Events- MPRB

Happy Thanks- Swimming 5k! Welcome to the first ever indoor swimming event at the Phillips Aquatics Center. Hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), this event will crush Thanksgiving morning with a 5k in the water. Participants will choose a lane that fits their timing needs and swim 75x 75s. All abilities welcome. […]

Ditch the mall crawl and opt outside this year! We'll have naturalist programming and self-guided nature exploration activities. Hike the park, build a fort, go on a scavenger hunt, play games and more!Get Directions

Group tours by reservation Monday through SaturdayCall 612-275-8884 or email: JoanBerthiaume@msn.comGet Directions

Creative families make their own Gingerbread House! We pre-make the houses and you decorate with frosting and a variety of holiday cookies and candies. Bring your creativity, sweet tooth and holiday cheer for this annual family tradition.Register Online10am to 11am11:15am to 12:15pmGet Directions

Decorate your own house, which we pre-make for you, with our home made frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, your sweet tooth and holiday cheer for this […]

The purpose of the Minneapolis International Festival is to celebrate the different cultures in the City of Minneapolis and surrounding communities.More InformationGet Directions

Decorate your own house with frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, your sweet tooth, and holiday cheer for this annual family tradition. Pre-registration is required by December […]

Decorate your own house with frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, your sweet tooth, and holiday cheer for this annual family tradition. Pre-registration is required by December […]

Enjoy the family tradition of making gingerbread cookies from scratch using our homemade recipe. Yummy treats for toppings and gift boxes will be provided for each child to make and […]

B-I-N-G-O! Gather the family and join Bryant Square every first Friday of the month for an evening of fellowship and fun at our family bingo night. Come, play, and win […]

Decorate your own gingerbread house which we pre-make for you with our home made frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, sweet tooth and holiday cheer for this […]

Decorate your own gingerbread house which we pre-make for you with our home made frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, sweet tooth and holiday cheer for this […]

Invite birds into your backyard this winter by crafting an edible snack house for them. These feeders are a lovely decoration and a great food source for our bird friends […]

Group tours by reservation Monday through SaturdayCall 612-275-8884 or email: JoanBerthiaume@msn.comGet Directions

This program is designed to bring the youth together for a fun and exciting movie and popcorn.Get Directions

Enjoy some good company, treats, and holiday shopping right at the park. Be a part of the Holiday Party, where you can play Bingo and win tokens to buy a […]

The annual Santa brunch at Audubon is going back to one time slot. We will still have pancakes, scramble eggs, sausage, fruit and beverages. We will also be having a […]

Learn how to design a fabulous centerpiece for your holiday table that will WOW all of your guests! Designs will include holiday greens, berries, pine cones, branches, etc. Bring a […]

The kids are getting excited about the holidays and so are we! Bring your family and join us for some holiday fun. Enjoy lunch prepared by park staff then bake […]

Start your holidays off right with a trip to the park for our family holiday celebration. A bounce house for the kids, family bingo with fun treats, a craft project, popcorn for sale and more!Get Directions

We will be decorating and designing gingerbread creations. This event is for all ages, individuals, and families.Get Directions

Get your groove on at our NEW program for adults with developmental disabilities. Once a month, join your friends for a night of dancing and socializing to the best classic and new dance jams. A light snack and beverage will be provided.Register Online

Come and make a Gingerbread House! We'll provide all the materials, you bring the creativity! Come join us in this annual tradition just before the holiday season!Get Directions

We'll have lots of tournaments happening all day long. Everything from basketball to foosball, and video games and cards too. Who will be the champion of them all! Let's find out!Get Directions

Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Make a luminary and enjoy the warm glow of a bonfire while sipping hot spiced cider! Learn why the amount of light changes throughout the year and which winter constellations to look for in the sky. Plus grab a winter phenology bingo card […]

Sometimes you need a bit of relaxing on a day off from school. Whittier Park has just the right activity for you. We will be watching a G or PG movie. Popcorn will be provided as well.Get Directions

Join us for Nokomis East Neighborhood Association's (NENA) Annual Night Before New Year's Event. A family friendly event that includes fun for all ages! Donations asked at the door.Get Directions

Celebrate all that 2018 had to offer! The tunes will be playing, we'll be serving hors d'oeuvres, and there will be games and crafts. Join us in the count down and make your New Year's resolution. Be sure to wear your favorite party clothes.Get Directions

Sometimes you need a bit of relaxing on a day off from school. Whittier Park has just the right activity for you. We will be watching a G or PG movie in the Teen Room. Popcorn will be provided as well.Register OnlineGet Directions

Join us on the last day of winter break for skating and pick up hockey. Take a break to warm up with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. We have dozens of loaner skates available in our warming room. If you love hockey, sign up for the youth hockey team!Get Directions