Learn how to dance Thriller!

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)

Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)

Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.

This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.

Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S

Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events

From Walker Art Center:

From books and memories to the world around us, inspiration for a story can come from anywhere. Join this Teen Maker Break workshop in the Art Lab to explore the power of personal and collective narratives with Marianne Manzler, local writer, editor, and education manager at the Loft Literary Center. Participants are encouraged to share their work in writing and verbally in response to prompts and artwork on view in the galleries.

Co-hosted in partnership with the Loft Literary Center, this program is open to teens interested in exploring their creativity through writing. Free, no registration required. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 pm.

Visit walkerart.org/teens, follow @walkerteens on Instagram, or email teenprograms@walkerart.org for more info.

Teen Maker Break: Writers
Thursday, Oct. 16 • 2–5 PM
Walker Art Center (725 Vineland Pl)

From League of Women Voters Minneapolis:

Free and open to the public, all candidates who are on the ballot have been invited to participate. This is an in-person event, giving the public an opportunity to connect with candidates and to learn more about their platform and background. For questions about this event email vote@lwvmpls.org.

Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet
Thursday, Oct. 16 • 6–7:30 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Avenue)

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

Come on down to Bryant Square for some Pumpkin Carving! ALL youth activity fees are fully discountable at checkout for Minneapolis residents-no code See our discount here.

Family Pumpkin Carving Night
Thursday, Oct. 16 • 6–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)

Diwali Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 18 • 12–3 PM
Midtown Global Market

Via Minneapolis Park & Rec Board:

Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means, “whirling or falling water” in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River.

This free, family-friendly event is co-presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and the St Anthony Falls Heritage Board to celebrate indigenous Minnesota culture with music, art, food, and more!

Owámni: Falling Water Festival
Saturday, Oct. 18 • 1 – 5 PM
Mill Ruins Park & Water Works

From Lakewood Cemetery:

Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Lakewood at our Fall Colors Celebration. This open-house style event invites the whole community to enjoy live music, participate in nature-inspired art activities, and sip warm apple cider as you explore our grounds.

Fall Colors Celebration
2nd Wed. monthly • 6:30–8 PM
Lakewood Cemetery (3600 Hennepin Ave)

Learn how to dance Thriller!

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)

Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)

Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.

This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.

Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S

Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

Gather around the bonfire with your friends and families and enjoy some delicious S'mores at Bryant Square. We will have some music playing and light beverages provided.

ALL youth activity fees are fully discountable at checkout for Minneapolis residents-no code See our discount here.

Bonfire & S'mores Evening
Thursday, Oct. 23 • 6–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)

Learn how to dance Thriller!

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)

Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)

Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.

This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.

Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S

Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events

Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.

This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.

Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S

Learn how to dance Thriller!

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)

Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm 
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)

Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events

From MPRB & Twin Cities Pride:

Grab the whole family, put on your costumes and come out for a fun afternoon of Trunk or Treating at Loring Park put on by the Twin City Pride staff and Recreation staff! There will be many businesses and organizations set up along the trail to enjoy safe and free trick or treating fun.

Trunk or Treat at Loring Park
Sunday, Oct. 26• 11 AM – 2:30 PM

From Lakewood Cemetery:

Join Dan Chouinard and guests for the twelfth annual All Souls Community Sing at Lakewood Cemetery. Everyone is welcome at this open-house style event. Doors will open around 2:40pm.

No reservations are required. Please note, space is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.

While this is not a Lakewood event, we are honored to continue the tradition of hosting a community sing, sharing this experience with our community. If you have questions about the event, contact the event organizer, Dan Chouinard at dan.choui@icloud.com .

All Souls Community Sing
Sunday, Oct. 26 • 3–4 PM
Lakewood Cemetery (3600 Hennepin Ave), Memorial Chapel

From League of Women Voters Minneapolis:

Free and open to the public, all candidates who are on the ballot have been invited to participate. Forum is in-person, live streamed, and recorded at lwvmpls.org - closed captioning in multiple languages available on recording. If interpretation is needed OR to submit your for translation, please contact vote@lwvmpls.org by Friday, Oct. 10. For questions about this event OR to submit your question, please contact vote@lwvmpls.org.

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Comm. Candidate Forum
Wednesday, Oct. 29 • 6 PM Forum, Meet and Greet follows
Hennepin Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall)

From Walker Art Center:

Get into the spooky spirit and haunt the Walker for a building-wide scavenger hunt.

Each participant receives a list of locations across the building to find clues. Visit them all to decode the mystery word and win a prize. All participants earn a special treat, but those who complete the full scavenger hunt will have a chance to win a spooky tote bag, free gallery passes, an artist catalogue, and more!

Pick up a worksheet in the Cityview Room, near the Pumpkinfest display, starting at 6 pm. Return your completed worksheet to the Art Lab by 8 pm to redeem it for a prize (limited quantities available).

Haunted Museum Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Oct. 30 • 6–8 PM
Walker Art Center (725 Vineland Pl)

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community visioning!

On behalf of Assistant Superintendent Nicole Hernandez, we invite you to a Community Listening Session in partnership with District 4 Commissioner Shaffer. This is an opportunity for residents, community leaders, and stakeholders to share:

• What you value most in our park system

• What changes or improvements you’d like to see

• What matters most to your community

Your voice will help shape the future of our parks and guide the work of our department moving forward. We’re committed to making this session inclusive, accessible, and reflective of your district’s unique voice. Come as you are, bring your ideas, your concerns, and your hopes for our shared spaces.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30–8 PM
Kenwood Park (2101 W Franklin Ave)

From Midtown Global Market:

Not So Scary Trick or Treat!
Friday, Oct. 31 • 4–8 PM
Midtown Global Market

From MPRB & Friends of Loring Park:

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at our annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest! Dress up your pup in their spookiest, silliest, or most creative costume and compete for fun prizes.

Meet fellow dog lovers, warm up by the bonfire, and enjoy delicious treats—for both humans and furry friends! Whether you're entering the contest or just here for the cute costumes, it's a fun evening for all.

Judging begins at 6:30 pm!
No tricks, just treats—and plenty of wagging tails!
Event takes place rain or shine. Be sure to dress for the weather!

Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest
Friday, Oct. 31 • 6 – 7:30 PM

From Walker Art Center:

Bring your loved ones to the Walker as we celebrate the exhibition Dyani White Hawk: Love Language. Connect with community and the art on view for this free family friendly event.

Free First Saturday features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Tickets are available in advance online and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission 10 am–5 pm; activities 10 am–3 pm.

Free First Saturday: See, Honor, Nurture & Celebrate
Saturday, Nov. 1 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center

Election Day has arrived! Don't forget you can still register when you show up to vote with specific identification. If you’ve moved since the last time you voted, you’ll need to update your registration. You also have the right to take paid time off work to vote without using personal leave or vacation time. More at the City's website, including:

• Find your sample ballot

• Learn about ranked-choice voting

• Find your polling place

Election Day 2025
All polling places open 7 AM – 8 PM

The Twin Cities Book Festival offers bibliophiles all the joys of in-person browsing, meeting writers and publishers, and activities for readers age 1 to 101. Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary. The TCBF features dozens of presenting authors, special children’s programs, and a wide variety of exhibitors featuring new and rare books, quirky literary curiosities, and more.

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

You read the title correct. Bryant Square is so excited to host a "POP UP DANCE PARTY" event series in 2025! We provide the DJ and the space; all you need to bring is your energy and your best (or worst) dance moves. All ages are welcome!

Pop Up Dance Party
2nd Wed. monthly • 6:30–8 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

You read the title correct. Bryant Square is so excited to host a "POP UP DANCE PARTY" event series in 2025! We provide the DJ and the space; all you need to bring is your energy and your best (or worst) dance moves. All ages are welcome!

Pop Up Dance Party
2nd Wed. monthly • 6:30–8 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

Decorate your own house with frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, your sweet tooth, and holiday cheer for this annual family tradition.

Gingerbread House Making
Friday, Dec. 12 • 6–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center: 3101 Bryant Ave S

From Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association:

An afternoon celebration of winter, this downtown Bryn Mawr street festival features horse-drawn hay wagon rides, drum corps dancing, and roasting marshmallows over open fire pits. After all the outdoor festivities, enjoy an evening dance at the local coffee shop

Saturnalia
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 4:30–9:30 PM
Bryn Mawr (400 Penn Ave S)

Christmas Family Fun Day
Saturday, Dec. 20 • 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Midtown Global Market