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April 2026
Spring Lines Poetry Workshops
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. Spring Lines is a series of free, in-person community poetry workshops open to members of the public, age 18+. RSVP required. No previous experience needed.Workshops take place Saturday mornings on April on 4, 11, and 18, 10 am-1 2pm. To sign up for one or more dates in April, send an email to Lara, Mplswritingworkshops@gmail.com
Find out more »Exploring the Shoreham Repository
Explore an experimental artist archive about Shoreham Yards, a 230-acre railway and trucking facility in Northeast Minneapolis. The collection, created and compiled by artist Gudrun Lock with 13 collaborators, tells a complex history of this living landscape through art, maps, photographs, scientific observations and experiments, found objects, film and more. Saturday, April 4, 1:30-3:30 pm. Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »Recurring Community Wellness Walks
Adults looking to connect with nature, meet new friends and move their bodies are invited to join free Wellness Walks at Silverwood Park. Walks are held twice a month: the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10 am and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 pm, hosted by Amber Hanson, LN, CNS of Whole You Nutrition. For more details and and secure a spot, please register online at https://l.bttr.to/vTrVs or email amber@wholeyounutrition.com.
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Cooking with Words with The Loft: Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-7 pm. Have an appetite for writing recipes, cookbooks, and food editorials? Learn the craft behind all things recipe writing and food content, from arancini to zucchini and everything in between. Explore concepting, recipe formatting, editorial, tips, blurbs and sidebars. Combine your two great loves –…
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are Dec. 11. 2026 date are Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
Find out more »Garden Art Fling
Saturday, April 11, 10 am-5 pm, Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St. NE, https://fluxartsbuilding.com/garden-art-fling/ The Flux Arts Building will be full of artists both downstairs and upstairs in the Art to Change the World headquarters. Make-and-take activities include flower weaving, “trash flowers”, make your own clay vase, build your own mini bookshelf. Music and snacks too. Clay Squared will hold a 50% off in-stock tile sale. Garden Swap: Bring seeds, seedlings and small garden tools and/or just take what you need…
Find out more »2026 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-12 pm, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 10th annual Earth Day Bee Run 5K run/walk/river cleanup will be held in the only national park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music & booths. Costumes are welcome. Kids' Run at 8:30 am, Run at 9 am, River Cleanup at 9:30 am. Hosted by Great River Coalition, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, The National Park Service, Mill City Running/St. City Running.…
Find out more »Mississippi Musings: “Restoration, Conservation & Mending”
Join Dr. Alex Roth of Friends of the Mississippi River and poet, Moheb Soliman, as they share their experiences of restoration along the Mississippi River...including the reconstruction of Hall's Island. Participants can contribute to a community river-themed art project. Saruday, April 18 9-11:30 am, MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Free, but please register at mwmo.org/events.
Find out more »St. Anthony Village Historical Society Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the St. Anthony Village Historical Society will be held Saturday, April 18, 10 am, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road. Anyone with an interest of the history of St Anthony which was established as a township in 1858 by the territorial government and incorporated as a village in 1945 is invited to this free event and encouraged to bring any artifacts, photos, stories or questions to share. The agenda will include…
Find out more »Lasagna Dinner at Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran Church, 1500 6th St NE, will hold their Lasagna Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 18. Dining-in held 5-6 pm; Takeout available 5-6:30 pm. Menu is a generous slice of lasagna, lettuce salad, french bread and a piece of cake. Tickets: adults, $18; children 5-12, $8, and free for those under four. Family ticket is $45 with a two adult maximum. A quilt raffle will also be held; $2 per ticket and 3 for $5. Enter on 5th St. NE,…
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