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Everything we can verify across Minneapolis's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 14

Peace Garden Volunteering

Wed, Oct 14 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Thursday, October 15

Knitting in Nature

Thu, Oct 15 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

First and third Thursday of September and October from 4 – 5:30 pm.

Price: see link

Saturday, October 17

Rose Garden Volunteering

Sat, Oct 17 · 9 AM–11 AM · Lyndale Park/Rose Garden, Minneapolis, MN

Calling all rose lovers! Join the Deadheaders and develop skills while supporting care of the historic rose garden.

Price: see link

Early Birders – October

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Sunday, October 18

Brush with Nature

Sun, Oct 18 · 1 PM–3:30 PM · Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

Brush with Nature Sunday, October 11 and 18 from 1-3:30 pm. Gather in community and get creative with watercolors inspired by the autumn colors around you!

Price: see link

Monday, October 19

Peace Garden Volunteering

Mon, Oct 19 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Tuesday, October 20

Help out in the JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden!

Tue, Oct 20 · 10 AM–12 PM · JD Rivers Children’s Garden, 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Help out in the JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden! Tasks will vary depending on the time of year, but may include: weeding, planting, watering, garden clean-up, soil transportation and more.

Price: see link

Habitat Restoration in Theo Wirth

Tue, Oct 20 · 5:30 PM–7 PM · The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN

Join us to remove invasive species, including buckthorn, in Theodore Wirth Park!

Price: see link

Wednesday, October 21

Peace Garden Volunteering

Wed, Oct 21 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Thursday, October 22

Rose Garden Volunteering

Thu, Oct 22 · 9 AM–11 AM · Lyndale Park/Rose Garden, Minneapolis, MN

Calling all rose lovers! Join the Deadheaders and develop skills while supporting care of the historic rose garden.

Price: see link

Volunteer Day at Kroening Nature Center: Seed Collecting

Thu, Oct 22 · 4:30 PM–6:30 PM · Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN

Join us Thursday October 22 from 4:30-6:30 pm for an evening of seed collection in our prairies!

Price: see link

Saturday, October 24

Loring Park Pond Invasive Plant Pull

Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–12 PM · Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN

Thistle & Burdock: Be Gone! Join us to remove invasive species from the pond and restore its natural beauty!

Price: see link

Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship

Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–12 PM · Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis, MN

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River.

Price: see link

Early Birders – October

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Buckthorn Bust on Minnehaha Creek

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–12 PM

Join the Pleasant Ave Pals for buckthorn slaying along the creek!

Price: see link

Halloween Costume Swap

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–3 PM · Graco Park, Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN

Halloween Costume Swap 🎃👻 Get ready for Halloween at the MPRB Downtown Parks Halloween Costume Swap!

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How Do You Like Them Apples

Sat, Oct 24 · 12 PM–2 PM · JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden, 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Join us at JD Rivers Garden for storytelling, arts and crafts, apple pressing and cider-making.

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

Monday, October 26

Peace Garden Volunteering

Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Overlook Garden Volunteering

Mon, Oct 26 · 5 PM–7 PM · Overlook Garden, 137 E 17th St, Minneapolis

Garden with us in Stevens Square at the Overlook Garden! * This event is eligible for the Rent Discount Program.

Price: see link

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

Peace Garden Volunteering

Wed, Oct 28 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Thursday, October 29

Saturday, October 31

Early Birders – October

Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

Price: see link

Sunday, November 1

Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship

Sun, Nov 1 · 9 AM–12 PM · Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis, MN

Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River.

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 3

Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 7

Tuesday, November 10