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April 2026
2026 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-12 pm, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 10th annual Earth Day Bee Run 5K run/walk/river cleanup will be held in the only national park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music & booths. Costumes are welcome. Kids' Run at 8:30 am, Run at 9 am, River Cleanup at 9:30 am. Hosted by Great River Coalition, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, The National Park Service, Mill City Running/St. City Running.…
Find out more »Mystery Trash Remix & Red Cross Green Gathering
Art to Change the World has been invited to show a selection of pieces from their Mystery Trash Remix at the Red Cross regional headquarters, 1201 West River Parkway. The exhibit will be on view March 27-May 6. You can visit the building during open hours Sundays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 am to 3:15 pm, and Mondays-Wednesdays, 11 am-7 pm. The Red Cross Green Gathering will be held Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 4-7 pm. ACW will host two make…
Find out more »“Ripples” book launch
Celebrate Earth Day at MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Join author and muralist Katie Yamasaki as she celebrates the release of her newest picture book, Ripples. The event will include a short talk from Yamasaki and Michelle Spangler from the Mississippi Watershed sharing tips of what you can do to keep the Mississippi River clean, along with kid-friendly activities, and a book signing (with sales from Wild Rumpus Bookstore). Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30 pm.
Find out more »MN Pocket Pet Rescue’s 12th Birthday Bash
Sunday, April 26, 11 am-3 pm, North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, 2825 N. 2nd St. The MN Pocket Pet Rescue turns 12 this year. This free family-friendly event will include a guinea pig 'pignic,' a Pet A Hedgehog animal encounter, animal ambassadors of multiple pocket pet species, face painting, free crafts, games, merch, music and more. From 1-2 pm, they will hold a Garden Party sale: For $20 per kit, you'll receive everything needed to start your own pet-safe indoor garden, including four…
Find out more »May 2026
Doors Open in NE
Doors Open Minneapolis will be held Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. The following venues will be open in Northeast: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm, Flux Arts, 2505 Howard St. NE; and Architectural Antiques, 1330 Quincy St. NE. Kramarczuk's Sausage, 215 E. Hennepin, will be open Saturday only 10 am-5 pm. The Ritz Theater, 3445 13th Ave. NE, and the Ard Godfrey House, 28 University Ave. SE, will be open 10 am-5 pm Sunday. All venues are free.
Find out more »All Together Now
Eastside Food Co-op will host its 5th annual All Together Now! event during Art-A-Whirl, Saturday, May 16, noon-6 pm. The event will feature live music, beer, food and art from nearly a dozen NEMAA artists. Diane, host of The Local Show on The Current will be the event emcee. Partners and providers: 56 Brewing, Brick Oven Bus, Chimborazo, Eastside Deli, Amazing Balloons, Friends of BWCA, New City Circle, SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store, League of Women Voters Minneapolis and…
Find out more »June 2026
River Rats Season Opener
The Twin Cities River Rats open their 2026 waterskiiing show season Thursday, June 4 at 7 pm (6:20 pre-show). The free shows run every Thursday through August The team skis along the Mississippi River by Boom Island. Arrive early for parking, bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating. Concessions are available for purchase. They ski rain or shine.
Find out more »Bottineau Ice Cream Social
Thursday, June 11, 6-8 pm, Bottineau Park Rec Center, 2000 2nd St. NE. Free ice cream treat or popsicle, family music and activities, face painting.
Find out more »Juneteenth at Silverwood
Freedom remembered, community alive. Celebrate Juneteenth at Silverwood Park, 2500 Co. Rd. E, Wednesday, June 17, 5-8 pm. LIve music from Obi Original and the Black Atlantics. Local vendors, food trucks and art making. Free.
Find out more »Old Town Dog Parade
Friday, June 19, Chute Square, 28 University Ave. SE, 5:30-7:30 pm. Parade your pup down East Hennepin Ave.
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