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Join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, treats.

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Learn MoreJoin us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, treats.
Thursdays: 10:00am – 10:30am January 8 – March 19* Come for a nature-packed Storytime at the Trailhead with a Garden Naturalist. Read stories, sing songs, and learn about nature in […]
Come celebrate Black History Month at Brackett! Staff will be ready stories of individuals in history from Inventors, Peacemakers, Athletes to local and world leaders that have made an impact on our society. There will be a story and a craft like Masks, Painting, or writing about the subject. This is for Youth Thursdays 4:00 […]
Drop in for a cozy winter evening at Water Works Park and help light up the park with handmade ice lanterns! Park staff will teach participants how to create ice […]
Join park staff at Graco Park for a drop-in ice lantern making experience that brings light and warmth to winter nights. Park staff will teach participants how to create ice […]
Get ready to bust some moves and groove to the beat at our Black History Month DJ Dance Event! This vibrant celebration at the community center will feature the amazing […]
Drop in for a cozy winter evening at Water Works Park and help light up the park with handmade ice lanterns! Park staff will teach participants how to create ice […]
Join park staff at Graco Park for a drop-in ice lantern making experience that brings light and warmth to winter nights. Park staff will teach participants how to create ice […]
Bring your neighbors and friends and join us for the annual South Uptown Chilly Chili Fest at the park. Hot chili (vegetarian option too!), fixings, deserts, and a drink for […]
Mondays: 12:00pm – 12:30pm January 5 – March 16, 2026 Escape your desk this winter and recharge with a Noon Nature Stroll! These regular, brisk walks with a garden naturalist […]
Tuesdays: 10-11:15 am January 27 and February 24, 2026 Join a garden naturalist for a family-friendly adventure! We’ll learn about the incredible ways plants and animals adapt and endure the […]
Tuesdays: 1-2:15 pm January 27 and February 24, 2026 Join a garden naturalist for a family-friendly adventure! We’ll learn about the incredible ways plants and animals adapt and endure the […]
Join us at the community center for a special Black History Month screening of "Hidden Figures." This inspiring film tells the untold story of three African American women who played […]
Thursdays: 10:00am – 10:30am January 8 – March 19* Come for a nature-packed Storytime at the Trailhead with a Garden Naturalist. Read stories, sing songs, and learn about nature in […]
Come celebrate Black History Month at Brackett! Staff will be ready stories of individuals in history from Inventors, Peacemakers, Athletes to local and world leaders that have made an impact on our society. There will be a story and a craft like Masks, Painting, or writing about the subject. This is for Youth Thursdays 4:00 […]
11:30 am-1 pm Wednesdays*: January 7, February 18, March 4 & 18, 2026 Fridays: January 16 & 30, February 13 & 27, March 13, 2026 Bring your projects and join […]
Fulton's Lunar New Year Celebration is open to all ages, and it promotes cultural awareness and diversity through community building and educational activities. We will be offering how to play […]
Learn a new skill and try your hand at fruit tree pruning at JD Rivers' Garden in Theodore Wirth Park. Come learn fruit tree pruning techniques from a U of […]
Join us Saturday, March 28th from 10:00-12:00 at Windom South for a Spring Party and Egg Hunt. Egg Hunt starts at 10:30 for ages 6 and under, 11:15 start time for ages 7-12. Other activities include spring themed craft projects, a coloring contest, photo booth and other family fun activities. All families are welcome and […]
Join your community outside for this exciting event. There will be sledding, snow painting, and a fire twirling show at 6:30pm. Bonfires will keep us warm as we enjoy each other's company.
Drop in for a cozy winter evening at Water Works Park and help light up the park with handmade ice lanterns! Park staff will teach participants how to create ice lanterns by filling ice molds, setting lanterns in the park, and lighting them as part of a shared winter display. Fire pits will be available […]
Join park staff at Graco Park for a drop-in ice lantern making experience that brings light and warmth to winter nights. Park staff will teach participants how to create ice lanterns by filling ice molds, placing lanterns throughout the park, and lighting them together to form a glowing community display. Fire pits will be available […]
Click on image to view the flyer. Kick up your heels and join us for an afternoon of fun, movement, and music at Dancing in the Pavilion! Led by Billie from the Back Road Kickers, this event is perfect for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, Billie will […]
Mondays: 12:00pm – 12:30pm January 5 – March 16, 2026 Escape your desk this winter and recharge with a Noon Nature Stroll! These regular, brisk walks with a garden naturalist are the perfect way to move your body, soak up some daylight, and connect with others for a revitalizing midday break. Meet at Wirth Lake […]
Tuesdays: 10 am-11:15 am January 6 and March 3, 2026 Take a guided walk with a garden naturalist – we’ll look for signs of wildlife, including their tracks, to see who is moving about the winter landscape. Meet at The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy. No registration necessary.
Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut buckthorn! Wear layers, warm gloves, and eye protection Dates: March 3, March 14, and March 24, 1-3 pm Location: Roberts Bird Sanctuary, 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55409 Supplies: Bring drinking water and a lopper and/or pruner if you can Host: This event is hosted by Friends […]
11:30 am-1 pm Wednesdays*: January 7, February 18, March 4 & 18, 2026 Fridays: January 16 & 30, February 13 & 27, March 13, 2026 Bring your projects and join fellow crafters by the fire at The Trailhead to knit crochet, and craft in community. All experience levels are welcome! Limited supplies available. Meet at […]
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Public Hearing Details Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters Building 2117 West River Road Share Comments in Person or by Email Speak in person: Call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing (March 4) OR Add your name to the sign-up sheet at the […]
Thursdays: 10:00am – 10:30am January 8 – March 19* Come for a nature-packed Storytime at the Trailhead with a Garden Naturalist. Read stories, sing songs, and learn about nature in winter. Make a fun themed craft as a memory to take with you! Perfect for ages 0-7 with their caregivers present. Join a naturalist for […]
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