Give your kitchenware a second life! Sabathani Community Center is collecting clean, new or lightly used household essentials – cups, plates, pots, pans, utensils, and more – to help youth start fresh in their new homes. Drop off your donations at the Sabathani Food Shelf during open hours: Mon–Thurs, 9:30am–2:30pm. Let’s turn unused items into essentials for a brighter new beginning!

Quatrefoil Library seeks dedicated and talented community members with innovative perspectives to join their board! The Library aims to create a board that reflects the diversity of our community. Individuals from diverse identities and lived  experiences are encouarged to apply, particularly those from historically marginalized communities that have been underrepresented in nonprofits. Click here to learn more & apply.

Fiber art is thriving in Minnesota, and the field’s recognition as a vital creative discipline is generously supported by the McKnight Foundation’s Arts & Culture program. This program awards two unrestricted $25,000 fellowships to post-emerging Minnesota fiber artists who demonstrate exceptional proficiency, sustained practice, and commitment to the field. Fellowship dates: March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027. Click here to learn more & apply.

Every Thursday, Mount Olivet hosts a drive-through Community Meal. Guests are greeted at their car window with the menu selections for the day and may order however many meals they require. Dinner bags include soup, fruit, cookies, milk, and a choice of entrée/vegetable. There are always at least two choices, beef or chicken (sometimes pork); as well as a Gluten-Free option. All meals are scratch-made in-house. No personal information, including finance or demographics, is required. Please contact Sally McNamee with any questions: smcnamee@mtolivet.org or 612-767-2222.

Learn about the historical resources at the library and across the county that will help you piece together a history of your Minneapolis house, neighborhood or property. Staff will explain and demonstrate resources, emphasizing online resources in the Digital Collections that will allow you to jump-start your research from home. Click here to learn more & register!

Minneapolis Edible Boulevards presents the first class in their free Fall Community Cook-Along Series, with local instructor Kelly Shay! Whether you’re a new cook or a home chef, these classes are designed for everyone looking to eat well, save money, and connect with the community - with a focus on simple, healthy, and culturally relevant meals. A grocery list will be sent in advance, so you can gather ingredients and cook along. Click here to register!

HHM's newest exhibit tells the story of Eliza Winston, the first and only enslaved person to successfully fight for their freedom in a Minnesota courtroom. The opening presentation will take place in the museum’s Great Room, featuring remarks by Dr. Christopher P. Lehman about his book It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom; and a reading by Mary Moore Easter from her book Free Papers, inspired by the testimony of Eliza Winston. Click here to learn more & RSVP!

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the individuals buried in the Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery located at Lake Street and Cedar Ave, founded in 1858 and considered “full” in 1919 with over 27000 individuals buried at the site. Click here to learn more & register.

Posters for Parks is an annual show featuring limited-edition posters created by Twin Cities artists and designers, each inspired by Minneapolis parks and the people, plants, and animals that make them so special! Each poster sold supports both the local artist who created it and our much-loved parks, with 50% of each purchase going to the artist and the other 50% supporting the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s People for Parks Fund. Click here for more information.

Learn how to administer nasal NARCAN / Naloxone to prevent opioid overdose! Free NARCAN kits will be provided. This training is free and open to the public - no registration required!

A series of free inspiring and practical events designed to help Minneapolis restaurants, cafes, bakeries, caterers, food trucks, and other similar businesses to prevent and divert food waste! The "86" Food Waste series brings together local chefs, restaurants, & food business leaders who are successfully tackling food waste. Click here to learn more & register.

Join RCC for an insightful community discussion on tackling homelessness in the community. Learn what is currently being done to improve the homelessness situation; how accountability is being addressed; & the role of the County and City. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the discussion and ask questions of the panelists. Click here to learn more & RSVP.

Schedule: 9am - Doors Open; 9:15am - Welcome & Complimentary Breakfast; 10am - Morning Workshops; 11am - Resource Fair & Complimentary Lunch; 12pm - Elected Officials Panel; 1pm - Afternoon Workshops.

Morning Workshops: 'Community Safety: When to Call 311 vs 911' & 'Building Community through Art: Legos activity.'

Afternoon Workshops: 'Election Services & Ranked Choice Voting' & 'Technology & Fraud.'

Join Queermunity for a vibrant, resource-rich health and wellness fair designed specifically for the aging LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're aging with pride or showing up in solidarity, this event offers: Workshops on advanced directives; Vision support from State Services for the Blind; Mobile medical unit; Public health resources; and more! Free, all ages welcome, all bodies honored. Click here to learn more.

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!

Celebrate the beauty of Lake Street’s public art at the second-ever Lake Street Mural Day! This 5-hour free family-friendly event will feature self- and guided mural tours, mural-themed games, and more among 20+ vendors at the Midtown Farmers Market! A guided mural tour will be given at 12pm. The event is free and open to all; click here to learn more!

A seasonal market celebrating the small business community of makers, crafters & vendors! Market Day includes over 35 vendors; music; food; a raffle; & a booster shot clinic! To request a vendor registration form, please email trust@trustinc.org or call 612-827-6159. This is a fundraising event for TRUST Inc., a non-profit dedicated to serving aging adults in our community.

Join CAFAC for Creating Memorial Jewelry through Sand Casting and Ritual, a two-day workshop that incorporates metalworking with guided ritual to create a memorial object. Students will learn to sand cast a personal keepsake while  engaging in grief work and normalizing the bereavement process. Click here for more info.