Fire & Ice Family Skating Party
2024-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Kenny Park, West 58th Street 1328, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419, United States
Join us at Kenny Park for our annual Fire & Ice Family Skating party! Grab your mittens and hat for this outdoor neighborhood celebration. Enjoy a night with your family and friends skating or keep warm with hot chocolate and bonfire. No registration required, just come on down!

Fire and Ice
2024-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | McRae Recreation Center, 906 E 47th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Enjoy a night with your family and friends skating at McRae Park. Keep warm with hot chocolate and a bonfire. Limited skates are available for use.

US Pond Hockey Championships
2024-01-24 16:00 | Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Kite Festival
2024-01-27 12:00 | Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Kite Festival
2024-01-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Lake Harriet Bandshell Area, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet in a fun family festival featuring a kid’s DJ, s’mores and yard games. Bring your own kite or buy an inexpensive one at the lake. The Kite Festival is a FREE outdoor event for people of all ages and abilities. Activities are centered around the north end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell.

Youthline Unifying History Makers - Peavey
2024-02-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Peavey Field Park, 730 E 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States

Spark'd Studios: Black Music History
2024-02-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Powderhorn Recreation Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
In celebration of Black History Month, come hang out and listen to some of the most influential Black musicians of all time—every Thursday at Powderhorn Park’s Spark’d Studios. From current chart-toppers to classical composers, we’ll talk about composition, lyrics, flow, and cultural impact. Singing and dancing strongly recommended!
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Youthline Unifying History Makers - East Phillips
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | East Phillips, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Untold: Black History
2024-02-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Central Gym, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Mr. Ernest Crim III, a Chicago-area history teacher who now teaches Black History worldwide and across the whole of social media, will take us through some known and untold black history. These stories will be notable; some glorious, some uncomfortable but all worth knowing for black history. We will have curated videos and reels playing for everyone to watch and gain some important knowledge.
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140th Anniversary Celebration and Exhibit Preview
2024-02-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Please join us in celebration of a few of the people, parks and initiatives which have made outstanding contributions to our Minneapolis park system over the past 15 years since our 125th anniversary. On exhibit will be 15 highlighted stories from “Celebrating 140 Years: Our Parks, Our Stories” featuring the inter-woven stories that make up our renowned park system.
Join us for a social hour beginning at 5:30 pm, remarks at 6:30 pm and preview of the exhibit, which opens to the public February 3. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar will be available.
RSVP by Jan. 26, 2024 to: http://evite.me/Wv6Fw5f1vm.
Questions? Email: 140years@minneapolisparks.org
Parking? See Mia Parking Map

Luminary Loppet
2024-02-03 16:00, 2024-02-04 16:00 | Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, MN, United States

History Through Cinema
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Powderhorn Recreation Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
This Black History Month we will celebrate with a weekly movie from Disney+. Over the month we will watch Hidden Figures, Black is King, and Black Panther. Each week we will talk about the real life impacts of the movies we watch while enjoying a snack.
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Youthline: Celebrate Black History Month
2024-02-06 16:00 - 17:30 | MLK, 4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Celebrate Black History Month every Tuesday in February! Activities throughout the month will include Black History trivia, a coloring contest, and movies. Snacks will be provided.
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Youthline Celebrating Black Excellence on Screen - Peavey
2024-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Peavey Field Park, 730 E 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States

Black History Chill and Design
2024-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Phillips Community Center, 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Join us at Phillips Community Center for Spark’d Studio and Youthline: Black History Chill and Design. Come chillout in the teen center for family friendly activities, refreshments, and a movie. Come learn to design in the Spark’d Studios with local artist and designer Monk from madebymonk (known for his clothing line and merging history with art creating 3D mini sculptures of historical black figures).

Board Meeting
2024-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters Board Room, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
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Youthline Celebrating Black Excellence on Screen
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Explore real black lives and Triumphs on the big screen. Join us in a cinematic celebration of resilience and enduring legacies. Welcome to the stories that go beyond the shadows, illuminating the brilliance of black individuals who shaped history.
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Valentine Heart Scavenger Hunt
2024-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenny Park, West 58th Street 1328, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419, United States
Do you have an eagle eye in your family? We’re putting out candy, plastic, paper hearts around the recreation center, playground and fields. See how many you and your family can find! Stop on in the building for hot chocolate afterwards and show staff all the hearts you found!

Dinner & A Movie: BHM The Ruby Bridges Story
2024-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Pershing Park Recreation Center, 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55410, United States
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Frost Fest
2024-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Pearl Park, 414 E Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Pearl Park along with Hale Page Diamond Lake Neighborhood Association invite you to join us for the annual celebration of winter. Activities include sledding on a colorfully lit hill, ice skating, a fat tire snow biking course, snow art and more. Food trucks will offer a variety of menu options. This year’s event will take place entirely outdoors.

Frosty Fun!
2024-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Painter Recreation Center, 620 W 34th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
Don’t let winter get you down-get out and celebrate it at Painter Park! There will be Frosty Fun for everyone: painting, caricatures, bird house making, snowshoeing and a bon fire for creating s’mores!

Family Funday: Winter play
2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN, 55430, United States
Join a naturalist for games and fun outdoors. We’ll warm up indoors with hot chocolate and a winter-themed craft to take home.

Black To Nature: Up North Mardi Gras
2024-02-10 11:00 - 15:30 | Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN, 55430, United States
Come celebrate the spirt of Mardi Gras in North Mississippi Regional Park. Learn from naturalists about the animals that live in the park, then get creative with northside artists to make a mask of your favorite animal and, join in a parade of animals accompanied by musicians and Moko Jumbie (stilt walkers or dancers, that originated from West Africa and are a traditional part of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans). This is a family friendly event for all and, holds space for all who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

Winter Warmer
2024-02-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Come out and enjoy the Lake Hiawatha Winter Warmer. The whole family can participate in winter activities (skating, bonfire, outdoor games, etc.). If you get cold, head inside for warm drinks, hot dogs and sweet treats. Also inside the Rec Center will be bingo and a craft project set up for kids. SENA (Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association) board members will be on hand for a meet and greet, so please stop by to say hello!

Sledding, S'mores & More
2024-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Phelps Field Park, 701 E 39th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
It’s going to be a sledding party you won’t want to miss. Great hills and big sleds will be provided so bring your family and friends. Warm up by the fire and roast hot dogs and s’mores. Get outside and enjoy your Minnesota winter weather!
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Ice Luminary Workshop
2024-02-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Water Works at Mill Ruins Park, 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Embark on a captivating journey into the art of ice lantern crafting with our introductory class, guided by the experienced Ice Wrangler of Wintercraft. Delve into the fundamentals of crafting captivating ice lanterns, exploring essential techniques such as design elements, textures, and lighting effects. Tailored for beginners, this class provides an ideal entry point into the magical world of ice lantern creation. Included in the price of the class for each participant is Wintercraft’s Fluted 5-gallon Ice Lantern Mold to take home (5-gallon bucket not included). Optional Luminary DIY book, “Ice Luminary Magic” for purchase during checkout. Suitable for ages 14 and above or accompanied by an adult. No prior experience is necessary. Spots are limited, register today!

2024 Earth Day Cleanup
2024-02-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Locations throughout Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
This year’s cleanup takes place throughout the City of Minneapolis and is a collaboration between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling. More info

Black History Month- The Ruby Bridges Story & Film
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Farview Recreation Center, 621 N 29th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States

Community Connect: Valentine's Day
2024-02-13 16:00 - 18:00 | East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Come celebrate valentines day at East Phillips! We will be snowshoeing a big heart in the park, making some heart art and playing pizza tag. Come share your love with the community!
