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 next summer! Check back here for updates on the 2024 Go Outside Schedule.

hennepin county government center south plaza activities

Go Outside Summer Sessions
dates | TBA

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. Check back here for dates and times.

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

movie nights
movie dates | TBA

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.

fitness classes
fitness dates | TBA

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! Check back here for dates and times.

family fun day
date | TBA

Go Outside with the whole family this summer and enjoy the Family Fun Day at Target Field Station. Check back here for dates and times.

go outside with hennepin county events schedule

Go Outside with Hennepin County South Plaza events schedule

Summer 2024 schedule is coming your way! Check back here for dates and times.

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.

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.