Hop on down to your neighborhood park this spring for egg hunts, Bunny Brunches or visits with Peter Rabbit. Events are geared for all ages, so bring the family, enjoy the festivities with your neighbors and celebrate springs arrival.
For more information on these and other spring special events at Minneapolis recreation centers visit www.minneapolisparks.org or call your neighborhood recreation center.
Audubon Park See Windom Park
Beltrami Park See Windom Park
Brackett Park See Matthews Park
Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave. S Egg Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, April 3, 1-3 p.m. Egg hunt, coloring contest, candy-filled eggs, prizes, raffles; free for the entire family. Call 612-370-4919 for more information.
Folwell Park, 1615 Dowling Ave. N Bunny Breakfast, Saturday, March 27, 9-11 a.m. Family event with pancakes, face painting, button making, balloons; 12 years and under free; 13 years and over $3 per person. Call Folwell Neighborhood Association, 612-521-2100 for more information.
Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave. S. Bunny Party, Saturday, April 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Entertainment by Mr. Jim, petting zoo, egg hunt, refreshments for all ages. Please register each family member online at www.minneapolisparks.org or in person by April 1; $2 per person. Space is limited so register early. Call 612-370-4963 for additional information.
Hiawatha School Park See Matthews Park
Kenny Park, 1328 58th St. W Spring Egg Hunt, Sat. April 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Continental breakfast, crafts, caricatures, egg hunt at 11 a.m. $5 per person; all ages. Register online at www.minneapolisparks.org or at the park by Monday, April 12. Call 612-370-4901 for more information.
Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE Egg Hunt and BBQ, Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free family event with BBQ, kids egg hunt and games; co-sponsored by Mill City Church. Call 612-370-4927 for more information.
Longfellow Park See Matthews Park
Lyndale Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Ave. S Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Egg hunt, petting zoo, basket-making, treats; $2 per child. Call 612-370-4948 for more information.
Lynnhurst Park, 1345 Minnehaha Pkwy. W Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 27, 10:30-noon; $2 per person. Call 612-370-4914 for more information.
Martin Luther King Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S Spring Fling, Thursday, April 1, 6-8 p.m. Cookie decorating, crafts, egg hunt, entertainment by Kids Dance, refreshments (hotdog, chips and drink); free; online registration required by Feb. 25; limit 150 (including parents). Call 612-370-4908 for more information.
Matthews Park, 2318 28th Ave S Eggstravaganza, Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Egg hunt, games, face painting, craft projects, Peter Rabbit; $2 per person. For Brackett, Hiawatha School, Longfellow and Matthews parks. Call 612-370-4950 for more information.
McRae Park, 906 47th St. E Bunny Brunch, Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Breakfast, art project, egg hunt, a visit by the Big Bunny; $5 per adult, $3 per kids 12 years and younger. Register at McRae Park or on the morning of the event. Call 612 370-4909 for more information.
North Commons Park, 1801 James Ave. N Eggstravaganza, Saturday, April 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Giant egg hunt featuring the Twin Cities Biker Coalition, Crunch and TC Bear, photos on a motorcycle; free for all ages. Call 612-370-4921 for more information.
Northeast Park See Windom Park
Pershing Park, 3523 48th St. W Pershing Spring Breakfast and Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 27, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast, egg hunt, activities; $3 per person; register by Thursday, March 25. Call 612-370-4928 for more information.
Sibley Park, 1900 40th St. E Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Breakfast served 9:30-11 a.m. ($4 adults, $2 kids12 years and younger). Entertainment and activities 10-11:30 a.m. Egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. (free). Register online by Friday, April 2, or call 612-370-4954.
Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE - See Windom Park
Windom Park NE, 2251 Hayes St. NE - Upper Northeast Parks Egg Hunt and Bunny Party, Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Treat bags for the first 150 children ages 2-12 years; adult egg toss contest, childrens egg hunt; free, no registration required. For Audubon, Beltrami, Northeast, and Waite and Windom parks. Call 612-370-4905 for more information.