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  • Favourite Girl

    Lake Harriet Bandshell Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Rock

  • Tyte Phitt

    Lake Harriet Bandshell Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Variety

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

    Recurring
    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, work gloves, and wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants. We will supply training and tools. If you prefer to bring your […]

  • School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts

    Recurring
    North Commons Park 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there's something for everyone. Enroll now!

  • Rightful Heirs

    Father Hennepin Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Americana/Bluegrass

  • Meadow Makers

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

    Wednesdays, 9:30–11 am, May 20 – September 2, 2026 Join in the meadow-making in Theodore Wirth Regional Park! Stop by the meadow off the entrance drive to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and join in the weeding and planting fun. No registration required. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like!

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

    Recurring
    Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October. Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot. Supplies: Gloves, tools and […]

  • Flamenco X

    The Commons 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    International Music

  • School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts

    Recurring
    North Commons Park 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there's something for everyone. Enroll now!

  • Youthline Field Trip BBQ at Whittier Park

    Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 4055 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come enjoy some nice spring weather with an outdoor BBQ at Whittier park. We will have some snacks, games, and other activities for youth to enjoy while learning about programs and field trips that will be offered during summer break.

  • Paws @ The Park!

    Lake Hiawatha Park 2701 E 44th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Every dog has their day and today is their day at Lake Hiawatha Park! For the dogs there will be: an "off leash" area for ball and frisbee fun, wading […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

    Recurring
    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, work gloves, and wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants. We will supply training and tools. If you prefer to bring your […]

  • Garden Storytime

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

    Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]

  • Flower Hour

    Recurring

    Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.

  • North Mississippi CAC Meeting

    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for a discussion of the design concepts for North Mississippi Regional Park.

  • Waite Park Carnival

    Waite Park 1810 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come to Waite Park for the annual Carnival. This is a partnership event with Waite Park School and Waite Park PTA. Preferred ages are 5 - 14 year old's.

  • Early Birders – May-August

    Recurring

    Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 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.

  • Watch Me Grow 5K

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

  • Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship

    Recurring
    Father Hennepin Bluff Park Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship […]

  • Buckthorn Work in the Bird Sanctuary

    Recurring
    Lyndale Park 1300 42nd St W, Minneapolis, MN, United States +2 more

    Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut Buckthorn! Location: Meet at the Pondview (pumphouse) gate in the south fence along Lake Harriet Parkway, just west of Roseway Road. Parking is available on the parkway. Supplies: Wear layers, gloves, and eye protection. Bring drinking water and a lopper and/or pruner if you can. Event hosted […]

  • Garden Storytime

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

    Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. […]

  • Plant Swap Party at Graco Park

    Graco Park Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for a community Plant Swap on Saturday, May 30 from noon-4 pm at Graco Park. This free, drop-in event is open to gardeners and plant lovers of all experience levels. Bring along items to swap or […]

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