Events

Make your own boat out of natural materials, then see if it will float! Learn about what makes things float and the kinds of boats that use the Mississippi River. Drop in anytime. Free.

Rooted in the history of the logging era on the Mississippi, and other Minnesota rivers, log rolling is both safe and fun. Join the Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn this exciting sport! Test your new skills while “competing” against other participants! No previous experience is needed. $6/person.

Join us in the floodplain forest to learn about trees and how they impact community health! Mississippi Park Connection will be giving FREE hour-long guided tours at Crosby Farm Regional Park this summer. Have you ever wondered what trees do for you besides providing oxygen? How they trees adapting to an urban setting? This tour […]

Learn about storm drains and sewer systems and how they connect to our lakes, streams, and rivers – reinforcing the reality that what enters our streets often reaches sacred waters. Help raise awareness by decorating storm drains around the neighborhood. Registration not required. View Event Flyer (PDF)

This two-part Art + Water Workshop series with Ananya Dance Theatre explores the ways water and love of public places intersect. Inspired by Ananya Dance Theatre’s summer of projects centered on the notion of public love, we will carry stories of water into this practice together. The first session begins with a movement meditation led […]

A Celebration of the River, From the River! Grab your paddle and join us for Float Fest 2026, a celebration of the river from the river! Whether you’re kayaking the Mississippi on Paddle Share, bringing your own boat, or kicking back at Graco Park, the first ever Float Fest is your invitation to experience the […]

Drop in and meet some of our animal ambassador turtles and learn about the unique adaptations they have to help them live in rivers. Take a stroll along the Treetop Trail doing turtle trivia. Drop in anytime. Free.

Third Space Thursday is a free community gathering in our parks to share food, connect with neighbors, get active, and enjoy the river. Whether you are new to our national park or get outside often, these events are an invitation to step away from the screen and be present in nature. Join us for a […]