Heights Fest 2025

Free Fun for Everyone!

Friday, Aug. 8

Food Truck Festival
4:30-8 p.m. - Mendakota Park

Kids Dance DJ
5-5:45 p.m. - Mendakota Park

The Patience Band
6:30-8 p.m. - Mendakota Park

Movie in the Park*
8:30-10 p.m. - Mendakota Park

Saturday, Aug. 9

Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby
8-11 a.m. - Rogers Lake Park

Kids Fest
12-2 p.m. - Mendakota Park

Mini & Me Golf Tournament**
2 p.m. - Par 3 Community Golf Course

Sunday, Aug. 10

Pickleball Tournament**
8 a.m. - Marie Park

Oheyawahe Tour**
3 p.m. - 2044 Pilot Knob Rd.

*Vote for your favorite movie online starting July 21
**Register online

Volunteer Opportunity: Heights Fest

You can help make this community event a success! Volunteer to help out:

Kids Fest: Volunteers are needed to help with line management and making sure kids are safely using bounce houses and other activities.

Mini and Me Golf Tournament: Volunteers are needed to help run mini games at individual holes that will add a twist to the round.

Learn more and sign up at MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Volunteer.

ADA Transition Plan: Your Input Needed

The City is creating a plan to make our programs, services, and activities more accessible, and we need your help! Take the short public feedback survey to share your thoughts on accessibility in Mendota Heights. Then, check out the public comment map to see which City-owned curb ramps, pedestrian signals, and sidewalks are ADA-compliant. You can also leave comments on the map to share your feedback on specific locations. Thanks for participating!

Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community. View historical crime reports.

Tour de Rec

Tuesdays
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Join us for this free weekly activity throughout the summer, at locations throughout the City:

July 22 - Painting and Planting at Mendakota Park

July 29 - Splash Pad at Harmon Park

Music in the Park: The Dirty Shorts

Featuring New Orleans Style Brass Band playing jazz, blues and more! dirtyshortsbrassband.com

July 23; 6 p.m.
Market Square Park

Join Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation on various Wednesday evenings this summer for Music in the Park at Market Square Park! Bands will feature family friendly music for everyone. Don't forget a lawn chair or blanket.

Yoga in the Park

July 25; 8-9 a.m.
Market Square Park

Join Mendota Heights Parks and Rec for free yoga in the park - all ages and abilities are welcome!

Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Event

July 30; 12:15 p.m.
Market Square Park

Gather with community members for a moment of silence in honor of Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, who gave his life in the line of duty 11 years ago.

Night to Unite

Tuesday, Aug. 5

A summer evening dedicated to strengthening the commitment to a safe community with neighborhood celebrations. Representatives are asked to register Night to Unite events by Friday, Aug. 1, so members of the Police, Fire and Ambulance service can stop by to visit: MendotaHeightsMN.gov/NightToUnite.