Safe Summer Kickoff - 2026

Schedule

Thu Jun 04 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

North Alexander Park | Faribault, MN

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Join us in North Alexander Park on June 4 for our annual "Safe Summer Kickoff."

We know that a community grows together when you intentionally foster a sense of belonging, and that’s why we launched this annual event which allows our vibrant community to celebrate the arrival of summer. Come engage with the police department and our partner organizations, and take part in the ever-growing list of event offerings.

We’ll once again be offering free food, free swag and free bikes and scooters. Registration for the bike/scooter giveaway will open on May 21.

What can you expect at the event?

• Free Food
• Scavenger Hunt
• Helicopters
• K-9s
• SWAT Teams
• Climbing Wall
• Gaga Pit
• Bounce House
• Ice Cream and Popsicles
• Obstacle Courses
• Bike/Scooter Giveaways
• T-shirts
• Stickers
• Tattoos
• Drones
• Bearcat
• Simulators
• Raffles
• Emergency Vehicles
• Bike Rodeo
• Spray a Fire Hose
• Face Painting
• Hands-On Displays
• So Much MORE!

A big thank you to our growing list of sponsors.

Stay tuned as the event nears for additional details!

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Want to help make this an event successful? Here's how you can help:

𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒: We couldn't put this event on without the help of our amazing volunteers. Each year, Safe Summer Kickoff continues to grow, which means we need more helping hands! If you're interested, please email Officer Ali Fillipi at [email protected]

𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓: Parking will be extremely limited for the event. Please plan to walk, bike or run to North Alexander Park!

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: If you want to stay up to date on announcements as the event nears, head on over to the event page Safe Summer Kickoff – 2026 and click "going" or "interested" so you receive notifications when we make announcements.
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Where is it happening?

North Alexander Park, 1815 Alexander Dr, Faribault, MN 55021, United States

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