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January 2024
MPRB new bridge landings site tours
On Saturday, Feb. 3, MPRB will host site tours of the 26th Avenue North Overlook and 1720 Marshall Street, the two likely landings for the ends of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River in North and Northeast Minneapolis. 26th Ave. North Overlook, 10-10:45 am, arrive at 10 am. Parking available on Pacific Street; no parking on 26th Ave. N. 1720 Marshall Street NE, 11-11:45 am, arrive at 11 am, Parking available on adjacent streets. Saturday, Feb. 3, 11-11:45 am,…
Find out more »February 2024
Mid-winter Melt
Break out of your winter routine and join The Great Northern and Silverwood Park for an evening of spectacular shadows, mesmerizing lights and outdoor fun on frozen Silver Lake celebrating the halfway point between winter and spring (Groundhog Day). Activities include kicksledding, luminary trails for walking or snowshoeing, campfires for making s’mores, ice skating and the premiere of a cosmic footgolf course, designed by teams of artists and members of the public. At 5 pm, Melanin in Motion invites its…
Find out more »March 2024
Spring Break activities at Bottineau, Logan Parks
Minneapolis Public Schools spring break is April 1-5. Bottineau and Logan Parks will have free activities to keep kids busy. Enroll them at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity. Bottineau Field Park is at 2000 2nd St. NE; Logan Park is at 690 13th St. NE. 3-on-3 Basketball: At least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs, Bottineau, March 29-April 5. 3-on-3 Basketball GIRLS: Age at least 10 yrs but less than 18 yrs, Bottineau, March 29- April 5. 3-on-3 Tournament High School: At least…
Find out more »April 2024
Bunny & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Ages 5-10, free.
Find out more »Tiny Tot Spring Party
Friday, April 12, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Ages 5 and under, 10 am-1 pm, free. Bounce house, face painter, snacks, refreshments, treat bags and coffee. Special visit by the Easter Bunny, too.
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Meet Saturday, April 20, 9 am, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Gather at the library to pick up safety vests and garbage bags and get street/park assignments. (Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate.) Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park).Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is…
Find out more »Waite Park Puzzle Exchange
Come to Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, for a free puzzle exchange. Please bring new or lightly-used puzzles to exchange. Tuesday, April 23, 6-7 pm. All ages welcome.
Find out more »June 2024
Logan Park Bike Rodeo
Kids can learn to ride a bike, participate in a bike and helmet raffle, test their skills on an obstacle course at Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, June 22, 1-3 pm. Face painting and snacks, too. Free, sponsored by Logan Park Neighborhood Association and Pedal Power.
Find out more »Movies at Father Hennepin Bluff Park: “Stomp the Yard”
"Stomp the Yard," Tuesday, June 25, 9 p.m. Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 SE Main St. When his brother is murdered, a street dancer moves to Georgia to work his way through college. He joins a fraternity's step dancing team for a competition. PG-13. Free.
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