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September 2024
Movie in the Park: “Shrek” (with Spanish subtitles)
Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 pm, McKenna Park, 4757 7th St. NE. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek (Mike Myers) whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. Free.
Find out more »October 2024
Naturalist exploration of Deming Heights
Join the Waite Park Community Council and Audubon Neighborhood Association on Saturday, Oct. 5, to explore Deming Heights Park (Norwegian Hill) with a Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board naturalist. Search for signs of animal activity, observe plant life and notice nature in the park during the fall season. Registration is required for participation in this free program. This program will meet at 10 am near the benches and informational signage located next to the intersection of Fillmore St. NE and…
Find out more »Pumpkin carving & seed baking
Carve some spooky pumpkins and roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Apple cider and snacks will be provided, as will carving materials. 3-5 pm, Friday, Oct. 18, Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave. SE
Find out more »Waite soccer Boo-nited
Join Waite and Cavell Parks soccer for a night of costume, pizza and fun. Please have child come in costume and ready to scrimmage. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Thursday, Oct. 24, 5-9 pm, Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE,
Find out more »Nature Art: pumpkin painting & pie
Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30-8 pm, Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 Mississippi Court. Come to Kroening Nature Center to paint a pumpkin and have a piece of pumpkin pie. This class is designed for adults with disabilities in partnership with Minneapolis Community Education ACCESS program.
Find out more »Halloween party
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Van Cleve Halloween party. Age appropriate games, activities and treats in addition to the return of the famous ‘haunted hallway,’ it will be low scare but high fun for all kids and families. Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 am-1 pm. Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave SE
Find out more »Truck or Treat
Truck or Treat returns for its seventh year on Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-4 pm, at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Columbia Heights and its City departments will collaborate with community partners to help make the event possible. Each vehicle station will hand out candy to middle school and younger kids. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. Pets, too. Magnifi Financial is this year's sponsor.
Find out more »Halloween Trick or Treat
Come down to the park dressed in your costume and make Bottineau one of your trick or treat stops for candy and hot chocolate. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5 pm-8 pm, Bottineau Recreation Center, 2000 2nd St. NE.
Find out more »Halloween night
Join Upper Northeast Parks, your neighbors and friends and celebrate the scariest night of the year. Ghouls, goblins or whatever your costume may be, all are welcome. Intended to be a fun extended stop on your trick-or-treat rounds. Wednesday, Oct. 31,6-8 pm, Windom Northeast Recreation Center, 2251 NE Hayes St.
Find out more »November 2024
“Jingle All The Way” at Nicollet Island
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will present the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Jingle All The Way" at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Sunday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 6:30, film at 7. The movie was filmed in the Twin Cities, with scenes at iconic local landmarks such as the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the Mall of America and Mickey’s Diner. Bring a blanket. Refreshments available for sale. Free, but reservations requested. Tickets: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity
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