Events

Make us a stop on your trick or treat route! The park is the place to be for Halloween! We'll have a bounce house, craft project, caricatures, the MPRB naturalist, some awesome activities (indoor and out) and sweet treats for you to enjoy with family and friends. Wear your favorite costume and come ready to […]

We will be hosting a Halloween get together for all ages on Thursday, October 31st from 6pm to 8pm. We will have fun and spooky activities filled with snacks, refreshments, and Halloween candy, for those under 18 years old. Come down to the park dressed in your costume or come as yourself and witness the […]

Make North Commons one of your trick or treat stops for the evening. Stop in grab some treats and warm up with some hot chocolate on All Hallow's Eve!Get Directions

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 Folwell Parking lot. Each trunk will be decorated and some will even have games to play […]

All ages are welcome to join us for the viewing of the 1991 Halloween Classic, The Addams Family. Space is limited to 75 individuals. Viewers are welcome to bring a blanket, chair, or mat to view the movie. Popcorn included! Pre-registration is encouraged to guarantee your spot.Register OnlineGet Directions

Join Waite Park and Waite Park Wildcats on Friday, November 8th for a Spaghetti Dinner. Families are welcome to attend, eat and donate towards the youth in our community for sports and activities. $8 adults, $5 youth, 5yrs under donation.Register OnlineGet Directions

Over 50 Local Indie Crafters and Artists. Handmade Gifts. Art. Jewelry. Ceramics. Paper Goods. Woodworking. Textiles. Glass. Sweets and Treats. Soaps and More! FREE kid's activities.Get Directions

B-I-N-G-O! Gather the family and join Bryant Square for an evening of fellowship and fun at our family bingo night. Come, play, and win family fun prizes!Register OnlineGet Directions

Get your groove on with this fun program for adults with developmental disabilities. Once a month, join your friends for a night of dancing and socializing to the best classic and new dance jams. A light snack and beverage will be provided. This months theme is "Turkey Trot Dance"Register OnlineGet Directions

Enjoy the music of "The Commodores Jazz Band" and a delicious home-made meal. The luncheon includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, dessert and refreshments.Notes:Transportation is not provided for this event. Doors open at 12:30pm, lunch is served at 12:45pm and music starts at 1pm. Please contact the park at 612-370-4923 weekdays after 3pm if […]

An Old Fashion Community Potluck. A great way to come together for stories, food, family, friends, fun, and some old school music.Get Directions

Free guided tours by the Minneapolis Parks Legacy Society, one Sunday each month, that last approximately one hour; call 612-275-8884 or email JoanBerthiaume@msn.com.More InformationGet Directions

Happy Thanks-Swimming 5k! Welcome to the second annual indoor swimming event at the Phillips Aquatics Center. Hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), this event will crush Thanksgiving morning with a 5k in the water. Participants will choose a lane that fits their timing needs and swim 75x 75s. All abilities welcome. In […]

Ditch the mall crawl and opt outside this year! We?ll have naturalist programming and self-guided nature exploration activities all day. Hike the park, build a fort, go on a scavenger hunt, play games and join in the coloring contest! !Notes: This is a drop-in special event. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required Children under 12 […]