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  • Annual Star Party: Chasing the Northern Lights

    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 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. […]

  • Statewide Star Party: Aurora Voyage

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

    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 […]

  • St. Jude Walk/Run

    Boom Island 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Como Cookout

    Van Cleve Recreation Center 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 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 […]

  • Trail Loppet

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    Theo Wirth Park 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, 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: […]

  • Made in the Shade

    Bde Maka Ska Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Bellyrama Yoga

    Lake Harriet Rose Gardens 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Vision Walk

    Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Indian Dance at Water Works Park

    Water Works at Mill Ruins Park 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 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, […]

  • Star Party – Aurora Voyage: Chasing the Northern Lights

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

  • Trail Loppet

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    Theo Wirth Park 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN, United States
  • 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. 

  • Birding Stroll

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

    Click image to enlarge flyer. 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

  • Pop-Up Dog Park

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    The Commons 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 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 […]

  • Drop-in Series: National Sign Language Day!

    Hiawatha School Recreation Center 4305 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 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 […]

  • Afternoon Birding Stroll

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 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.

  • Fall Equinox Forest Bathing at Longfellow Gardens Prairie

    Minnehaha Longfellow Garden 3933 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, 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 […]

  • Held at Webber Park – CAC Meeting #6 North Mississippi Park Plan

    Webber Park 4300 Webber Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 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, […]

  • 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. 

  • September Walk Series

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 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 […]

  • 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

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  • Public Hearing – Renaming Marcy Park to Dinky 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 […]

  • Night Hike in the Garden

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    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.

  • 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: […]

  • WLSA’s Annual Run

    Bde Maka Ska Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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