The 2025 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration travels to Kenny Park on April 25!

Posted on 6 March, 2025

Two children and an adult help a Park Arborist plant a tree in Theodore Wirth Regional Park during the 2019 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration

The 2025 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration brings an entertaining evening in appreciation of trees to Kenny Park on Friday, April 25, 4-8 pm! The annual springtime celebration of Minneapolis’ wonderful tree canopy rotates to southwest Minneapolis this year with a festival planned at Kenny Park, 1328 W 58th St.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Forestry Department and its network of community partners invite everyone to enjoy a unique variety of tree-themed activities, education, and entertainment for all ages. Approximately 130 trees will be planted across the park this spring, about half of which will be planted during the Arbor Day Celebration.

An initial rundown of activities and attractions is below. Share this event with anyone who may be interested:

2025 Minneapolis Arbor Day Flyer

Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration Website
(minneapolisparks.org/arborday)

Getting There

  • Kenny Park is located at 1328 W 58th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419
  • Please consider walking, biking, or taking transit.
    • The 4 bus line has the nearest stop to the park, at Lyndale Avenue and W 56th or 58th Street
    • Extra bike racks will be brought in for the event

Tree Planting

  • Help plant a tree in Kenny Park! MPRB Forestry staff will lead tree planting excursions throughout the park every half hour between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
  • There are dozens of different trees to plant during the event. Forestry staff will explain the tree planting process and share information on the tree species you’re planting!
  • Bartlett Tree Experts will be giving away free tree seedlings to take home.

Arbor Day Activities

  • Harnessed tree climbing under the supervision of MPRB Forestry professionals
  • Tree-sized lawn games like chess, checkers, mancala and kubb
  • Ask an Arborist booth giving out free advice on tree care questions
  • Nature play area made from reused tree limbs
  • Tree-themed activities by MPRB Environmental Education staff
  • Information and activities from environmental organizations and the Kenny Neighborhood Association
  • Local food trucks

Park Board Announcements

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