PUMPKIN SMASH – DIY ACTIVITY *
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SATURDAY OCTOBER
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT PARADE
7PM-8PM • Anoka Main Street, 1922 1st Ave. S • FREE
Sponsored by City of Anoka, Police and Fire, Federal, Mauer Main, Lightbridge Academy The lights on Main Street turn down low to showcase one of a kind floats with lights. Participants are from all over our state and Wisconsin provide entertainment for our spectators.
SUNDAY OCTOBER
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MEDALLION
HUNT
George Green Park, Anoka $ 3 Anoka Halloween Button
and Destination Transport LLC 2 HUNTS: 12PM-2PM Family and Children Hunt
12 and under – No group too big or small. Maximum of 2 adults per group.
2:30PM-4:30PM Open Hunt. All ages.
The winner of the first hunt is ineligible for this hunt. Prize: $ 400.00 to the winner of the 2025
MONDAY OCTOBER
20
BINGO NIGHT
6PM-8PM • American Legion Anoka Post 102, 400 W Main St.
$. 25 a card. Doors open at 5:15PM. Bring nonperishable food donations for the local food shelf. Anoka Halloween buttons for purchase.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER
22
ANOKA HALLOWEEN
HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
Sponsored by Fifth Avenue Dental Applications online October 1. Public viewing Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 7PM-9:30PM.
FRIDAY
24
OCTOBER
BIG PARADE OF LITTLE PEOPLE
1:15PM-2:15PM • Anoka Main Street, 1922 1st Ave. S • FREE
Sponsored by City of Anoka, Police and Fire, Capriotti’ s Sandwich Shop Local school children march down our historic Main Street. Join us in celebrating our elementary students participating in Anoka Halloween’ s oldest tradition. Marching bands and costumes for all to enjoy.
SATURDAY OCTOBER
25
GRANDE DAY PARADE
1PM-3:30PM • Anoka Main Street,
1922 1st Ave. S • FREE
Sponsored by City of Anoka, Police and Fire, Ace Solid Waste, Air Comfort Heating and Cooling, Bob FM, Federal, Keystone, Ideal Air, Mauer Main, nVent, Rise & Shine, Twin Cities Eye Consultants
The parade starts at 1 pm at the corner of State Street and West Main Street. Route follows Main Street to 5th Avenue and finishes at South Street / Military Road. The parade length is 1.5 miles long.
JUST BEFORE THE GRANDE DAY PARADE LOOK UP! Again this year, Federal is sponsoring The North American Flight Team known as T-6 Thunder will be making a GRAND appearance just before the Grande Day Parade on Saturday, October 25! This team is a vintage military aircraft unit that you will have to SEE to BELIEVE!
SATURDAY OCTOBER
25
ANOKA HALLOWEEN
ROYAL AMBASSADOR CORONATION
6PM-8PM • Anoka High School, 3939 7th Ave. • $ 10
Come support our amazing Ambassador program. Say good-bye to our 2024 and hello to our 2025 Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassadors.
SATURDAY OCTOBER
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POST PARADE ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET *
9AM-NOON • American Legion Anoka Post 102, 400 W Main St. $ 15 per person
links, biscuits & gravy, hash brown patties and country fried steaks. Cash or card.
NOVEMBER
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PUMPKIN SMASH – DIY ACTIVITY *
Rick Sorenson Park
Anoka is hosting a DIY Pumpkin Smash
from November 1 – 9 at Rick Sorenson Park. A dumpster will be provided. Please remove all decorations, candles, and please don’ t add
Learn more at anokaminnesota. com
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