=6+55.
Healthy Living Fair \| Oct. 2: 9 a.m.-Noon \| FREE! Educate Your Mind. Fuel Your Body. Shop and find information from local health and wellness vendors. Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Interested in being a vendor? Contact Fitness Coordinator, Amy Crary at acrary@ighmn.gov. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: Humana, Key Community Bank Active Aging Week \| Oct. 4-8 Join us for a week of activities focused on fitness and health at the VMCC Monday, Oct. 4: Tai Chi Tuesday, Oct. 5: Nordic Walk Wednesday, Oct. 6: Improve Your Gait Thursday, Oct. 7: Swim Assessment Friday, Oct. 8: Favorite Sports Team Jersey Day \| Bring a Friend to Class!
Family Fri-YAYs! \| Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 FAMILY FUN NIGHTS at the VMCC! Bring the WHOLE FAMILY and shoot hoops or play yard games in our Brightside Room from 5–7 p.m. or splash around in our pools from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Basketball, Games & Swim Fee: FREE for VMCC Members $6 Non-members (both resident and non-resident)
Fa-BOO-lous Special Events
Let's Paw-ty! Halloween Dog Park Event \| Saturday, Oct. 9: 3-5 p.m. \| Heritage Village Park \| FREE! Pet vendors, costume contests, a kissing booth, food truck & more! 🐾 You and your furry friend are invited to a first-ever Halloween Dog Park Paw-ty at Heritage Village Park (4321 65th St) on Saturday, Oct. 9. And bark the news to your friends, family and neighbors...everyone is welcome! Dress in costume to win prizes, paw-ruse pet-themed vendors, wag tails to a bark-tastic DJ, enjoy a tasty food truck and so much more! This event is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is preferred Code FA-F203: https://invergroveheights.maxgalaxy.net/BrowseActivities.aspx?ActivityFilter=17+41. Off-leash Dog Areas - Pass Required Plus, guests with dog park passes will be able to enter the off-leash areas. Haven't got your pass yet or didn't know about this off-leash area in IGH? Get the fee and important details here: www.ighmn.gov/dogpark. You will be able to purchase dog park passes on-site - just make sure to have a valid copy of your dog's rabies vaccination on-hand. Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in participating as a vendor and/or sponsor this bark-tastic event? Complete the Vendor Application if you are interested in becoming a vendor. This form will be used to determine eligibility to participate. Application deadline is Monday, Sept. 13. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: City Auto Glass, IGH Animal Hospital, Key Community Bank, Summit Funeral & Cremation, Tractor Supply Co. Contact Recreation Specialist Rachel Mikel at 651-450-2583 or rmikel@ighmn.gov for sponsorship opportunities and any questions.
Ghostly Gathering \| Friday, Oct. 22 \| 6-8 p.m. \| Ages 2-12 Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for a family-friendly, barely scary event that includes trick-or-treating from local businesses, games, DJ, and a photo booth. Don't forget to come dressed in your fab-BOO-lous costume! Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Fee: $8/child (limit two adults per one registered child) Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 18. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: Key Community Bank, Sanimax USA, Volkswagen of Inver Grove Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in participating as a vendor and/or sponsor this Fa-BOO-lous event? Contact Recreation Specialist Rachel Mikel at 651-450-2583 or rmikel@ighmn.gov. Scary Skate \| Saturday, October 23 \| 6:30–8 p.m. Come dressed in costume and ready to skate for this frightfully fun event! Location: VMCC, West Rink Fees: Free for VMCC Members $4 Non-member $2 skate rental

Community & Special Events

Join us for Active Aging Week!

Annual Clean-Up Day

St. Paul Farmer's Market at VMCC!

Bark-tastic Fun Awaits!

You’re Invited!

We 💚 our sponsors!

Fall 2021

Annual Clean-Up Day | Saturday, Sept. 25 | 8 a.m.-Noon

Public Safety in the Park | Thursday, Sept. 30 | 4-7 p.m.

Farmers Market | Sundays through Oct 10 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Walktober Challenge

Healthy Living Fair | Oct. 2: 9 a.m.-Noon | FREE!

Educate Your Mind. Fuel Your Body.

Interested in being a vendor?

Active Aging Week | Oct. 4-8

Family Fri-YAYs! | Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS at the VMCC!

Fa-BOO-lous Special Events

Let's Paw-ty! Halloween Dog Park Event | Saturday, Oct. 9: 3-5 p.m. | Heritage Village Park | FREE!

Pet vendors, costume contests, a kissing booth, food truck & more!

Off-leash Dog Areas - Pass Required

Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities

Ghostly Gathering | Friday, Oct. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Ages 2-12

Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities

Scary Skate | Saturday, October 23 | 6:30–8 p.m.

Events throughout the year

Holidays in the Heights

Interested in Sponsoring?

Light Up the Heights - Holiday Lights Contest

Noon Year's Eve at the VMCC | Friday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | All Ages!

Things to Look Forward to in the Winter!

2021

Events to Look Forward to when Spring has Sprung!

Events to make the most of long summer days!

September 2021

Sat Sep. 25

Sun Sep. 26

Fri Oct. 1 - Sun Oct. 31

Sat Oct. 2

Sun Oct. 3

Mon Oct. 4 - Fri Oct. 8

Fri Oct. 8

Sat Oct. 9

Sun Oct. 10

Fri Oct. 22

Sat Oct. 23

Fri Nov. 12

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