Arbor Day

Date

Friday, April 24, 2026

Location

Bethune Park
1304 N 10th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Registration

This event is free and open to all ages.

 

Tree Planting and Activities

  • Tree planting excursions led by MPRB Forestry staff – look for the information table when you arrive and sign up
  • Harnessed tree climbing with supervision by MPRB Forestry professionals
  • Forestry equipment exploration – including sky rides in a bucket truck!
  • Tree-sized lawn games like chess, checkers, mancala and kubb
  • “Ask an Arborist” booth: get advice on your tree issues
  • Nature play area with repurposed tree limbs
  • Tree-themed crafts with MPRB naturalists
  • Information about trees and other environmental initiatives

Celebrate the new ballfield at Bethune Park

Help cut the ribbon and play kickball games on a brand-new ballfield completed this spring!

Local Food Trucks

Local food trucks – KCM eggrolls, Cafe Cairo, Olivera’s Authentic Mexican Food and more

Entertainment Lineup

4:00 pm: Chaz Millionaire (also event emcee)
4:45 pm: Bill Giese and Tin Can Telephone
5:45 pm: Arbor Day Ceremony
6:30 pm: Dancing Divas
7:15 pm: Dive Bar Orchestra


Park Board Announcements

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