Recreation Program Updates

Upcoming Programs:
 
Frost Fest
Experience the magic of winter at our third annual Frost Fest! This family-friendly event features snow activities (weather pending) and a luminary skate when the sun sets. This year, the Rumriver Art Center is hosting the Chili Cook-off inside the warming house. Attendees can sample all of the chilis for $5 and vote for their favorite.  Half of the proceeds will go to the winning chef(s), and the remaining half will be donated to the Rumriver Art Center.

• Date: Saturday, February 7 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Central Park.
• Cost: FREE to attend, FREE to enter the Chili Cook-off, $5 to sample Chili.
• Registration: Pre-registration is required for the Chili Cook-off and limited to 15 entrants.
  • Last minute space available! We are looking for more Chili Competitors! Registration is extended until Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Midnight!

 
Line Dancing
Line Dancing is back! Each week you’ll learn a new dance and do a quick review of previous ones. All ages and experience levels are welcome—no partner required.

• Dates:
  • ?Beginner 4 week Session: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 – March 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Central Park 
  • NEW: Advanced Beginner 4 week Session: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 – March 11 from 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at Central Park (registration opening later this week). 
• Cost: $35/session
• Registration: Pre-registration is required. Registration is open until full.

 
NEW: Financial Literacy: Fraud Prevention with BMO Bank of Ramsey
This interactive workshop is focused on fraud prevention and the warning signs of identity theft. Join us to learn best practices for protecting yourself against today’s scammers. This session will cover common types of identity theft and fraud, along with practical strategies to safeguard your personal information and financial data. 

• Date: Tuesday, March 24 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall
• Cost: FREE
• Registration: Pre-registration is requested but not required.

 
Once Upon a Parenting: Stories for kids, insights for parents
Join us for a parent-child storytime with Anoka-Hennepin ECFE (PreK–Grade 3). Kids enjoy books and crafts while parents learn practical strategies to support growth, emotional well-being, and problem-solving with a parenting educator.

• Date: Wednesday, March 25 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall
• Cost: FREE
• Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve your spot. Only one registration needed per family. Capacity is limited to 15 families.
• Ages: Geared toward ages 3-8 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Parents may also attend without children.

 
Egg-Paw-Looza
Our annual “Easter Egg” hunt for dogs is back and better than ever! We’ll have plenty of colorful tennis balls scattered around the park for your dog to sniff out and play. This year we are opening up applications for dog-related vendors to attend the event.

• Date: Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Alpine Dog Park
• Cost: FREE
• New this year: Dog-related vendors are invited to attend! Interested vendors should apply online or contact parks@cityoframsey.com .

 
Puzzle Competition
Join us for a family-friendly speed puzzling challenge. Teams of up to four compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle featuring a collage of photos from Ramsey’s 2025 Photo Contest.

• Date: Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall
• Cost: $40/team
• Registration: Pre-register by March 29 to guarantee your spot (only one registration needed per team).

 
Starwatch Party
Delve into the stories behind the constellations and marvel at celestial wonders through two of Minnesota's largest mobile telescopes, offering close-up views of faraway objects.

• Dates: Saturday, April 18 from 8:15 – 10:15 p.m. at Elmcrest Park
• Cost: $12.50
• Registration: Pre-register prior to arrival at the class.
• Ages: 8+

 
Walk with a Naturalist: Birding
Join naturalist Ellen for a guided spring birdwatching!  You’ll explore Rum River Central to observe a variety of migratory waterfowl, including ducks, swans, herons, mergansers, and geese. As we move closer to summer, we’ll also encounter an exciting diversity of warblers, such as Prothonotary, Wilson’s, and Canada warblers, along with other forest birds in the canopy.

• Dates: Sundays, April 19, May 3, and May 10 from 8 – 9:30 a.m. at Rum River Central Park
• Cost: $5/session
• Registration: Pre-register prior to arrival at the class.
• Ages: 8+

 
Pickleball Leagues
Ramsey Parks and Recreation is excited to offer two new state-sanctioned ladder leagues with Minnesota Pickleball! These ladder leagues will function the same as previous years but are now part of are part of a growing statewide initiative supported by the Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association to create consistent, high-quality pickleball opportunities across Minnesota.

• Dates:
  • ?Early Season League: Wednesdays,  April 29 – July 1 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Central Park
  • Late Season League: Wednesdays,  July 8 – Sept. 16 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Central Park
• Cost: $70
• Registration: Will be taken through Minnesota Pickleball starting on Feb. 15^th and will be open until full. When the link is available, it will be updated on our registration platform as well, linked above.

 
Wednesday Evening Yoga
Weekly Yoga is back at the Public Works building in 2026!

• Dates: Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Public Works
• Cost: $5/session
• Registration: Pre-register prior to arrival at the class.
• Ages: 13+

 
Qigong Meditation for Health
Qigong (chee gong) is a holistic system of exercise that aims to strengthen, stretch, balance, and coordinate the body. It is deceptively simple yet can be profoundly healing. Instructor Peggy Brown leads a free weekly practice at City Hall.

• Dates: Thursdays from 10:30  – 11:30 a.m. in the Alexander Ramsey Room at City Hall
• Cost: FREE
• Ages: Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the class. 

 
 
Save the Date:
Mark your calendars for some community favorites returning in 2026! Additional details will be released as the events approach.  
 
Garage Sale Trail
Meet your neighbors, find bargains, and rummage through miscellaneous treasures at the second annual City-wide Garage Sale! To participate and have your house listed, please sign up here. A final map and list of all registered garage sales will be published the week of the garage sale.

• Dates: Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16
• Cost: FREE

 
Dash and Dine 5K
The Dash and Dine 5k is returning for a second year! We are excited to add some additional partnerships and elements to the race.  

• Date: Saturday, May 30 at Elmcrest Park.
• Cost: Varies; watch for an early bird special in early 2026!

 
Two Rivers Art Fair
After a record-breaking year with a full booth lineup and waitlist, Two Rivers Art Fair returns to The Draw with live performances, food trucks, hands-on art, local vendors, and more!

• Date: Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Draw
• Cost: FREE to attend. Vendor costs and updated application process TBA.

 
Happy Days
Join us for the fun. There is something for everyone. The day starts with the 5K and a fun run at Elmcrest Park. The parade, expo, food trucks, kids' activities, musical entertainment, fireworks, and more

• Date: Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Cost: FREE to attend. Some events have a fee.
• Vendor Applications will begin to open on Jan 1. Check our website for more details or go directly to registration here.

 
 
NEW: Ramsey Farmer’s Market
That’s right! We are officially getting a Farmer’s Market back in Ramsey!  This new Market will be hosted in partnership with the Ramsey Foundation and will kick off this summer on Tuesdays from 3–6:30 p.m., June 23 through October 6, at The Draw.
 
Our goal is to be a “producer-first” market that prioritizes supports our small farmers, and promotes healthy, local eating. We also know how important our small business community is, so we will also include limited artisan and craft vendors and have a Ramsey Business Partnership program to support the market and showcase all that we have going on right here in Ramsey. At the end of the day, we want this market to both be a place to get healthy produce as well as a spot to run into neighbors, support local, and spend time together in the heart of Ramsey.
 
For the market to be a success, we need YOU to help us spread the word! Applications are now open for for growers, limited artisans, and local business and community partners for our first season. More information can be found here.
 
 

Review upcoming recreation programs

Review upcoming recreation programs