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August 2021
Ard Godfrey House Open for Summer Tours June – August
The historic Ard Godfrey House at Chute Square Park, 28 University Avenue Southeast at the corner of Central and University Avenues SE is now open weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm, in June, July and August for tours led by guides dressed in period costume. Tours are FREE; no reservations are necessary. See first-hand how the Godfrey family lived in the new community of St. Anthony in 1849. Owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the…
Find out more »Ard Godfrey House Open for Summer Tours June – August
The historic Ard Godfrey House at Chute Square Park, 28 University Avenue Southeast at the corner of Central and University Avenues SE is now open weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm, in June, July and August for tours led by guides dressed in period costume. Tours are FREE; no reservations are necessary. See first-hand how the Godfrey family lived in the new community of St. Anthony in 1849. Owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the…
Find out more »September 2021
St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam Tours
The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam opens to the public for the 2021 summer season on Memorial Day Weekend. The lock wall will be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5:30 pm, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Last entry will be at 5:15 pm. Free ranger-led tours of the lock and dam are offered daily at 11 am and 2 pm. Learn about the the lock and dam, St. Anthony Falls, and milling. Tours are limited to 10…
Find out more »Free virtual gardening and cooking series
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will offer free virtual gardening and cooking classes this summer for ages 18 and up from its Creekview Recreation Center. Courtney Tchida with the Minnesota Horticulture Society will share gardening tips and plans for the early, middle, and late parts of the season. Beth Jones, co-owner of Cooking With the Jones Sisters, and Campus Club executive chef, will offer recipes and kitchen techniques to show off your produce at its peak. You are welcome…
Find out more »Art in the Park
Columbia Heights' first art festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-6 pm at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Avenue NE. The event will include 50 artists, ranging from painters to woodturners. A performance area will feature a singer/songwriter, tap dancers and bellydancers. Food trucks will be on hand, and there will be an arts and crafts area for kids. Admission is free. Organized with the assistance of HeightsNEXT.
Find out more »Give your input on Graco Park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has finished its first round of input-seeking on plans for Graco Park and wants more. There are three ways you can participate: In person at Graco Park on Sunday, Sept. 12, 3-5 pm. Look for the MPRB tent and table. Virtual conversation: Join MPRB staff and community members for an online open house on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:30-6 pm. Use the Zoom Meeting ID: 883 7023 0432. Online survey: Find images and information about the project…
Find out more »Fall classes at NE Park
Fall classes begin soon at Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St NE. Register online www.minneapolisparks.org. 612-370-4920 Creative Movement Dance, Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 6-6:45 pm, ages 3-5 $ 45 # 124759 Pre-Ballet, Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 7-7:45 pm, ages 4-6, $45 #124760 Stay Strong Fitness, Mondays, Sept. 13-Oct. 18, 9:15-10:15 am, Ages 55+, $30, # 121830 LaBlast Fitness, Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 11 am-noon, $48, # 124937 & Mondays, Sept. 20-Oct.25, 6:30-7:30 pm, $48, #124938 Nutrition Class: Weight Management Over…
Find out more »October 2021
October programs at Kroening Interpretive Center
Kroening Interpretive Center is located at 4900 Mississippi Court and open Tuesdays-Sundays. The Nature in the City exhibit space, outdoor Nature Adventure Course and Fort Building area are free for all ages to explore! Call our front desk, 612-370-4844, or email northmississippi@minneapolisparks.org Nature Nuts: Playtime: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 am. Discover seasonal themes, cultivate curiosity, and encourage exploration of nature. Enjoy outside imaginative play activities and hands-on learning with a naturalist. Ages 2-7 with an adult. Registration fee, $2. Bird Watching: Beginner…
Find out more »BeltramiSCARE
BeltramiSCARE returns for year 7 as an in-person event on Saturday, Oct. 30. Come for scary Halloween fun and learn more about the history of Maple Hill Cemetery a.k.a Beltrami Park. This year will feature all the usual ghouls and ghosts, along with history of the infamous "Dogtown" gangster era of Beltrami. Arrive anytime between 5:30-8 pm at the Beltrami Park building, 1111 Summer St. NE, where you will be instructed on this year's self-guided tour. Attendees are asked to…
Find out more »January 2022
Events at Silverwood Park
These activities are held in conjunction with the Great Northern celebration and will be held at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E Wim Hof Workshop: The Wim Hof Method is a simple, yet powerful method, based on the foundation of three pillars: Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Mindset. The first hour of the event will focus on the science of the Wim Hof Method and a key pillar of the method—controlled breathwork. Certified Wim Hof Instructor James Stewart will guide participants…
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