March 2023 News & Events (2024)

SPRING PROGRAMS!

Have you received your Parks & Recreation Brochure? It is filled with a variety of offerings for all ages. Find registration information for youth sports, adult leagues, creative classes, party rentals, events and more inside. Register online.

SAVE THE DATE!

Let the three month countdown to summer begin. The annual Father Hennepin Festival will be June 9-11th. Expedition and Rockstar Bob are set to take the stage on Friday and Saturday. Concert tickets, parade applications and sponsorship opportunities are available online. Become a silver, gold or platinum sponsor to gain free entry to the business expo, concerts and parade.

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY!

Reserve tickets then HOP over to the Mississippi Crossings Event Center on Saturday, March 25th, for pancakes, sausage and a photo experience. Sessions are available at 8am, 9am and 10am. Pre-sale pricing is $6 for ages 16 & under and $8 for ages 17+. Buy tickets online. Special thanks to our local Champlin Culvers for sponsoring this event.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR!

Mark your calendar for a unique shopping experience on May 6th at Mississippi Crossings. Are you a vendor looking to participate in the event? We are still accepting applications.Reserve a booth by March 31st.

EASTER EGG HUNT!

Grab your basket and join the Easter Bunny at Andrews Park on April 7th to gather some eggs! Thanks to Riverway Church there will be approximately 15,000 candy filled eggs to collect. This family activity is suggested for ages 9 & under. No pre-registration is required. The tiny tots will begin at 11am and ages 5+ at 11:45am.

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER!

Watch to learn more! The city invites qualified candidates (ages 16+) to join our seasonal team.Apply online.

SAFETY SEMINAR!

A free Sextortion Seminar will be held by the police department on March 21st at 6pm at Mississippi Crossings for parents of school aged children. To reserve a spot, email Investigator Jaye. Participation is open to residents who want to learn how to keep kids safe online. The subject matter is heavy so please leave kids at home while attending.

CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE!

This year's annual sale will run from May 11-13th. Registration is available online until April 16th. The $12 fee includes advertising and a listing on the free community map.

LOCATION, DAY, & TIME CHANGE!

The Champlin Farmers Market will be moving to the parking lot of the Mississippi Crossings Event Center on Tuesdays, from 2-6pm weekly, July 11 - October 10, 2023. We are looking to grow and need additional vendors. Learn more.

RENT A WATERCRAFT SLIP!

The public docks at Mississippi Crossings will be open this summer. Would you like to be chosen to lease a watercraft slip on the river? It's free to enter the online lottery. View the details.

TOUR THE EVENT CENTER!

Have you experienced the new riverfront venue at Mississippi Crossings? Stop by during open facility times:

• Wednesday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, March 16 | 1-3 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 22 | 6-8 p.m.

MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS SPECIAL EDITION!

Look inside to find everything you need to know about our new riverfront gathering space. Learn about the history behind the project, offerings, and events plus rental opportunities and outdoor recreation ahead this summer!

APRIL EVENTS AHEAD!

• Resilient Yard Workshop, April 13th, Virtual
• Earth Day Cleanup, April 20th, Andrews Park
• Bareroot Tree Sale, April 22nd, Mississippi Crossings
• Environmental Resources Commission Grants