Events

Embark on a captivating journey into the art of ice lantern crafting with our introductory class, guided by the experienced Ice Wrangler of Wintercraft. Delve into the fundamentals of crafting captivating ice lanterns, exploring essential techniques such as design elements, textures, and lighting effects. Tailored for beginners, this class provides an ideal entry point into […]

This year’s cleanup takes place throughout the City of Minneapolis and is a collaboration between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling.  More info

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Come celebrate valentines day at East Phillips! We will be snowshoeing a big heart in the park, making some heart art and playing pizza tag. Come share your love with the community!

Come to Hiawatha School Park to make a Valentine for a Veteran and another one for someone else special in your life. This free event is on Tuesday, February 13th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Come ready to craft and have some fun with fellow community members. This event is for all ages. Valentines for the veterans will […]

Embrace the snow and cold, dress for the weather and have snow much fun enjoying some outdoor winter fun activities including snowshoeing, sledding, a story walk, and bonfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate. Snowshoes and sleds will be available for use and is a free event for all ages.

This exhibition brings together nearly sixty photographs from their partnership and draws its title from one of the most celebrated photographs of the 20th century—an iconic portrait of Watson that Parks later titled “American Gothic.” Most importantly, it proposes new grounds for understanding Parks as an artist and activist, highlighting a unique professional collaboration between […]

Join us for bingo, trivia and a tour of the MIA exhibit. We will take a van or walk to MIA. We will leave for MIA at 1pm. Registration

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On Tuesday February 20th, Van Cleve Park will be going to MIA to visit their Gordon Parks exhibition. Registration 

Join us for our Cricut T-shirt workshop and make a personalized shirt that you can wear all year long to celebrate Black History Month! Registration

Join us this month as we celebrate and make history in our own park and neighborhood. We will take time to focus on famous speakers, chefs, activists, performers, scientists and to also be inspired by their lives and the impacts they are making. Bring your friends to enjoy a musical performance, play chess, create poetry, […]

Come and enjoy the snow-filled slopes with sledding, or take a walk through the park's illuminated pathways, where dozens of luminaries will light up the night. For those looking to stay warm, the event offers a cozy bonfire, where you can enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and s'mores while you relax and chat with friends by […]

Youth ages 12-17 will get a chance to participate in our Black History Month movie night. Youth will pick a film of your choice to watch, discus and reflect. Registration

Creekview youth can join us for a an evening at the rec center. Staff will cook a hearty dinner followed by conversation and a movie all around Black History Month. Bring your comfy clothes and blankets, kick your feet up and enjoy the evening. Registration

Come join us at Webber to celebrate Black History Month for Discussions and Impressions. Each day we will be exploring the life of historic African American figures and afterwards drawing or crafting impressions of their work or images. Please be sure to join us. Registration

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, treats to go and much more. Registration

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, treats to go and much more. Registration

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, treats to go and much more. Registration 

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Activities include arts and crafts, cookie making, and a chance to watch a movie. Registration

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.

Take a walk under the full moon with a naturalist to learn how snow forms and what conditions in Minnesota create different types of snow. Hear fun snow tales from local artists and make your own snow globe to take home and hang in your window. This is a family friendly event for all and […]

Join us as we learn about African Americans who broke barriers!. Such as Besie Coleman, the first African American to earn a pilots license. This event is for youth ages 5 and up. Registration