Kids are invited to bring their favorite Teddy Bears to our Clinic and Specialty Center for a special Teddy Bear Clinic. “The goal of this free event is to expose children to the medical environment before a traumatic situation occurs,” explains HCMC emergency physician Dr. Anna McFarlin. “In addition to preventing trauma, we hope to help children feel more comfortable in this setting and with the procedures that occur during a typical emergency department visit. Allowing Teddy – or any other stuffed animal – to participate demonstrates the friendly nature and loving goal of a visit.” Teddy Bears will be “admitted” and after being examined may have a variety of procedures performed including blood pressure and heart rate checks, injections, stitches, x-rays, or a splint or bandage placed on their paws. The Teddy Bear Clinic will feature Teddy Bear repairs and sew-ups, trauma prevention activities, ambulance and fire truck tours.

Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

The unique architecture and long history of the Wirth Home, built in 1910, provides a backdrop for learning about the role of Theodore Wirth and the development of the Minneapolis park system. Current resident Superintendent Al Bangoura will share his experiences living in the home and the efforts taking place to preserve it.

At Utepils Brewing, beer is more than a beverage—it’s a shared experience. Nestled along Bassett Creek in Minneapolis, we honor European brewing traditions while creating a warm, welcoming space for community connection. Community is at the heart of Utepils. We partner with local artists, nonprofits, and businesses to create positive impact through charitable giving, event hosting, and creative collaboration.

First Unitarian Society is the birthplace of congregational humanism. Every Sunday, the congregation gathers at a 10:30 assembly and subsequent mini meal, in our beautiful, mid-century modern building. During the week, over 30 groups meet to think, create, and take social action in the community.

Photo credit: Stan Waldhauser

Ever wonder what $4.6 million in cash looks like? Visit the most popular Doors Open venue to find out! While you’re here, have a seat on $1.7 million in shredded money, discover where the money in your wallet comes from and how it gets to you, uncover the security features on your bills, and more. Visitors must pass through a metal detector and have personal belongings X-rayed. Weapons are prohibited.

Photo credit: KFAI 2025

See where Twin Cities community radio lives! Founded in 1978, KFAI is a registered 501(c)(3) noncommercial educational (NCE) community radio station. Our volunteer-powered broadcast is a destination for local news and information, arts and culture, and Twin Cities entertainment, serving listeners of diverse racial, social, and economic backgrounds.

Opened in 2008, MacPhail Center for Music in Mill City is a vibrant, light-filled destination where music and art fill every floor. Designed by architect James Dayton with acoustics by Kirkegaard Associates, the building features visible teaching studios, inspiring performance spaces, and dynamic gathering areas support a powerful mission dating back to 1907, to transform lives through accessible, community-centered music education for all ages.

Photo credit: Rich Ryan Photography

Mixed Blood Theatre was the first mixed-race theater company in Minneapolis with an ensemble that featured ten African American employees and players, as well as six Native Americans and seven white people. The venue, in conjunction with the Penumbra Theatre, offered new opportunities for Black Minneapolitans to enter the world of theatre. Described by its founder Jack Reuler, as an “identity-conscious organization,” our theater continues to “disrupt injustices, advance equity, and build community.”

Built in 2022, Minneapolis’ newest fire station replaced one of the oldest. Come learn more about how our city’s firefighters work and live while on 24-hour shifts!

Photo credit: Metropolitan Council

Do you know what happens after you flush? Learn about our wastewater system, how we minimize the stinky odors connected to the process, and what happens to the water before it returns to the Mississippi River.

The Capri is an historic gem in the heart of North Minneapolis celebrating 100 years in 2027. Owned and operated by PCYC, a social service agency dedicated to youth and community development, the Capri is more than a theater - it is a cultural hub, fueling artistic innovation and creative entrepreneurship.

Join us on May 9th to view demonstrations of three different printmaking techniques: Screenprint, Intaglio, and Relief, explore our space, and learn more about Highpoint Center for Printmaking! Demos will take place at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

The Mpls Downtown Improvement District welcomes you to our Nicollet Community Space! Our Ambassadors patrol downtown, providing clean, green, and safe services and serving as friendly concierges. Pose for a photo with an Ambassador and sidewalk sweeper, play outdoor games and activities, and decorate and take a fairy door home!

The Minneapolis Club is a historic private city club and downtown pillar since 1883, offering refined dining, premier fitness facilities, and thoughtfully curated programming. Rooted in tradition, it serves as a hub for connection, culture, and community among professionals, providing a welcoming space to gather, engage, and build lasting relationships.

Minneapolis is home to people of all ages who move through the city in different ways. Come and see how we keep traffic moving safety and smoothly.

CLWS offers a dynamic educational experience for students ages 18 months to 8th grade. For over 35 years, CLWS has been celebrated for its commitment to a true whole child approach, blending art, music, and movement into a rigorous academic curriculum that uniquely prepares students for high school and beyond.

The preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic Nokomis Theater into the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center sought to unearth, preserve, and restore as many original architectural details as possible. The building has come full circle: from a cultural amenity, to an arts center devoted to industrial art forms.

Twin Cities Maker is a non-profit, volunteer-driven community of artists, engineers, and makers. Together, we operate a shared community workshop where you can build nearly anything you can imagine.

Photo credit: Aaron Mark Photo Film

Theatre in the Round is one of very few local theatres with all operations under one roof. Its 27,500+ square feet houses the stage, rehearsal space, makeup and dressing rooms, a scenic shop and storage, costume shop and storage, props storage, offices, and more. The highlight of the space is the unique arena stage, originally designed by Ralph Rapson.

SpringHouse Ministry Center is a part three separate church congregations from three different denominations — each one unique, yet with much in common. In addition, we serve as a meeting place for a wide variety of community groups.

House Of Balls is about to enter its 40th year of operation. For the first 28, it was in what is now known as the North Loop in downtown Minneapolis. For the last 11 years, it has resided on the West Bank, in a structure that was originally built as a service station.

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The MWMO’s Stormwater Park and Learning Center showcases innovative green infrastructure, sustainable building systems, and engaging educational exhibits. Featuring visible stormwater solutions, renewable energy, community spaces, riverfront access, and arts-focused programming, the venue offers an immersive, inspiring environment for learning about water stewardship and environmental resilience.

The Lift Garage is an auto repair shop providing low-cost car repair and honest advice for Minnesotans, keeping us all safer on the roads. You will experience the inner workings of a repair shop, identify car parts and tools, and even see what it looks like underneath a car!

The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG) focuses on the accomplishment and achievement of African Americans in the State of Minnesota since September 2018. The MAAHMG carries out this directive through exhibits, programs and events that educate and inform the public about the history, culture, and art of African Americans in Minnesota. We are a community gathering space where people meet and celebrate Black history. The Museum is free, accessible to all, and tours are provided.

Groove Lofts at Northstar Center reimagines a 1917 landmark into modern downtown living. Once a bank and corporate headquarters, this historic tower now offers unique loft‑style homes, expansive amenity spaces, and a direct connection to the birthplace of the Minneapolis skyway system—where past and present meet.

The Bakken Museum, in West Winds Mansion on the shore of Bde Maka Ska, features interactive activities for all. Make movies in the Spark exhibit, meet the mother of sci-fi in Mary & Her Monster, and test Ben Franklin's experiments in the Electricity Party Room while you tour our historic mansion and expansive gardens.

Do you know where the water from your toilets and sinks goes? The City of Minneapolis will open a sewer manhole and set up a closed-circuit televising truck so you can see the inside of the sewer system and learn all about it! Safety equipment and staff will be on hand.

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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask theatre has recently moved into the location that formerly housed the Fifth Element. HOBT provides a variety of puppet arts programming for multigenerational community audiences, and we look forward to welcoming you on May 9th!

Photo credit: Bobby Rogers for Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 2018.

One of the most celebrated art museums in the country, the Walker Art Center is known for its innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts. Over the course of more than 100 years, the Walker has evolved from a privately held collection into an internationally recognized institution and civic resource.

Photo credit: Ryo Hamasaki

Step into Kramarczuk's and inhale the delicious smell of smoked meats, fresh baked goods, and stewed sauerkraut. Meet the owner and learn more about the company's 65-year history in the neighborhood. From the historic building to the proudly displayed, made-on-site food, this venue is also a feast for the eyes.

The Pantages opened in 1916 as a vaudeville house. Designed by the Minneapolis firm of Kees and Colburn in the Beaux Arts style. The stained-glass false skylight in the center of the auditorium was revealed after layers of paint were removed. On November 7, 2002 the completely renovated Pantages re-opened.

Photo credit: Marla Olivia Photography

Come explore the castle of the north! The Arthouse is both a photo studio and event venue located inside a Queen Anne Victorian that stands as a momento of the Camden Historic Lumber District. The entire space will be open so come check out the original fixtures, 12' fireplace, carved door hinges, trap door, and the photo vault room.

Photo credit: Emilee Elofson

Home to Theater Latté Da for the last decade, the Ritz Theater is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Explore this gem in Northeast Minneapolis to learn more about the theater that has served as a hub for many communities and organizations over the past century.

This 1925 building started as a National Tea Company grocery store and is now owned by Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, with many lives in between! Learn about the building’s colorful history, peek into the life and work of puppeteers and see murals by Dakota artist Graci Horne.

Explore a stunningly renovated 1889 Minnesota sandstone building. Take a guided tour or scavenger hunt to find gargoyles and chimeras. Learn the building’s role in the history of Minnesota’s flagship university. Hear about today’s occupants, the Department of English and Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, and fun public events to attend!

Visit the home of the Minneapolis Scottish Visit the home of the Minneapolis Scottish Rite, one of the largest Masonic Fraternal groups in Minneapolis, since 1915. The building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The original Charter for the Minneapolis Scottish Rite was issued in 1873 and 2023 is the 150th Anniversary of our establishment.

This Greek Revival house offers a glimpse of life in the city as Minnesota became a territory. as New Englanders brought their own character to create a new home.

Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces, including the net-zero ready Welcome Center surrounded by serene walking paths and a peaceful reflection pool. Tour the historic Byzantine Memorial Chapel, featuring 10 million mosaic pieces and listed on the national historic places register. Don't miss the Garden Mausoleum, an award-winning masterpiece of contemporary architecture, and more!