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August 2023
Bike Mechanics 101 for all ages
Need some bike maintenance know-how? Roll into this open house bike repair event, where you can ask questions, use tools and get information about taking care of your bike. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 4-8 pm, Stone Arch Bridge Parking Lot, 100 West River Pkwy. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 4-8 pm, Columbia Golf Course, 435 St. Anthony Pkwy.
Find out more »Music at Nicollet Island
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation has scheduled two concerts on Nicollet Island during August, both Monday evenings at 7 pm. Aug. 7: B & the Sting, roots rock, reggae, & love. Aug. 21: Rare Form, country.
Find out more »NEPNA Fest
NEPNA Fest, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-7:30 pm outside at Northeast Park Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE. Free food, live music, information tables from local community organizations, fun activities, and more. Bring your family and neighbors. Free, but RSVP via Eventbrite to help plan for food and other event logistics: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nepna-fest-2023-tickets-686211134977.
Find out more »Music at Father Hennepin Bluff
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation offers music Tuesdays (with the exception of Monday, Aug. 21) at 7 pm at Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 SE Main St. July 25: Jarad Miles & The Ancient Waves, deep and catchy indie rock. Aug. 1: Hip-Hop, History and the Arts, hosted by Chadwick “Niles” Phillips. Aug. 7: B & The Sting, roots rock, reggae, & love. Aug. 8: Dave Velk, Hip Hop. Aug. 15: Machinery Hill, Americana with harmonies. Monday, Aug. 21, Rare Form,…
Find out more »October 2023
Halloween party at Van Cleve Park
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Van Cleve Park Halloween party. Age appropriate games, activities and treats all culminate in a magic show at the end. It will be low scare but high fun for all kids and families. Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE, Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 am-12:30 pm.
Find out more »BeltramiSCARE
The haunted tour of Beltrami Park returns for BetramiSCARE Year 9: Disco Goat 3000. The theme for this year will look back to NE Minneapolis of the 1970s, along with appearances by the usual ghouls and tales of Beltrami Park (AKA Maple Hill Cemetery) past. Saturday, Oct. 28, 5:30-8 pm.
Find out more »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…
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