Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was founded in 1900 as a way to promote conservation by counting, rather than hunting, birds on Christmas Day. The CBC uses a specific method to count birds. Each count takes place on a single day between December 14 to January 5 in an established 15-mile diameter circle.

Karting on Ice 2024

Note as of Jan 26th: Due to weather conditions we are canceling this weekend's activities and pausing new bookings until Feb 1st while we rebuild the track.

Current thinking based on weather forecasts is to resume sessions sometime around the weekend of Feb 9th continuing until Feb 25th.

Those who are already booked have exclusive access to the schedule to book duting this 2/9 to 2/25 window until Feb 1st. Please use the reschedule link you received via text and email to rebook your session.

International Friendship Festival

Come celebrate heritage and culture while sampling foods from around the world and immersing yourself in music and dance performances as well as children's games and activities. The event is in a park with shade. Bring a picnic blanket or your lawn chairs and enjoy the day! Admission is free, vendors may charge for food and items may be for purchase.

Get Help with Bicycle Assembly and Repair

The Bicycle Collective would like to help with bicycle assembly or quick bicycle repair needs. Come to the free bicycle assembly and quick repair event on Tuesday, December 19 from noon–4:00 p.m. in T.1250! Time slots are plentiful but not unlimited. Please email [email protected] to confirm availability.

Fun Run

Travel by car or snowmobile in Fun Run 2024 on February 3, 2024 to the towns of Babbitt, Tower and Ely and increase your chances of winning over 500 prizes. Money raised will go to support Snowmobile Trails in Ely, Babbitt and Tower! Prize drawings will be held at Fortune Bay Resort and Casino at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Your $25 pre-registration will automatically be entered for the Fun Run Grand Prizes. You need not be present to win for these prizes.

15th Annual Ramsey EDA Business Expo 2024

15th Annual Business
Expo

Explore the variety
of businesses that Ramsey has to offer. Discover local retailers, restaurants,
organizations, professional services and more! Fun for the whole
family! Visit the vendors for free samples, games & giveaways. City staff
will be on-site to answer your questions. Pick up your BINGO
card at the city booth, visit vendors to get a stamp and drop your completed
card in the box for a chance to win a prize!

• FREE Admission

Little Giants Ski Classes

Give your child on snow experience, with our small group ski lessons (group sizes of no more than 4 students per instructor). Your child will be introduced to skiing in a playful way and begin to get used to the equipment. Our goal is to make learning a journey of self-discovery guided by our friendly & PSIA-C trained staff. For students who are 3-4 years old (age as of September 1, 2023)
Little Giants will be utilizing our beginner-friendly terrain featuring a small conveyor lift, flat areas, and small & gentle slopes.

Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown

Downtown Minneapolis hotel near Target Field

Our downtown hotel is connected to Minneapolis Skyway – home to offices, dining, shops, and bars. We're a five-minute walk from Target Field and a mile from the Minneapolis Convention Center and US Bank Stadium. MSP Airport is a half-hour drive. Enjoy a work out in our fitness center, open 24-hours. WiFi and daily breakfast are on us.

Xpedition - A Tribute to Journey with a Salute to Kansas, Styx & Foreigner

Dynamic keyboard performances, rhythmic bass lines, and high energy drumming, round out the sound that transports you back in time to the era of glorious arena rock. Performing the chart-topping hits by Journey, Kansas, Foreigner and more, Xpedition features top-notch musicians from across the country. Along with spot-on lead vocals, you’ll hear the signature guitar solos, keyboards, bass runs and more! Don’t miss this!