Every September the community celebrates with its Star City Days. Highlights include a treasure hunt, many sporting activities and tournaments, street dance, parade and fireworks display. This is a family centered event that attracts people from all around the area. Located in Northern Dakota County, Inver Grove Heights is in close proximity to the Mississippi River Valley, which provides a beautiful natural setting and year-round recreational activities. Lakes, ponds and wetlands cover many areas of the city.
Residents have a wide choice of housing, ranging from apartments to large-lot estates.
There has been significant commercial development recently, with the arrival of several restaurants, a hotel, and a 16 screen movie theater all within an area adjacent to Highway 52 and Blaine Avenue. The Cahill Corridor, designated as Inver Grove Heights' Main Street annually celebrates the holiday season among it's business and merchants with decorative lighting and festivities. Holiday on Main Street is an annual event that includes such activities as Santa Brunch, Reindeer Sleigh Rides, Hay Rides, Arts and Crafts Show, and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Dedication.