Programs & Activities

Upcoming Events

Safe Sitter Babysitters Training:

When:  Monday, December 29, 2025
                 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Where: Anoka City Hall, 2015 First Ave N, Anoka, MN 55303

Safe Sitter prepares students grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching siblings, or babysitting. Students learn safety, child care skills, diapering, behavior management, online and personal safety. First aid and rescue skills including injury management, choking rescue, infant/child CPR. Activities, role playing and hands on activities with manikins create a fun learning environment while practicing skills. Course content follows guidelines of American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association. *Participants will learn CPR skills, but will NOT become certified in CPR with this course.*

Students will need to bring a lunch with them for during the class. 

Youth participating will receive a Safe Sitter manual and will build a take home first aid kid.

Course will take place at Anoka City Hall, 2015 1st Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. Students will need to bring a lunch with them for during the class. 

Course Fee: $65.00

Classes are limited to a certain number of participants. Please register early. If a wait list is created, there is potential to open more spots, or another class near the date.

Visit our CivicRec portal here Version OptionsPrograms & ActivitiesHeadline Version OptionsPrograms & ActivitiesHeadline to register online, or call our Public Services Department to register, 763-576-2980. Email Nickie Jenks at njenks@ci.anoka.mn.us with any questions.

December Safe Sitter

Pickleball:

Ratings and Skills Clinics brought to you by North Star Pickleball Association

When: October 3, 2026
Start time: TBD
Where: George Enloe Park
Cost: 
Where to register:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Grab a pal and join us for our annual Boos and Bags Tournament.

The tournament will be Wednesday, October 26 2026, in the Lion's Halloween Tent located in the Anoka City Hall Parking lot, 2015 1st Ave N, Anoka, MN 55303. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., first round of bags start flying by 5:30pm. Bracket play will start no later than 9 p.m., and may go until 11:00 p.m.

This tournament will be an all ages, any combination of gender tournament. Please indicate if you've played in a league or tournament before, or if you have not. We may have an "upper" and a "lower" division depending on numbers. 

Prizes based on number of entries.

Prizes awarded for the team with the Best Costumes and various other door prizes.

Slow down and connect with nature through the practice of forest bathing.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a slow and mindful practice, connecting with nature through the senses. As a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Mary will offer a series of invitations to explore a deeper connection with nature and with yourself. Research has shown that spending time in nature has many benefits, including reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving mood.

No prior experience with forest bathing is necessary—all are welcome.

Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $45/person per session

Location: Anoka Nature Preserve; Class will meet at the parking lot for the Nature Preserve. 4301 Parkview Ln, Anoka, MN 55303

Register here

Partnerships

The City of Anoka’s youth and adult athletic programs are offered through the coordination, direction, and partnerships with: Anoka Hennepin Community Education & ARAA.

Thank you to the countless numbers of volunteers that help make youth athletics a positive experience for kids. League organizers, coaches, referees/officials, and parents all deserve thanks for their commitment to Anoka’s youth!

Thank you to the Anoka-Hennepin Community Education staff for their commitment and dedication to providing fun and competitive adult athletic leagues!