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April 2025
Bunny Brunch and egg hunt
Audubon Park will host the Bunny Party for kids ages 6 and under, 9 am-12 pm, Saturday, April 19. Bring the whole family for this fun event. Enjoy an egg hunt, arts and crafts, continental breakfast and a petting zoo. The actual egg hunt at Audubon Park will begin at 11 am. The cost will be $8 per child. Pre-registration is required to receive a treat bag: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search/detail/14585.
Find out more »Earth Day cleanup at Minneapolis Parks
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up a Minneapolis park on Saturday, April 19, 9:30 am-12 pm. Beltrami, Boom Island, Chute Square, Father Hennepin Bluff, Jackson Square, Marshall Terrace and Van Cleve parks will all have park attendants ready to outfit you with bags and gloves. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Find out more »Waite Park egg hunt
Jump into spring in as MPRB collaborates with Waite Park Wesleyan Church. Outside activities on the field. Treats, music and fun. Please check in at designated location at 9:30 am. Activities are from 10 am-12 pm. Kids are divided up into appropriate age ranges in different areas of the park: nursery (0-2), preschool (3-5), kindergarten-2nd grade and 3rd-5th graders. Saturday, April 19, Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Free.
Find out more »Logan Park annual egg hunt
Come to Logan Park for the Annual Mill City egg hunt. There will be games, prizes, and fun for all. No registration needed. Saturday, April 19, 10 am-noon. Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Van Cleve annual egg hunt
Kids enjoy age-based egg hunts, candy games, a bounce house, safe archery and art projects. First 100 children get free candy bags. Free event but please pre-register. Rain or shine in the gym. Saturday, April 19, 10 am-noon, Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE.
Find out more »National Park Week party
Gather with staff, volunteers and Mississippi Park Connection members passionate about national parks on Earth Day and support your favorite public lands during an informal open house at Broken Clock Brewery. Learn about what’s happening on public lands, visit with your favorite national park rangers and volunteers and discover opportunities to get involved. Tuesday, April 22, 4-7 pm, Broken Clock Brewery, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Suite 100. This is a free event. Registration is optional, but to help with planning,…
Find out more »St. Anthony Earth Day Cleanup
Help give Saint Anthony Village parks a spring cleaning by picking up trash or light gardening. Saturday, April 26, 10 am-noon. , Central Park, Emerald Park, Salo Park, Silver Point Park, Trillium Park or Water Tower Park. No reservations or experience required. Bring gloves and dress for the weather. Protect yourself with gloves or use grabbers. Do not touch needles or other sharp objects. Contact the City if there is anything dangerous or too heavy to pick up. Wear bright…
Find out more »May 2025
Grand Opening: The River Hub at Graco Park
Saturday, May 10, 10 am, 810 Sibley St. NE. 10 am: Minneapolis Park Market featuring local vendors selling art, gifts and food, and Minneapolis Bouldering Project hosts a free yoga class. 11:30 am: Grand Opening ceremony features speeches followed by a ribbon-cutting. 12:30 pm: Art projects, spring seed library, fat tire bike rides and nature activities.
Find out more »Walk & Talk at Graco Park
Explore the transformation of Minneapolis’ riverfront at Graco Park with project experts from Barr Engineering and AFLA Landscape Architects. This guided walk will highlight the park’s landscape design, ecological restoration and the historic Hall's Island. Learn how this dynamic green space reflects both natural systems and community vision — while enjoying the river views along the way. Tuesday, May 20, 3:30-5 pm, Graco Park, 810 Sibley St. NE. Easy, mostly paved trail, some stairs/gradual incline.
Find out more »Waite Park Carnival
Come to Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, for the annual Carnival Friday, May 30, 5-8 pm. This is a partnership event with Waite Park School and Waite Park PTA. Free.
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