Events Search and Views Navigation
Past Events › Parks and Recreation
Events List Navigation
July 2023
Free music at Nicollet Island
Just Dave and the Rockin’ All Stars (rock) perform at Nicollet Island, 40 Power St., Monday, July 3, 7 pm. https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/music-movies/
Find out more »4th of July laser light show at Boom Island
Enjoy a patriotic laser light show set to music at Boom Island. Monday, July 3, 10 pm, Boom Island, 724 Sibley St. NE. Parking at Boom island parking lot is reserved for accessibility, but parking is available in the nearby Teachers Federation and Graco parking lots. For information: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/4th-of-july-celebration-at-boom-island/.
Find out more »Father Hennepin Park celebration
The re-do of Father Hennepin Park is finished, and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board plans to celebrate with a concert on Tuesday, July 11, 6:45 pm. MPRB representatives will give brief remarks and host a ceremonial ribbon cutting before the first Music in the Parks concert on the new stage. Local R&B artist Barlow will perform, followed by a special movie outdoor movie screening of "The Upside" from the Twin Cities Black Film Festival. Free weekly concerts will take…
Find out more »Spark!
Art and nature for people with memory loss and their care partners. Explore the simple beauty of nature and the joy of art making and how they enrich lives at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd. E, on Thursdays, June 8 and July 13, 10-11 am. Each month features a new topic about the current season. Reservations recommended. Free, all ages. Register: 763-559-6700 or ThreeRiverParks.org.
Find out more »“Madagascar Jr.” at NE parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will host two free performances of "Madagascar Jr.: A Musical Adventure" at two Northeast parks later this month. For familes and kids 5-12, Madagascar Jr. is a musical based on the smash DreamWorks animated movie, Madagascar! Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, it will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” See the play Wednesday, July 26, 3 pm at Cavell Park, 3435 Fillmore St. NE; and Friday,…
Find out more »August 2023
Bilingual monarch festival
Celebrate the monarch butterfly Wednesday, Aug. 9, starting at 5 pm at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE. A bilingual Spanish and English celebration with monarch and pollinator information booths, food trucks, games, traditional Mexican dance and music, an Encanto and Coco dance party, a monarch costume parade and an opportunity to learn more about how to help monarch butterflies. If dressing up suits you, come dressed as a butterfly or pollinator.
Find out more »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 »