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October 2024
Halloween party
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Van Cleve Halloween party. Age appropriate games, activities and treats in addition to the return of the famous ‘haunted hallway,’ it will be low scare but high fun for all kids and families. Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 am-1 pm. Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave SE
Find out more »Truck or Treat
Truck or Treat returns for its seventh year on Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-4 pm, at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Columbia Heights and its City departments will collaborate with community partners to help make the event possible. Each vehicle station will hand out candy to middle school and younger kids. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. Pets, too. Magnifi Financial is this year's sponsor.
Find out more »Halloween Trick or Treat
Come down to the park dressed in your costume and make Bottineau one of your trick or treat stops for candy and hot chocolate. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5 pm-8 pm, Bottineau Recreation Center, 2000 2nd St. NE.
Find out more »Halloween night
Join Upper Northeast Parks, your neighbors and friends and celebrate the scariest night of the year. Ghouls, goblins or whatever your costume may be, all are welcome. Intended to be a fun extended stop on your trick-or-treat rounds. Wednesday, Oct. 31,6-8 pm, Windom Northeast Recreation Center, 2251 NE Hayes St.
Find out more »November 2024
“Jingle All The Way” at Nicollet Island
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will present the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Jingle All The Way" at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Sunday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 6:30, film at 7. The movie was filmed in the Twin Cities, with scenes at iconic local landmarks such as the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the Mall of America and Mickey’s Diner. Bring a blanket. Refreshments available for sale. Free, but reservations requested. Tickets: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity
Find out more »December 2024
Winter Solstice celebration
Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Take a nature walk along a glowing luminary trail, then make your own luminary to bring home. Play winter-themed games and enjoy the warmth of a bonfire. Saturday, Dec. 21, 6-9 pm. Free. North Mississippi Regional Park, Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court.
Find out more »January 2025
“Untamed Heart” at Nicollet Island
Head to the Nicollet Island Pavilion Sunday, Jan. 19, 3 pm for a special screening of "Untamed Heart" — a movie filmed in the neighborhoods surrounding the Pavilion. This 1993 romantic drama stars Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei as two unlikely lovers whose story unfolds amidst some of Minneapolis’ most iconic spots. You’ll spot Jim’s Coffee Shop, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jefferson Street NE, Florence Court Apartments on University Avenue SE and even the old Met Center in this…
Find out more »February 2025
Logan Park Winter Wellness
Bring a yoga mat and a towel to the Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave. NE, Sunday, Feb. 23. The Logan Park Neighborhood Association will sponsor a free yoga and sauna session. Yoga starts at 11 am. The sauna will be open 12-3 pm.
Find out more »Line dancing at Nicollet Island
Scoot your boots during an inclusive afternoon of music and movement, line dancing in the Nicollet Island Pavilion, led by Billie from the Back Road Kickers. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2:15-5:30 pm. This event is free to attend with free parking available. Register at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search/detail/17119.
Find out more »March 2025
Irish Dance at the Pavilion
MPRB's Dancing at the Pavilion series with Mactir Academy of Irish Dance on Sunday, March 23, 3-6 pm, Nicollet Island Pavilion. Doors open at 2:45 pm, with dance lessons starting at 3 pm. Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day — wear your favorite green outfit and get ready to step, stomp and shuffle to the lively rhythms of traditional Irish dance. No fancy shoes needed — tennis shoes or soft-soled shoes work great. All ages welcome. Free admission and…
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