CNO presents The Care Fair, a community-centered low- and no-cost resource fair for neighbors in Corcoran & the Southside! We are looking for groups who can provide: Free clothes/food/water access; Harm reduction supplies; Outreach groups local to Corcoran or East lake; EBT/WIC info; Health care tools and access info; Self care/hygiene goods & services; Free art supplies and activities; & Swag from your organization! Click here to apply. Questions? Contact Mo@corcoranmpls.org.

Twin Cities Collage Collective & NONMACHINABLE are pleased to announce an open call for a new print publication focused on queer + trans collage from around the world. Any artists identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ working with collage; visual poetry & hybrid work; & writing on the topic of collage are encouraged to submit their work for this project. There is no submission fee. Work made using AI will not be accepted. Click here for more info & to submit.

This year, more than ever, we need to honor our trans ancestors. Candida Gonzalez and Nell Pierce are working together to create small altars for our trans ancestors to be placed in public spaces in Minneapolis this fall. We’re asking you to share stories, memories and photos of a trans ancestor you feel close to in some way and want to honor in this project.

We will be holding one community collage workshop on September 10th, 6-8 pm where people will be invited to help create what is placed on the altars. The main focus of these altars will be collages that specifically honor the people you ask us to remember. Click here to share their stories.

CAFAC seeks vendors for the 10th annual RedHot Art Market, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community that unites local artists, artisans, and art enthusiasts in a lively marketplace filled with stunning artwork and handcrafted goods.

This year's RHAM will take place on Saturday, December 13th, from 11am to 5pm. 30% of sales contribute to the CAFAC scholarship fund, supporting the next generation of artists who need it most. Click here for more info & to apply.

What would your community do with $5,000 for a clean energy project? The Clean Energy Resource Teams are accepting seed grant applications for community-based projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy storage within Minnesota. Applications are due by noon on October 1st, 2025. Click here to learn more & apply.

Learn about herbs that support lung health; Get support navigating lead and asthma resources from the city; & Eat with the botanist kitchen! Participants can receive a stipend of up to $50 for event participation. Click here to register.

The Black August Queer Film Festival features free screenings of short films, features, and web series alongside a community fair with food, local vendors, and organizations supporting wellness, justice, and education. Each screening will open with performances by the filmmakers and close with intimate Q&A sessions moderated by Valerie Deus. Click here for more info & to RSVP.

TRUST Inc. invites you to Lunch & Learn It Thursdays, a free monthly event designed for older adults in our community! The Schedule: 11:30am - Gathering Focus; 12pm - Lunch; 12:30pm - Learn It Options: Mindful Focus; Tech Health & Wellness; or Getting Your Ducks in a Row. Call 612-827-6159 or email trust@trustinc.org to register!

Step into the wild & discover the medicine growing right beneath your feet! Learn plant identification, healing uses, & how to start your own herbal journey. Led by Northside Herbalist Venus Raquel. Free & community vibes!

The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop scavenger hunt series features a variety of clues and local artwork to take home - a fun way for people to visit the Lake Street corridor, support businesses, and local artists! Participants are encouraged to stay for dinner, drinks, or shopping at Lake Street’s local businesses! Participate in-person or via social media - click here to learn more!

This free educational cooking class welcomes all community members—whether you're tuning in from home or attending in person. Ifrah will teach how to make a Fall Vegetable Stew featuring ingredients harvested straight from the garden, plus some delicious lentils. The class centers on food justice, community connection, and the power of growing and preparing meals from local gardens. Click here to register!

Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora, explores Puerto Rican artistic production over the last 25 years through the work of 43 artists working from Puerto Rico and its US-based diaspora. Join us for a program with the curators and guest artists followed by the reception, with performances by BORIKEN Cultural Center. Seating for the program is first-come, first-served. Auditorium doors open at 5:30 pm. Click here to learn more.

Join CAFAC for: the closing of "FIRED!", a group exhibit in which 15 local artists speak to the heat of transformation; and the Fall Open (Hot)House, featuring fire arts demos, hands-on artmaking, recent student work on display, and more! Artist talk 5pm - 6pm, ASL interpretation provided; (Hot)House 6:30pm - 9pm.

The Fox & Beggar Theater presents its eighth feature-length production, TIGRE! TIGRE!, a new outdoor operetta performed atop their double-decker hand-built mobile theater stage. Combining puppetry, traditional clown theater, and a live score, the show explores humanity's relationship to technology while asking the fundamental question: what drives us to perpetually open new doors that we know we won't be able to close? For all ages; BYO lawn chair/blanket; tickets free/PWYC. Click here for more info!

Z Puppets Rosenschnoz presents Cellula, a joyous glow-in-the-dark performance of cell science! Through dazzling blacklight puppetry and mesmerizing sound, this award-winning show illuminates the true marvels of cell science inside us all — like a bedtime story told by biologists. Recommended for ages 5-adult; tickets PWYC, $0 - $35. Click here to learn more!

One-Time:

Bubble Show & Bubble Play: Weds, 7/30, 4pm - 5:15pm. For Grades K-2.

Join Valarie from B-Town Bubbles for an exciting, hands-on bubble show! Discover the science behind bubbles, then head outside for a bubble play session. No registration needed for Bubble Show; click here to register for post-show Bubble Play.

Cardboard Invention Convention: Weds, 8/6, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. For Grades K-3 with Caregiver.

Take part in a collaborative art activity using cardboard. Brainstorm designs and create cardboard solutions to problems, big and small. Drop in or stay the entire time. Materials provided. No registration required.

Daily:

Summer Lunch & Snack: Lunch 1pm - 1:30pm; Snack 2:30pm – 15 mins prior to close. Ages 18 and under.

Kids eat free at the library! Food must be eaten on-site.

Weekly:

Teen Tech Squad: Mondays, 3:30pm - 5pm. Ages 8-18.

Get creative, experiment and make cool stuff with help from Hosmer’s Teen Tech Squad. Drop in. Through July 30th.

Youth Hang Zone: Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 5pm.

Play Nintendo Switch, try out our HTC VIVE virtual reality headset or just chill and meet new friends. Drop in.

Kids’ Crafternoon: Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5pm. For Grades 3-8; Younger youth may attend with Caregiver.

Join other youth for drop-in arts and crafts. Something new every week! Materials provided.

STEAM Ahead: Thursdays, 3:30pm - 5pm. For Grades 2-8.

Explore STEAM activities! Drop in for a different project every session. Engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities! No program on June 19th.

Lego Lab: Fridays, 3:30pm - 5pm. All Ages (Under 8 with Caregiver).

Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need your imagination. No experience necessary. We'll also have Duplos available. No program on July 4th.

Community Chess Day: Saturdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm, July 5th through August 30th.

Welcome youth and young adults who want to play chess! Play for fun and learn chess basics from chess teachers and mentors. All levels are encouraged; new players will be offered help to get started. All equipment provided. No program August 23rd.

Let’s Read! Tuesdays - Saturdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. For Grades K-5.

Join us for literacy games and reading practice this summer. No registration required, simply drop by!

Monthly:

Family Movie Night: June 10th, July 8th, & August 12th, 5pm - 7pm. Youth and Families.

Hang out and watch a movie. All are welcome. Movie may contain PG content.

Anime Saturdays: June 28th, July 26th, & August 30th, 2pm - 4pm. Youth and families.

Hang out and watch a great anime. Refreshments are served. May include TV-14 rated material.

For more information on Hosmer Library events, please visit Hennepin County Library's Hosmer Events Page.