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Community & Special Events
You’re Invited!
The City of Inver Grove Heights provides fun and engaging special events to connect our community members. We look forward to celebrating with you!
2021
- Check back as we begin to add new events which adhere to current state guidelines around COVID-19 restrictions.
2021
- Family Fri-YAYs
- Kids ROCK Open House (March)
- Learn to Skate Spring Ice Show (March/April)
- Healthy Living Fair (April)
- Egg Hunts (April)
- Confidential Paper Shred Event (April & September)
- May Day 5K (May)
2021
- Huck Finn Fishing Derby (June)
- National Trails Day Hike (June)
- Farmers Market (June-Oct)
- Food Truck Event (Summer)
- Terrific Tuesdays (June-Aug)
- Lawn of the Week (Summer)
- Penny Carnival (August)
- Night to Unite (August)
Craft Fair | POSTPONEDCheck back for a new date in spring | |
Black Friday Boot Camp | CANCELLEDDue to the National Guard Gymnasium being allocated as a National Guard COVID-19 testing site, it will be closed to VMCC-related recreational activities until 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience. | |
Community Food Drive (Neighbors, Inc.) | Nov. 1-30The IGH Wellness Committee is hosting a Community Food Drive in partnership with Neighbors, Inc. to help families in need this November. Help stock Neighbors, Inc. local food shelf by donating this fall! Donation barrels will be located inside VMCC, Door A from Nov. 1-30. |
Events throughout the year
- IGH Days: City-wide Garage Sale (August)
- IGH Days (September)
- Clean-Up Day & Shred Event (September)
- Harmon Farm Trail Run (September)
- Touch a Truck (September)
- Women’s Expo (Fall/Winter)
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.