Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

WLSA's Annual Run
2025-09-27 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Bde Maka Ska, Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States

Early Birders
2025-09-27 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-09-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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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: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.

Walk for Gilda's
2025-09-27 08:00 | Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Night Hike in the Garden
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
Join naturalists for a guided hike through the Garden to learn about the unique adaptations of nocturnal animals as the sun sets and fades to night.
Meet Naturalists at the front gate.

Public Hearing - Renaming Marcy Park to Dinky Park
2025-09-25 17:45 | Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, 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 5:45 pm.
You may also call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing to sign up to speak.
Email written comments: Email your comments to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by 3 pm on the day of the hearing. Comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.

Board Meeting
2025-09-25 17:00 | Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters Board Room, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
Meeting details

Knitting in Nature
2025-09-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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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.

September Walk Series
2025-09-25 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Join a naturalist for a stroll through the garden and learn more about the plants and wildlife that reside here.

Flower Hour – September 4
Afternoon Birding – September 11
Tree Trek – September 18
Fruits of the Garden – September 25

No registration necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter.
Email or connect on social media for more info: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.

Garden Storytime
2025-09-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, 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.

Held at Webber Park – CAC Meeting #6 North Mississippi Park Plan
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Webber Park, 4300 Webber Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
Our next Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting will be held at Webber Park:
North Mississippi Park Plan – CAC Meeting #6
Tuesday, September 23
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Webber Park, 4330 Webber Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55412
If you haven’t already, please take a moment to complete this survey.
Get Involved
In addition to attending CAC meetings, there are other ways to participate in the project:
Sign up to receive email updates by subscribing to North Mississippi Regional Park Plan at minneapolisparks.org/subscribe. Email updates are the best way to stay informed!

Fall Equinox Forest Bathing at Longfellow Gardens Prairie
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Minnehaha Longfellow Garden, 3933 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, 55406, United States
Forest Bathing is a research-based, immersive practice of slowing down and opening our senses to the natural world around us. With this practice we can develop a deeper relationship with ourselves, the more-than-human-world, and other humans.
Mel, a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, will guide this experience with thoughtful invitations to help you slow down and explore the world around you, followed by opportunities to share our experiences with one another.
Enroll now for Fall Equinox Forest Bathing at Longfellow Garden Prairie!

Afternoon Birding Stroll
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Join a naturalist for an afternoon stroll through the Garden in search of the migrating and resident bird species. Binoculars available to borrow.

Drop-in Series: National Sign Language Day!
2025-09-23 13:00 - 19:00 | Hiawatha School Recreation Center, 4305 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
National Sign Language Day- Learn, Sign & Connect!
Celebrate National Sign Language Day with a fun and interactive drop -in experience! Explore the beauty of American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on activities like learning to fingerspell your name, practicing basic signs, and engaging with ASL games and visual resources.
Create your own ASL name art and discover how sign language helps build inclusive communities.
All ages and abilities welcome. No registration required- drop in anytime during program hours to learn and connect!

Pop-Up Dog Park
2025-09-22 16:00 - 19:00 | The Commons, 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55488, United States
Calling all downtown dogs! A free off leash pop-up dog park will be available at The Commons park on Mondays this Fall for you and your dog to enjoy the urban green space in an off-leash environment. Join us for the Pop-Up Dog Park series. Staff will be onsite to answer any questions you have and water will be provided for dogs.

Birding Stroll
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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As the seasons start to shift, birds begin migrating. Join a naturalist for a walk on the trails in search of the various migratory and resident bird species in the garden.
No registration necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter.
Email or connect on social media for more info: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org

Vikings Pre-Game Party at The Commons - 9/21
2025-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 | The Commons, 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55488, United States
Join us for the Vikings Pre-Game Party at The Commons!

Trail Loppet
2025-09-21 08:30, 2025-09-20 08:30 | Theo Wirth Park, 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422, United States

Star Party - Aurora Voyage: Chasing the Northern Lights
2025-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN, 55430, United States
Come celebrate the night skies! Join Kroening for the Bell Museum’s Statewide Star Party. This year’s theme, Aurora Voyage: Chasing the Northern Lights is an invitation to celebrate the beauty of Minnesota’s northern skies and learn more about this beloved phenomenon.

Indian Dance at Water Works Park
2025-09-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Water Works at Mill Ruins Park, 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Experience the beauty of Mohiniattam—the classical dance tradition from Kerala, in southern India. International performer and teacher Chandreyee Basu Thakur brings two to three captivating performances, each about 25 minutes, blending tradition, emotion, and movement into stories told through graceful sways, flowing torsos, and delicate handwork.
This centuries-old art form is known for its soft, circular movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into Kerala’s cultural heritage.
Also featured:
• Photo Showcase – Striking images of Mohiniattam from Kerala capturing the dance’s elegance in its native setting.
• Interactive Teaching Moment – Learn how dancers use movement to convey story, emotion, and nature.
Bring a blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy this free celebration of art and culture, set against the peaceful backdrop of the river at sunset.

Vision Walk
2025-09-20 09:00 | Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Bellyrama Yoga
2025-09-20 09:00 | Lake Harriet Rose Gardens, 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States

Made in the Shade
2025-09-20 09:00 | Bde Maka Ska, Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States

Como Cookout
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Join us for the Como Cookout, a fantastic fall community event perfect for all ages! Come on down for an afternoon packed with delicious food, exciting recreational games, and bouncy bounce houses for the kids (and kids at heart!). Explore a helpful resource fair and discover even more fun activities. This collaborative event is brought to you by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), the University of Minnesota’s Off-Campus Living Office, and the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with your community!

St. Jude Walk/Run
2025-09-20 08:00 | Boom Island, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Statewide Star Party: Aurora Voyage
2025-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
At the Garden 5:00-8:00 PM
Journey with us into the night sky to discover the dazzling science and mystique of the northern lights! Explore the garden trails, enjoy stories, make a craft and learn the science behind this amazing phenomenon from Garden Naturalists.
Chasing Aurora: What Works? 7-8 pm
Listen in with Tanya Melnik, a space weather enthusiast and an Aurorasaurus Ambassador, and dive into the science behind this phenomenon. Come and learn how aurora works and the tools experienced chasers use to catch the elusive lights. Aurora is more predictable than most people think!
Stargazing and more at JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden 7-9 PM
Continue the costmic fun by heading over to the JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden to gaze at the stars and constellations and perhaps catch a glimpse of the northern lights!

Annual Star Party: Chasing the Northern Lights
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Come celebrate and appreciate Minnesota’s northern skies and learn about the beautiful Northern Lights that sometimes grace our nights. Take a guided tour of with a Garden Naturalist or participate in family-friendly activities at the Visitor Shelter.
The Annual Star Party at the Garden is offered in partnership with the Bell Museum of Natural History. Meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.
Questions about The Annual Star Party at the Garden can be sent to: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.
