Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

SW High School Pops Concert
2026-05-21 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Kids Prom Night
2026-05-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Pershing Park, 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55410, United States
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for wonderful evening of a buffet dinner, friends and dancing. Dress to impress or dress to relax either way we will dance the night away and play some fun games.
Enroll now.

Early Birders - May-August
2026-05-23 07:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-30 07:30 - 09:30 | MN
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 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.

Loring Park Pond Invasive Plant Pull
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Thistle & Burdock: Be Gone!
Join us to remove invasive species from the pond and restore its natural beauty!
Dates: Monthly Saturdays, 9am-noon
Location: Loring Park. Meet by the Garden of the Seasons
Supplies: Gloves and tools will be provided
Clothing: Dress to get dirty
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sign-up Here!
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Loring Park and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB).

Garden Storytime
2026-05-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am
Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am
Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with their caregivers present.
No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.

Remove Garlic Mustard at the River Gorge Sand Flats
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join Friends of the Mississippi River for a morning removing invasive plant species at the Minneapolis River Gorge sand flats in Mississippi Gorge Regional Park.
Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers will remove garlic mustard to make more room for native plant species and to improve wildlife habitat. No experience is needed, and all tools, supplies and training will be provided. However, registration is required and capacity is limited.
Date: May 23, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Mississippi Gorge Regional Park. Precise meeting location will be provided after registration.
Supplies: Gloves and tools will be provided.
Weather: We will work in light rain but will suspend or cancel the event in severe weather or in the event of unhealthy air quality.
Sign up and learn more here.

Lynnhurst (almost) 5K - Spring
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Join us for an energizing 5K run that brings the community together for fitness, fun, and celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this scenic course offers the perfect challenge for all levels. Lace up, show up, and make every step count!

Kids under 10 are free!

Enrollment includes drink token!

Neighborhood Creek Restoration: Bloomington to 12th Ave S
2026-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | E Minnehaha Pkwy & 14th Ave S, 1398 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Help Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group restore the Minnehaha Creek woods by removing buckthorn, garlic mustard and other invasive plant species and adding native grasses, flowering plants and shrubs.
Dates: Select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays May-November
Location: Meet at 14th Ave S. and Minnehaha Creek (at the footbridge)
Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, bug spray and gloves (we’ll have basic pairs if needed). We will supply training and other equipment. If you prefer to bring your own tools (loppers, hand saws, and pruners are permitted) please mark them with your name
Host: Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group
Sign up and learn more here!

Brian Kraft Memorial 5K
2026-05-25 08:30 | Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying
2026-05-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 11:00 | 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410
Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet!
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September
Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th
Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, work gloves, and wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants. We will supply training and tools. If you prefer to bring your own tools (loppers, hand saws, and pruners are permitted) please mark them with your name.
Host: Lake Harriet Environmental Committee
Email Jim Nicholas to get involved jnicholas5329@gmail.com

School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts
2026-05-26 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-27 12:00 - 15:00 | North Commons Park, 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there’s something for everyone.
Enroll now!

Peace Garden Volunteering
2026-05-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October.
Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot.
Supplies: Gloves, tools and parking passes will be provided.
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather.
Sign-up here

Youthline Field Trip BBQ at Whittier Park
2026-05-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Come enjoy some nice spring weather with an outdoor BBQ at Whittier park. We will have some snacks, games, and other activities for youth to enjoy while learning about programs and field trips that will be offered during summer break.

Paws @ The Park!
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Hiawatha Park, 2701 E 44th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Every dog has their day and today is their day at Lake Hiawatha Park!
For the dogs there will be: an “off leash” area for ball and frisbee fun, wading pools to cool their paws, and water stations to quench their thirsts!
And for the humans we will have: a food truck, face painting, make and take craft, an MPRB naturalist and water quality educator and dog rescue groups.

All dogs must be on leash and well behaved.

Flower Hour
2026-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 | MN
Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm
Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden.
No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.

Waite Park Carnival
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Come to Waite Park for the annual Carnival. This is a partnership event with Waite Park School and Waite Park PTA. Preferred ages are 5 – 14 year old’s.

Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.
Date: Select Saturdays and Thursdays April-November
Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park. Clear instructions upon signup.
Supplies: Gloves and tools provided
Host: This event is hosted by East Bank Neighborhoods
Sign up and learn more here.

Twin Cities Heart Walk
2026-05-30 09:30 | Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States

Buckthorn Work in the Bird Sanctuary
2026-05-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Lyndale Park, 1300 42nd St W, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut Buckthorn!
Location: Meet at the Pondview (pumphouse) gate in the south fence along Lake Harriet Parkway, just west of Roseway Road. Parking is available on the parkway.
Supplies: Wear layers, gloves, and eye protection. Bring drinking water and a lopper and/or pruner if you can.
Event hosted by Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Send questions to contact@friendsofroberts.org
More information here

Plant Swap Party at Graco Park
2026-05-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Graco Park, Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Join us for a community Plant Swap on Saturday, May 30 from noon-4 pm at Graco Park.

This free, drop-in event is open to gardeners and plant lovers of all experience levels. Bring along items to swap or trade with fellow plant enthusiasts, such as:

indoor or outdoor plants
seedlings or cuttings
pots and planters
gardening tools
seeds and other garden accessories

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, there will be something for everyone. Along with the plant swap, enjoy hands-on art and craft activities—perfect for those without a green thumb.
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) will be giving away a limited number of flower, vegetable, and herb plants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Event Details

Location: Graco Park, 810 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: noon – 4 pm
Cost: FREE and open to all ages
Everyone is welcome! Bring something to swap or just come by and enjoy the activities.

Fishing for Fletcher
2026-05-30 14:00 | Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Peavey Fountain Gardening
2026-06-02 07:30 - 09:30 | Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Join MPRB staff bright and early at the Peavey Fountain garden! Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance.
Dates: First and third Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 am May-October
Location: Lake of the Isles, Peavey Fountain
Supplies: Gloves, tools and parking passes will be provided
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather
Sign-up here.

Afternoon Birding Stroll
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 | MN
Tuesdays, June 2-30, 4-5 pm
Join a Naturalist for a late afternoon stroll on the trails in search of the various bird species that call the Garden home. Binoculars are available to borrow. Learn to identify birds by their plumage and songs while walking among the flowers.
No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.
