go outside with hennepin county this summer
Go Outside this summer and join us at Target Field Station (335 N. 5th Street) and Hennepin County Government Center South Plaza (300 S. 6th Street). Activities will include movie nights, fitness classes, music, special events and more. Don’t miss out this summer!
hennepin county government center south plaza activities
(June 1 – August 31)


Go Outside Summer Sessions | 11:30am – 1:00pm
dates | June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 9, August 23
Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at South Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music and food giveaways.
pianos on parade performance | 12pm – 1pm
dates | Thursdays in June
Join us at South Plaza to enjoy some fresh air and fun activities! Enjoy a live piano performance outside of Hennepin County Government Center over your lunch hour on Thursdays during the month of June.

target field station activities
(June 1 – August 31)


movie nights | 7-9 pm
movie dates | June 8, June 29, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31
On select evenings this summer, you can enjoy outdoor movie nights at Target Field Station. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, find a spot on the green grass outside the Twins’ ballpark and enjoy an evening watching a movie under the stars and the downtown skyline. Movie info to come.
- June 8: Little Shop of Horrors
- June 29: Space Jam
- July 6: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
- July 20: Legally Blonde
- August 3: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- August 17: Encanto
- August 31: Top Gun: Maverick
fitness classes | 6 – 7pm
fitness dates | June 6, June 26, July 11, July 24, August 1, August 21
Get outside and get active at Target Field Station this summer! We are bringing fitness outside at Target Field Station on select evenings this summer. Gather a group of colleagues, friends or family and enjoy a great workout in downtown. Bring your mat, water bottle, friends and family and join us at Target Field Station this summer! You can pre-register for the Alchemy 365 classes by following the links:
- June 6: fitness class with Alchemy 365
- June 26: yoga class with Erika Lee (@erikaleeliving on Instagram)
- July 11: fitness class with Alchemy 365
- July 27: yoga class with Erika Lee (@erikaleeliving on Instagram)
- August 1: fitness class with Alchemy 365
- August 21: yoga class with Erika Lee (@erikaleeliving on Instagram)

family fun day | 11 am – 1 pm
date | August 19
Go Outside with the whole family this summer and enjoy the Family Fun Day at Target Field Station. Join us on the lawn on August 19th from 11am – 1pm for family-friendly activities, giveaways and more!
go outside with hennepin county events schedule
Go Outside with Hennepin County South Plaza events schedule
South Plaza Summer Sessions
Wednesday, June 7, 11:30am – 1pm
Wednesday, June 21, 11:30am – 1pm
Wednesday, July 5, 11:30am – 1pm
Wednesday, July 19, 11:30am – 1pm
Wednesday, August 9, 11:30am – 1pm
Wednesday, August 23, 11:30am – 1pm
Pianos on Parade
Thursdays, June 1 – 30, 12pm – 1pm
Go Outside with Hennepin County Target Field Station schedule
Outdoor Movies:
Thursday, June 8, 7pm
Thursday, June 29, 7pm
Thursday, July 6, 7pm
Thursday, July 20, 7pm
Thursday, August 3, 7pm
Thursday, August 17, 7pm
Thursday, August 31, 7pm
Fitness Classes:
Tuesday, June 6, 6pm – 7pm
Tuesday, July 11, 6pm – 7pm
Tuesday, August 1, 6pm – 7pm
Most Epic Family Fun Day:
Saturday, August 19, 11am – 1pm
don’t miss out on the fun
The Go Outside with Hennepin County program is filled with fun activities and events for all ages and abilities throughout the year. Stop by Target Field Station and South Plaza to get in on the festivities.
While you’re here, don’t miss out on the opportunity to share your experience with others. Invite friends, family and colleagues to come with you, and share your experience on social media using the hashtags #gooutside and #mymplsdt.
You can learn more by following @mplsdowntown on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.