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

There are no programs at this time. 

Baker Park Reserve

Wednesday–Thursday, December 11–12: Learn It: Ice Fishing Workshop 

Wednesday, January 1: Family & Friends Ice Fishing 
Sunday, January 5: Family & Friends Ice Fishing 

Baker Outdoor Learning Center

Monday, December 9: Cadettes Night Owl Badge 
Thursday, December 12: Poetry in the Park 
Friday–Sunday, December 27–29: Winter Cabin 

Friday–Sunday, January 10–12: Winter Cabin
Sunday, January 12: Free Family Fun Day: Wonder of Winter 
Tuesday, January 14: Scouts: Juniors—Geocacher Badge on Snowshoes and at Night 
Monday, January 20: Snowshoeing 
Sunday, January 26: Scouts: Snowshoeing 

Bryant Lake Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

A chickadee perches on a metal bar.

Carver Park Reserve

Monday, December 23: Bake Springerle Cookies 

Lowry Nature Center

Saturday, December 7: Decorate a Bee House 
Sunday, December 8: Winter Sunrise Hike 
Monday, December 9: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Daring Deer 
Tuesday, December 10: Lowry at Night: Restoring Habitat in Three Rivers Parks 
Saturday, December 14: Intro to Wheat Weaving: Ornaments 
Saturday, December 14: Make a Moravian Star Ornament 
Sunday, December 15: Raptors Up Close 
Monday, December 16: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Bookworms—Staying Warm 
Saturday, December 21: Christmas Bird Count 
Sunday, December 22: The Second Day of Winter 
Sunday, December 29: Year End Women's Fire Building 

Saturday, January 4: Kicksledding Open Rink 
Sunday, January 5: Intermediate Kicksledding on Trails 
Monday, January 6: My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Little Explorers—Tracks and Signs 
Mondays, January 6–27: Homeschool Family Series: Artic Exploration 
Saturday, January 11: Winter Photo Hike & Photo Exhibit Opening 
Saturday, January 11: Kicksledding Open Rink 
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 

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park

There are no programs at this time. 

Cleary Lake Regional Park

Saturday, December 7: My Favorite December Tradition! 
Sunday, December 8: Hands-on History: Kicksledding 
Tuesday, December 10: Winter Wellness Walk and Luminary Craft 
Friday, December 13: Kicksledding Adventure Under the Full Moon 
Saturday, December 19: Winter Solstice Yoga and Bonfire 

Saturday, December 19: Luminary Labyrinth & Winter Solstice Bonfire
Thursday, December 26: Family Snowshoeing 
Sunday, December 29: Snowshoes & S'mores 
Monday, December 30: Kicksledding Adventure 

Wednesday, January 8: Fireside Storytime & Family Snowshoe 
Sunday, January 12: Hands-on History: Kicksledding 
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 

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve

There are no programs at this time. 

Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

A flowering branch at Silverwood Park

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Saturday, December 7: Skaði's Chase—8K 
Saturday, December 7: Skaði's Chase—High School 4K 
Saturday, December 7: Skaði's Chase—Middle School 2K 
Saturday, December 7: Skaði's Chase—2K 
Saturday, December 7: Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener 
Sunday, December 8: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, December 8: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Monday–Thursday, December 9–19: Classic Beginner 4-day Lesson Series 
Fridays, December 13–20 : 50+ Adventures Classic Beginner Lesson Series 
Saturday, December 14: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, December 14: Family Classic Lesson 
Sunday, December 15: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, December 15: Family Classic Lesson 
Tuesday, December 17: Family Classic Lesson 
Thursday, December 19: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, December 21: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, December 21: Family Classic Lesson 
Sunday, December 22: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, December 22: Family Classic Lesson 
Thursday, December 26: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Thursday, December 26: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Friday, December 27: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Friday, December 27: Family Classic Lesson 
Saturday, December 28: Family Classic Lesson 
Saturday, December 28: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Tuesday, December 31: Family Classic Lesson 
Tuesdays, December 31–January 7: Classic Beginner 2-day Lesson Series 

Wednesday, January 1: Bonne Année! New Year's Day Snowshoe Hike Through History 
Wednesdays, January 1– February 19: Adapted Cross-country Ski Club 
Fridays, January 3–February 21: Skate and/or Classic Ski Club 
Sunday, January 5: Youth Classic Lesson—Ages 10-12 
Sunday, January 5: Youth Classic Lesson—Ages 12-14 
Tuesdays, January 7–28: Skate Beginner 4-day Lesson Series 
Saturday, January 11: Women's Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, January 11: Women's Skate Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 12: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 12: Family Classic Lesson 
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 

Eastman Nature Center

Sunday, December 8: The Wandering Naturalist: Squirrels at a Campfire 
Wednesday, December 11: Wellness Wednesday 
Wednesday, December 11: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Animals in Winter 
Saturday, December 14: Youth Drop Off: Winter Survival Mini Camp 
Sunday, December 15: Free Funday Sunday: Little Luminaries 
Monday, December 16: Homeschool Family: Astronomy 
Tuesday, December 17: My Preschooler & Me: Bookworms Story Hour—Welcome, Winter Birds 
Wednesday, December 18: Women, Woods and Wine Hike 
Friday, December 20: Youth Drop Off: Winter Outdoor Play 
Saturday, December 21: My Preschooler & Me: Bookworms By the Bonfire—Sunshine and Solstice 
Saturday, December 21: Winter Solstice Luminary Walk 
Sunday, December 22: Free Funday Sunday: Mealworm Races 
Friday, December 27: Progressive Camp Meal 
Sunday, December 29: Free Funday Sunday: Animal Feed Me 
Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve Snowshoe Hike 

Friday, January 3: Mulled Wine Winter Hike 
Saturday, January 4: Snowshoe Hike 
Sunday, January 5: Free Funday Sunday: Bird Beak Mystery 
Tuesday, January 7: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Animal Tracks 
Wednesday, January 8: Wellness Wednesday 
Saturday, January 11: Snowshoe Hike 
Sunday, January 12: Free Funday Sunday: Preserving Snowflakes 
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 

Fish Lake Regional Park

Saturday, January 11: Family & Friends Ice Fishing 

French Regional Park

Monday, December 9: My Child & Me: Eco Art—Kolrosing and Trees 
Tuesdays, December 10–February 11: Homeschool Family Series: Winter Recreation Adventures 
Saturday, December 14: Snowshoe and S'mores Under the Full Moon 
Saturday, December 14: Snowshoe Under the Full Moon for Women 
Wednesday, December 18: My Preschooler & Me: Art Adventures 
Thursday, December 19: 50+ Adventures: Sunset Snowshoe 
Saturday, December 21: Winter Solstice Kicksledding Adventure with S'mores 
Saturday, December 28: Beginner Snowshoeing 
Saturday, December 28: Family Snowshoeing 
Tuesday, December 31: Goodbye 2024 Snowshoe and S'mores 

Thursday, January 2: Kicksledding Adventure 
Friday, January 10: 50+ Adventures: Snowshoeing 
Sunday, January 12: Kicksledding Adventure Under the Full Moon 
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 

Gale Woods Farm

 Tuesday, December 10: Homeschool Drop-off: Holiday Gifts & Winter Play 
Tuesday, December 10: Homeschool Drop-off: Junior Holiday Gifts & Winter Play 
Saturday, December 14: Tomte Solstice Magic 
Sunday, December 15: Holiday Farm Craft Social: Felting 
Tuesday, December 17: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades 
Saturday, December 21: Nuno Felted Scarf 
Sunday, December 22: History Inspired Creations: Make & Take Fiber Ornaments 
Saturday, December 28: Needle Felted Bird Sculpture 

Saturday, January 11: Beginning Weaving 
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 

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

Thursday, December 12: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Thursdays, December 12–19: Classic Beginner 2-day Lesson Series 
Fridays, December 13–20 : Skate Beginner 2-day Lesson Series 
Saturday, December 14: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, December 14: Adapted Cross-country Skiing Open House 
Sunday, December 15: Family Classic Lesson 
Sunday, December 15: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Tuesday, December 17: Family Classic Lesson 
Saturday, December 21: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Saturday, December 21: Family Classic Lesson 
Sunday, December 22: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, December 22: Family Classic Lesson 
Monday, December 23: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Monday, December 23: Family Classic Lesson 
Friday, December 27: Family Classic Lesson 
Friday, December 27: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Saturdays, December 28–February 15: Intermediate Skate Ski Club 
Sunday, December 29: Family Classic Lesson 
Sunday, December 29: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Mondays, December 30–January 20: Classic Beginner 4-day Lesson Series 
Mondays, December 30–February 17: Women's Beginner Skate Ski Club 

Wednesdays, January 1–8: Classic Beginner 2-day Lesson Series 
Wednesdays, January 1–February 19: Skate and/or Classic Ski Club 
Thursdays, January 2–23: Skate Beginner 4-day Lesson Series 
Thursdays, January 2–February 20: Classic Ski Club 
Saturday, January 4: Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 5: Skate Beginner Lesson 
Tuesday, January 7: 50+ Adventures Classic Beginner Lesson 
Sunday, January 12: Classic Beginner Lesson 
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 

Richardson Nature Center

Friday, December 6: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Bird Beaks & Feet 
Sunday, December 8: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Reptiles 
Friday, December 13: My Preschooler and MeNumbers in Nature 
Sunday, December 15: Free Family Fun Day: Insects Inside 
Sunday, December 22: Free Family Fun Day: Winter Birds 
Friday, December 27: Hike with a Naturalist: Winter Wonders 
Sunday, December 29: Free Family Fun Day: Owls 
Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve Sledding and S'mores 

Friday, January 3: Sled! Sled! Sled! 
Sunday, January 5: Free Family Fun Day: Winter Trees 
Tuesdays, January 7–28 : Preschool Drop-off SeriesKits & Cubs 
Thursday, January 9: My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades—Animal Tracks 
Sunday, January 12: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Amphibians 
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 

Hyland Hills Ski Area

Tuesday, December 10: Homeschool Day 
Tuesday–Thursday, December 3–5: Homeschool: Downhill Ski Clinic 

Monday–Wednesday, January 6–8: Homeschool: Downhill Ski Clinic 
Monday, January 13: Homeschool Day 

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

There are no programs at this time.

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

There are no programs at this time.

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Saturday, December 7: Whittling and Woodburning 
Sunday, December 8: Free Family Fun Day: Animal Choose Your Own Adventure 
Saturday, December 14: Winter Bird Count 
Sunday, December 15: Free Family Fun Day: Winter Scavenger Hunt 
Saturday, December 21: Youth Drop-off: Young Birders Club—The Longest Night 
Saturday, December 21: A Winter Solstice Walk 
Saturday, December 21: A Nature-based Makerspace 
Sunday, December 22: Free Family Fun Day: The Deer Family 
Saturday, December 28: Family Snowshoe Hike 
Sunday, December 29: Free Family Fun Day: Meet the Animals 

Wednesday, January 1: New Year's Day Snowshoe Hike 
Saturday, January 4: Ecology of Dice and Dragons: Deep Freeze, Dandelions & Dragons 
Sunday, January 5: Free Family Funday: Story Walk—In the Snow 
Saturday, January 11: Snowshoeing for Women 
Saturday, January 11: Youth Drop-off: Young Birders Club—Winter Birds and Life Lists 
Sunday, January 12: Free Family Fun Day: Animal Tracks 
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 

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

Thursdays, December 19–February 20: Homeschool Family Series: Winter Recreation Adventures 

Sunday, January 12: Snowshoe Under the Full Moon 
Sunday, January 12: Family Snowshoeing 

Noerenberg Gardens

There are no programs at this time.

Turtles line a log in the water.

Silverwood Park

Saturday, December 7: Bug Inspired Creations: Paper Wasps and Paper Making 
Sunday, December 8: Free Family Fun Day: Walk With a Naturalist 
Sunday, December 8: Free Family Fun Day: Puppet Art Adventures 
Tuesday, December 10: Sunset Yoga 
Tuesday, December 10: Bug Inspired Creations: Pop-up Greeting Card Making 
Wednesday, December 11: Mindful Creations 
Wednesday, December 11: Natural Watercolors Workshop 
Thursday, December 12: SPARK! Art and Nature for People Living with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners 
Sunday, December 15: Free Family Fun Day: Walk With a Naturalist 
Monday, December 16: My Child & Me: Eco Art—Kolrosing and Trees 
Monday, December 16: Gentle Yoga Flow 
Tuesday, December 17: Sunset Yoga 
Friday, December 27: Family & Friends Ice Fishing 

Monday, January 6: My Preschooler & Me: Family Clay—Ice 
Tuesday, January 7: Sunset Yoga 
Tuesdays, January 7–February 11 : Ceramic Handbuilding Series for Beginners 
Tuesdays, January 7–March 11: Preschool Drop-off Series: Doodlebugs 
Wednesday, January 8: My Preschooler & Me: Acorn Club 
Wednesday, January 8: Mindful Creations 
Wednesday, January 8: Rooted in Art: Bird Feathers & Metal Tooling 
Thursday, January 9: SPARK! Art and Nature for People Living with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners 
Thursday, January 9: Opening Reception: New Work by Erin Paradis 
Thursday, January 9: Opening Reception: No Time to Waste by Erik Olson 
Thursdays, January 9–23: Homeschool Drop-off Series: Carve into Nature 
Sunday, January 12: Free Family Fun Day: Puppet Art Adventures 
Sunday, January 12: Free Family Fun Day: Walk with a Naturalist 
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 

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.