“The weather is cooling down, but the North Metro is heating up. From tree lightings in Anoka to blues music in Coon Rapids, here is where you should be spending your weekends this November and December. No fluff, just the good stuff.”
– JZ
Anoka
Nov 14 • 7:00 PM
Dan & Sandy Adler in Concert
Heart of the City Music Factory
Nov 21 • All Day
Pink Friday (Shop Small)
Downtown Anoka
Nov 21 • 7:00 PM
The SMOTHERS & OTHERS Tribute
Heart of the City Music Factory
Dec 6 • 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Anoka Tree Lighting
Downtown Anoka
Family FavoriteCoon Rapids
Nov 13 • 9:00 AM Community
Senior Bazaar
Coon Rapids City Hall • Crafts, gifts, and local goods.
Nov 13 • 5:30 PM Kids Event
Reptiles Around the World
Crooked Lake Library • Live reptile show for the family.
Nov 15 • 7:00 PM Live Music
Hurricane Harold’s All Star Blues Revue
Jellybean and Julia’s BBQ • Great BBQ and even better blues.
Champlin
🎄 Holiday at the Crossings
- Nov 21: Family “Thanksgiving” Bingo 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM @ Mississippi Crossings
- Dec 5: Christmas at the Crossings Starts 4:00 PM. Santa, CPHS Choir, and Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM.
Development & Road Updates
If you care about your commute or property values, show up to these.
Hwy 65 Blaine Interchange Nov 18 • 3pm-7pm • Blaine City Hall
Bunker Lake Blvd Open House Nov 20 • 5pm-7pm • Ham Lake
Know about an event I missed?
Shoot me an emailSources: Anoka County Library, Discover Anoka, City Calendars.
🍁 Anoka
- Community Cannabis Conversation
- Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
- Location: Divine Lights, 1918 1st Ave, Anoka
- Live Music: Dan and Sandy Adler in Concert
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 (7:00 PM)
- Location: Heart of the City Music Factory, 2665 4th Ave, Anoka
- Pink Friday! (Shop Small Event)
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Location: Downtown Anoka
- Live Music: The SMOTHERS & OTHERS Tribute Show
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 (7:00 PM)
- Location: Heart of the City Music Factory, 2665 4th Ave, Anoka
- Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
- Date: Friday, Nov. 28 & Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
- Location: Downtown Anoka
- Anoka Tree Lighting
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Location: Downtown Anoka
🦃 Coon Rapids
- Family Storytime (In-Person)
- Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (10:15 AM)
- Location: Crooked Lake Library, Crooked Lake Meeting Room
- Senior Bazaar
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 (9:00 AM)
- Location: Coon Rapids City Hall, 11155 Robinson Drive
- Reptiles Around the World (In-Person)
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 (5:30 PM)
- Location: Crooked Lake Library, Crooked Lake Meeting Room
- Live Music: Hurricane Harold’s All Star Blues Revue
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (7:00 PM)
- Location: Jellybean and Julia’s BBQ, 2501 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
🎄 Champlin
- Mississippi Crossings Event Center Tours
- Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Location: Mississippi Crossings Event Center, 307 E River Pkwy
- Family “Thanksgiving” Bingo
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 (5:15 PM – 8:30 PM)
- Location: Mississippi Crossings Event Center, 307 E River Pkwy
- Christmas at the Crossings
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 (Starts at 4:00 PM)
- Details: Santa visits, CPHS Choir, and the official tree lighting at 6:30 PM.
- Location: Mississippi Crossings
- Holiday Lights Tour
- Date: Map becomes available on December 5, 2025
- Location: Throughout Champlin (self-guided driving tour)
🗺️ Broader North Metro Events
- Anoka County Library Events
- The Anoka County Library system (which includes branches like Crooked Lake in Coon Rapids and Rum River in Anoka) hosts numerous events like storytimes, book clubs, and classes.
- Public Meeting: Highway 65 Blaine Interchange
- Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Location: Blaine City Hall
- Public Meeting: Bunker Lake Blvd and Naples Street Open House
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Location: Ham Lake
📌 Helpful Event Calendars
For the most up-to-date information and to find more niche events, these are the best resources I found:
- Anoka County Library: Events & Classes Page
- Discover Anoka: Event Calendar
- City of Champlin: Main Calendar
- City of Coon Rapids: Community Events Page
- Patch.com: Anoka Calendar and Coon Rapids Calendar
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