Coon Rapids Snowflake Days
  • 2025 Snowflake Days
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  • Snowflake Days History
  • Marquis
  • 2025 Button Design Contest
  • Snowflake Buttons
  • Snowflake Days Events at a Glance
  • Medallion Hunt
  • Mayor's Cup Golf Tourney
  • Royal Ambassador Program
  • Snow Sculpture Contest
  • Miss Coon Rapids Pageant
  • Guns & Hoses Hockey Game
  • Chili Challenge
  • Just for the Seniors
  • Kids Medallion Hunt
  • "Cookies & Canvas"
  • Winter Fun at Sand Creek Park
  • Community Waffle Breakfast
  • Ending Ceremony
  • Family Day at the CRIC
  • Family Skating Event at the CRIC
  • 2024 Ice Bar
  • 2024 Snowflake Bar Bingo
  • Community Parade
  • Disc Golf Tournament
  • Riverdale Snowflake Village
  • Arts Commission Concert
  • 2024 Comedy Show
  • Sponsors/Related Links
  • Committee
  • Contact Us
  • Thank You!
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  • Kids Ice Fishing Contest
  • Children's Carnival
  • Snowflake Challenge
  • Sock Hop
  • Snowman Building Contest

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2025 SNOWFLAKE dAYS EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
​ AT A GLANCE
tabs to the left will be updated as event planning progresses
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2025 MEDALLION HUNT
JANUARY 31ST - FEBRUARY 9TH, 2025

The medallion hunt will begin on Friday, January 31st and will continue throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found.  Clues will be posted on this page daily.

Rules are:
1)  You must have a 2025 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 this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on Friday, January 31st, 2025 through Sunday, February 9th, 2025 or until medallion is found.
5)  The lucky person who finds the medallion should email dian
[email protected] or text message to
612-366-1834 immediately!  Announcement will be made on this page when medallion is found.
6)  All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on this page.
7)  
Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Coon Rapids City Center immediately following the Community Waffle Breakfast.
8)  Finder of the 2025 medallion will receive a $500 prize!

​SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
​Create your own snow or ice sculpture in your front yard!
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PRIZES:
1ST PLACE:  $200
2ND PLACE:  $150
3RD PLACE:  $100
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​All sculptures must be complete by 11:59 p.m. February 2nd.  Judging to take place February 3rd.

Sculptures will be judged on originality, quality of work, design and general effect.
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Pre-register your household online not later than January 31st:  www.coonrapidsmn.gov
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A map featuring addresses of the sculpture locations will be available online on February 5th for public viewing.

MAYOR'S CUP SIMULATED GOLF TOURNEY
JANUARY 29-31 / QUALIFIERS
FEBRUARY 1ST / FINALS


Registration information will be available at Bunker Hills Golf Course.


​COON RAPIDS ROYAL AMBASSADOR PAGEANT
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST


Coon Rapids Royal Ambassador Crowning

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Coon Rapids City Center
11155 Coon Rapids Boulevard

7:00 p.m.

Tickets $10.00 per Person / Age 4 and Under Free 

You are welcome to join us for the crowning of our 2025 Junior ambassadors! 

Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Royal Ambassador Pageant Committee.

GUNS 'N HOSES HOCKEY GAME 
 JANUARY 28TH
 12:30-2:00 P.M.
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COON RAPIDS FIRE DEPARTMENT VS COON RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT FEATURING BLUE OX HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS


COON RAPIDS ICE CENTER
11000 COON RAPIDS BOULEVARD

MORE INFO COMING SOON!!

MISS COON RAPIDS/MISS COON RAPIDS OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT
FEBRUARY 1ST

Chippewa Middle School
5000 Hodgson Road Connection
​Saint Paul, MN


Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Pageant begins promptly at 4:00 p.m.

More information can be found at www.misscoonrapids.com​


CHILI CHALLENGE
FEBRUARY 3RD


​Coon Rapids Civic Center
11155 Robinson Drive


5:30-7:30 p.m.

Ages 5 and under FREE
Ages 6-12 is $5
Ages 13+ is $10


Voting by Adults / Seniors Only

All proceeds from event donated to Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation to support 4th of July fireworks, Music at the Dam, Movies in the Park and more.


Sample several different chili recipes and vote for your favorite provided by:

Coon Rapids Fire Department
Coon Rapids North Star Lions Club
Coon Rapids Police Department
Coon Rapids Rotary Club
​Coon Rapids Women of Today
​Coon Rapids Lions Club


​COON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER
SNOWFLAKE PARTY
FEBRUARY 7TH
11:00 AM TO 1PM
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$20 per person

ENTERTAINMENT BY TOM PAQUIN

Lunch meal provided by Lisa's Catering and will consist of Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes and Corn with dessert provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes!

To RSVP, contact Senior Services at 763-767-6473

WINTER FUN AT SAND CREEK PARK DAY
FEBRUARY 8TH
11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK & WARMING HOUSE
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HOT CHOCOLATE PROVIDED BY THE NORTH STAR LIONS IN THE CONCESSION BUILDING UNTIL GONE

COOKIES & CANVAS
12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK WARMING HOUSE

Children paint their own art canvas with fun winter themes.  Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

OUTDOOR SKATING & GAMES
11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
SAND CREEK PARK OUTDOOR RINKS

Snow painting, Ice bowling, dice games and more

KID'S MEDALLION HUNT 
FEBRUARY 8TH
​11:15 AM TO 12:00 PM

SAND CREEK PARK CONCESSION STAND WARMING HOUSE
1008 NORTHDALE BOULEVARD NW

Event and prizes sponsored by Coon Rapids Fire Department Community Fund


Open to children 5-10 years of age.

Girl's only hunt will begin at 11:15 a.m.  Boy's only hunt will begin immediately following the girl's hunt.

IMPORTANT:  There must be a minimum of 10 children participating in each group for the hunts to take place.  Encourage registering in advance of the event (see Kid's Medallion Hunt tab).  Previous medallion hunt winners are ineligible to participate.

A $200 gift card from Jerry's Schwinn will be awarded to the winner of each group.

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FREE COMMUNITY WAFFLE BREAKFAST
FEBRUARY 9TH
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Coon Rapids Civic Center
11155 Robinson Drive

Hosted by Coon Rapids North Star Lions 

FREE to the Public

Warm up yourself and your family with all you can eat Belgian Waffles with all of your favorite toppings, sausage, juice and coffee

Come out and say hello to members of the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation who will be serving waffles with the North Star Lions! 

You can support our Coon Rapids Senior Center Super Senior Club by purchasing delicious homemade goodies they will have available during their bake sale from 8AM - 12PM!
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FREE WILL DONATIONS will be accepted at the door and will support the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation for 4th of July  fireworks, Music at the Dam, Movies in the Park and more!

MEDALLION HUNT WINNER PRESENTATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
12:00 PM


COON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
​COMMUNITY WAFFLE BREAKFAST


See who found the medallion, and meet winners of the Snow Sculpture contest.
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Photos taken and prizes awarded during ceremony.

FAMILY FUN DAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
4:30 PM TO 7:30 PM
COON RAPIDS ICE CENTER


OUTDOOR SKATING & GAMES
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
CRIC OUTDOOR RINK

Ice bowling, dice games and more

FREE PUBLIC SKATE
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
CRIC INDOOR RINK

Skate rentals available for purchase

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