Use the links below to explore the full list of offerings:

• View our full current program listings on our registration page here.
• Learn more about parks, rentals, and general Parks and Recreation information here.

 
 

Featured Events:
 
Dash and Dine 5K
Lace up for the Dash and Dine 5K in partnership with the Ramsey Community Foundation, then stick around for Kites and Bites, cohosted with the Ramsey Lions Club, featuring kites, yard games, food trucks, mini-golf, and more. Whether you are a runner, kite flyer, or just here for the bites and the vibes, this family-friendly day has something for everyone!

• Date: Saturday, May 30 at Elmcrest Park.
  • Race starts at 9:30 a.m.
  • Most Kites and Bites events start around 11 a.m.
  • Event concludes at 2 p.m.

• Cost: $50 through April 26 to guarantee your quarter-zip race shirt. All runners will receive a $10 food truck voucher

 
Ramsey Farmers Market
Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Ramsey Community Foundation, the market serves as a gathering place to connect with neighbors, support local growers and makers in a welcoming, community-centered setting. Each week, there will be a mix of fresh produce, food items, a limited number of local artisans, and rotating community features highlighting organizations and resources that serve the Ramsey community.

• Date: Tuesdays, 3 – 6:30 p.m., June 23 – October 6 at The Draw
• Vendors: We are overwhelmed, in the best way possible, with the enthusiasm and number of applications we have received so far. We are currently full for most produce. However, limited space may be available for unique offerings as well as local artists selling hand crafted items.

 
The Draw Concert Series
That’s right, the 2026 concert series lineup is here! We are so excited to host this weekly, family-friendly gathering celebrating music and community spirit!

• Date: Thursdays, June 18 – August 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at The Draw
• Cost: Free to attend, food and drink is available for purchase.

 
Ramsey EDA Business Expo
The Ramsey Economic Development Authority (EDA) hosts an annual Business Expo that brings our businesses together in a fun atmosphere. There will be 60+ exhibitors, Expo BINGO, face painting, balloon art, prizes, activities, and more. NEW this year Ramsey Parks and Recreation is will be there with the Rum River Art Center and Northern Starz to promote our upcoming Two Rivers Art Fair. We will have information about upcoming Parks and Recreation events, including the new Farmers Market, an inflatable jumper for kids, free art activities and yard games. We hope to see you there!

• Date: Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Adrenaline Sports Center.
• Cost: FREE

 
Adult Recreation Leagues
Join Ramsey Parks and Recreation is partnering with RecLeaguer to introduce new, noncompetitive adult sports opportunities in the northern Twin Cities. Whether you’re looking to stay active, meet new people, or just have fun, this league is designed for you. This is a fun, friendly, co-rec social/casual season - all skill levels and players are welcome. This league will be run by RecLeaguer, which strives to make sports accessible to all, so their leagues are all skills and for fun. You sign up as an individual and then even teams are created.

• Dates:
  • Grass Volleyball: Tuesdays, July 7- 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Draw 
  • Soccer: Tuesdays, August 4 - 25 from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. at The Draw
• Cost: $45/league
• Registration: Pre-registration required, space is limited. Registration opens April 6. Ramsey residents get a $5 discount with code RAMSEYVOLLEYBALL or RAMSEYSOCCER
• Ages: 19+

 
Upcoming Programs:
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! We will have Chuck and Don’s – Elk River, Pretty Paws (with mobile nail cutting available onsite), Creature Covers, NutriSoruce Pet Foods, and Now That’s Waffles Food Truck.
  • This event is pending weather. Please keep an eye on our registration site or Facebook for updates. There is a potential for rescheduling if the weather does not cooperate.

 
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-registration required. As of April 1, there is room for approximately 9 more teams to participate.

 
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+

 
Line Dancing
Due to popular demand, we are extending line dancing through the spring with two different levels! 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: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Central Park. Three more 4-week sessions will be offered on Wednesdays:
    • April 22 – May 13
    • May 20 – June 10
  • Advanced Beginner 4 week Session: 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at Central Park. Three more 4-week sessions will be offered on Wednesdays:
    • April 22 – May 13
    • May 20 – June 10

• Cost: $35/session
• Registration: Pre-registration is required. Registration is open until full. Participants are welcome to register for both classes back-to-back for two hours of line dancing, as different dances will be taught in each class.

 
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

 
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 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 this week and will be open until full. When the link is available, it will be updated on our registration platform as well.

 
Intro to Pickleball
Want to learn the fun game of pickleball? Join us with a certified instructor for a two-hour introductory clinic that covers all the fundamentals you need to start playing pickleball immediately such as basic rules, scoring, safety, terminology, court positioning, and basic techniques. Paddles and balls are provided.

• Dates:
  • Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Central Park
  • Sunday, May 31 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Central Park
  • Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Central Park

• Cost: $20
• Registration: Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Please only register for one Intro to Pickleball session as all sessions cover the same material.
• Ages: 15+

 
Family Learn to Play Pickleball
Looking for a fun and active way to spend time together? Bring your kiddos and join us for an intro to the fastest-growing sport in the country. Your “adult” and “child” team can be any combo- parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, mentor, fantastic neighbor – whoever your kid loves to play with. This session covers the same materials as the general Intro to Pickleball but is geared towards families. To ensure a great experience for every team, we allow up to two kids per adult. Paddles and balls are provided.

• Date: Sunday, June 28 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Central Park
• Cost: $20/person
• Registration: Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Please only register for one Intro to Pickleball session as all sessions cover the same material.
• Ages: 12+

 
55+ Day Trip: Crow River Winery
Discover Crow River Winery & Bistro, a scenic 36-acre Minnesota vineyard that nurtures cold-climate grapes with eco-friendly farming practices and crafts every bottle on site. Enjoy a delicious Cranberry Turkey Club lunch, a guided tour and tasting, and then cap off the day with a sweet stop at Sweet Escape in Annandale for ice cream, chocolates, nostalgic candies, and fun gift items before we head back to Ramsey.

• Date: Wednesday, June 10 from 9:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Cost: $95/person, includes tour and tasting, lunch, and round trip transportation from City Hall.
• Registration: Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Registration is open until Sunday, May 10 at midnight, or until full. No refunds can be issued after this date.
• Ages: 55+

 
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.  
 
Kids’ Summer Fun
We are excited to bring back and expand some of our youth summer programs. View full details on our registration site. Upcoming programs include:

• Science Camp
  • Candyology with KidScientific
  • Science Fair with KidScientific
• Sports Discovery
• Soccer Clinics
• Flag Football Clinics
• Art in the Park
• Time2Play Pop-up Play

 
NW Food Truck Fest
Ramsey Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with NW Food Truck Fests to host a Food Truck Fest at Central Park in Ramsey! Join us for a day of delicious eats from a variety of food trucks and family-friendly activities in the park.

• Dates: Saturday, June 13 from noon – 7 p.m. at Central Park
• Cost: FREE to attend

 
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.
• Artist applications are now open through May 17

 
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 begin to open on Jan 1. Check our website for more details or go directly to registration here.
• Happy Days 5K registration is now open here.

 
 

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