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Minneapolis Recreation Centers Reopening to the Public
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) continues to transition its 47 recreation centers to pre-COVID-19 services and hours of operation. All MPRB recreation centers are currently offering scheduled, registered, and ActivePass programs Monday through Saturday, with five sites offering pre-registered programs on Sunday. Search all available activities at minneapolisparks.org/register. Recreation centers will begin offering general public hours starting November. 29, with the following phased approach: Monday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Dec. 19 All recreation centers open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pmDrop-in recreation opportunities available during those public open hoursRecreation centers open outside of public open hours and on Saturdays and Sundays for pre-registered and ActivePass programs onlyYouth sports games begin at various sites with spectators allowed Monday, Dec. 20-Tuesday, Dec. 30 (Minneapolis Public Schools Winter Break) All recreation centers open on School [...]
Winter Events
Midtown Global Market Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama Saturday, December 4, 10AM-4PM Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street Join us and 45 great local artists for a handmade holiday shopping fest! www.nocoastcraft.com Family Fridays Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street December 10, 17, and 31, 5PM-7PM Join Midtown Global Market for Santa, Craft Activities, and a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration www.midtownglobalmarket.org American Swedish Institute Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue www.asimn.org/ Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival Saturday December 4 - Sunday December 5 10AM- 4PM The sights and sounds of the Scandinavian marketplace return in time for the holidays at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop handmade goods from more than 60 regional artists at booths inside ASI and out in the courtyard. Browse exceptional [...]
New Mural at Phillips West Community Garden
By LAURA HULSCHER The Phillips West Fall Fest and Annual Meeting was held on November 6th outside the Swedish American Institute. Here neighbors led by Daja Shanklin of Self Made Creative Learning paint a mural for the new Phillips West Community Garden. The garden is on the northeast corner of Portland Avenue South and 28th Street.
