Special events

Shoreview Parks and Recreation offers a variety of community special events throughout the year.

Farmers Market

The best local products! Now accepting vendors for the 2026 season. Located in the lower level parking lot at the community center.

Tuesday afternoons
June 2 - September 1 | 3 - 7 pm
September 8 - October 13 | 3 - 6 pm

More info

Concerts in the Commons

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Spend your Wednesday evenings with great music and good company at the Haffeman Pavilion behind the community center. This summer features and exciting lineup of talented local musicians, including Shoreview's own Northern Lights Variety Band, the renowned Red Bull Band, lively dance bands, and popular tribute groups that bring favorite hits back to life.
Bring a chair or blanket, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with music that gets your toes tapping and the crowd moving.

Dogs are welcome on the condition they are well-mannered, leashed, and waste is to be picked up.

*Shoreview Community Foundation summer kick off with free treats! (while supplies last)
**Shoreview Arden Hills Lions Club selling $2 Culver's sundaes, cash only

Kidz Concert in the Commons

Wednesdays, 10 am

Bring the kids to the Haffeman Pavilion for our Kidz Concerts in the Commons series! These performances are geared especially for your little ones and will have them movin' & groovin' while also providing a fun learning environment. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and snacks!

Dogs are welcome at our Concert series on the condition they are leashed and waste is to be picked up.

July 29 | Snake Discovery (for the safety of all animals, please do not bring dogs to this show) - this show has been moved inside the community center to the Shoreview Room
Aug 5 | Riffin Griffin

Shoreview Community Foundation Pickleball Tournament & Family Fun Day

Pickleball Tournament

Gather your friends and come support the Shoreview Community Foundation! This pickleball tournament will be run by the Shoreview Community Foundation, with all proceeds going towards supporting programs and projects throughout the Shoreview area. All registrations are a non-refundable donation to the Shoreview Community Foundation. Beginner to advanced levels are welcome to play!

Registration opens Fri, July 31

Cost: $35 per player
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Bobby Theisen Park

Family Fun Day

Join in on the fun! Includes: yard games, food trucks, face painting, kite making/flying (while supplies last) & more! Free pickleball lessons provided by Shoreview Area Pickleball Club Members.

No registration required. Starts at 9 am

Barnyard Boogie

Come shake your tail feathers - it's time to boogie! Event features: a petting zoo, music, farm-themed crafts, and tasty refreshments.

Registration deadline: September 20

Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 2:30 - 4 pm
Cost: $15
Ages: All
Location: Bobby Theisen Park

Touch-a-Truck

Come check out all the big trucks used throughout the city. This is your chance to hop in the driver's seat of a snowplow, dump truck, and more!

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: Free
Location: community center - lower level parking lot

Kids Garage Sale

Our young entrepreneurs have been hard at work - they will be selling toys, books, games, and more. Find great deals and support local kids. You never know what gems you'll discover! Bring your friends and family - we can't wait to see you there!

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: Free
Location: Haffeman Pavilion

Do you have a child that is interested in selling? Click here!

Boo Bash

Family-friendly event filled with spooky fun! Put on your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating along the spooky trail walk, hayrides, music, and bonfire with build your own s'mores. Space is limited and registration is required for each guest, including adults and children.

Registration deadline: October 20

Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Cost: $15
Ages: All
Location: McCullough Park

Indoor Market

Featuring local food & artisan vendors! Located in the community center fireside lounge.

Tuesday, November 17, 3 - 6 pm
Saturday, December 12, 9 am - noon
Tuesdays f rom 3 - 6 pm
- January 19
- February 16
- March 16
- April 20

Slice of Shoreview

The Slice of Shoreview is an annual festival held to celebrate life in Shoreview, MN. It takes place in July and incorporates a wide variety of family-oriented activities including a carnival, parade, art and craft fair, food vendors, various displays and demonstrations, lots of entertainment and, of course, fireworks.