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  • Knitting in Nature

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Click image to enlarge. Bring your projects and join fellow crafters in the garden for knitting, crocheting, and crafting in community as autumn settles in the garden. All experience levels are welcome! Some chairs provided. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.  Email or connect on social media for more info: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.

  • Board Meeting

    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters Board Room 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Meeting details

  • Autumn Bonfire

    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Click to enlarge image. Celebrate the changing of the seasons around the fire with some s'mores. Enjoy a guided tour of the autumn blooms along the trails with a Garden Naturalist from 5:30-6:15 pm. No registration necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter. Questions about the Autumn Bonfire can be sent to: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org

  • Heritage Canvas & Lacrosse Harmony: Indigenous Peoples Day

    Bohanon Park 4917 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by fostering a deeper appreciation for indigenous culture through creative expression and sports. This 2-hour program offers participants the opportunity to engage in canvas painting, a symbol of artistic expression in indigenous communities, and an introduction to lacrosse, a traditional indigenous sport.

  • Public Hearing: Renaming the 28th Street Tot Lot to Chickadee Park

    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Participate in the Public Hearing Speak in person: Go to Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters on the day of the hearing and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk. Individuals who would like to provide comments to the Board of Commissioners about the naming may sign up to speak at the meeting before […]

  • Public Hearing: Renaming Cepro Site to Parque Monarca

    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Participate in the Public Hearing Speak in person: Go to Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters on the day of the hearing and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk. Individuals who would like to provide comments to the Board of Commissioners about the naming may sign up to speak at the meeting before […]

  • Youth in Music

    The Commons 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Early Birders

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Click image to enlarge. Saturday Mornings September - 8:30-10 am October - 9:30-11 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No registration necessary, meet at the Garden's parking lot.  Email or connect on social media for more information: […]

  • Autumn Brew Review

    Boom Island 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Halloween Costume Swap

    Waite Park 1810 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Is your attic or storage space haunted by clutter? Bring your old (but clean and safe) Halloween costumes to Waite Park for the Halloween Costume Swap. Sharing only, no selling.

  • Garden Storytime

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thursdays through October 9 from 10am – 10:30am Sundays through October 12 from 10:am – 10:30am A fun, family nature-focused story time program. Kids’ nature stories and activities led by a garden naturalist! No registration is required. Meet outside the Visitor Shelter. 

  • Community Sing-A-Long – Oct 14

    Loring Park Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for an enchanting evening of melodies and memories at our Sing-Along Night featuring the exceptionally talented pianist, Dan Chouinard! Get ready to let your voices soar as we gather around the piano for a heartwarming musical journey. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or simply love to hum along, this event promises something special […]

  • Board Meeting

    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters Board Room 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Meeting details

  • Family Pumpkin Carving Night

    Bryant Square Park 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come on down to Bryant Square for some Pumpkin Carving.

  • Victory Races

    Victory Memorial Parkway Victory Memorial Drive, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Early Birders

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Click image to enlarge. Saturday Mornings September - 8:30-10 am October - 9:30-11 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No registration necessary, meet at the Garden's parking lot.  Email or connect on social media for more information: […]

  • Owamni Falling Water Festival

    Mill Ruins Park 102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States +2 more

    Owámni: Falling Water Festival is a celebration of indigenous Minnesota cultures. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Mill Ruins Park, Water Works Park and across the river at Father Hennepin Park. This free, all-ages event is co-presented by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the St. Anthony Falls Heritage […]

  • Trick or Treat & Paint Something Sweet!

    Loring Park Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Grab your family & friends and join us for a Halloween painting party! Get creative this spooky season! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and paint Halloween-themed rocks to decorate your home, garden, or give as a festive gift. We’ll provide all the materials—paints, brushes, and a variety of rocks—plus some […]

  • Trunk or Treat Halloween Party

    Webber Park 4300 Webber Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Trunk or Treat is a new alternative to the traditional idea of going house to house trick or treating. Costumed Kiddos will go from car trunk to trunk collecting candy and playing games all in one spot in the Webber Parking lot. Each trunk will be decorated and some will even have games to play […]

  • Brush with Nature: Watercolors in the Garden

    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Click image to enlarge. Gather in community and get creative with watercolors inspired by the nature around you! Naturalist-led instruction and introduction to watercolors offered on the hour. All skill levels welcome! Observe the techniques artists from the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium use to create their botanical masterpieces. Some basic materials provided. Gather outside […]

  • North Mississippi Regional Park Plan Community Advisory Committee Meeting

    Carl W. Kroening Nature Center 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    North Mississippi Regional Park Plan Community Advisory Committee to meet on October 21 at Kroening Nature Center The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is working on a plan to guide improvements and stewardship at North Mississippi Regional Park for the next 20+ years. The North Mississippi Regional Park Plan is being developed through a […]

  • Pumpkins & Giggles: A Mess-Free Family Carving Extravaganza!

    40th Street Park 1900 E 40th Street, Minneapolis, MN

    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!

  • Halloween Run

    Father Hennepin Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Open House – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation

    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Attend an Open House this Saturday, October 25, to see the final design The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) thanks everyone who attended two recent open house meetings and provided input via survey for the upcoming Eloise Buter Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation at Theodore Wirth Park. MPRB will host an open house to share […]

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