April 2023 News & Events

Easter hunt at Andrews is April 7 in 2023

EASTER EGG HUNT!

Grab your basket and join the Easter Bunny at Andrews Park on April 7th. Thanks to Riverway Church there will be 15,000 candy filled eggs to collect. No pre-registration is needed. Tiny Tots begin at 11am and ages 5+ at 11:45am. Learn more.

Make your resilient by joining the free virtual April 13th workshop.

RESILIENT YARD WORKSHOP!

Make your yard more resilient by joining a FREE virtual workshop on April 13th from 6-8pm. This workshop will give you the tools you need to create a beautiful habitat. The Environmental Resources Commission is also accepting grant applications that can be used to fund projects. Register here.

EARTH DAY CLEANUP!

RSVP to join us on April 20th from 5-7pm at Andrews Park for the 2023 Earth Day Cleanup event, hosted by the Environmental Resources Commission. Volunteers will gather to clean up litter in our parks and along our roadways.

CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE!

This year's sale will run from May 11-13th. Reserve a spot by April 16th. The $12 fee includes local advertising and a listing on the free community map.

BAREROOT TREE SALE!

On Saturday, April 22nd, the City will host a tree sale at Mississippi Crossings. Residents are encouraged to choose and plant a tree for Earth Day as a way to help keep our Champlin Tree Canopy healthy and full. Learn more.

A view of the Mississippi Crossings docks.

WATERCRAFT SLIP LOTTERY!

The entry deadline has been extended to April 14th and we are accepting all types of vessels up to 25'. Would you like to lease a slip on the river at Mississippi Crossings? Enter the free lottery for a chance to have your name drawn April 24th at the City Council Meeting. View the details.

PROGRAMS & LEAGUES!

T-ball and adult leagues start in May. View the Parks & Recreation Brochure to explore programs and offerings. Find youth sports, adult leagues, creative classes, summer camps, and rental information. Register online.

NOW HIRING!

Watch our hiring video to learn more! The city invites qualified candidates to join our team. We offer full-time and part-time positions. Apply online.

SPRING CHRONICLE!

Spring forward with a digital copy of the quarterly newsletter! Inside you'll find events, programs, and city-wide updates. Read more.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR!

Mark your calendar for a unique shopping experience on May 6th from 10am to 3pm at Mississippi Crossings. There will be 20+ crafters inside the event center. Ku-ma-in will be on site with lunch options so you can shop 'til you drop.

A view inside the Mississippi Crossings Event Center banquet room.

EVENT CENTER RENTALS!

Have you experienced Mississippi Crossings? Stop by:

Wed, April 5 | 6-8pm
Thurs, April 13 | 1-3pm
Wed, April 19 | 6-8pm
Thurs, April 27 | 1-3pm

Prefer an outdoor rental space? The Main Shelter at Andrews can host up to 100 beneath a covered area so rain or shine your party will go on! Book now.

A view of the Champlin Businesses Connection invite.

CHAMPLIN BUSINESS CONNECTIONS!

The City invites local business owners to the Mississippi Crossings Event Center on May 11th to connect over coffee from 9am to 10:30am. During the networking event, the city will raffle off giveaways to include a free rental at the new venue. Business owners must RSVP and be present to win.

CURBSIDE APPLIANCES COLLECTION!

The Environmental Resources Commission is sponsoring a curbside collection of used appliances. Register online by May 16th to be included on the May 22nd collection route. The total cost will be placed on your utility bill.

RECYCLING DROP-OFF EVENT!

The Environmental Resources Commission is excited to host the annual recycling event on May 20th from 9am to 1pm at Mann Theatre Champlin. You must be a resident to bring materials. Learn More.

Champlin is looking for vendors who want to be a part of a Tuesday farmers market.

NEW LOCATION, DAY, & TIME!

The City is excited to share that we are moving the Champlin Farmers Market to Mississippi Crossings in 2023, on Tuesdays, from 2-6pm. The market will run July 11th to October 10th. We also seek to add additional vendors. Learn more.

FATHER HENNEPIN FESTIVAL!

The 2023 "Great Champlin Get-Together" will be June 9-11th. It's time to pre-purchase concert tickets and register for the parade. We also invite local businesses to explore sponsorship opportunities and take part in the Business Expo. Expedition and Rockstar Bob are set to take the stage on Friday and Saturday. Concert tickets, parade applications and sponsorship opportunities are available online.

MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS!

Look inside to find everything you need to know about the new riverfront gathering space, summer recreation, and rental opportunities. Residents get 10% off reservation rates and 20% off boat rentals. Enter code ChamplinResident20 then spend the day relaxing on the river. The City looks forward to hosting a Summer Stage Series at Mississippi Crossings on Thursday evenings this summer.