Past Events
September 2016
Eighth annual Waite Park Pushcart Derby
The Eighth Annual Waite Park Pushcart Derby will be taking place Saturday, Sept. 10. Teams from all over Northeast Minneapolis will have a chance to take home the title of “Pushcart Champion” as well as a total of $400 in prize money.
Find out more »October 2016
Community meeting on schools’ referendum
There will be a community meeting on the Minneapolis Public Schools' 2016 referendum, and on Waite Park Community School, Northeast Middle School, and Thomas Edison High School , Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., at Waite Park Community Center.
Find out more »September 2018
10th Annual Waite Park Pushcart Derby
Saturday, September 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waite Park Recreation Center, 1810 - 34th Avenue NE. Teams from all over Northeast Minneapolis will have a chance to take home the title of Pushcart Champion as well as a total of $400 in prize money! Stick around after the Derby for food, music, and games for the kiddies (including a bouncy castle). The Pushcart Derby is a program of the Waite Park Community Council. Don' have a push cart? Build one with…
Find out more »February 2019
Children’s workshop and theatre show
SPARK theater + dance, led by artistic directors Betsy and Corey Mills, will have a free children's workshop and theatre show, "The Supercilious Ways of Walter Wading," Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 am, at Waite Park Recreation Center.
Find out more »April 2019
Waite Park Community Garden new gardener meeting
The Waite Park Community Garden, located at Johnson Street NE and 36th Avenue NE, has openings for new members for the 2019 gardening season. Those who want to learn more or reserve a plot for the upcoming season should attend the New Gardener Registration Session, Saturday, April 13, 10 am-noon, at Waite Park Community Center.
Find out more »Free glove and ball for kids aged 5-8 at Twins Community Fund Glove Giveaway Celebration April 28
Bring your young softball or baseball player to Waite Park, 1810 34th Avenue Northeast, on Sunday, April 28 6:00 pm for the 2019 Twins Community Fund Glove Giveaway Celebration! Kids aged 5-8 will receive a Minnesota Twins fielding glove and ball and have the opportunity to meet T.C. Bear and a surprise Twins player! The Minnesota Twins Community Fund has generously donated equipment and uniforms for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board youth RBI baseball and softball for the past 26…
Find out more »May 2019
Waite Park Community Carnival
The Waite Park Community Carnival will be Friday, May 31, 5:30-8 pm, at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE.
Find out more »July 2019
Waite Park Ice Cream Social/Fall Sports Kickoff
Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, will have an Ice Cream Social: Fall Sports Kickoff, Wednesday, July 10, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Find out more »June 2021
Waite Park Great Neighborhood Get Together
Gather together with a purpose Saturday, June 12, 1-4 pm at Waite Park, 1810 34th Avenue NE. Organized by Waite Park Wesleyan Church. Ways to GET Help: COVID-19 vaccinations - 12 years and up, food - Meal boxes and non-perishable food items, hygiene kits, bicycle tune-up. Ways to GIVE Help: Donate Blood through Memorial Bloodmobile, donate non-perishable food items and bottles of water, decorate bags for Meals on Wheels, package hygiene kits. Ways to Gather Together: Live music, cafe with…
Find out more »September 2021
Waite Park Fall Festival
The Waite Park Community Council will host a Fall Festival open to all community members and surrounding areas. Meet your fellow neighbors and support local vendors. There will be food trucks, live music, kid and adult activities, and more. Saturday, Sept. 18, 3-7 pm, Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. If you're interested in having a table at the event, contact ntstroozas@gmail.com. Otherwise, check waiteparkneighborhood.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/waitepark for updates.
Find out more »April 2022
Egg Hunt in Waite Park
The community Egg Hunt sponsored by Waite Park Church is making a comeback at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, on Saturday, April 16, 10 am-12 pm. Egg hunts and activities will be available for kids nursery aged through 5th grade. The church will also offer give-back opportunity for kids to create Easter baskets for kids who might not otherwise have them. For more details and to register, visit waiteparkchurch.org/egghunt
Find out more »July 2022
Ice Cream Social and Outdoor Movie: “Sing 2”
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will host “Sing 2” at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, as part of its music and movies program. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and the family for a free night out on Tuesday, July 12. Come before 7 pm for games, ice cream treats and more. Movie starts at dusk.
Find out more »September 2022
Waite Park Fall Festival
The Waite Park Fall Festival is Saturday, Sept. 10, 3-7 pm at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. It's a free event with various vendors, live music, free food, food trucks and kids' games.
Find out more »April 2023
Egg hunt at Waite Park
Waite Park Church and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have teamed up to hide 5,000 Easter eggs in Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, on Saturday, April 8, 9:30 am-12 pm. Egg hunts and activities will be available for kids nursery aged through 5th grade. More details and registration: waiteparkchurch.org/egghunt
Find out more »June 2023
Waite Park Carnival
Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, will host its annual carnival Friday, June 9, 5-8 pm. Games, prizes, food for all ages. Skunk Hollow will perform. Open Eye Theatre will present "Tucker's Robot" at 7 pm. Free, rain or shine.
Find out more »September 2023
Waite Park fall festival
Saturday, Sept. 9, 3-7 pm at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Local vendors and artisans, kids games, a fire truck, food trucks, and free food options from the grill (while supplies last). Live music: 3 pm, Dan Turpening (accordion); 4 pm, Skunk Hollow; 5:30 pm, 120 Minutes.
Find out more »October 2023
Waite Park costume swap
Bring old but clean and safe Halloween costumes to Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, Saturday, Oct. 7, 4-6 pm. Sharing only, no selling.
Find out more »March 2024
Egg Hunt
Free neighborhood Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 am. Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Register at Waiteparkchurch.org.
Find out more »April 2024
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 »July 2024
Waite Park Ice Cream Social
Thursday, July 18, 6-11 pm, Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE.
Find out more »September 2024
Waite Park Fall Festival
The Waite Park Community Council will host their annual Waite Park Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, 3-7 pm. It will take place in Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. There will be 15+ vendor tables, two live bands, kids games, Chimborazo's food truck, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and free hot dogs and veggies burgers while supplies last.
Find out more »October 2024
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,
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