MEA Break Art Camp: Pottery
Bring your child to Hiawatha School Park for this three hour camp over MEA. On Thursday, October 17th 2024 we will be creating with clay! Have your child eat lunch before coming and a snack will be provided. Enroll now.

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Learn MoreBring your child to Hiawatha School Park for this three hour camp over MEA. On Thursday, October 17th 2024 we will be creating with clay! Have your child eat lunch before coming and a snack will be provided. Enroll now.
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School's out, stop by at the center for couple of fun card games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board game such as connect Four, chess and checker. Enroll now (free).
Come on down to Central Gym for a fun filled day. We will be providing snacks, games, and tons of fun! Enroll now (free).
Join us for school release - Capture the Flag. It's free to play, but you must be registered to participate. This activity will take place outdoors, in case of inclement weather the activity will be cancelled. Enroll now (free).
In this 2 day class students will make of variety of different kinds of jewelry. Including beads and jewelry boxes made from air dry clay and origami paper to shrinky dink earring, pendants and keychains. Other fun ideas include wire wrapped rings, friendship bracelets, paper rings and even button making. Check out the fun with […]
MEA Break 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Sign your team up and see if you can win it all! Prizes, Refreshments and Trophies awarded and the end of the Tournament. Enroll now (free).
We'll play lots of games inside and outside (weather permitting) to get the school release day wiggles out. Snacks will be provided. Join us for some elementary-age fun!
Schools OUT, so lets solve a mystery. We'll spend the day learning about spy stuff: codes, invisible ink and finding clues. Then it's off to solve a mystery at the park! Enroll now.
School out, stop by at the center for couple of fun card games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board game such as connect Four, chess and checker. Enroll now (free).
We are going on a MEA field trip to the pumpkin patch in Afton! We will pet animals, ride the hay wagon and pick some pumpkins! To register for this program please email Courtney at cgillman@minneapolisparks.org.
Are you a Taylor Swift fan who loves creating art? Then join us for this ARTrageous MEA camp that will create art inspired by some of her favorite songs while learning what stylized art is all about! Enroll now. This class is a collaboration with ARTrageous Adventures a local children's art studio and gallery.
Ping Pong smash! Come to Logan for a MEA Break Ping Pong tournament. Bring your game, there will be some good players. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Enroll now (free)
Join the Urban Bird Collective and Minneapolis Parks for a walk around the Theodore Wirth Parkway area to enjoy the fall colors and look for birds before they travel further south for the winter. This will also be an opportunity to learn about the Mississippi Flyway and the habitat enhancement/connectivity pilot project that’s focused on […]
Start the Spooky Season with a Drive-in Movie at Nokomis South Beach Parking lot. You will be met by Addams Family Costume Characters, as you enter the trunk or treat drive through. Treats and Halloween decorations meet all that enter. Park in your drive-in spot and then enjoy games and activities, Wednesday dance, bonfire and […]
MEA Break 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Sign your team up and see if you can win it all! Prizes, Refreshments and Trophies awarded and the end of the Tournament. Enroll now (free).
School's out, stop by at the center for couple of fun card games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board game such as connect Four, chess and checker. Enroll now (free).
Come on down to Central Gym for a fun filled day. We will be providing snacks, games, and tons of fun! Enroll now (free).
Join us in the afternoon to craft and play. We'll have a variety of projects to choose from. We'll also have time in the gym, a snack and everyone's favorite - bingo! Enroll now (free).
Bring your child to Hiawatha School Park for this three hour camp over MEA. On Friday, October 18th 2024 we will be making Sun Catchers! Have your child eat lunch before coming and a snack will be provided. Enroll Now
We'll play lots of games inside and outside (weather permitting) to get the school release day wiggles out. Snacks will be provided. Join us for some elementary-age fun!
We will provide all the materials to carve some spooky pumpkins and roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Apple cider and snacks will be provided. Enroll now (free).
School out, stop by at the center for couple of fun card games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board game such as connect Four, chess and checker. Enroll now (free).
Are you a Taylor Swift fan who loves creating art? Then join us for this ARTrageous MEA camp that will create art inspired by some of her favorite songs while learning what stylized art is all about! Enroll now. This class is a collaboration with ARTrageous Adventures a local children's art studio and gallery.
Come and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth. Bring a soup to share or try others if you dare. We will have Fall/Halloween themed activities and a craft to take home.
Gear up to Halloween by painting a pumpkin to bring home! Each participant will get one pumpkin to paint however they dry. It is recommended to leave the pumpkins to dry overnight before bringing home. Please reach out to Hailey at hclements@minneapolisparks.org with questions. Enroll now.
Get ready for a pumpkin-carving adventure like no other! Say goodbye to sticky kitchen floors and hello to creativity unleashed with our Pumpkins & Giggles program. Join us for a hilariously messy-free family carving extravaganza that promises laughter, fun, and zero hassle cleanup! Enroll now.
Bring the family in for a real treat this Halloween season! We will provide you with 12 sugar cookies and a tray of decorating supplies. Your imagination will do the rest with no mess at home rather yummy treats to enjoy. Drop-in, make some cookies and draw on some seasonal coloring sheets! Only one registration […]
Do you have a teen that wants a good spook?! Hiawatha School Park will host a movie night here for ages 13-16. There will be pizza, a movie, and games. We are watching Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Is this a PG-13 movie. By registering this program, you are agreeing that your child […]
Bring the family in for a real treat this Halloween season! We will provide your group with 12 sugar cookies and a tray of decorating supplies. Your imagination will do the rest with no mess at home rather yummy treats to enjoy. Fun Halloween themed music in the background. Enroll now.
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