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October 2023
Halloween night at Windom Park
Halloween treat for everyone. 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. Windom Northeast Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Find out more »January 2024
STEM Camp at Logan Park
Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 is a school release day for Minneapolis Public Schools students. Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave. NE, will host a STEM Camp noon-4 pm. Campers will have an opportunity to explore multiple facets of science, technology, engineering and math. Fees are $15 for Minneapolis residents; $23 for nonresidents. Scholarships available. Register at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec
Find out more »Untitled Night
“Untitled Night” by Morgan Thorson is an outdoor nocturnal dance event that will take place on the frozen Silver Lake. Made for extreme climates, “Untitled Night” draws inspiration from night skies and the dynamic winter of the Upper Midwest, inviting audiences to immerse into the temperament of winter and bask in the dark cover of night. Silverwood Park, Sat., Jan 27, 5:30 and 7 pm. Tickets: $15 at thegreatnorthernfestival.com.
Find out more »Frozen Footgolf Snow Sculpting
Grab your friends and shovels and join in a day of play in the snow. Alongside teams of professional artists, attendees are invited to creatively design and sculpt their own challenging hole to be part of a collaborative frozen footgolf course. Instead of a club and golf ball, players use their boots to kick a soccer ball through the course and into the designated hole. Teams are encouraged to bring their own tools and creative props, though some materials will…
Find out more »MPRB new bridge landings site tours
On Saturday, Feb. 3, MPRB will host site tours of the 26th Avenue North Overlook and 1720 Marshall Street, the two likely landings for the ends of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River in North and Northeast Minneapolis. 26th Ave. North Overlook, 10-10:45 am, arrive at 10 am. Parking available on Pacific Street; no parking on 26th Ave. N. 1720 Marshall Street NE, 11-11:45 am, arrive at 11 am, Parking available on adjacent streets. Saturday, Feb. 3, 11-11:45 am,…
Find out more »February 2024
Mid-winter Melt
Break out of your winter routine and join The Great Northern and Silverwood Park for an evening of spectacular shadows, mesmerizing lights and outdoor fun on frozen Silver Lake celebrating the halfway point between winter and spring (Groundhog Day). Activities include kicksledding, luminary trails for walking or snowshoeing, campfires for making s’mores, ice skating and the premiere of a cosmic footgolf course, designed by teams of artists and members of the public. At 5 pm, Melanin in Motion invites its…
Find out more »March 2024
Spring Break activities at Bottineau, Logan Parks
Minneapolis Public Schools spring break is April 1-5. Bottineau and Logan Parks will have free activities to keep kids busy. Enroll them at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity. Bottineau Field Park is at 2000 2nd St. NE; Logan Park is at 690 13th St. NE. 3-on-3 Basketball: At least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs, Bottineau, March 29-April 5. 3-on-3 Basketball GIRLS: Age at least 10 yrs but less than 18 yrs, Bottineau, March 29- April 5. 3-on-3 Tournament High School: At least…
Find out more »April 2024
Bunny & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Ages 5-10, free.
Find out more »Tiny Tot Spring Party
Friday, April 12, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Ages 5 and under, 10 am-1 pm, free. Bounce house, face painter, snacks, refreshments, treat bags and coffee. Special visit by the Easter Bunny, too.
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
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