2024 SNOWFLAKE dAYS EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
AT A GLANCE
tabs to the left will be updated as event planning progresses
COON RAPIDS JUNIOR ROYALTY AMBASSADOR PAGEANT
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Ambassador Crowning
Coon Rapids City Center
11155 Coon Rapids Boulevard
7:00 p.m.
Tickets $10.00 per Person / Age 4 and Under Free
You are welcome to join us for the crowning of our 2024 Junior ambassadors!
Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Pageant Committee.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Ambassador Crowning
Coon Rapids City Center
11155 Coon Rapids Boulevard
7:00 p.m.
Tickets $10.00 per Person / Age 4 and Under Free
You are welcome to join us for the crowning of our 2024 Junior ambassadors!
Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Pageant Committee.
ICE BAR
JANUARY 27TH - FEBRUARY 11TH
Located on the patio at
Chanticlear Pizza Grill
11706 Crooked Lake Boulevard
Ice Bar will be open Saturday 1/27 beginning at 6PM, Sunday 1/28 beginning at 3PM and Monday 1/29 at 6PM.
JANUARY 27TH - FEBRUARY 11TH
Located on the patio at
Chanticlear Pizza Grill
11706 Crooked Lake Boulevard
Ice Bar will be open Saturday 1/27 beginning at 6PM, Sunday 1/28 beginning at 3PM and Monday 1/29 at 6PM.
2024 MEDALLION HUNT
JANUARY 27TH - FEBRUARY 11TH
The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on this page daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2024 Snowflake Days button to claim the cash prize.
2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids property.
3) Any destruction of City property during your search will disqualify you from claiming the prize.
4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 through Sunday, February 11th, 2024 or until medallion is found.
5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should email dianebuszta@yahoo.com or text message to
612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on this page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on this page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Coon Rapids City Center immediately following the Community Waffle Breakfast.
8) Finder of the 2024 medallion will receive a $500 prize!
JANUARY 27TH - FEBRUARY 11TH
The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on this page daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2024 Snowflake Days button to claim the cash prize.
2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids property.
3) Any destruction of City property during your search will disqualify you from claiming the prize.
4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 through Sunday, February 11th, 2024 or until medallion is found.
5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should email dianebuszta@yahoo.com or text message to
612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on this page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on this page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Coon Rapids City Center immediately following the Community Waffle Breakfast.
8) Finder of the 2024 medallion will receive a $500 prize!
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
Create your own snow or ice sculpture in your front yard!
PRIZES:
1ST PLACE: $200
2ND PLACE: $150
3RD PLACE: $100
All sculptures must be complete by 11:59 p.m. January 30th. Judging to take place January 31st.
Sculptures will be judged on originality, quality of work, design and general effect.
Pre-register your household online not later than January 29th: www.coonrapidsmn.gov
A map featuring addresses of the sculpture locations will be available online on February 2nd for public viewing (participants have until end of day January 30th to actually finish sculptures).
SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
Create your own snow or ice sculpture in your front yard!
PRIZES:
1ST PLACE: $200
2ND PLACE: $150
3RD PLACE: $100
All sculptures must be complete by 11:59 p.m. January 30th. Judging to take place January 31st.
Sculptures will be judged on originality, quality of work, design and general effect.
Pre-register your household online not later than January 29th: www.coonrapidsmn.gov
A map featuring addresses of the sculpture locations will be available online on February 2nd for public viewing (participants have until end of day January 30th to actually finish sculptures).
MAYOR'S CUP SIMULATED GOLF TOURNEY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH
FINALS AND AWARDS TIME TBD ON JANUARY 27TH
BUNKER HILLS GOLF COURSE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH
FINALS AND AWARDS TIME TBD ON JANUARY 27TH
BUNKER HILLS GOLF COURSE
MISS COON RAPIDS/MISS COON RAPIDS OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT
JANUARY 27TH
Coon Rapids High School
2340 Northdale Boulevard NW
Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Pageant begins promptly at 4:00 p.m.
More information can be found at www.misscoonrapids.com
JANUARY 27TH
Coon Rapids High School
2340 Northdale Boulevard NW
Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Pageant begins promptly at 4:00 p.m.
More information can be found at www.misscoonrapids.com
GUNS 'N HOSES HOCKEY GAME
JANUARY 28TH
12:30-2:00 P.M.
COON RAPIDS FIRE DEPARTMENT VS COON RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT FEATURING BLUE OX HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS
COON RAPIDS ICE CENTER
11000 COON RAPIDS BOULEVARD
MORE INFO COMING SOON!!
JANUARY 28TH
12:30-2:00 P.M.
COON RAPIDS FIRE DEPARTMENT VS COON RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT FEATURING BLUE OX HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS
COON RAPIDS ICE CENTER
11000 COON RAPIDS BOULEVARD
MORE INFO COMING SOON!!
CHILI CHALLENGE
JANUARY 29TH
North Star Community Church
11640 Crooked Lake Boulevard
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and under FREE
Ages 6-12 is $5
Ages 13+ is $10
Voting by Adults / Seniors Only
All proceeds from event donated to Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation to support 4th of July fireworks, Music at the Dam, Movies in the Park and more.
Sample 7 different chili recipes and vote for your favorite provided by:
Transformative Circle
Coon Rapids Fire Department
Coon Rapids North Star Lions Club
Coon Rapids Lions Club
Coon Rapids Police Department
Coon Rapids Rotary Club
Coon Rapids Women of Today
JANUARY 29TH
North Star Community Church
11640 Crooked Lake Boulevard
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and under FREE
Ages 6-12 is $5
Ages 13+ is $10
Voting by Adults / Seniors Only
All proceeds from event donated to Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation to support 4th of July fireworks, Music at the Dam, Movies in the Park and more.
Sample 7 different chili recipes and vote for your favorite provided by:
Transformative Circle
Coon Rapids Fire Department
Coon Rapids North Star Lions Club
Coon Rapids Lions Club
Coon Rapids Police Department
Coon Rapids Rotary Club
Coon Rapids Women of Today
SNOWFLAKE BAR BINGO
JANUARY 30TH
Join us for Snowflake Bar Bingo. This is an 18 years or older event at Muddy Cow Coon Rapids 133 Coon Rapids Blvd. Bring your friends and enjoy playing $125 payouts on 10 regular games with 2 $1,000 Coveralls. Bingo daubers will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors to this new Snowflake event!
JANUARY 30TH
Join us for Snowflake Bar Bingo. This is an 18 years or older event at Muddy Cow Coon Rapids 133 Coon Rapids Blvd. Bring your friends and enjoy playing $125 payouts on 10 regular games with 2 $1,000 Coveralls. Bingo daubers will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors to this new Snowflake event!
SNOWFLAKE BAR BINGO
JANUARY 31ST
Join us for Snowflake Bar Bingo. This is a 21 years or older event at Chanticlear Pizza Grill Coon Rapids at 11706 Crooked Lake Blvd. Bring your friends and enjoy playing for $125 payouts on 10 regular games with 2 $1,000 Coveralls. Bingo daubers will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors to this new Snowflake event!
JANUARY 31ST
Join us for Snowflake Bar Bingo. This is a 21 years or older event at Chanticlear Pizza Grill Coon Rapids at 11706 Crooked Lake Blvd. Bring your friends and enjoy playing for $125 payouts on 10 regular games with 2 $1,000 Coveralls. Bingo daubers will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors to this new Snowflake event!
COMMUNITY PARADE & FOOD DRIVE
JANUARY 30TH
6:00 P.M.
ALTERNATE DATE IF NEEDED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH AT 6PM
Includes fire trucks, police vehicles, City float, lights, music, FUN!
Food donation collection for ACBC Food Shelf.
Parade route through various Coon Rapids neighborhoods.
Neighborhood route map will be posted online soon.
Bring your food donations out (in bags or boxes) and hand the items to
volunteers as they travel along the parade route.
JANUARY 30TH
6:00 P.M.
ALTERNATE DATE IF NEEDED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH AT 6PM
Includes fire trucks, police vehicles, City float, lights, music, FUN!
Food donation collection for ACBC Food Shelf.
Parade route through various Coon Rapids neighborhoods.
Neighborhood route map will be posted online soon.
Bring your food donations out (in bags or boxes) and hand the items to
volunteers as they travel along the parade route.
COON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER
60'S THEMED EVENT
FEBRUARY 2ND
11:00 AM TO 1PM
$20 per person
ENTERTAINMENT BY "RICH AND THE RESISTORS"
Lunch meal provided by Lisa's Catering and will consist of Meat Loaf, Mashed
Potatoes and Corn with dessert provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes!
To RSVP, contact Julie Bieniek at (763) 767-6524
60'S THEMED EVENT
FEBRUARY 2ND
11:00 AM TO 1PM
$20 per person
ENTERTAINMENT BY "RICH AND THE RESISTORS"
Lunch meal provided by Lisa's Catering and will consist of Meat Loaf, Mashed
Potatoes and Corn with dessert provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes!
To RSVP, contact Julie Bieniek at (763) 767-6524
WINTER FUN AT SAND CREEK PARK DAY
FEBRUARY 3RD
10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK & WARMING HOUSE
HOT CHOCOLATE PROVIDED BY THE NORTH STAR LIONS IN THE CONCESSION BUILDING UNTIL GONE
COOKIES & CANVAS
12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK WARMING HOUSE
Children paint their own art canvas with fun winter themes. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
OUTDOOR SKATING & GAMES
12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK OUTDOOR RINKS
Snow painting, Ice bowling, dice games and more
FEBRUARY 3RD
10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK & WARMING HOUSE
HOT CHOCOLATE PROVIDED BY THE NORTH STAR LIONS IN THE CONCESSION BUILDING UNTIL GONE
COOKIES & CANVAS
12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK WARMING HOUSE
Children paint their own art canvas with fun winter themes. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
OUTDOOR SKATING & GAMES
12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK OUTDOOR RINKS
Snow painting, Ice bowling, dice games and more
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
KID'S MEDALLION HUNT
FEBRUARY 3RD
10:15 AM TO 11:15 AM
SAND CREEK PARK CONCESSION STAND WARMING HOUSE
1008 NORTHDALE BOULEVARD NW
Event and prizes sponsored by Coon Rapids Fire Department Community Fund
Open to children 5-10 years of age.
Girl's only hunt will begin at 10:15 a.m. Boy's only hunt will begin immediately following the girl's hunt.
IMPORTANT: There must be a minimum of 10 children participating in each group for the hunts to take place. Encourage registering in advance of the event (see Kid's Medallion Hunt tab). Previous medallion hunt winners are ineligible to participate.
A $200 gift card from Jerry's Schwinn will be awarded to the winner of each group.
KID'S MEDALLION HUNT
FEBRUARY 3RD
10:15 AM TO 11:15 AM
SAND CREEK PARK CONCESSION STAND WARMING HOUSE
1008 NORTHDALE BOULEVARD NW
Event and prizes sponsored by Coon Rapids Fire Department Community Fund
Open to children 5-10 years of age.
Girl's only hunt will begin at 10:15 a.m. Boy's only hunt will begin immediately following the girl's hunt.
IMPORTANT: There must be a minimum of 10 children participating in each group for the hunts to take place. Encourage registering in advance of the event (see Kid's Medallion Hunt tab). Previous medallion hunt winners are ineligible to participate.
A $200 gift card from Jerry's Schwinn will be awarded to the winner of each group.
DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT
FEBRUARY 4TH
VARIOUS START TIMES AVAILABLE
Wintercrest Park
10300 Woodcrest Drive NW
DETAILS FOR 2024 TO BE PROVIDED SOON!!
FEBRUARY 4TH
VARIOUS START TIMES AVAILABLE
Wintercrest Park
10300 Woodcrest Drive NW
DETAILS FOR 2024 TO BE PROVIDED SOON!!
NORDIC SKI EVENT
FEBRUARY 4TH
Details to be provided soon!
FEBRUARY 4TH
Details to be provided soon!
RIVERDALE SNOWFLAKE VILLAGE
FEBRUARY 4TH
12:00-4PM
Details to be provided soon!
FEBRUARY 4TH
12:00-4PM
Details to be provided soon!
SNOWFLAKE BAR BINGO
FEBRUARY 7TH
Join us for Snowflake Bar Bingo. This is an 18 years or older event at Scoops Pub 482 Northdale Blvd. Bring your friends and enjoy playing for $125 payouts on 10 regular games with 2 $1,000 Coveralls. Bingo daubers will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors to this new Snowflake event!
FEBRUARY 7TH
Join us for Snowflake Bar Bingo. This is an 18 years or older event at Scoops Pub 482 Northdale Blvd. Bring your friends and enjoy playing for $125 payouts on 10 regular games with 2 $1,000 Coveralls. Bingo daubers will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors to this new Snowflake event!
COON RAPIDS ARTS COMMISSION CONCERT
FEBRUARY 8TH
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Music provided by "The Flora" (50's & 60's Tunes)
Coon Rapids Civic Center
Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased in advance at City Hall or at the door the evening of the concert.
FEBRUARY 8TH
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Music provided by "The Flora" (50's & 60's Tunes)
Coon Rapids Civic Center
Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased in advance at City Hall or at the door the evening of the concert.
FLOP, SWEAT & TEARS COMEDY SHOW
FEBRUARY 9TH
BUNKER HILLS EVENT CENTER
12800 BUNKER PRAIRIE ROAD NW
CASH BAR SOCIAL 6:00-7:30 P.M.
SHOW 7:30-9:00 P.M.
TICKETS $25 PER PERSON
TICKET ORDERING INFO COMING SOON!
"THE FLOP SWEAT & TEARS TOUR MAKES A STOP AT THE COON RAPIDS SNOWFLAKE DAYS ON FEBRUARY 9TH.... JOIN KFAN'S MEATSAUCE AND THE COMMON MAN ALONG WITH TIM FLANAGAN, AKA LARRY MONDELLO GUY FOR 90 MINUTES OF NON-STOP , KNEE SLAPPING HUMOR...! (RATED R)
FEBRUARY 9TH
BUNKER HILLS EVENT CENTER
12800 BUNKER PRAIRIE ROAD NW
CASH BAR SOCIAL 6:00-7:30 P.M.
SHOW 7:30-9:00 P.M.
TICKETS $25 PER PERSON
TICKET ORDERING INFO COMING SOON!
"THE FLOP SWEAT & TEARS TOUR MAKES A STOP AT THE COON RAPIDS SNOWFLAKE DAYS ON FEBRUARY 9TH.... JOIN KFAN'S MEATSAUCE AND THE COMMON MAN ALONG WITH TIM FLANAGAN, AKA LARRY MONDELLO GUY FOR 90 MINUTES OF NON-STOP , KNEE SLAPPING HUMOR...! (RATED R)
FREE COMMUNITY WAFFLE BREAKFAST
FEBRUARY 11TH
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Coon Rapids Civic Center
11155 Robinson Drive
Hosted by Coon Rapids North Star Lions
FREE to the Public
Warm up yourself and your family with all you can eat Belgian Waffles with all of your favorite toppings, sausage, juice and coffee
Come out and say hello to members of the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation who will be serving waffles with the North Star Lions!
You can support our Coon Rapids Senior Center Super Senior Club by purchasing delicious homemade goodies they will have available during their bake sale from 8AM - 12PM!
FREE WILL DONATIONS will be accepted at the door and will support the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation for 4th of July fireworks, Music at the Dam, Movies in the Park and more!
FEBRUARY 11TH
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Coon Rapids Civic Center
11155 Robinson Drive
Hosted by Coon Rapids North Star Lions
FREE to the Public
Warm up yourself and your family with all you can eat Belgian Waffles with all of your favorite toppings, sausage, juice and coffee
Come out and say hello to members of the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation who will be serving waffles with the North Star Lions!
You can support our Coon Rapids Senior Center Super Senior Club by purchasing delicious homemade goodies they will have available during their bake sale from 8AM - 12PM!
FREE WILL DONATIONS will be accepted at the door and will support the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation for 4th of July fireworks, Music at the Dam, Movies in the Park and more!
MEDALLION HUNT WINNER PRESENTATION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
12:00 PM
COON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
COMMUNITY WAFFLE BREAKFAST
See who found the medallion, and meet winners of the Snow Sculpture contest.
Photos taken and prizes awarded during ceremony.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
12:00 PM
COON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
COMMUNITY WAFFLE BREAKFAST
See who found the medallion, and meet winners of the Snow Sculpture contest.
Photos taken and prizes awarded during ceremony.
FAMILY FUN DAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
4:30 PM TO 7:30 PM
COON RAPIDS ICE CENTER
OUTDOOR SKATING & GAMES
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
CRIC OUTDOOR RINK
Ice bowling, dice games and more
FREE PUBLIC SKATE
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
CRIC INDOOR RINK
Skate rentals available for purchase
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
4:30 PM TO 7:30 PM
COON RAPIDS ICE CENTER
OUTDOOR SKATING & GAMES
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
CRIC OUTDOOR RINK
Ice bowling, dice games and more
FREE PUBLIC SKATE
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
CRIC INDOOR RINK
Skate rentals available for purchase