Things to do in Minneapolis this weekend
38 listings pulled together for Minneapolis.
Nov 6–8, 202638 eventsEvery listing here is marked family-friendly in our feed: 28 of them run in Minneapolis between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8.
For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies. No registration required.
For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Siblings welcome.
Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. Drop in for a while or stay the entire time! We'll also have DUPLOS®, so all ages are welcome.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. No registration required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Learn about your health and connect to the care you need! Meet with Red Door Clinic to take a free, private Rapid HIV test, learn about HIV prevention and care, get help connecting to treatment and medical services. Collaborator: Red Door Clinic.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. A licensed ECFE parent educator will be available to discuss caregiving topics in Spanish and English.
Grades 8-12. “Yes, and!” This teen improv class is designed to be a high-energy, confidence-building experience where you will learn the basics of short-form improv through theatre games, character-building activities, and collaboration with your fellow improvisers.
For toddlers and PreKs and their favorite grown-ups. Drop by the library for a different fun activity every month! No registration required.
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects geared towards teens! Materials provided. Led by Roosevelt Library’s STEAM Squad.
Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs, but you can call ahead to see if other animals will be visiting. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot at the desk or by calling 612-543-6450.
Ages 5 and up with caregiver. In this 2-hour class, adult and child will learn a few types of hand stitching. This requires a variety of fine-motor skills that the adult will be able to support the child in developing and achieving.
Drop in to learn how to turn your kitchen waste into a kaleidoscope of color onto a bandana! Squeeze every drop of color out of leftovers slated for the trash or compost by bundling them into mordanted bandanas and steaming them until the color and fabric create a bonded pattern..
Immerse yourself in an experience of embodied, joyful, and connected singing with skilled song leader Sarina Partridge. We are singing for joy and connection, not performance or perfection.
Join us for a hands-on introduction to Hmong needlework and reverse applique. Learn about the history, meaning, and unique patterns of Paj Ntaub (flower cloth), then create your own simple Hmong motif reverse applique with guidance from local artist Mandora.
Bring your needlepoint, knit and crochet projects and get acquainted. Help us create an Uptown community of needle crafters. Drop in or stay the entire time. Everyone is welcome.
Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover instruments! Led by early childhood music specialists, your family will listen to and respond to classical music together. Collaborator: Breaching Concerts LLC.
For children and their families. Join us for an easy-going session of kids’ chess. Volunteers will be ready to teach all chess beginners how to play or facilitate play with other kids. LEGO® will also be available to build and create. Materials provided.
Do you love to write, draw, or make art? Are you motivated to share life experiences, stories, and information with your community? Learn to make zines with Twin Cities Zine Fest! Zines are an instant way to share ideas, stories, and art.
An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover how to read and understand the most common types of contracts for artists and creatives, including commissions, sales, work for hire, exhibition agreements, licensing, performances, and collab.
For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Siblings welcome.
Join the Twin Cities’ Goblin Craft Club in the meeting room for a bring-your-own-craft gathering! All craft projects are welcome, but please bring your own tools and materials. This gathering is also only for adults; if you have mini-goblins, please leave them at home!
Will a green energy system mean a cleaner, healthier planet? It depends. All energy – even wind, solar, and e-cars –requires mining: cobalt, lithium, copper, aluminum, rare earth elements.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Join the Colleagues of Calligraphy for an informal reception celebrating their exhibit, The Art of Letters. Explore the works on display and take the opportunity to meet and chat with the exhibiting calligraphers.
Grades 2-8. This is a space for young readers to come relax, read, talk about awesome books, and create. Bring your own book or choose from the library cart. Quiet reading time will be followed by a group discussion and then a fun activity. Materials provided.
For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new.
Rips and holes can happen in our favorite knit garments, including T-shirts, socks, and workout clothes. Heal all of those holes with darning and community during this 2-hour class. Learn how to repair knit garments using two methods of darning.
For adults 18 and up. Intermediate level sewing machine class. Protect your hands from heat and cold with an insulated cozy featuring an easy-grip strap. Create an insulated cozy that is perfect for ice cream pints, coffee cups, and even water bottles. Materials provided.
38 listings pulled together for Minneapolis.
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