Events- MPRB

Earth Day Cleanup 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. Learn More

Have your children safe and sound at Waite Park Recreation Center during the evening while you shop, dine, just take a break or attend Waite Park Gala. Dinner is included, and children will play games in the gym, watch a movie, and have art activities. Let us know if your child has food allergies.Register OnlineGet Directions

Another community festival is planned for 2017 Arbor Day in Minneapolis. Details are still being finalized, but it will be based on the wonderful event at Logan Park last year. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, live music, community outreach and education, numerous family-friendly tree-themed activities and more than 250 new trees planted […]

Come welcome Spring at Brackett Park! Trees are budding, grass is growing and flowers are blooming a perfect time to meet your friends and neighbors at the park. There will arts and crafts to make and take, food trucks, neighborhood groups, naturalists, face painting and a good time for all! There will be small fees for […]

Join Heart of the Beast Theatre in celebrating the 41st annual May Day Celebration. Parade to the park starts at 12:00 noon at 28th & Bloomington Ave. S, followed by the celebration at the park, starting about 3:00 pm. See big puppets, colorful characters, enjoy lots of great food from a variety of food trucks […]

The Mommy and Me Tea is a truly memorable day for moms and their 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 to […]

Join us for a fun-filled evening with your whole family! We will have lots of activities including board games, bingo, active gym games and snacks. Fee is $5 per family. Register one adult and then indicate how many family members will attend.Register OnlineGet Directions

It's time again for the Plant Swap! You have to bring plants to be able to participate. Come and meet other gardeners to get planting experience! No need to register. Bring what you can spare, take what you can use. No registration required!Get Directions

Be a part of the Annual Neighborhood Summer Celebration! Activities include a wide variety of musical entertainers, games of chance, a balloon artist, face painting, naturalists, bounce house and other fun inflatables , and of course, the fabulous food! Come on out and enjoy YOUR park! Tickets will be sold the day of the event.Get […]

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Join your friends and neighbors at this fun annual event for all ages! The event kicks off with the Kiddie Parade at 11:00am. Bike decorating for the parade begins at 10:30am. Enjoy games, music entertainment and activities. Volunteers are needed for the Festival. Please visit lindenhills.org if you are interested in volunteering. Sponsored by LHiNC- […]

Pull on your helmet, jump on your bike and pedal on over for a fun time at the bike rodeo! Brackett is collaborating with the Mpls. Park Police in hosting this years' bike rodeo. We will feature safety lessons, an obstacle course and cool stuff for you to decorate your bike. This is all FREE! […]

This Garden Tea is held outdoors under the trees in Lyndale Farmstead Park, weather permitting. We'll be serving properly brewed tea in teapots, with china cups and plates, and many delicious tea sandwiches and cakes to choose from. Good conversation and relaxed atmosphere make this an event to look forward to. Co-sponsored by Volunteers of […]

Come on down to Painter park for a fun night of music, food, and youth activities. The band this year is the Wailing Loons. Dinner will be provides by Lyndale Community Dinner. There will be a moonwalk and other fun activities for youth and families.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, PPERRIA, and MPRB. Come on up and have a great time.Get Directions

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

Join us to celebrate the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, fully reconstructed from under-the-ground up! Learn MoreGet Directions

Rain or shine, participate in National Get Outdoors Day with a fun-filled day at the park. We're teaming up with the Minnesota DNR, REI and the U.S. Forest Service to provide an opportunity to try rock climbing, canoeing, archery, mountain biking, fishing and more! Join your neighbors and friends enjoying the great outdoors. Music and […]

Enjoy an afternoon of music, food trucks and a beer garden provided by Lakes & Legends Brewing Company.Performers: 1:00 - Kate Lynch 2:00 - JD Steele & Friends of the Mill District Singers 3:00 - Chemistry Set 4:00 - Mississippi Hot Club 5:00 - Ginstrings 6:00 - Jillian Rae 7:00 - Charlie Parr Get Directions

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

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. We will have snacks for sale.Get Directions

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 live music, playground games with the MPRB Pop Up Park, Art in the Park presented by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MPRB Naturalist Program table, and a Bounce House and petting zoo. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy a fine summer evening in the park! No registration […]

Do something healthy with or in memory of Dad this Father's Day. Chad and Jenni Greenway will host the 11th 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 […]

Let's kick off the summer right with your friends, family and neighbors. We will be having free entertainment with Kids Dance an interactive DJ for kids and a bouncy house. There will be food for sale that includes; hot dogs, baked chips (healthier option) and ice cream floats.Get Directions

This annual Fuller Park tradition offers entertainment, wacky hair, face painting, moonwalk, and lots of delicious ice cream! Nominal fees for wacky hair, face painting, moonwalk and 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

Roll on up to Brackett Park 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 […]

Don't miss this event! Bring your family, friends and neighbors to this spectacular annual event. Bounce house, face painting, musical performances including singers from the Asian Cultural Club, ice cream, refreshments, pony rides and a petting zoo. Small fees for activities.Get Directions