Don't miss these upcoming community events!
A round-up of ways to get involved and enjoy Roseville in the last weeks of May
So many events on the horizon for the rest of May in Roseville! Support the Special Olympics Minnesota with the Roseville Police Department at Dunkin’, plant flowers, pull invasive species, participate in a community grief ritual, buy and sell at the citywide garage sale, enjoy a community block party at Roseville Lutheran, stop by a Barnes & Noble author signing, catch a Ragtown show at Smash Park or the Digger Hicks Band at B-Dale Club, and meet some adoptable puppies!
Cop on a Rooftop
Roseville Police Department
May 16 | 6:00 - 11:00 am (Today!)
Dunkin' Donuts
2465 Fairview Ave
“We're proud to support Special Olympics Minnesota once again through this fun and meaningful event! Stop by Dunkin' Donuts . . . say hi, grab a cup of coffee, and help raise money and awareness for the incredible athletes.
Your support helps make a huge difference! Let’s fill those donation buckets and show up big for Special Olympics Minnesota!”
Flower Power Lexington Boulevard Planting
Roseville Parks & Recreation
May 17 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Central Park at Lexington Avenue
2540 Lexington Ave N
“The annual planting of the iconic Lexington Boulevard will again be a great time to come together with other volunteers to create a fabulous community asset. Many volunteers are needed and welcomed to assist in filling the flowerbeds to the brim with blooming color. This opportunity is perfect for families, groups, or individuals.”
Community Grief Ritual
Twin Cities Grief Collective
May 18 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Showtime Studio & Coffee
2700 Lexington Ave N
“Explore and express the pain of grief in community. This is a hard time to be a human with feelings, when trying to hold both our personal losses and the sufferings of the world is truly overwhelming. Don’t sorrow alone. Find your community here- all varieties of grief and all ways of grieving are welcome. This is a free community offering. Donations are welcome. Please bring a photo or object that represents something or someone you are grieving. Dress for comfort. Water bottles are welcome.”
The Digger Hicks Band
B-Dale Club
May 17 | 7:00 to 10:00 pm
21100 North Dale St.
“Americana Variety—Country/Blues/Rock
Downstairs in the Bar. Come early for best seating! Pittie Q BBQ open until 8pm!”
Cottontail Park Invasive Species Removal
Friends of Cottontail Park
May 18 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Cottontail Park
3000 Hamline Ave N
“As wonderful as Cottontail is, the woods need our help! We've organized this group to gather local volunteers, neighbors, and community members in order to manage and maintain Cottontail. Invasive species are pervasive throughout the park. Buckthorn is the main and most prominent issue in Cottontail. Other weeds like motherwort, garlic mustard, dames rocket, and Canadian thistle are problematic as well.”
“All are welcome! Bring your own clippers, gloves, etc.”
Learn more in the Friends of Cottontail Park Facebook page.
Praise Block Party
Roseville Lutheran Church
May 21 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
1215 Roselawn Ave W
“Join us for our Annual Family Friendly Block Party! . . . In case of rain we will take the fun inside. All are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. Bring friends to enjoy the evening. We are having the Eggroll Queen and El Burrito Mercado food trucks that will have food to purchase, and there will be free ice cream for all. There will also be games and activities for the entire family!”
Author Signing Heroes of the Empire by Israh Azizi
Barnes & Noble - HarMar Mall
May 24 | 12:00 pm
Join us in store as we welcome local author Israh Azizi, author of Heroes of the Empire series.
Yard Opening Party featuring Ragtown
Smash Park Roseville
1721 County Rd C West
May 30 | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
“Kick off summer at our Yard Opening Party! The sun is shining, the drinks are ice-cold, and the patio vibes are in full effect. Grab your crew and join us for a night packed with giant yard games, delicious summertime cocktails, and a FREE live concert by the one and only Ragtown!”
Citywide Garage Sale
City of Roseville
May 29-31
Roseville
“To be included on the citywide map listing, register with Parks and Recreation by May 18 and you can register HERE!
The 2025 map will be available beginning May 26 at City Hall & on the city website.”
No Garage Garage Sale
Do Good Roseville
May 31 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Calvary Church Parking Lot
2120 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville
“The garage sale for those who don’t have a garage!
Do you have stuff you'd like to sell, but no where to do it? As part of the Roseville City Wide Garage Sale . . . Do Good Roseville and Calvary Church are making free space available for anyone who has things to sell!”
Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
May 31 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Makwa Coffee (outside)
2805 Hamline Ave N
“Safe Hands Rescue is partnering with Makwa Coffee for a meet and greet with adoptable dogs and puppies. Please note this event will be outside!”
What else is happening in Roseville?
If you are hosting a community event or opportunity you want us to consider for a future events round-up like this, send the info to news[at]rosevillereader[dot]com.
If there’s a May event in Roseville we missed, tell us about it in the comments!
