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Fall 2021
Fa-BOO-lous Special Events
Ghostly Gathering \| Friday, Oct. 22 \| 6-8 p.m. \| Ages 2-12 Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for a family-friendly, barely scary event that includes trick-or-treating from local businesses, games, DJ, and a photo booth. Don't forget to come dressed in your fab-BOO-lous costume! Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Fee: $8/child (limit two adults per one registered child) Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 18. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: Key Community Bank, Sanimax USA, Volkswagen of Inver Grove Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in participating as a vendor and/or sponsor this Fa-BOO-lous event? Contact Recreation Specialist Rachel Mikel at 651-450-2583 or rmikel@ighmn.gov. Scary Skate \| Saturday, October 23 \| 6:30–8 p.m. Come dressed in costume and ready to skate for this frightfully fun event! Location: VMCC, West Rink Fees: Free for VMCC Members $4 Non-member $2 skate rental
Compost Your Pumpkin Event \| Saturday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 7 \| 8 a.m.-8 p.m. \| FREE Residents of the City of Inver Grove Heights are invited to the IGH Pumpkin Collection Event. Instead of throwing your fall and halloween pumpkins in the trash, drop them off at our collection site in the VMCC Parking Lot! Learn more.

Family Fri-YAYs! \| Nov. 12 FAMILY FUN NIGHTS at the VMCC! Bring the WHOLE FAMILY and shoot hoops or play yard games in our Brightside Room from 5–7 p.m. or splash around in our pools from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Basketball, Games & Swim Fee: FREE for VMCC Members $6 Non-members (both resident and non-resident)
Black Friday Boot Camp \| Friday, Nov. 26 \| 9-10:30 a.m. Enjoy this special 90 minute class that will burn off the bird! Have fun and rise to the challenge. Compete for prizes including Grove gift cards.>Ages 12 and older. Fee: VMCC Member: $10 Non-Member: $20 Register by Monday, November 15: online or at 651-450-2480. Space is limited to 40 people

Events throughout the year

Harmon Farm Trail Run (September)
Touch a Truck (September)
Women's Expo (Fall/Winter)
Pumpkin Collection (November)

October 2021

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Fri Oct. 22

Fa-BOO-lous Special Event: Ghosty Gathering
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Sat Oct. 23

Scary Skate
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Fri Nov. 12

Family Fri-YAYs
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Fri Nov. 26

Black Friday Boot Camp
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Thu Dec. 2

Holidays in the Heights: Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Thu Dec. 2

Holidays in the Heights: Swim with Santa
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Sat Dec. 4

Holidays in the Heights: Holiday Cookies & Canvas
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Sat Dec. 11

Holidays in the Heights: A North Pole Morning with Santa
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Sat Dec. 11

Holidays in the Heights: Skate with Santa
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Thu Dec. 16

Holidays in the Heights: Parents Shopping Night
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Fri Dec. 31

Noon Year's Eve at VMCC
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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.

Fall 2021
Fa-BOO-lous Special Events
Ghostly Gathering \| Friday, Oct. 22 \| 6-8 p.m. \| Ages 2-12 Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for a family-friendly, barely scary event that includes trick-or-treating from local businesses, games, DJ, and a photo booth. Don't forget to come dressed in your fab-BOO-lous costume! Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center Fee: $8/child (limit two adults per one registered child) Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 18. 💚 Thanks to our Sponsors: Key Community Bank, Sanimax USA, Volkswagen of Inver Grove Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in participating as a vendor and/or sponsor this Fa-BOO-lous event? Contact Recreation Specialist Rachel Mikel at 651-450-2583 or rmikel@ighmn.gov. Scary Skate \| Saturday, October 23 \| 6:30–8 p.m. Come dressed in costume and ready to skate for this frightfully fun event! Location: VMCC, West Rink Fees: Free for VMCC Members $4 Non-member $2 skate rental
Compost Your Pumpkin Event \| Saturday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 7 \| 8 a.m.-8 p.m. \| FREE Residents of the City of Inver Grove Heights are invited to the IGH Pumpkin Collection Event. Instead of throwing your fall and halloween pumpkins in the trash, drop them off at our collection site in the VMCC Parking Lot! Learn more.

Family Fri-YAYs! \| Nov. 12 FAMILY FUN NIGHTS at the VMCC! Bring the WHOLE FAMILY and shoot hoops or play yard games in our Brightside Room from 5–7 p.m. or splash around in our pools from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Basketball, Games & Swim Fee: FREE for VMCC Members $6 Non-members (both resident and non-resident)
Black Friday Boot Camp \| Friday, Nov. 26 \| 9-10:30 a.m. Enjoy this special 90 minute class that will burn off the bird! Have fun and rise to the challenge. Compete for prizes including Grove gift cards.>Ages 12 and older. Fee: VMCC Member: $10 Non-Member: $20 Register by Monday, November 15: online or at 651-450-2480. Space is limited to 40 people

Winter 2021-22
Holidays in the Heights
This special time of year will include several ways to celebrate. Pre-registration will be required for most events. Tree Lighting Ceremony - Thursday, Dec. 2: 5:30-6 p.m. No need to register, just come! (all ages) Swim with Santa - Thursday, Dec. 2: 6-8 p.m. (all ages) Holiday Cookies and Canvas - Saturday, Dec. 4 - 4 sessions (ages 6+) A North Pole Morning with Santa - Saturday, Dec. 11 - 2 sessions (all ages) Skate with Santa - Saturday, Dec. 11: 6:30-8 p.m. (all ages) Parents Shopping Night - Thursday, Dec. 16: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (ages 6-12) NEW Need some time to go holiday shopping? Grocery shopping? Date night? Drop your kids off at the VMCC and take some time to yourself! We will eat pizza, create a holiday craft, play games and have fun! Interested in Sponsoring? Learn more and contact us!
Light Up the Heights - Holiday Lights Contest Join our annual contest for the best resident light display in the city! Show off your Holidays lights and spread some holiday cheer! Register your home by Dec. 6 to win prizes and be part of the IGH Holiday Lights Tour map. Register by Dec. 6 with Code FA-F202: By Phone: 651-450-2480 Online A map to tour all entries will be available by Dec. 15. *City employees, council members and previous 1st place winners not eligible for prize. Prizes provided by Inver Grove Heights Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Noon Year's Eve at the VMCC \| Friday, Dec. 31 \| 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \| All Ages! Pre-registration required We're having a pool party with dancing, games, and crafts! Join us for this special countdown to Noon! Fees:* Ages 11 and younger $8 Ages 12+: $10 Register with Code FA-F500 by Monday, Dec. 27: www.ighmn.gov/register.

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Community & Special Events

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Fall 2021

Fa-BOO-lous Special Events

Ghostly Gathering | Friday, Oct. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Ages 2-12

Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Opportunities

Scary Skate | Saturday, October 23 | 6:30–8 p.m.

Compost Your Pumpkin Event | Saturday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 7 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | FREE

Family Fri-YAYs! | Nov. 12

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS at the VMCC!

Black Friday Boot Camp | Friday, Nov. 26 | 9-10:30 a.m.

Events throughout the year

Winter 2021-22

Holidays in the Heights

Interested in Sponsoring?

Light Up the Heights - Holiday Lights Contest

Noon Year's Eve at the VMCC | Friday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | All Ages!

Things to Look Forward to in the Winter!

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Events to Look Forward to when Spring has Sprung!

Events to make the most of long summer days!

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Celebrate with Us!

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?

Volunteer Opportunities

For events & activities that require registration
Register Online

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