Art in the Park | Lake Nokomis – Minneapolis

Come make art with us! Mia provides free art activities for all ages at these Minneapolis park events. Join us to celebrate the warm weather and try our various art projects.

Location
Minneapolis Parks

Cost
Free

September 12 Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (49th Ave and Woodlawn Blvd)

The Monarch Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly’s amazing 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music, food, dance, native plant sales, and plenty of opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies, learn about their habitats, and discover what you can do to make a difference. Make monarch-themed art with Mia and other local organizations.

September 19 Van Cleve Park, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (901 15th Ave SE)

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:00 am to 2:00 pm