2018 SNOWFLAKE dAYS EVENTS/ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
tabs to the left will be updated as event planning progresses
Thursday, January 25
Snowflake Bingo for Seniors 55+
Coon Rapids Senior Center
12:45 p.m.
Free bingo with prizes and a Culver's frozen treat!
Call 763-767-6473 to reserve a spot!
Sponsored by Culver's Restaurant
January 26, 27
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Annual Mayor's Cup Simulator Golf Tournament
Dust off your clubs for the Annual Snowflake Days Mayor's Cup! This is an exciting event that brings together a phenomenal winter golf experience at the fabulous Bunker Hills Clubhouse. Prizes include Bunker Hills gift cards, Bunker Hills merchandise, Bunker Hills rounds of golf and more! Registration information will be available at Bunker Hills Golf Course.
Saturday, January 27
Adult Medallion Hunt Begins!
Clues posted by 8:00 a.m. daily at www.coonrapidssnowflakedays.com
Must have a 2018 Snowflake Days button to participate.
$500 prize - to be awarded on Sunday, February 11th at 3PM at the Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day activities.
The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 and will continue
throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on the website (www.coonrapidssnowflakedays.com) daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2018 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 the Snowflake Days website Medallion Hunt page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 through Sunday, February 11th, 2018 or until the
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 the Snowflake Days website page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on the Snowflake Days website page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 3PM at the Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day activities
Saturday, January 27
Kid's Medallion Hunt, Coon Rapids Fire Station #1
Children ages 5-10 Years Old, Boys & Girls Division
Meet at Fire Station #1 (Egret Boulevard) at 10:00 a.m.
Hot Chocolate, Tour & Explore the Fire Station, Photos with Firefighters
Girl's Only Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. Boy's Hunt Immediately Following
2 - $200 Gift Certificates to Jerry's Schwinn - one for girl winner / one for boy winner
Sponsored by Coon Rapids Fire Department Community Fund
Bring the family out for a fabulous time to explore and tour Fire Station #1, take some photos with the firefighters and then wrap up your day looking for the medallions in the wooded area behind the fire station. Event is open to children 5-10 years of age. Previous medallion hunt winners are ineligible to participate.
NOTE: You may park in Fire Station #1 parking lot for this event.
IMPORTANT: There must be a minimum of 10 children participating in each group for the hunts to take place.
Saturday, January 27
Miss Coon Rapids/Miss Coon Rapids Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant
Coon Rapids High School Auditorium
2340 Northdale Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and available at the door.
Saturday, February 3
Children's Carnival
Sand Creek Elementary School
12156 Olive Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free - Magic Show at 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Snowflake Association and hosted by the 2017 Coon Rapids Junior Royalty families. Face painting, DJ, magic show at 12:00 p.m.., concessions, carnival games (fish pond, cake walk, duck pond, lollipop tree and more), snowflake crafts, "fair hair", prizes and lots of fun for everyone! *No charge for the magic show* Game tickets are 25 cents each.
Thursday, February 8
Chili Challenge
Coon Rapids VFW Post
1919 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW
5:00-7:00 p.m.
$10.00 / Adults, $5 / Children under 12 & Seniors
Voting by Adults / Seniors Only
All proceeds from event donated to support Stovetop FireStops for Hope 4 Youth
Sample 9 different chili recipes and vote for your favorite provided by:
Coon Rapids Fire Department / Coon Rapids Kiwanis / Coon Rapids North Lions Club / Coon Rapids Lions Club / Coon Rapids Police Department / Coon Rapids Rotary Club /Coon Rapids VFW / Coon Rapids Women of Today / Transformative Circle
Saturday, February 10
Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Recognition Ceremony & Ambassador Crowning
Coon Rapids High School Auditorium
2340 Northdale Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN
1:00 p.m.
Tickets $5.00 per Person / Age 4 and Under Free
You are welcome to join us for a recognition ceremony for the outgoing 2017 Junior Royalty and crowning of our 2018 Junior Royalty ambassadors! Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Pageant Committee.
Sunday, February 11
Winner of Adult Medallion Hunt Announced
at 3:00 p.m..
Coon Rapids Ice Arena (CRIC)
Prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day activities
Sunday, February 11
"Cookies & Canvas"
Fun event for children of all ages
$5 per person, all supplies provided
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC), Conference Rooms A & B
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW
Based on the adult version of Wine & Canvas, this event is for the youth in our community! They will have the opportunity to paint their own “canvas” and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while doing so! All supplies will be provided for a minimal fee of $5.
Sunday, February 11
"Family Day at the CRIC"
Fun event for the entire family!
3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC)
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW
Schedule of Events:
3:00-4:30 p.m. / Cookies & Canvas
3:30-5:30 p.m. / Family Fun & Games Outside – Outdoor Rink/Pleasure Rink/CRIC Grounds
5:30-7:30 p.m. / Family Fun Public Skate – Indoor Rink
5:30-6:30 p.m. / Indoor Ice Fishing,Face Painting
6:30-7:30 p.m. / Light Out Glow Skate
Sunday, February 11
Family Skating Event at Coon Rapids Ice Center
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fun night of skating & activities on indoor & outdoor rinks
Sunday, February 11
Indoor Kids Ice Fishing Contest
5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC)
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW
Snowflake Bingo for Seniors 55+
Coon Rapids Senior Center
12:45 p.m.
Free bingo with prizes and a Culver's frozen treat!
Call 763-767-6473 to reserve a spot!
Sponsored by Culver's Restaurant
January 26, 27
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Annual Mayor's Cup Simulator Golf Tournament
Dust off your clubs for the Annual Snowflake Days Mayor's Cup! This is an exciting event that brings together a phenomenal winter golf experience at the fabulous Bunker Hills Clubhouse. Prizes include Bunker Hills gift cards, Bunker Hills merchandise, Bunker Hills rounds of golf and more! Registration information will be available at Bunker Hills Golf Course.
Saturday, January 27
Adult Medallion Hunt Begins!
Clues posted by 8:00 a.m. daily at www.coonrapidssnowflakedays.com
Must have a 2018 Snowflake Days button to participate.
$500 prize - to be awarded on Sunday, February 11th at 3PM at the Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day activities.
The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 and will continue
throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on the website (www.coonrapidssnowflakedays.com) daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2018 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 the Snowflake Days website Medallion Hunt page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 through Sunday, February 11th, 2018 or until the
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 the Snowflake Days website page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on the Snowflake Days website page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 3PM at the Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day activities
Saturday, January 27
Kid's Medallion Hunt, Coon Rapids Fire Station #1
Children ages 5-10 Years Old, Boys & Girls Division
Meet at Fire Station #1 (Egret Boulevard) at 10:00 a.m.
Hot Chocolate, Tour & Explore the Fire Station, Photos with Firefighters
Girl's Only Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. Boy's Hunt Immediately Following
2 - $200 Gift Certificates to Jerry's Schwinn - one for girl winner / one for boy winner
Sponsored by Coon Rapids Fire Department Community Fund
Bring the family out for a fabulous time to explore and tour Fire Station #1, take some photos with the firefighters and then wrap up your day looking for the medallions in the wooded area behind the fire station. Event is open to children 5-10 years of age. Previous medallion hunt winners are ineligible to participate.
NOTE: You may park in Fire Station #1 parking lot for this event.
IMPORTANT: There must be a minimum of 10 children participating in each group for the hunts to take place.
Saturday, January 27
Miss Coon Rapids/Miss Coon Rapids Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant
Coon Rapids High School Auditorium
2340 Northdale Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and available at the door.
Saturday, February 3
Children's Carnival
Sand Creek Elementary School
12156 Olive Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free - Magic Show at 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Snowflake Association and hosted by the 2017 Coon Rapids Junior Royalty families. Face painting, DJ, magic show at 12:00 p.m.., concessions, carnival games (fish pond, cake walk, duck pond, lollipop tree and more), snowflake crafts, "fair hair", prizes and lots of fun for everyone! *No charge for the magic show* Game tickets are 25 cents each.
Thursday, February 8
Chili Challenge
Coon Rapids VFW Post
1919 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW
5:00-7:00 p.m.
$10.00 / Adults, $5 / Children under 12 & Seniors
Voting by Adults / Seniors Only
All proceeds from event donated to support Stovetop FireStops for Hope 4 Youth
Sample 9 different chili recipes and vote for your favorite provided by:
Coon Rapids Fire Department / Coon Rapids Kiwanis / Coon Rapids North Lions Club / Coon Rapids Lions Club / Coon Rapids Police Department / Coon Rapids Rotary Club /Coon Rapids VFW / Coon Rapids Women of Today / Transformative Circle
Saturday, February 10
Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Recognition Ceremony & Ambassador Crowning
Coon Rapids High School Auditorium
2340 Northdale Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN
1:00 p.m.
Tickets $5.00 per Person / Age 4 and Under Free
You are welcome to join us for a recognition ceremony for the outgoing 2017 Junior Royalty and crowning of our 2018 Junior Royalty ambassadors! Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Junior Royalty Pageant Committee.
Sunday, February 11
Winner of Adult Medallion Hunt Announced
at 3:00 p.m..
Coon Rapids Ice Arena (CRIC)
Prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day activities
Sunday, February 11
"Cookies & Canvas"
Fun event for children of all ages
$5 per person, all supplies provided
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC), Conference Rooms A & B
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW
Based on the adult version of Wine & Canvas, this event is for the youth in our community! They will have the opportunity to paint their own “canvas” and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while doing so! All supplies will be provided for a minimal fee of $5.
Sunday, February 11
"Family Day at the CRIC"
Fun event for the entire family!
3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC)
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW
Schedule of Events:
3:00-4:30 p.m. / Cookies & Canvas
3:30-5:30 p.m. / Family Fun & Games Outside – Outdoor Rink/Pleasure Rink/CRIC Grounds
5:30-7:30 p.m. / Family Fun Public Skate – Indoor Rink
5:30-6:30 p.m. / Indoor Ice Fishing,Face Painting
6:30-7:30 p.m. / Light Out Glow Skate
Sunday, February 11
Family Skating Event at Coon Rapids Ice Center
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fun night of skating & activities on indoor & outdoor rinks
Sunday, February 11
Indoor Kids Ice Fishing Contest
5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC)
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW