Events- MPRB

It's the beginning of fall reptile and amphibian migration! Learn about how reptiles and amphibians adapt to survive the chilly winter months ahead. Visit with live education animals such as turtles, snakes, and toads. Enjoy activities and games, then go on a herp hunt in the park.

Cultural performances, food, music, vendors, family activities and the MPRB will be collecting stories for its 140-year celebration.

Come to East Phillips to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! We will be celebrating by doing some traditional Mexican Independence Day celebrations, as well as playing musical chairs, making bracelets, eating food and more!

Come to East Phillips to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! We will be celebrating by doing some traditional Mexican Independence Day celebrations, as well as playing musical chairs, making bracelets, eating food and more!

Come and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth at Tour Pershing Recreation Center and get to know the staff and new Director. Each month will feature a theme and have events and crafts that coordinate to the theme.

Come and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth. Tour Pershing Recreation Center and get to know the staff and new Director. Each month will feature a theme and have events and crafts that coordinate to the theme.

Join us for this annual community celebration, get to know your neighbors, have some food, play some games, listen to music, enjoy children's activities and gather community information. This is a neighborhood tradition you just shouldn't miss!

Join us for this annual community celebration, get to know your neighbors, have some food, play some games, listen to music, enjoy children's activities and gather community information. This is a neighborhood tradition you just shouldn't miss!

Have you ever wanted to see the Rings of Saturn? Or view the Moons of Jupiter? Here's your chance. We will have telescopes, amateur astronomers, red flash lights, star wheels and a Q and A time. We will view stars, the moon and more!

Dance down memory lane to the great tunes of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard, and grab your ticket to this year's Back to the 50's Dance Party. Enjoy movin' and groovin' with your family and friends, please register ahead of time. Attendees are encouraged to dress in something depicting the 1950 era if […]

Owámni: Falling Water Festival, a celebration of indigenous Minnesota cultures.  Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means, whirling or falling water in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River. This free, family-friendly event, is co-presented by the Minneapolis Park & […]

Adults and Families will share in a variety of watershed activities as we Bike, Walk and Play on the Mississippi! We will start at Bohemian Flats and make our way to Winchell Trail along West River Parkway. Participate in as many activities as you wish. Special guest, local artist Sarah Nassif will join us to […]

Come and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth. Tour Pershing Recreation Center and get to know the staff and new Director. Each month will feature a theme and have events and crafts that coordinate to the theme.

We will provide all the materials to carve some spooky pumpkins and enjoy some pizza

Come on down to Bryant Square for some Pumpkin Carving.

We will provide all the materials to carve some spooky pumpkins and roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Apple cider and snacks will be provided.

Let's face it, Loring Park is a dog-centric kind of park! Bring your pooch to strut their stuff in costume this October. Also enjoy a bonfire and smores. Prizes will be awarded. Even if you don't have a pup of your own, this event will be fun to attend! Dogs must be on a leash […]

Mummies and Monsters! Meet up at Powderhorn for a preschool-friendly morning of Halloween fun. Kids can run, ride and play in the gym, but we'll also have a craft and treats for your little monsters. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. To help us plan, please pre-register.

A special trick-or-treat event designed for young children and their parents. This party is designed for children under 6-years-old. Wear your costume and bring your parents for a morning of silly spooky fun. Tricks and treats, games, music and more will be an eerie kickoff for your Halloween fun! Pre-registration is required.

We will have fun and spooky activities games filled with snacks, refreshments, candy, and treat bags for those 15 years old and under. Come down to the park dressed in your costume or come as yourself and witness the fun & games of our annual Halloween event!

We will have fun and spooky activities games filled with snacks, refreshments, candy, and treat bags for those 15 years old and under. Come down to the park dressed in your costume or come as yourself and witness the fun & games of our annual Halloween event!

Come enjoy your favorite things about Fall at this free event hosted by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation! All activities will be free and food and alcohol will be available for purchase. We’ll have… Live music from Tre Aaron and the Undergroove from 6-8pm and DJ Jacques from 4-6pm Drag Bingo with $100 prize rounds with […]

A special party just for little BOO'S and GHOUL'S! You can work on spells while making a spooktacular craft. Mix up some messy madness and make a snack. Shake your bones to a ghostly tune and more. Bring your favorite adult monster for our no tricks just treats Jack-o'-lantern Jubilee.

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Voll-o-ween! We will be hosting the first week of Volleyball games. In addition, we have a day of fun activities planned for players, families and the community including a inflatable slide, age appropriate games, face painter and trick or treats. Give your costume a test run for Halloween […]

Happy Halloween! Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Van Cleve Halloween party. Age appropriate games, activities and treats all culminate in a magic show at the end! It will be low scare but high fun for all kids and families!

A special party just for little BOO'S and GHOUL'S! You can work on spells while making a spooktacular craft. Mix up some messy madness and make a snack. Shake your bones to a ghostly tune and more. Bring your favorite adult monster for our no tricks just treats Jack-o'-lantern Jubilee.

Join us at the Farview Park Fall Festival. We will be having several fall activities like pumpkin decorating, crafts, food, and music. All ages are welcome. Sign up now and see you then!

Participants are invited to bring their pups to McRae to enjoy fun activities including tricks-for-treating in the park and a costume contest. Treats will be available for dogs and humans at this event that is sure to be a scary good time! Off-leash areas will be available on site for dogs of all sizes. Registered […]