Trips, Tours & Special Events
"Angry, Raucous & Shamelessly Gorgeous" at Penumbra Theatre - Celebrating 50 Years!
Art & Theatre
A grand dame of the theatre is returning to the U.S. for a career-defining comeback after decades abroad. Instead of a warm welcome, she finds herself usurped by a young performer stepping into her most famous role.
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Instructors:
- Penumbra Theatre
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20th 2027 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Penumbra Center for Racial Healing |
"Black Nativity" at Penumbra Theatre in Rondo - Celebrating 50 Years!
Trips, Tours & Special Events
WRITTEN BY: Langston Hughes DIRECTED BY: Lou Bellamy Our beloved holiday musical is back! Reimagined for its 34th year, Hughes’ Christmas story dazzles with musical traditions from across the African diaspora, electrifying choreography,...
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Instructors:
- Penumbra Theatre
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Penumbra Center for Racial Healing |
"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe " at Open Window Theater
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Join us at Open Window Theater for a literary and cinematic classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the Book by C.S. Lewis This dramatization of C.S.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6th 2026 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM | Open Window Theater |
Blooms: Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangement Workshop
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Join us for a relaxed and creative morning learning the art of flower arranging! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll explore the basics of floral design, including color harmony, composition, and flower care.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Jaime Harris
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | New Branches |
Bus Tour - Rondo: Black History Month: Celebrating Local Black Inventors - Feb 20
Bus Tours & Overnight Trips
Celebrate Black History Month! The Black to the Future Tour is a fun and interactive experience that brings the Black to the Future comic books to life—celebrating Black history past, present, and future.
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Instructors:
- Mizz Mercedes
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20th 2027 | 12:00 - 3:00 PM | 825 Arts |
Bus Tour: Civil Rights Tour w/ Civil Rights Attorney & Author Dr. Artika Tyner & Historian Dave Bredemus
Bus Tours & Overnight Trips
Experience the profound history of the American Civil Rights Movement on this guided bus tour from Minneapolis to Alabama. This journey takes you through three historic Alabama cities to walk in the footsteps of brave freedom fighters:...
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Instructors:
- Dave Bredemus
- Dr. Artika Tyner
Bus Tour: Historic Ethnic Holiday Treasures: Decorah, Mayowood & Spillville w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - December 9-10
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Join us as we explore holiday ethnic treasures with Dave Bredemus! We will tour the Mayowood Mansion in Rochester, Minnesota, with its English Style architecture and themed Christmas Tour.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Dave Bredemus
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living |
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | West 7th Community Center |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | West 7th Community Center |
Bus Tour: St. Paul Neighborhood Tour w/ Dave Bredemus - Oct 20
Trips, Tours & Special Events
St. Paul is a city of 17 unique neighborhoods. This tour will visit many of them including Daytons Bluff, Swede Hollow, Lowertown, Fort Road/West 7th, Rondo, West Side and Summit Avenue, plus additional neighborhoods.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Dave Bredemus
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | West 7th Community Center |
Bus Tour: St. Paul's All Asian Progressive Dinner w/ Dave Bredemus - Nov 12
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Join us for a delightful day of dining and learning about Asian culture and food. We scouted around and put together a multi-Asian progressive dinner: delectable finger foods, appetizers, salads, main courses, and desserts at the most...
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Dave Bredemus
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 1:30 - 6:30 PM | Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM | West 7th Community Center |
Bus Tour: The Texas Tenors Concert, St. Cloud City Tour & Lunch at Old Brick House- January 21, 2027
Bus Tours & Overnight Trips
Go Behind-the-Scenes with The Texas Tenors! - Billboard #1 Recording Artists - 3-Time Emmy Award Winners - 2022 Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Minneapolis Community Ed has an exclusive opportunity to experience the Texas...
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM | West 7th Community Center |
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 8:45 AM - 6:00 PM | Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living |
Bûcheron - Prix Fixe Dinner
Culinary Adventures
Join us for our private tasting dinners at Bûcheron - Winner of the James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant 2025! Chef Adam Ritter will share stories about his journey with time for a Q&A.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Adam Ritter
- Jeanie Janas Ritter
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 2nd 2027 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Bûcheron |
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Instructors:
- Adam Ritter
- Jeanie Janas Ritter
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 2nd 2027 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Bûcheron |
CANCELED: Nicollet Mall Public Art Walking Tour w/ Jessica Schugel
Trips, Tours & Special Events
NOTE: This tour had been canceled. Tour starts at the corner of Nicollet Mall and Washington Ave South and ends at Walker Art Center. Minneapolis is deeply committed to the arts, with a vibrant cultural scene that celebrates creativity,...
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Jessica Schugel
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16th 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Nicollet Mall & Washington Ave |
Curling 1 with Frogtown Curling Club
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Curious about curling or looking for a one-of-a-kind Minnesota experience? Learn how to curl at Frogtown Curling Club! Our instructors will teach you the basics of the game including sweeping, throwing stones, scoring, and strategy.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
| Wed, Nov 25th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
Curling 2 with Frogtown Curling Club
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Ready for more curling? In this second class, you'll practice the skills you learned before and try new ones. You'll work on throwing, sweeping, teamwork, and game strategy.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
| Wed, Dec 16th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
| Wed, Dec 23rd 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Frogtown Curling Club |
Dogwood Coffee "cupping" - Northeast Mpls.
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Step behind the scenes at Dogwood Coffee Co. in Northeast Minneapolis (1209 Tyler Street NE) for an immersive journey into the world of specialty coffee.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Dogwood Coffee |
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Dogwood Coffee |
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Instructors:
- Senamarie Bradley
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Dogwood Coffee |
Eat an Apple, Drink an Apple - Guided Tasting Experience w/ Natural Cidermaker/Orchardist Nate Watters
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Learn and have fun while tasting through 6 apples and their single varietal spontaneously fermented natural ciders, guided by orchardist cidermaker and storyteller Nate Watters.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Keepsake Cidery |
History of Puppetry in the Twin Cities & Behind-the-Scenes Tour at In the Heart of the Beast Theater
Trips, Tours & Special Events
The Twin Cities are home to a thriving and active community of puppeteers. From large scale spectacles like the May Day Parade and Barebones, to shows in parks and in theaters, puppetry has had a home here for more than a hundred years.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | In the Heart of the Beast Theatre |
Holiday Artisan Cheese and Natural Ciders in MN - Guided Tasting Experience with Nationally-Acclaimed Shepherd’s Way Cheesemaker Jodi Ohlsen Read and Cidermaker/Orchardist Nate Watters
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Held at Keepsake Cidery & Winery, just a short drive from Mpls/St. Paul, this experience will feature arguably some of the best cheese and cider produced nationally paired together on a journey of flavor.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Keepsake Cidery |
Midnight-to-Dawn Metro Bike Tour #48 (Southwest)
Special Events
Insomniacs and bicycling lovers unite. Enjoy a 45- or 36-mile ride through the metro on the "Midsummer's Night Dream-of-a-Ride." Make a stop at late-night shops like Mel-O-Glaze Bakery on your way to the sunrise finish and gourmet...
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Instructors:
- Dave Premack
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 1st 2027 | 12:00 - 5:30 AM | Southwest High School |
Mill City Farmers Market Tour w/ Executive Director Ella Daniels
Trips, Tours & Special Events
NOTE: NEW DATE IS OCT 17TH. Join MPS Community Education for a behind-the-scenes tour and conversation with Ella Daniels, the Executive Director of the Mill City Farmers Market.
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Instructors:
- Ella Daniels
- Katie Johns (KJ)
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Farmers Kitchen + Bar |
Myriel Private Tasting Dinner with Chef Karyn Tomlinson
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Join Myriel Chef Karyn Tomlinson and her team for one special night of pre fixe dinner focused around the stories of our farmers during this season of bounty.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Vinai
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 4:45 - 6:45 PM | Myriel |
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- Vinai
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Myriel |
Native American: Cooking by the 13 Moons - December: Little Spirit Moon (Manidoo-giizisoons)
Trips, Tours & Special Events
December is the 11th Moon known as the Little Spirit Moon, a time marked by deep winter, long nights, and resting all across the land. Snow covers the ground, waters are frozen, and travel becomes limited.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- April Smith
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Kitchen |
Native American: Cooking by the 13 Moons - November: Freezing Moon (Gashkadino-giizis)
Trips, Tours & Special Events
November is the 10th Moon known as the Freezing Moon, marking the time when waters begin to freeze, the ground hardens, and Biboon (Winter) fully announces itself.
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Instructors:
- Katherine Bodger
- April Smith
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Kitchen |
Native American: Foraged Herbal Bath Soaks w/ Simone Rendon
Trips, Tours & Special Events
Join Simone Rendon, Ojibwe and Lakota forager, as she shares stories and traditional medicines. We will mix herbs that Simone has harvested and some that were gifted to her for you to mix with essential oils and add to fragrance to their...
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Instructors:
- Katie Johns (KJ)
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | New Branches |