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  • Ice Lantern Making at Water Works Park

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    Water Works at Mill Ruins Park 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Ice Lantern Making at Graco Park

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    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 […]

  • Noon Nature Stroll

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    Wirth Lake Beach 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN

    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 […]

  • Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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

    Annual tributes to Dr. King’s life and legacy take place at several park locations throughout the day, including an evening celebration at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center with speakers, live entertainment and the presentation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Living the Dream award.

  • Winter Birding Walk (AM)

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    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Tuesdays: 10:00-11:15 am January 20, February 17, March 17, 2026 Join a garden naturalist on a guided birding walk in search of winter birds. Learn to identify common birds by […]

  • Winter Birding Walk (PM)

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    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Tuesdays: 1-2:15 pm January 20, February 17, March 17, 2026 Join a garden naturalist on a guided birding walk in search of winter birds. Learn to identify common birds by […]

  • Nature Storytime at The Trailhead

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    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • LYNAS Fire and Ice

    Lynnhurst Park 1345 W Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for the annual Fire and Ice gathering at Lynnhurst Park! Hosted in collaboration between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association, Fire and Ice is a great way to get out and enjoy your community, even in the depths of winter! Hot coco, popcorn, s'mores, and winter fun await. […]

  • Fire and Ice – Bohanon Park

    Bohanon Park 4917 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for an evening of skating, sledding, smores and hot cocoa! Enjoy music and community while spending an evening on the ice! Refreshments will include smores, hot cocoa, coffee, and tea.

  • Ice Lantern Making at Water Works Park

    Recurring
    Water Works at Mill Ruins Park 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Ice Lantern Making at Graco Park

    Recurring

    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 […]

  • RESCHEDULED: Fire and Ice Family Skate Night

    Linden Hills Park Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Family Skate Night at Linden Hills Park has been postponed until Friday, January 30th from 5:30-7:30pm due to forecasted bitterly cold temps and wind chills this week. Join us at the Linden Hills skating rink for our Fire and Ice Family Skating Night! Grab your mittens and hat for this outdoor neighborhood celebration. Enjoy a […]

  • Family Skate Night

    Bryant Square Park 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    We will bring the fun to you! Fun on the Run is a staffed, portable recreation program that is scheduled at specific parks engaging youth and teens in fun activities. Bring your warm clothes, hats and gloves and boots to play in the snow! The program is free to participate in on a drop-in basis; […]

  • Music, Fire and Ice Skate Night

    Longfellow Park 3435 36th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Longfellow Park is about to turn up the winter fun! The annual Fire and Ice event invites you to lace up your skates and gather around cozy fire pits for an evening of music, marshmallow roasting, and hot chocolate.

  • Kite Festival- CANCELLED

    Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN, United States

    THE LAKE HARRIET WINTER KITE FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER   Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet in a fun family festival featuring a kid’s DJ, s’mores and yard games. Bring your own kite or buy an inexpensive one at the lake. The Kite Festival […]

  • Ice Lantern Making at Water Works Park

    Recurring
    Water Works at Mill Ruins Park 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Ice Lantern Making at Graco Park

    Recurring

    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 […]

  • Noon Nature Stroll

    Recurring
    Wirth Lake Beach 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN

    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 […]

  • Winter Nature Walk (AM)

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    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 winter months. Perfect for all ages! Meet at The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy. No registration necessary.

  • Winter Nature Walk (PM)

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    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 winter months. Perfect for all ages! Meet at The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy. No registration necessary.

  • Committee of the Whole Meeting

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

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