Events- MPRB

Drop your kids off at the park for some fun, while you get a night out as well. We will provide dinner, activities, and end the night with a movie. Participants must be potty trained and any medications must be given prior to drop off.Notes: We are able to accommodate most food allergies/restrictions. Please let […]

Do you want to give back to the community and get outside? Then join us for the 2018 Earth Day Cleanup, which is held at several sites throughout the City of Minneapolis. It is a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling. All supplies, […]

The Mommy and Me Tea is a truly memorable day for moms and their young children. It's an opportunity for you to dress up and spend an afternoon sipping tea, munching on sandwiches and have some quality time together. Crafts are supplied to the children and they get a chance to make a special gift […]

Doing a little Spring cleaning? Want to make a little extra money? Clear your clutter and come sell it at Folwell Park's Rummage Sale. For more information and to reserve space, please contact Folwell Park 612-370-4917Register OnlineGet Directions

Enjoy a night of fun for everyone! On the third Saturday of every month we invite all community members to visit Fuller Recreation Center and spend some time with your neighbors. This event is for all ages, individuals, and families. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. No registration required.April: Spring Fever DanceMay: Sports of […]

Moms, tease up your mall hair and bring your little boy with his pants rolled and pinned to this radical evening of pictures, dinner and dancing! Activities will include picture time, dinner and dessert and professional DJ for dancing to Duran Duran, Madonna, Michael Jackson and other totally awesome 80's music (and some current stuff […]

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. Drop in fee of $5 at the door.Get Directions

Youth ages 14 and under can participate in this fun event sponsored by Painter Park. Registration starts at 3:30 pm. Please call Sarah at 612-370-4780 for more information.Register OnlineGet Directions

This Garden Tea is held outdoors under the trees in Lyndale Farmstead Park, weather permitting. We'll be serving properly brewed tea in teapots and many delicious tea sandwiches and cakes to choose from. Good conversation and relaxed atmosphere make this an event to look forward to. For adults 50+ years.Register OnlineGet Directions

Come celebrate another school year at Pillsbury Schools / Windom Parks Annual Carnival There will be a bounce house, carnival games, and performances.Get Directions

Come for the annual Waite Park Community Carnival. There are games, food, prizes, and lots more. Held rain or shine, bring the whole family and have a blast supporting our community!Get Directions

This annual community event located at Pratt School features tons of family oriented activities. This is the only day of the year that the "Witch's Tower" across from Pratt School is open. This event is co-sponsored by Pratt Council, PPA and MPRB. Come on up and have a great time.Get Directions

Rain or shine, participate in National Get Outdoors Day with a fun-filled evening at the park. We're teaming up with the Minnesota DNR, REI, the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service and many other outdoor organizations to provide an opportunity to try all kinds of outdoor activities for free! Try your hand at rock […]

Join us for some tasty treats to celebrate the beginning of summer! We will have music and a bounce house for entertainment. Movie in the Park to follow at dusk. (~9:00 pm) Movie is Wonder and we will have snacks for sale.Rating: PGMovies start 15 minutes after sunset. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come early to […]

Please join us for our Annual Loring Park Acoustic Music Festival! Enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun! Bring friends, your blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy the music.FEATURING:BIG TREES • JD STEELE & MILL DISTRICT SINGERS • BERNIE KING & THE GUILTY PLEASURES • DEREK JOHNSON & HARDGRASS • GOOD MORNING BEDLAM • CHRIS […]

Join us for the kickoff celebration for the summer concert series at Bryant Square Park! Music, ice cream, popcorn and face painting will all be part of the festivities. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic, your friends and join us for this summer event.Get Directions

Blizzard in June? You betcha! Feast on fabulous flavors that tantalize your taste buds. Cool off, take a break and mingle with your neighbors while the kids wiggle and giggle with music and jump around in the bounce house. Your summer kickoff wouldn't be complete without it! There is a small fee for ice cream. […]

Come celebrate another school year at Corcoran's Annual Carnival. There will be a bounce house, carnival games, and crafts to do all while the Corcoran Youth Rock Band: Parks and Wreck performs.Get Directions

Celebrate summer at the annual Summer Kick-Off with music, playground games, Art in the Park presented by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MPRB Naturalist Program table, a face painter and a Bounce House. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy a fine summer evening in the park! No registration required to participate in this activity.Get Directions

A community-led celebration at Bethune Park, the site of the first freedom day celebration in Minneapolis led by two of the original founders, Michael Chaney and Spike Moss. Join us for this exciting event! Learn MoreGet 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. Due to a generous donation, dances will be free this summer.Get Directions

Do something healthy with or in memory of Dad this Father's Day. Chad and Jenni Greenway will host the 12th Annual Gridiron Gallop 5K Run/Walk and Kid's Run around Lake Nokomis. Awards will be presented to age division winners and all pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt and be eligible for prize drawings. Check in […]

Come out and enjoy the Annual Folwell Ice Cream Social. There will be food, Games, Music, community informational booths and lots of ice cream.Get Directions

Summer Solstice is here, let's celebrate it together! The Ice Cream Social is a summer tradition for the Kenny neighborhood and the perfect way to officially kick-off summer. Enjoy the community band, and get to know your neighbors, while your children enjoy the playground equipment. Co-sponsored by the Kenny Neighborhood Association.Get Directions

Join your neighbors as we kickoff summer 2018 Dance with the DJ, jump in the bounce house, create with an artist, get a free dinner from the MPS summer lunch program or checkout what will be happening at the park this summer.Get Directions

Roll on up for a night full of fun times! We will have inflatables, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and ARTrageous Adventures will be here for you to make & take a craft. There will also be a Naturalist, face painting and food to purchase. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and stay for […]

Fit Box will be at Lyndale Farmstead Park on June 30th from 3pm - 6pm offering free Fit Box Bootcamp programming! First Program starts at 3pm SHARP Second program starts at 4:30pm SHARP A Fit Box instructor will be on-site leading participants through a series of strength & conditioning circuits. You will be using a […]

We will celebrate in style with great entertainment, activities for youth, food trucks, lawn games, and our annual bike parade. Meet at 10am at the Washburn High School parking lot to decorate your bikes, strollers and more. Tickets for activities can be purchased on site with cash, check, or pre-purchased at Fuller Park. Volunteers needed. […]

Celebrate America's Independence Day at Minneapolis Red, White and Boom, a celebration hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The annual event attracts more than 75,000 people to sites along the downtown Minneapolis riverfront, and features live music, great food, fun activities for the whole family, and the grand finale - fireworks!Live MusicTre Aaron […]

A one-of-a-kind family fun fitness activity where youth and adults are taught in seconds how to jump into the double dutch jump rope on the first try. No experience is […]