Events Sampler
Some events are city-wide, others are specific to neighborhood or regional parks. Below, a sample of MPRB’s annual events are highlighted.
January
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Minneapolis residents celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King in an annual city-wide observance.
Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival
Kites of all colors, sizes, shapes and themes fly over Lake Harriet.
February
Celebrate Black History Month with events and programs throughout the Parks.
March
Minneapolis International Festival
Celebrate the different cultures in the City of Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
April
Earth Day Cleanup
This day of service encourages life-long commitment to the environment through volunteer experiences and environmental education.
Arbor Day
This city-wide Spring event reminds everyone about the importance of trees and how we can take care of them.
May
Doors Open
Explore buildings that tell the city’s story, including designated park buildings, as part of the Doors Open annual event.
June
Juneteenth
Join us to celebrate, promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African-American history and culture
June – August
Cycle The Summer
Build your pedal power with a summer of free bike activities all ages and riding abilities.
July
Minneapolis Red, White and Boom!
From music and food to entertainment, the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and its partners offer a variety of family-friendly opportunities that put some sparks – large and small – into the 4th of July.
August
Celebrate Our Beloved Community
Enjoy a day of community celebration with music, family activities and more.
September
Monarch Festival – Festival de la Monarca
Celebrate the monarch butterfly at this one-of-a-kind family event that includes music, dance, hands-on art, good food, and plenty of monarch butterflies.
October
Owámni Falling Water Festival
Celebrating Indigenous culture with music, art, food, exhibitors and more.