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September 2025
Architect Avenue walking tour
Learn the unique history of this tucked away little-known street in the farthest northeast corner of the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. What is the connection to Minneapolis Streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry? Why is the street called Architect Avenue and who were the architects? In 1905, a contest was held in one of the farthest corners of Hennepin County for well-designed homes for the up-and-coming middle class. Major Twin Cities architects were solicited to develop affordable homes, which would…
Find out more »Waite Park Fall Festival
The Waite Park Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 3-7 pm, at 1810 34th Ave. NE. Join your neighbors for an afternoon of vendors, free food, food trucks, face painting, live music and more. Great for kids, families, and adults alike
Find out more »Columbia Heights Class of 1975
Columbia Heights High School class of 1975 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, 4055 Central Ave. NE., beginning at 4 pm. Tours of the high school will be on Friday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 pm. No cost to attend either event. Pre-registration is not necessary. All 1975 graduates of Columbia Heights High School are invited to attend.
Find out more »St. Maron Lebanese Festival
St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church, 600 University Ave. NE, will hold its annual Lebanese Festival Saturday, Sept. 13, 12–7 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 am–6 pm. Authentic Lebanese cuisine, beer and wine, live music, Cedars Dabke Dance Group, silent auction, Lebanese market & gift shop, and children’s games and activities. Fun for all ages.www.stmaron.com, 612-379-2758.
Find out more »Ghost groceries of Windom Park walking tour
In 1915, 118 small independent grocers served Northeast Minneapolis. Today, only ghostly storefronts remain. On this tour of storefronts in the Windom Park neighborhood, you’ll discover forgotten histories of close-knit families, lutefisk barrels, crime sprees and tarantulas. The route is approximately 1.2 miles in length and goes over some slightly hilly terrain. Plan to park on side streets as there is construction on Lowry. The tour guide is Elizabeth Sowden, who grew up in Northeast. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 pm.…
Find out more »Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. Acclaimed author and…
Find out more »Ward 3 City Council Candidates Forum
Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30-8 pm, River Hub at Graco Park, 15 8th Ave. NE. Incumbent Michael Rainville and Marcus Mills will be on hand to talk about their visions as representatives of the Third Ward. Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis.
Find out more »OMEGA DEAR (Monthly Children’s Book Reading)
Local author Isaiah Allen will read from his book A Smile, about a young black boy who discovers the transformative power of a smile. The first five families that arrive will receive a free copy of his signed book. The accompanying book read by a fraternity brother is Be the Light by Daria Peoples, a story of civil rights icon Angela Davis and the power of people. Saturday, Sept. 20, 8-9 am. Café Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE. Sponsored by by Read With Me MN…
Find out more »13th Avenue cleanup
Join your neighbors in the Sheridan and St. Anthony West neighborhoods for a cleanup along 13th Avenue. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10am-12 pm. Meet at Fire Station #2, 143 13th Ave. NE. Cleanup gear provided.
Find out more »Art on the Edge 2025
Art on the Edge 2025, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 am–6 pm, Father Hennepin Bluffs Pak, Main Street, between SE 6th Ave and SE 3rd Ave. Free and open to the public. The festival will feature 40+ artists and makers, live music, food trucks, wellness activities and special community showcases.
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