Halloween Costume Swap
Is your attic or storage space haunted by clutter? Bring your old (but clean and safe) Halloween costumes to Waite Park. Sharing only, no selling.

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The historic agreement helping to address racial and economic equity across neighborhood parks.
Learn MoreIs your attic or storage space haunted by clutter? Bring your old (but clean and safe) Halloween costumes to Waite Park. Sharing only, no selling.
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Grab your family & friends and join us for a pumpkin painting party! Celebrate Halloween in a merry not scary way! Get ready to unleash your creativity as we paint pumpkins together. We'll provide everything you need - pumpkins, supplies, and a dash of inspiration - to help you craft your own pumpkin masterpiece.
pet-themed market, Halloween pet costume contest, and a screening of Frankenweenie.
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Harvest your creativity and create ARTrageous art in this fun 2 day camp that will use the Fall season as inspiration for painting, sculpting and collaging! Enroll Now. This camp is held in collaboration between Painter Park and ARTrageouse Adventures children's art studio and gallery.
Come on in and see if you can beat the staff in 3 on 3 hoops. Prizes for the winners.
Join us for an exciting and educational youth arts and crafts program, "Fossil Fun: Exploring Prehistoric Worlds," in celebration of National Fossil Day on October 16th. Designed for young explorers aged 6-12, this program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of fossils and paleontology through engaging hands-on activities and creative projects. […]
Join us for school release - Big Base. It's free to play, but you must be registered to participate. This activity will take place outdoors, in case of inclement weather the activity will be cancelled.
Join us in the afternoon to craft and play. We'll have a variety of projects to choose from. We'll also have time in the gym, a snack and everyone's favorite - bingo! Enroll now (free).
In this 2 day class students will make of variety of different kinds of jewelry. Including beads and jewelry boxes made from air dry clay and origami paper to shrinky dink earring, pendants and keychains. Other fun ideas include wire wrapped rings, friendship bracelets, paper rings and even button making. Check out the fun with […]
Bring your child to Hiawatha School Park for this three hour camp over MEA. On Wednesday, October 16th 2024 we will be making fall Luminaries. Have your child eat lunch before coming and a snack will be provided.
We'll play lots of games inside and outside (weather permitting) to get the school release day wiggles out. Snacks will be provided. Join us for some elementary-age fun!
Spend the afternoon doing a fun sensory experience and make some slime to bring home! Reach out to Hailey at hclements@minneapolisparks.org with questions.
Are you a Taylor Swift fan who loves creating art? Then join us for this ARTrageous MEA camp that will create art inspired by some of her favorite songs while learning what stylized art is all about! Enroll now. This class is a collaboration with ARTrageous Adventures a local children's art studio and gallery.
Join us for an extra spooky bike ride on Friday, October 27th! Participants are welcome to show up by 4pm, with their own bikes and helmets, for a bike ride around the lake. We will have zombie makeup, treats, music, and more! Enroll now (free)
Bring your child to Hiawatha School Park for this three hour camp over MEA. On Thursday, October 17th 2024 we will be creating with clay! Have your child eat lunch before coming and a snack will be provided. Enroll now.
Harvest your creativity and create ARTrageous art in this fun 2 day camp that will use the Fall season as inspiration for painting, sculpting and collaging! Enroll Now. This camp is held in collaboration between Painter Park and ARTrageouse Adventures children's art studio and gallery.
School's out, stop by at the center for couple of fun card games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board game such as connect Four, chess and checker. Enroll now (free).
Come on down to Central Gym for a fun filled day. We will be providing snacks, games, and tons of fun! Enroll now (free).
Join us for school release - Capture the Flag. It's free to play, but you must be registered to participate. This activity will take place outdoors, in case of inclement weather the activity will be cancelled. Enroll now (free).
In this 2 day class students will make of variety of different kinds of jewelry. Including beads and jewelry boxes made from air dry clay and origami paper to shrinky dink earring, pendants and keychains. Other fun ideas include wire wrapped rings, friendship bracelets, paper rings and even button making. Check out the fun with […]
MEA Break 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Sign your team up and see if you can win it all! Prizes, Refreshments and Trophies awarded and the end of the Tournament. Enroll now (free).
We'll play lots of games inside and outside (weather permitting) to get the school release day wiggles out. Snacks will be provided. Join us for some elementary-age fun!
Schools OUT, so lets solve a mystery. We'll spend the day learning about spy stuff: codes, invisible ink and finding clues. Then it's off to solve a mystery at the park! Enroll now.
School out, stop by at the center for couple of fun card games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board game such as connect Four, chess and checker. Enroll now (free).
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