Go Outside With Hennepin County

Go Outside With Hennepin County In Mpls Downtown

Go Outside in mpls downtown and join us at Target Field Station (335 N. 5th Street) and Hennepin County Government Center South Plaza (300 S. 6th Street). Don’t miss out this summer!

Hennepin County Government Center South Plaza Activities

Go Outside Summer Sessions

Select Wednesdays: June 5th, June 26th, July 10th, July 24th, August 7th & August 21st | 11:30am – 1pm

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 Performances

Thursdays | 12pm – 1pm

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.

Target Field Station Activities

Movie Nights

Select Thursdays: June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 1st, August 15th & August 29th

Time: 7pm

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.

June 27th: Jumanji
July 11th: Hidden Figures
July 25th: Wonka (with special performance by Sing United Choir before the movie)
August 1st: The Lego Movie
August 15th: Back to the Future
August 29th: Barbie – POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Fitness Classes

Select Tuesdays: June 25th, July 16th, July 30th, August 6th & August 20th

Time: 6pm – 7pm

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!

June 25th: Rumble Boxing Gym
July 9th: Sage & Soul Healing Co.
July 16th: Alchemy 365
- This class combines yoga, strength and conditioning. You’ll begin with a progressive warm up integrating fundamental yoga postures to get the body moving and the heart pumping. Class peaks when you give it your all during a 20 minute stretch of maximum cardio. Class winds down with a dose of incredibly soothing stretching so you can walk away ready to conquer your day. Open to all fitness levels!
- Please bring a mat and make sure to pre-register at: https://alchemy365.io/target-station-716
July 30th: Rumble Boxing Gym
August 6th: Yess Yoga
August 20th: Alchemy 365
- This class combines yoga, strength and conditioning. You’ll begin with a progressive warm up integrating fundamental yoga postures to get the body moving and the heart pumping. Class peaks when you give it your all during a 20 minute stretch of maximum cardio. Class winds down with a dose of incredibly soothing stretching so you can walk away ready to conquer your day. Open to all fitness levels! Please bring a mat and make sure to pre-register at: https://alchemy365.io/target-station-820

Family Fun Day

Sunday, August 18th, 2024

Time: 11am – 1pm

Go Outside with the whole family this summer and enjoy the Family Fun Day at Target Field Station. This year’s theme is Go Outside Games and will celebrate not only the Olympic Games, but also sports and wellness in the Twin Cities. All activities are free and for all ages to enjoy. Activities will include:

Ben and Jerry’s ice cream giveaway
YMCA flag football
YMCA pickleball
YMCA table
Library Bike
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) table
Minneapolis Parks and Rec table
Face painter (About Faces)
Balloon Twister (Amazing Scott)
Obstacle course with medal giveaway
Fun Jumps inflatable

about target field station

Target Field Station (335 N. 5th Street) is a dynamic transportation hub that connects Downtown Minneapolis with 500 light rail lines and 1,900 buses each day as well as the Northstar Commuter Rail. But it is also a major entertainment destination. Opened in May 2014, Target Field Station offers a large green space for gathering, a big screen for movies and other viewing opportunities, and an amphitheater for musical performances. Located next to Target Field and nestled into the Warehouse District/North Loop, it is close to downtown residential communities, businesses, entertainment, dining, breweries and coffee shops.

about hennepin county government center south plaza

Hennepin County Government Center South Plaza (300 S. 6th Street) is a tree-lined, circle plaza with a grassy knoll located between 6th and 7th Streets in Downtown Minneapolis. Stop by the Government Center South Plaza to enjoy an outdoor piano, added seating options and great special events each week.

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.

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