Events
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Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Turkey Day 5K
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Happy Thanks – Swimming 5k
Phillips Aquatics Center 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHappy Thanks - Swimming 5k! Welcome to the annual indoor swimming event at the Phillips Aquatics Center. Hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), this event will crush Thanksgiving morning with a 5k in the water. Participants will choose a lane that fits their timing needs and swim 75x 75s. All abilities welcome. […]
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Jr. Happy Thanks – Swimming 5k
Phillips Aquatics Center 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHappy Thanks - Swimming 5k! Welcome to the annual indoor swimming event at the Phillips Aquatics Center. Hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), this event will crush Thanksgiving morning with a 5k in the water. Participants will choose a lane that fits their timing needs and swim 50x 50s. Participants must be […]
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Nicollet Island Fall Market
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWith over 50 local vendors each day, you’ll find unique, handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list—vegan soaps, limited-edition quilted mittens, beautiful mother-daughter jewelry sets, and even treats for your pets. Every item is made with care by Minnesota makers. Enjoy live music while you shop, grab a bite from local food vendors, and soak […]
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Nicollet Island Fall Market
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWith over 50 local vendors each day, you’ll find unique, handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list—vegan soaps, limited-edition quilted mittens, beautiful mother-daughter jewelry sets, and even treats for your pets. Every item is made with care by Minnesota makers. Enjoy live music while you shop, grab a bite from local food vendors, and soak […]
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Movies Made (right) Here: Jingle All the Way
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMovies Made (right) Here: The Jingle All the Way Edition Get into the holiday spirit with Jingle All the Way, a festive favorite filmed right here! Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, this comedy brings Minneapolis to life with scenes at local landmarks like Nicollet Island Pavilion, the Mall of America, Mickey’s Dining Car, and more. It's a […]
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Jingle All the Way at the Nicollet Island Pavilion
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJingle All the Way at the Nicollet Island Pavilion Sunday, November 30 | 6:30-9:30 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion Kick off the holiday season right where it all began! Join us for the second annual screening of Jingle All the Way inside the stunning Nicollet Island Pavilion — one of the very locations where the movie […]
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Board Meeting
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters Board Room 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMeeting details
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Public Hearing on Soo Line Community Garden Concept Plan Approval
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYou are invited to share your thoughts on the Soo Line Community Garden Concept Plan at a public hearing to be held during the Planning Committee of the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at 6:30pm at MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road.
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Open house on Creekview Park ball diamond improvements
Creekview Recreation Center 5001 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is moving forward on a project to upgrade the existing ballfield #4 (on Knox Avenue North near 49th Avenue North) in Creekview Park to a premier fastpitch field, in partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools. The project also provides a trail connection to the field. Everyone's invited to an open house to […]
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Full Moon Hike in Wirth Park
Theo Wirth Lake Wirth Lake, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesClick image to enlarge. Select Fridays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm November 7 & December 5 Venture into Wirth Park for a guided moonlit hike with a garden naturalist. As the seasons transition and the landscape sleeps, we'll discover the secret life of the park and sharpen our senses to the subtle movements of nocturnal wildlife. […]
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Winter Early Birders at the Beach
Theo Wirth Lake Wirth Lake, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesClick image to enlarge. Select Saturdays from 9:30am-11:00am 2025: November 1, December 6 2026: January 3, February 7, and March 7 Explore the birds of Wirth Lake and Bassett's Creek with a Garden Naturalist. Learn to identify resident bird species that winter in Minnesota. No registration necessary. Meet at Wirth Lake Beach Parking Lot at […]
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Indian Dance Performance at Graco Park
Graco Park Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesExperience the beauty of Mohiniattam—the classical dance tradition from Kerala, in southern India. International performer and teacher Chandreyee Basu Thakur brings two to three captivating performances, each about 25 minutes, blending tradition, emotion, and movement into stories told through graceful sways, flowing torsos, and delicate handwork. This centuries-old art form is known for its soft, […]
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Coat drive with Santa
Webber Community Center 4400 Dupont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCome to the 1st annual coat drive. Supplies are limited although we will try to have as many on hand as possible. Along with this we will be having Santa and Miss Claus here for some holiday cheer.
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Puzzle Competition
Powderhorn Park 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us at Powderhorn for our next puzzle competition. Enter solo or in teams of up to four people. Complete in a 500-or-1000-piece puzzle. Be the team that puts together the puzzle fastest in your category to win. Registration should be completed by ONE team member only. Questions? Call Powderhorn at (612)370-4960.
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Park Palette Art Class: Holiday Card Making
Water Works at Mill Ruins Park 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for a creative holiday art class where you’ll design and craft unique cards to share with friends and family. Using screen printing, zine-inspired layouts, and mixed media techniques, participants will explore playful ways to blend images, textures, and text. This hands-on workshop is perfect for all skill levels and will leave you with […]
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Community Sing-A-Long– CANCELLED
Loring Park Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.
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Public hearing for an Amendment to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesA public hearing for an amendment to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance will be held on Dec. 10 at 5:45 pm in the Board Room at Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters. View Resolution 2025-265. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comments on the amendment to the ordinance, which adds tribal […]
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Public Hearing for Todd Park Site Improvements Concept Approval
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesParticipate in the public hearing The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room at Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis. All comments will be included in the public record of the hearing. Share your comments in person: Go to MPRB Headquarters on the […]
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Holiday Wreath Workshop with Mossy Roots
Graco Park Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWednesday, December 10 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm Graco Park Get into the holiday spirit at this hands-on Winter Wreath Workshop! Learn the art of wreathmaking while creating your own fresh evergreen wreath to take home and enjoy for the season. Valerie from Mossy Roots Botanical will guide participants step-by-step through building and decorating a […]
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Pop Up Dance Party
Bryant Square Park 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThat is right, you read the description correct. Bryant Square is so excited to host 2nd Wednesday of the month "POP UP DANCE PARTY" in 2025! We provide the DJ and the space; all you need to bring is your energy and your best (or worst) dance moves. All ages are welcome!!!
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Reindeer Run
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Nicollet Island Winter Market
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Us for the Nicollet Island Winter Market! Don't miss the Nicollet Island Winter Market on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, from 10 am to 4 pm! It's the perfect destination for your last-minute holiday shopping, featuring a fantastic selection of gifts and festive fun. Explore a unique array of offerings, from upcycled […]
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Nicollet Island Winter Market
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Us for the Nicollet Island Winter Market! Don't miss the Nicollet Island Winter Market on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, from 10 am to 4 pm! It's the perfect destination for your last-minute holiday shopping, featuring a fantastic selection of gifts and festive fun. Explore a unique array of offerings, from upcycled […]
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Downtown Get-Down: Holiday Edition
Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDowntown Get-Down: Holiday Edition Sunday, December 14 | 6:30-9:30 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion Step into the season at Downtown Get-Down: Holiday Edition — a spirited night of holiday line dancing, lights, and laughter led by Billie and the Backroad Kickers at the stunning Nicollet Island Pavilion. Billie will teach lively, easy-to-follow dances set to a […]
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Spark’d Studios: Winter Holiday Card Making at Graco Park
Graco Park Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us at the Spark’d Studio at Graco Park for a fun, drop-in cardmaking workshop using computers, design software, and a variety of supplies! Create a custom design, then print on cardstock and give your card to someone special. You can personalize your handmade card using supplies like stamps, washi tape, and color pencils. Cards […]
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Family Ugly Sweater Event!
Hiawatha School Recreation Center 4305 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesFamily Ugly Sweater Event- Craft, Create & Celebrate! Get into the holiday spirit with our Ugly Sweater Family Event! Bring your own plain sweater and drop in to turn it into a fabulously festive (and delightfully ugly) masterpiece. We'll provide a variety of decorating materials like felt shapes, pom-poms, ribbons, glitter, and more- you bring […]
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Creekview Winter Solstice
Creekview Park 5001 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for Creekview Parks Winter Solstice event. Bundle up and take a stroll along the path of Shingle Creek that will be glowing from the hundred of luminary lit up bags. Warm up by the fire pit and enjoy some light refreshments and s'mores. We will also have a small craft sale indoors to […]
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Nokomis Winter Solstice
Lake Nokomis Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us at Nokomis Park for a Winter Solstice celebration. This is the perfect family event to get outdoors and kick start the winter season. It's the longest night of the year, and the shortest day! Enjoy the freshness of the winter air on the horse drawn wagon ride up the lighted path in the […]
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