Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Open House - Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Attend an Open House this Saturday, October 25, to see the final design
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) thanks everyone who attended two recent open house meetings and provided input via survey for the upcoming Eloise Buter Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation at Theodore Wirth Park.
MPRB will host an open house to share the first look at the final design concept. Anyone can attend.
Open House
Oct. 25, 9-11:30 am
This meeting will take place just outside the entrance to Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden near the existing parking lot.
If you are unable to attend and are still interested in viewing the final design concepts, they will be made available on the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Entrance Renovation Project web page the following week.

Halloween Run
2025-10-25 08:30 | Father Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Pumpkins & Giggles: A Mess-Free Family Carving Extravaganza!
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 40th Street Park, 1900 E 40th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407
Get ready for a pumpkin-carving adventure like no other! Say goodbye to sticky kitchen floors and hello to creativity unleashed with our Pumpkins & Giggles program. Join us for a hilariously messy-free family carving extravaganza that promises laughter, fun, and zero hassle cleanup!

New Nicollet developer/non-profit mixer event
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Centro Nicollet, 2412 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, 55404, United States
Interested site developers/non-profits can meet the project team and ask questions.

North Mississippi Regional Park Plan Community Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN, 55430, United States
North Mississippi Regional Park Plan Community Advisory Committee to meet on October 21 at Kroening Nature Center
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is working on a plan to guide improvements and stewardship at North Mississippi Regional Park for the next 20+ years.
The North Mississippi Regional Park Plan is being developed through a collaboration between the project team, advisory committees, community groups and park users. This includes a Community Advisory Committee (CAC), made up of people who are participating in regularly scheduled meetings to collectively make recommendations about the plan’s content.
Community Advisory Committee Meeting 7
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6-8 pm
Kroening Nature Center
4900 Mississippi Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55430
Good to Know
All Community Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public and food will be provided at each CAC meeting. Childcare services will also be available for all meetings. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me at sali@minneapolisparks.org.

Brush with Nature: Watercolors in the Garden
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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Gather in community and get creative with watercolors inspired by the nature around you!
Naturalist-led instruction and introduction to watercolors offered on the hour.
All skill levels welcome!
Observe the techniques artists from the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium use to create their botanical masterpieces.
Some basic materials provided. Gather outside the Visitor Shelter.
Questions about Brush with Nature: Watercolors in the Garden can be sent to: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org

Trunk or Treat Halloween Party
2025-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Webber Park, 4300 Webber Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
Trunk or Treat is a new alternative to the traditional idea of going house to house trick or treating. Costumed Kiddos will go from car trunk to trunk collecting candy and playing games all in one spot in the Webber Parking lot. Each trunk will be decorated and some will even have games to play in-between.

Trick or Treat & Paint Something Sweet!
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Grab your family & friends and join us for a Halloween painting party!
Get creative this spooky season! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and paint Halloween-themed rocks to decorate your home, garden, or give as a festive gift. We’ll provide all the materials—paints, brushes, and a variety of rocks—plus some frightfully fun design ideas to inspire you. Whether you paint pumpkins, ghosts, black cats, or your own ghoulish masterpiece, you’ll leave with a unique Halloween keepsake. All ages welcome!
Enroll for Trick or Treat & Paint Something Sweet today!

Owamni Falling Water Festival
2025-10-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Mill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Owámni: Falling Water Festival is a celebration of indigenous Minnesota cultures.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Mill Ruins Park, Water Works Park and across the river at Father Hennepin Park.
This free, all-ages event is co-presented by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board to celebrate indigenous Minnesota culture with music, art, food and more!
Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means, “whirling or falling water” in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River.

VEG Cares Get Together
2025-10-18 10:00 | Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Early Birders
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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Saturday Mornings
September – 8:30-10 am
October – 9:30-11 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.
Email or connect on social media for more information: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.

Victory Races
2025-10-18 08:00 | Victory Memorial Parkway, Victory Memorial Drive, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Family Pumpkin Carving Night
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
Come on down to Bryant Square for some Pumpkin Carving.

Board Meeting
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-09 17:00 | Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters Board Room, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
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Community Sing-A-Long - Oct 14
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening of melodies and memories at our Sing-Along Night featuring the exceptionally talented pianist, Dan Chouinard! Get ready to let your voices soar as we gather around the piano for a heartwarming musical journey. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or simply love to hum along, this event promises something special for everyone.
Bring your friends, family, and a song in your heart as we come together to celebrate the joy of music. This isn’t just a concert; it’s an interactive experience where every voice adds to the magic! So, mark your calendars, dust off those vocal cords, and join us for a night of harmonious bliss with Dan Chouinard at the piano. Let’s make memories through music that will last a lifetime! Lyrics are projected onto a screen.

Proudly sponsored through the generous support of The Friends of Loring Park.

Garden Storytime
2025-10-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Thursdays through October 9 from 10am – 10:30am
Sundays through October 12 from 10:am – 10:30am
A fun, family nature-focused story time program. Kids’ nature stories and activities led by a garden naturalist!
No registration is required. Meet outside the Visitor Shelter.

Bde Maka Ska Art Fair
2025-10-12 10:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 | Bde Maka Ska, Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States

Halloween Costume Swap
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Is your attic or storage space haunted by clutter? Bring your old (but clean and safe) Halloween costumes to Waite Park for the Halloween Costume Swap. Sharing only, no selling.

Autumn Brew Review
2025-10-11 13:00 | Boom Island, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Waldorf School Bike-a-thon
2025-10-11 10:30 | Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN, United States

4th Annual Haven 5K
2025-10-11 10:00 | Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Youth in Music
2025-10-11 06:00 | The Commons, 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55488, United States

Public Hearing: Renaming Cepro Site to Parque Monarca
2025-10-09 18:00 | Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
Participate in the Public Hearing
Speak in person: Go to Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters on the day of the hearing and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk. Individuals who would like to provide comments to the Board of Commissioners about the naming may sign up to speak at the meeting before 6 pm.
You may also call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing to sign up to speak.
Email written comments: Email your comments to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by 3 pm on the day of the hearing. Comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.

Public Hearing: Renaming the 28th Street Tot Lot to Chickadee Park
2025-10-09 17:45 | Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
Participate in the Public Hearing
Speak in person: Go to Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters on the day of the hearing and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk. Individuals who would like to provide comments to the Board of Commissioners about the naming may sign up to speak at the meeting before 5:45 pm.
You may also call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on the day of the hearing to sign up to speak.
Email written comments: Email your comments to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by 3 pm on the day of the hearing. Comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.

Heritage Canvas & Lacrosse Harmony: Indigenous Peoples Day
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Bohanon Park, 4917 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55430, United States
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by fostering a deeper appreciation for indigenous culture through creative expression and sports. This 2-hour program offers participants the opportunity to engage in canvas painting, a symbol of artistic expression in indigenous communities, and an introduction to lacrosse, a traditional indigenous sport.

Autumn Bonfire
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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Celebrate the changing of the seasons around the fire with some s’mores. Enjoy a guided tour of the autumn blooms along the trails with a Garden Naturalist from 5:30-6:15 pm.
No registration necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter.
Questions about the Autumn Bonfire can be sent to: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org

Knitting in Nature
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
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Bring your projects and join fellow crafters in the garden for knitting, crocheting, and crafting in community as autumn settles in the garden. All experience levels are welcome!
Some chairs provided. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.
Email or connect on social media for more info: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.
