Events

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

Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with events and programs throughout the parks.

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!

MPRB and its partners put some sparks – large and small – into the 4th of July: This family-friendly celebration includes music, food, entertainment and more – plus the headlining fireworks.

The Pollinator Party

Bringing together bees, scientists, beekeepers, food, live music and activities, the Pollinator Party is an opportunity for people of all ages to celebrate the life and work of honey bees and native bees.

August

Minneapolis International Festival

Celebrate the different cultures in the City of Minneapolis and surrounding communities.

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.