January Events In and Around Roseville
What's happening in Roseville, MN in January?
Happy New Year!
January can sometimes feel like an endless month, but it doesn't have to be a drag when there are so many things to get involved with and events to attend in Roseville!
Here's a list of some of the events happening around town in January:
Blood Drive at Church of Corpus Christi
Jan. 2 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Church of Corpus Christi | 2131 Fairview Ave N, Roseville
The 50th Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by the Church of Corpus Christi is happening on Jan. 2! Donate blood with the American Red Cross by signing up online. If you miss this drive, there's another one scheduled for Feb. 11. Learn more about donating blood here.
Organizing to Support Our Immigrant Neighbors
Jan. 2 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Roseville Lutheran Church | 1215 Roselawn Ave W., Roseville
Hosted by Do Good Roseville
"We'll be gathering together for the 3nd time to organize to support our immigrant neighbors. Carlos, our local community organizer will join us. If you care about our neighbors, please come! Can't make it the whole time? Come as long as you can. Enter the church the lower level on Roselawn Ave and we will have signs to the meeting room."
BIPOC Improv Jam by Good Camel Comedy
Jan. 3 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Showtime Studio & Coffee
2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville
"Good Camel Comedy hosts a BIPOC Improv Jam at Showtime! First Saturdays, Every Month 4-6pm! Speaking truth to power- one laugh at a time! A safe, joy-filled space where your voice matters. Warm-ups at 4pm, and open jam/public show at 5pm. Pay what you can to support artists."
St. Paul North Star Chorus: Return to Falcon Heights
Jan. 6 | 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Falcon Heights United Church of Christ | 1795 Holton St., Falcon Heights
"We're thrilled to invite you to a harmonious gathering with the St Paul North Star Chorus. Join our community for an evening filled with barbershop harmony, where joy and music come together. Meet our popular barbershop quartets as well as director Brandon Galbraith and learn about some of the performances coming in 2026.
Our mission is to foster a love for vocal music and to create opportunities for everyone, no matter their singing experience. Be part of this enriching experience, and support our efforts in promoting the art of barbershop harmony. Sign up now to secure your spot."
Egg Roll Tasting Nights
Jan. 8 & 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Egg Roll Queen Kitchen | 85 County Rd B E, Little Canada
Cost: $59.95 (limited seating)
"A small, intimate evening of food, connection, and comfort.
Taste 9 savory & dessert egg rolls — this is a full, filling experience
Mini sides & sauce pairings
You will leave full & happy
BYOB | Limited seats
Hosted at our kitchen in Little Canada. Perfect for a date night, friends night out, or simply treating yourself after the holidays."
West Coast Swing Lesson & Social Dance
Jan. 9
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Lesson
8:30 - 11:00 pm: Social dance
Bdale Club | 2100 N. Dale Street, Roseville
Cost: $8 for club members and students | $12 for non-members
"Ring in the New Year with the Minnesota West Coast Swing Dance Club at our 2nd Friday Dance! The January 9th lesson, taught by Christopher Bernard & Jess Skjonsby, will focus on all the basics needed to get you started dancing West Coast Swing! Whether you are taking your first class or are a regular attendee, we hope to keep things fun & exciting for all involved! Following the lesson, stick around for a social dance, DJ’d by Christopher Bernard. No partner or prior experience necessary!"
Monarca Upstander Legal Observer Training
Jan. 10 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Roseville Lutheran Church | 1215 Roselawn Ave W, Roseville
Sign-up here
"Every family deserves safety, dignity, and the peace of going to work or school without fear. Yet right now, enforcement and intimidation tactics are being used to divide our communities. Raids and targeted actions are tearing families apart and weakening entire neighborhoods across Minnesota. We are coming together to protect one another, build people-powered safety, and make sure no one faces this moment alone."
Due Process, the Constitution and You: Civics 101
Jan. 11 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Ramsey County Library Maplewood | 3025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood
"What is Due Process? Why does it matter? Learn about your Due Process rights from law enforcement, educator, and civil rights attorney. A public education event on the Constitutional understanding, legal implications, and application of Due Process as found in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments."
Panelists include: Erika Schneider, Roseville Chief of Police; Christine Tucci Osorio, ISD #622 Superintendent; Alicia Granse, ACLU-MN Attorney
Native Author Book Club
If the Dead Belong Here by Carson Faust
Jan. 14 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Makwa Coffee
2805 Hamline Avenue North, Roseville
"Our first book club pick for 2026 is If the Dead Belong Here by Carson Faust! Please note! January 14th is our book club meeting. On January 28th, there will be a separate event featuring author Carson Faust (yay!). All are welcome to participate, even if you're unable to attend the event. If you are going to purchase the book in person, we encourage you to shop local! Our fave bookstores are Birchbark Books, Black Garnet, and Moon Palace."
MLK Day Natural Resources Volunteer Event
Jan. 19 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Materion Park
Corner of Minnesota Ave and Marion St.
"Join city staff and volunteer leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a morning of service followed by a complimentary brunch at Cedarholm Golf Course. Volunteers will meet at Materion Park for a dormant season seeding from 9:30-11:30, then proceed to the Community Building at Cedarholm for brunch and refreshments."
Candlelight/Moonlight Snowshoeing
Jan. 23 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cedarholm Golf Course
2323 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville
Cost: $15 (register by Jan. 19)
"Experience the magic of winter. under the glow of moonlight and flickering candles. Follow scenic candlelit trails on snowshoes and immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of the season. After your trek, warm up by the fire and enjoy a hot cocoa or tea."
Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play
Jan. 24 - June 7
Bell Museum | 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, Falcon Heights
"Nature can inspire awe, curiosity, surprise, and more. Have you ever been amazed by something you saw or heard outside? Has an experience in nature inspired a question that you just had to answer? Wonder explores the relationship between nature, curiosity, and play through experiences that encourage creativity, story-telling, and reflection. Engage your senses, pause and reflect, explore and play—and wonder at the natural world!"
The Great Northern Festival – Keynote by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Jan. 31 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Bell Museum | 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, Falcon Heights
"Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, renowned marine biologist, policy expert, and climate thought leader, will be one of the distinguished voices joining this year’s Great Northern Climate Solutions Series, taking place January 31, 2026. The Bell Museum is happy to be a partner in presenting this talk.
Dr. Johnson is the author of New York Times bestselling book What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures, a collection of interviews, essays, poetry, and art that dares to imagine a world where we succeed in building a just and sustainable future. At a moment when it’s easy to feel the window for action is closing, her work offers both urgency and optimism, guiding us toward solutions at the intersection of science, policy, culture, and justice. Dr. Johnson's insights have inspired Bell Museum staff as they support visitors and others in finding climate actions that will work for them. (Try her Climate Action Venn Diagram exercise if you’re looking for ways forward!)"
Green to the End
Jan. 31 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Roselawn Cemetery Cass Gilbert Chapel| 803 Larpenteur Ave. W.
"'Why can’t my death be as green as my life?' Discover the more ecological end-of-life options now available to Minnesotans including green burial, water cremation, and natural organic reduction, and how cemeteries are evolving with the changes. Find out what is now possible in Minnesota. You will also see firsthand the innovative options available at Roselawn Cemetery . . . and experience the beautiful Cass Gilbert Chapel. Register here.
Hosted by Resilient Roseville, Interra by Mueller Memorial, and Roselawn Cemetery."
Roseville Cares 2026
Jan. 31 - Feb. 8
Do Good Roseville
"The Roseville Area is a community where caring actions happen all year long—whether it’s helping a neighbor shovel their walk, volunteering to help a child read, or hosting a food drive. Roseville Cares is a community initiative that spotlights caring actions in our community and inspires others to “care it forward.” It began in 2025 with Do Good Roseville and the Roseville Area Optimist Club promoting volunteer opportunities in the community. With 2026 we have expanded our planning committee to include other area service organizations and businesses.
We know most people truly want to do good, but finding the time and knowing where to start can be challenging. Roseville Cares Week makes it easier by offering simple, meaningful ways to get involved. It’s a community effort designed to remove barriers and help everyone make a positive impact."
More Events?
Did we miss an event? Share about it in the comments or email it to news@rosevillereader.com and we'll consider adding it to this article. Check back for updates throughout December.
If you have a February community event you want the Roseville Reader to consider promoting, please email the details before Jan. 28. Send a brief description, date & time, link to the event, and an image (optional) to news@rosevillereader.com. Priority goes to public events happening in Roseville, but we will consider relevant events in nearby cities too.
