Programs & Events

Discover the outdoors, explore history, learn about nature and more. See what's happening at your favorite park or browse programs across all parks below. 

Registration opens the third Wednesday of each month at 8 AM for programs that take place two months later.

Register online below or by calling 763-559-6700.

Online Programs | Baker Park ReserveBaker Outdoor Learning Center | BryantCarver | Cedar Lake FarmCleary Lake | Crow-Hassan | Doyle-KennefickEastman Nature Center | Elm Creek | Fish LakeFrench | Gale Woods FarmHyland Lake | Lake MinnetonkaLake RebeccaLowry Nature Center | Mississippi Gateway | Murphy-Hanrehan | Noerenberg GardensRichardson Nature Center | Silverwood | Sochacki | Spring LakeThe Landing

Accessibility

Nearly all of our program offerings can be adapted or modified. Please call 763-559-9000 (for relay services dial 711) or email access@ThreeRiversParks.org to request free modifications and learn about available options.

Signature Events

Find out more about our Signature Events, which celebrate the changing seasons in Minnesota by welcoming everyone to experience our stunning parks, trails, facilities and offerings.

All Upcoming Programs

Off-site Public Programming

There are no programs at this time. 

Online Programs

Saturday, February 1: Nature School Virtual Information Session 
Tuesday, February 25: Nature School Virtual Information Session 

Baker Park Reserve

There are no programs at this time. 

Baker Outdoor Learning Center

Tuesday, January 14: Scouts: Juniors—Geocacher Badge on Snowshoes and at Night 
Monday, January 20: Snowshoeing 
Sunday, January 26: Scouts: Snowshoeing 

Sunday, February 2: Youth Drop-off: Winter Animal Adaptations 
Tuesday, February 4: Scouts: Juniors—Digital Photography Badge 
Sunday, February 9: Scouts: Brownies Outdoor Adventurer Badge 
Friday, February 14: Valentine's Dinner and Snowshoeing 
Saturday–Sunday, February 15–16: Winter Cabin
Friday–Sunday, February 28–March 2: Winter Cabin

Sunday, March 2: Maple Syruping 
Sunday, March 9: Maple Syruping 
Sunday, March 9: Scouts: Maple Syruping 
Tuesday, March 11: Scouts: Maple Syruping 
Friday–Sunday, March 14–16: Spring Cabin 
Sunday, March 16: Maple Syruping 
Sunday, March 23: Maple Syruping 

Bryant Lake Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

A chickadee perches on a metal bar.

Carver Park Reserve

There are no programs at this time. 

Lowry Nature Center

Monday, January 13: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Grumpy Groundhog 
Tuesday, January 14: Lowry at Night: Full Moon Hike 
Saturday, January 18: Intermediate Kicksledding on Trails 
Sunday, January 19: Raptors Up Close 
Saturday, January 25: Kicksledding Open Rink 
Saturday, January 25: Naturalist Walk & Phenology Wheel 
Sunday, January 26: Winter Wildlife Table 
Monday, January 27: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Bookworms—Trolls and Kicksleds 

Saturday, February 1: Polar Party 
Sunday, February 2: Groundhog's Day 
Monday, February 3: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Little Explorers—Snow and Ice 
Mondays, February 3–24: Homeschool Family Series: Predators and Prey of Carver Park 
Saturday, February 8: Kicksled Open Rink 
Sunday, February 9: Tracks & Trails: Weekend Walk with a Naturalist 
Monday, February 10: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Whose Tracks are these? 
Tuesday, February 11: Lowry at Night: Moonlit Snowshoe 
Friday, February 14: Valentine's Candlelit Walk and Live Music 
Saturday, February 15: Bird Banding 
Sunday, February 16: Raptors Up Close 
Saturday, February 22: Winter Play Day 
Sunday, February 23: Kicksled Open Rink 
Monday, February 24: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Bookworms—Winter Birds 

Saturday, March 1: Nature Table: Snakes 
Monday, March 3: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Little Explorers—Maple Syrup Magic 
Mondays, March 3–24: Homeschool Family Series: History of Maple Sugaring 
Saturday, March 8: Laura Ingalls Maple Syruping 
Monday, March 10: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Maple Syrup 
Tuesday, March 11: Lowry at Night: Full Moon Kicksledding 
Saturday, March 15: Bird Banding 
Sunday, March 16: Raptors Up Close 
Sunday, March 16: Lowry Leprechaun's Pot of Gold Geocaching 
Thursday, March 20: Nature Journal Club: Maple Sap & Syrup 
Saturday, March 22: Maple Syrup Fest 
Saturday, March 29: Sugarbush Photo Hike 
Sunday, March 30: Brand New Birders Hike 
Monday, March 31: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Bookworms—Snakes 

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park

Saturday, February 15: Family & Friends Ice Fishing 
Monday, February 17: Family & Friends Ice Fishing 

Cleary Lake Regional Park

Wednesday, January 15: Winter Wellness Snowshoe for Adults 
Saturday, January 18: The Wonders of Wool 
Sunday, January 19: Winter Activity Sampler 
Saturday, January 25: Kicksledding Adventure 
Wednesday, January 29: Women's Wellness New Moon Cross-county Ski & Bonfire 

Saturday, February 1: Beginner Fat Bike 
Mondays, February 3–March 3: Winter Hiking Club 
Thursday, February 6: Family Winter Wellness Snowshoe with Pull-behind Sleds 
Sunday, February 9: Kicksledding and Geocaching Adventure 
Wednesday, February 12: Full Moon Walk 
Wednesday, February 19: Women's Wellness Moonlit Cross-county Ski 
Saturday, February 22: Free Family Fun Day: Sugar on Snow! 

Saturday, March 1: Snowshoe and S'mores 
Saturday, March 1: Sunset Snowshoe Hike for Women 
Wednesday, March 5: Golden Treasure Nature Quest 
Sunday, March 9: Hands-on History: Maple Sugaring 
Wednesday, March 12: Evergreen Wellness Walk 
Friday, March 14: Full Moon Hike and S'mores 
Sunday, March 16: Hands-on History: Maple Sugaring 

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve

Saturday, February 22: Snowshoe Hike for Women 
Saturday, February 22: Snowshoe Adventure 

Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

A flowering branch at Silverwood Park

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Friday, January 24: 50+ Adventures Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, January 25: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 26: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 26: Family Classic Lesson 

Saturday, February 1: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, February 1: Family Classic Lesson 
Sunday, February 2: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Thursdays, February 6–13: Skate Beginner 2-day Lesson Series 
Saturday, February 15: Family Classic Lesson 
Saturday, February 15: Skate Beginner Lesson 

Eastman Nature Center

Wednesday, January 15: Women, Woods and Wine Hike 
Sunday, January 19: Free Funday Sunday: Furs and Skulls 
Monday, January 20: Homeschool Family: Minnesota History—Snowshoeing 
Wednesday, January 22: Wellness Wednesday 
Saturday, January 25: Scouts: Scat Detective 
Sunday, January 26: Free Funday Sunday: Feeding Frenzy 
Monday, January 27: My Preschooler & Me: Bookworms Story Hour—Frosty Fish 

Saturday, February 1: Snowshoe Hike 
Saturday, February 1: Every Body Can Explore Nature 
Sunday, February 2: Free Funday Sunday: Groundhog's Weather Conundrum 
Thursday, February 6: Scouts: Snowshoe and Bonfire 
Saturday, February 8: Snowshoe Hike 
Saturday, February 8: Winter Storytelling 
Sunday, February 9: Free Funday Sunday: Winter Birds and Pinecone Feeders 
Wednesday, February 12: Wellness Wednesday 
Wednesday, February 12: Full Moon Snowshoe Hike 
Friday, February 14: My Preschooler & Me: Valentine's Day Puppet Party 
Saturday, February 15: Family Valentine Trail Adventure 
Sunday, February 16: Free Funday Sunday: Behind the Scenes—Great Horned Owl 
Monday, February 17: Weaving with Natural Materials 
Monday, February 17: Homeschool Family: Biomimicry—Seeds and Catapults 
Wednesday, February 19: Women, Woods and Wine Hike 
Monday, February 24: My Preschooler & Me: Bookworms Story Hour—Winter White, Outta Sight Camouflage 
Wednesday, February 26: Wellness Wednesday 

Saturday, March 1: How to Maple Syrup at Home 
Sunday, March 2: Maple Syrup: Tapping Tools 
Tuesdays, March 4–May 20: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Expressions in Nature 
Wednesday, March 5: Awe in Auroras 
Thursdays, March 6–May 15: Preschool Drop-off Series: Kits & Cubs 
Saturday, March 8: Maple Syrup: Journey Into the Sugarbush 
Sunday, March 9: Maple Syrup: Tapping Tools 
Sunday, March 9: Nature Restoration 
Monday, March 10: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Maple Syrup 
Wednesday, March 12: Wellness Wednesday 
Friday, March 14: Under the Maple Moon 
Saturday, March 15: Maple Syrup: Journey Into the Sugarbush 
Sunday, March 16: Maple Syrup: Sap Collecting 
Monday, March 17: Homeschool Family: Biomimicry—Birds and Planes 
Wednesday, March 19: Women, Woods and Wine Hike 
Saturday, March 22: Maple Syrup Festival 
Sunday, March 23: Maple Syrup: Sap Collecting 
Tuesday, March 25: My Preschooler & Me: Bookworms Story Hour—What's That? SCAT! 
Wednesday, March 26: Wellness Wednesday 
Wednesday, March 26: Woodcocks: Stalk the Dusk Sky Dancers 
Saturday, March 29: The Importance of a Sugar: The History and Cooking of Maple Syrup 
Sunday, March 30: Free Funday Sunday: Making Maple Sugar 

Fish Lake Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

French Regional Park

Thursdays, January 16–February 20: GreenFit Club: Winter Outdoor Adventures 
Sunday, January 19: Free Family Fun Day: Walk with a Naturalist 
Monday, January 20: Kicksledding Adventure 
Monday, January 27: My Child & Me: Eco Art—Collage and Animal Tracking 
Tuesday, January 28: Rooted in Art: Bird Feathers & Metal Tooling 

Wednesday, February 12: Snowshoe Under the Full Moon 
Sunday, February 16: Kicksledding and Geocaching Adventure 
Sunday, February 16: Free Family Fun Day: Walk with a Naturalist 
Sunday, February 23: Family and Friends Ice Fishing 
Tuesday, February 25: Rooted in Art: Clay Plates and Earth's Moon 

Sunday, March 2: Family Snowshoeing 
Tuesday, March 4: Voices in Fishing: The Dreaded Outdoors with Trey Fails 
Saturday, March 8: Adapted Mountain Biking 
Saturday, March 8: Snowshoe and S'mores 
Monday, March 10: My Preschooler & Me: Art Adventures 
Tuesday, March 11: Voices in Fishing: Minnesota Junior BASS Nation with Xao Xiong 
Thursday, March 13: 50+ Adventures: Full Moon Hike 
Sunday, March 16: Geocaching for Leprechaun Surprises 
Sunday, March 16: Free Family Fun Day: Walk with a Naturalist 
Wednesday, March 26: Rooted in Art: Maple Syrup and Watercolor 

Gale Woods Farm

Monday, January 13: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades 
Tuesday, January 14: Homeschool Drop-off: Junior Animal Science 
Tuesday, January 14: Homeschool Drop-off: Farm Baking 
Friday, January 17: Spirit of the Season: Making Mead 
Saturday, January 18: Felted Cat Cozy Creation 
Saturday, January 18: Introduction to Needle Felting: Farm Animals 
Thursday, January 23: Homeschool Drop-off: Animal Science 
Thursday, January 23: Homeschool Drop-off: Farm, Food & Fun 
Saturday, January 25: Winter Warm-up Breakfast 
Wednesday, January 29: My Preschooler & Me: Cooking on the Farm 

Mondays, February 3–March 24: Preschool Drop-off Series: Little Farmhands 
Tuesday, February 4: How-To History: Winter Work 
Thursday, February 6: Homeschool Drop-off: Felt-astic Fun! 
Thursday, February 6: Homeschool Drop-off: Fiber Frenzy 
Saturday, February 8: Introduction to Wet Felting 
Saturday, February 8: Introduction to Crocheting 
Sunday, February 9: Winter Farm Craft Social 
Wednesday, February 12: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades 
Wednesday, February 19: Homeschool Drop-off: Felt-astic Fun! 
Wednesday, February 19: Homeschool Drop-off: Fiber Frenzy 
Saturday, February 22: Winter Inspired Make & Take Creations 
Thursday, February 27: My Preschooler & Me: Cooking on the Farm 

Saturday, March 1: Sheep Shearing 
Saturday, March 1: Chickens in Your Backyard 
Saturday, March 8: Introduction to Spinning 
Saturday, March 8: How to History: Maple Syrup 101 
Mondays, March 10–24: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Growing Roots 
Mondays, March 10–24: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Exploring Livestock 
Tuesdays, March 11–25: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Growing Roots 
Tuesdays, March 11–25: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Exploring Livestock 
Thursday, March 13: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades 
Saturday, March 22: From Sheep to Felted Rug 
Saturday, March 22: Needle Felted Landscape 
Tuesdays, March 25–May 27: Homeschool Family Series: Spring Recreation Adventures 
Wednesday, March 26: My Preschooler & Me: Cooking on the Farm 

A close-up of a orange-and-white rooster with a red wattle and comb. Several chickens are out-of-focus behind it.

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Thursdays, January 16–23: 50+ Adventures Classic Beginner Lesson Series 
Saturday, January 18: Women's Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, January 18: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, January 18: Women's Skate Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 19: Family Classic Lesson 
Monday, January 20: Family Classic Lesson 
Fridays, January 24–31: Skate Beginner 2-day Lesson Series 
Saturday, January 25: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, January 25: Family Classic Lesson 
Wednesdays, January 29–February 19: Classic Intermediate 4-day Lesson Series 
Fridays, January 31–February 21: Classic Beginner 4-day Lesson Series 

Saturday, February 1: Youth Classic Lesson—Ages 10-12 
Saturday, February 1: Youth Classic Lesson—Ages 12-14 
Sunday, February 2: Family Classic Lesson 
Saturday, February 8: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, February 16: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, February 16: Family Classic Lesson 
Saturday, February 22: Winter Play Day Festival 

Richardson Nature Center

Friday, January 17: My Preschooler and Me: Snow and Ice 
Saturday, January 18: Kicksledding on Muskrat Pond 
Sunday, January 19: Free Family Fun Day: Animal Tracks and Signs 
Saturday, January 25: 27th Annual Ice Harvesting Day 
Wednesday, January 29: Lantern-lit Kicksledding 

Sunday, February 2: Free Family Fun Day: Woodchucks, Winter and Weather Prediction 
Tuesdays, February 4–25: Preschool Drop-off Series: Kits & Cubs 
Wednesday, February 5: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Forest ABCs 
Friday, February 7: Lantern-Lit Kicksledding 
Sunday, February 9: Free Family Fun Day: Turtle Obstacle Course 
Saturday, February 15: Candlelight and Chocolate 
Tuesday, February 18: Guided Snowshoe Hike for Families & Friends 
Wednesday, February 19: My Preschooler and Me: Who's Hiding? 
Sunday, February 23: Free Family Fun Day: Winter Campfire 
Thursday, February 27: Guided Snowshoe Hike For Adults 

Sunday, March 2: Free Family Fun Day: Maple Syruping: History and Artifacts 
Tuesdays, March 4–25: Preschool Drop-off Series: Kits & Cubs 
Tuesdays, March 4–May 20: Trails Club for Women 
Thursday, March 6: Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—The Birds are Singing 
Sunday, March 9: Free Family Fun Day: Maple Syruping: History and Artifacts 
Thursday, March 13: Nature at Night: March Moon 
Saturday, March 15: S'mores Scavenger Hunt 
Sunday, March 16: Free Family Fun Day: Turtles 
Friday, March 21: My Preschooler & Me: Trees and Maple Syrup 
Sunday, March 23: Free Family Fun Day: White-tailed Deer 
Sunday, March 30: Free Family Fun Day: Minnesota Mammals 

Hyland Hills Ski Area

Monday, January 13: Homeschool Day 

Monday, February 3: Homeschool Day

Monday, March 3: Homeschool Day

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Saturday, February 8: Adapted Ice Fishing 

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

There are no programs at this time.

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

 Mondays, January 13–February 24: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Habitat Explorers—Winter 
Friday, January 17: Park Pals: Winter Connection 
Sunday, January 19: Free Family Fun Day: Nature Origami 
Monday, January 20: Homeschool: Animal Caretakers 
Saturday, January 25: Family Snowshoeing 
Sunday, January 26: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Animals 

Saturday, February 1: Snowshoeing for Adults 
Sunday, February 2: Free Family Fun Days: Fun with Weather! 
Saturday, February 8: Youth Drop-off: Young Birders Club—Citizen Science Youth Action for Birds 
Saturday, February 8: Winter Watercolor Painting 
Sunday, February 9: Free Family Fun Day: Animal Skulls and Skeletons 
Saturday, February 15: Embrace the North 
Sunday, February 16: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Ambassador Animals 
Monday, February 17: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Ambassador Animals 
Friday, February 21: Park Pals: Winter Connection 
Saturday, February 22: Winter Tree ID 
Saturday, February 22: Winter Play Day: Campfire and Nature Art 
Sunday, February 23: Free Family Fun Day: Nature Art Trail 
Wednesday, February 26: New Moon Snowshoe Hike for Adults 
Thursday, February 27: Homeschool Family: Welcome to the Solar System! 
Thursday, February 27: Homeschool Family: A Calendar in the Stars 
Thursday, February 27: Homeschool Family: Star Stories 
Friday, February 28: Homeschool Family: Welcome to the Solar System! 
Friday, February 28: Homeschool Family: A Calendar in the Stars 
Friday, February 28: Homeschool Family: Star Stories 

Saturday, March 1: Geocaching for S'Mores 
Sunday, March 2: Free Family Fun Day: Nature Play 
Saturday, March 8: Wildlife Hike 
Sunday, March 9: Free Family Fun Day: Animal Paw Prints and Play 
Mondays, March 10–May 19: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Habitat Explorers—Spring 
Friday, March 14: Full Moon Hike for Women 
Fridays, March 14–May 9: Park Pals 
Saturday, March 15: Forts and Fires 
Sunday, March 16: Free Family Fun Day: Puppet Play 
Saturday, March 22: Youth Drop-off: Young Birders Club—Waterfowl 
Saturday, March 22: Nature's Stewards: Spring Cleaning 
Sunday, March 23: Free Family Fun Day: Peregrine Falcons 
Sunday, March 23: Waterfowl Walk 
Saturday, March 29: Signs of Spring Hike 
Sunday, March 30: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Animals 

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

Wednesday, February 12: Winter Wellness Snowshoe 
Friday, February 28: 50+ Adventure: Sunset Snowshoe Hike 

Thursdays, March 13–May 22: Homeschool Family Series: Spring Recreation Adventures 
Saturday, March 22: Geocaching for Leprechaun Surprises 

Noerenberg Gardens

There are no programs at this time.

Turtles line a log in the water.

Silverwood Park

Monday, January 13: My Child & Me: Eco Art—Collage and Animal Tracking 
Tuesday, January 14: Sunset Yoga 
Thursday, January 16: Park Nouveau: Winter Adaptations and Natural Fibers 
Saturday–Sunday, January 18–19: Whirling Weekend: Pottery Wheel Workshop 
Monday, January 20: Gentle Yoga Flow 
Monday, January 20: Youth Drop-off: Teens Behind the Wheel—Ceramics Workshop 
Tuesday, January 21: Sunset Yoga 
Wednesdays, January 22–February 26: Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Series 
Sunday, January 26: Try It: Ice Fishing 
Tuesday, January 28: Sunset Yoga 

Sunday, February 2: Family and Friends Ice Fishing 
Sunday, February 2: Midwinter Melt 
Monday, February 3: My Preschooler & Me: Family Clay—Owls 
Tuesday, February 4: Sunset Yoga 
Wednesday, February 5: My Preschooler & Me: Acorn Club 
Sunday, February 9: Free Family Fun Day: Walk with a Naturalist 
Sunday, February 9: Free Family Fun Day: Puppet Art Adventures 
Monday, February 10: My Child and Me: Eco Art—Mammals and Felting 
Tuesday, February 11: Sunset Yoga 
Wednesday, February 12: Kicksledding Under the Full Moon 
Wednesday, February 12: Mindful Creations 
Thursday, February 13: SPARK! Art and Nature for People with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners 
Monday, February 17: Gentle Yoga Flow 
Monday, February 17: Youth Drop-off Program: Digging in Clay—Winter Workshop 
Tuesday, February 18: Sunset Yoga 
Tuesdays, February 18–25: Craft Crossover Series: Ceramics & Glass 
Wednesday, February 19: Rooted in Art: Clay Plates and Earth's Moon 
Monday, February 24: My Child and Me: Eco Art—Mammals and Felting 
Tuesday, February 25: Sunset Yoga 

Monday, March 3: My Preschooler & Me: Family Clay—Animals from Eggs 
Tuesday, March 4: Sunset Yoga 
Tuesdays, March 4–April 8: Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Series 
Wednesday, March 5: My Preschooler & Me: Acorn Club 
Wednesday, March 5: Natural Painting Workshop: Introduction to Egg Tempera 
Thursday, March 6: Teen Night 
Friday, March 7: My Preschooler & Me: Family Clay—Animals from Eggs 
Saturday, March 8: Ceramic Jewelry Making Workshop 
Sunday, March 9: Free Family Fun Day: Puppet Art Adventures 
Sunday, March 9: Free Family Fun Day: Walk with a Naturalist 
Monday, March 10: My Child & Me: Eco Art—Nature Friendship Bracelets and Galls 
Tuesday, March 11: Sunset Yoga 
Wednesday, March 12: Rooted in Art: Maple Syrup and Watercolor 
Wednesday, March 12: Mindful Creations 
Thursday, March 13: SPARK! Art and Nature for People with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners 
Thursday, March 13: Opening Reception: Our Built Environment by Angela St. Vrain 
Thursday, March 13: Opening Reception: Light Over Boundary by Allegra Lockstadt 
Thursdays, March 13–March 27: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Wildlife Art Adventures 
Monday, March 17: My Child & Me: Eco Art—Nature Friendship Bracelets and Galls 
Monday, March 17: Gentle Yoga Flow 
Tuesday, March 18: Sunset Yoga 
Tuesdays, March 18–May 20: Preschool Drop-off Series: Doodlebugs 
Thursday, March 20: Art When the Moon is Full 
Saturday, March 22: Youth Drop-off: Digging in Clay—Kids Behind the Wheel 
Sunday, March 23: Bass Recital with Nick Gaudette 
Tuesday, March 25: Sunset Yoga 

Sochacki Park

Saturday, January 18: Family Snowshoeing 

Spring Lake Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

The Landing

There are no programs at this time.