Youth & Family Fall 2026
"Nailed It!" Holiday Edition-Ages 6+ (Adult + Child-Marcy)
Family
Inspired by the hit Netflix show, join us for a high-stakes (and high-sugar!) afternoon of competitive cake and cupcake decorating. We’ll provide the pre-baked treats, mountains of frosting, and all the spooky decorations you provide the...
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Marcy Arts Elementary School |
CANCELED: Beginner Backgammon - Ages 10+ (Adult + Child - Dowling)
Youth & Family
Learn the game of Backgammon including the basics of the game and different strategies. Have the opportunity to play with other beginners in a relaxed setting!
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dowling Elementary School |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dowling Elementary School |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dowling Elementary School |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dowling Elementary School |
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dowling Elementary School |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dowling Elementary School |
CANCELED: Family Skate (Family Programs - Lyndale)
Youth & Family
Enjoy some family time while skating around! Bring your own rollerskates/blades, or we will have some available to use. All ages and abilities welcome!
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Lyndale Elementary School |
CANCELED: Tumbling for Littles-Ages 4-5 (Adult + Child-Northstar)
Youth & Family
Get your little one moving and learn some basic tumbling and gymnastic skills. Parents will participate with child. **This is an adult & child class - only one registration (child only) is needed per pair
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30th 2026 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM | Mona Moede/Northstar |
| Fri, Nov 6th 2026 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM | Mona Moede/Northstar |
| Fri, Nov 13th 2026 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM | Mona Moede/Northstar |
| Fri, Nov 20th 2026 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM | Mona Moede/Northstar |
Cancelled: Family Bus Tour: Parade of Playgrounds (Family Programs - Anwatin)
Youth & Family
Hop on the Coach Bus with the whole family for a fun-filled day visiting 3 of the top Twin Cities Playgrounds! We will start at Anwatin Middle School and will visit Shoreview Commons Park, Elm Creek Park, and French Park.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Anwatin Middle School |
Donuts with Dads (Family Programs)
Youth & Family
This group is meant for male identifying caregivers to have space to talk about the stresses and difficulties of caring for a child today. Bring your little one for some quality time playing and socializing with the other children in the...
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | North Regional Library |
Driver's Education Classroom Training (NEW: School Year 2026-27)
Driver's Education (Youth)
NEW FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27: Registration will be done through the driving school websites The process to register for the 30-hour classroom instruction has changed and registration should now be completed directly on our partners’...
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 3:20 - 6:20 PM |
Drop-In Nature: Nocturnal Nights (Kroening)
Family
Many animals prefer life at night. Drop by the nature center to learn more about these neighbors, explore their adaptations to darkness, and find out what we can do to make nighttime easier for animals in the city.
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Kroening Nature Center |
Early Childhood Family Expo
Youth & Family
The MPS Early Childhood Family Expo brings together partners from Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood and Preschool programs to celebrate and support Minneapolis families with children ages 0-8.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Wilder/Heritage STEM Academy/ECFE |
Family Bingo Night (Family Programs - Field)
Youth & Family
Bring the family for a fun night of bingo and snacks! All ages welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Field Elementary School |
Family Funday: Skull & Bones (Kroening)
Family
Get up close with animal teeth and bones! Join a naturalist to examine various skulls, learn about different animals’ diets, and take a walk to see who's eating what (and whom!) out in the park. (All ages) Questions: 612-668-2478
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17th 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Kroening Nature Center |
Family Funday: Tracking Club: Prowling the Prairie (Kroening)
Family
The prairie is home to both predators and prey. Join a naturalist to explore the prairie and look for fur, bones, feathers, and other signs of animals eating – and being eaten.
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31st 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Kroening Nature Center |
Mike Maguire (flickr)
Family Halloween Party (Southwest) No Registration: Pay at Door
Family
Put on your most friendly costume and join us for our annual Family Halloween Party at Southwest. Activities include carnival games, a raffle for door prizes, a bingo hall, magic shows, dinner concessions, treats and prizes.
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Instructors:
- Dave Premack
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23rd 2026 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Southwest High School |
GLOW Family Dance Party (Family Programs - Field)
Youth & Family
Let's GLOW! Get decked out with glow paint and glow lights and dance the night away! This is a family friendly event open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions stand available, cash only.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Field Elementary School |
Holiday Cookie Baking - Ages 6+ (Adult + Child-Northeast)
Youth & Family
Get in the holiday spirit! Start a family tradition! In this class you will bake three different types of cookies to share and take home! **This is an adult & child class - only one registration (child only) is needed per pair
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Northeast Middle School |
Nature Art: Framed with Nature (Kroening)
Family
Take a walk around the park to find sticks, stones, and other interesting objects. Bring back your treasures and craft or decorate a picture frame. (All ages) Questions: 612-668-2478
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Kroening Nature Center |
Nature Art: Weaving with Natural Materials (Kroening)
Family
Take a walk to collect tall prairie grasses and other plants to use for art. Add your touch to a group art project or make a woven decoration to take home. (All ages) Questions: 612-668-2478
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Kroening Nature Center |
Nature Tots: Mice, Moles & Voles (Kroening)
Family
There are lots of critters leaving tiny trails over and under the ground. Come learn about some of our smallest mammals in Minnesota, then head out to look for signs of them in the park. This is an adult/child interactive program.
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Kroening Nature Center |
Nature Tots: Ready For Winter (Kroening)
Family
The chill of winter is on its way, so how do animals get ready to survive a Minnesota winter? Learn some of the strategies Minnesota animals use in different habitats to keep safe, warm, and fed during the coldest months of the year.
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Instructors:
- Carl Kroening Park Naturalists
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Kroening Nature Center |
Pottery/Clay Night-Ages 6+ (Adult + Child-Marcy)
Family
Everyone in the family gets their hands dirty making clay ornaments that get fired and picked up a few days later.
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Instructors:
- Maslin Boten
- Senamarie Bradley
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Marcy Arts Elementary School |
Soccer for Littles-Ages 2-3 (Adult + Child-Burroughs)
Youth & Family
Get your little one moving and learn the some basic soccer skills. Parents will participate with child. **This is an adult & child class - only one registration (child only) is needed per pair
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31st 2026 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
Jamie Smed (flickr)
Soccer for Littles-Ages 4-5 (Adult + Child-Burroughs)
Youth & Family
Get your little one moving and learn the some basic soccer skills. Parents will participate part of the class with child. **This is an adult & child class - only one registration (child only) is needed per pair
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31st 2026 | 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
Sports Sampler for Littles-Ages 2-3 (Adult + Child-Burroughs)
Youth & Family
Get your little one moving and expose them to a wide variety of sports and work on developing large motor skills (i.e. catching, throwing, kicking) while playing games together. Parents will participate with child.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31st 2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Burroughs Elementary School |
TGIF Parent's Night Out (Family Programs - Lake Harriet Upper)
Youth & Family
Parents can enjoy a night out while their kids have a blast doing a wide variety of activities! Activities include: gym games, arts & crafts, dance party, scavenger hunt, bingo, games & prizes and more!
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11th 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School |