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Bus Tour: A Taste of Somalia: Food, Culture, History & Art (Southwest)

Minnesota has the largest population of Somali people in North America. Discover the rhythms, the flavors, the culture and the faith of our Somali population by getting immersed in the Somali culture. We'll start our day with a taste of aromatic Somali tea as we make our way to our first stop -- a guided tour of The Somali Museum of Minnesota (the largest collection of Somali artifacts outside of Somalia) in its new location at the Midtown Global Market. Next we'll step into another world -- Karmel Mall where we'll enjoy a lunch of Somali favorites provided by Karmel Mall restaurants. After lunch we'll tour the mall with opportunities to hear from business owner as well as the Mosque on the 4th floor. Our final stop will be Soomaal House of Art -- a Minnesota-based Somali artists collective that works with students, emerging, and established artists find artistic community, mentorships, and opportunities. Together we will eat, explore, and shop while learning the rich and fascinating story of this historically nomadic people. Our coach bus will board from South High School's Chowen Ave. parking lot at 9:45 am and return at 4:00 pm. Price includes Motorcoach Bus, Somali tea, Lunch, Guides and all Admissions. Ages 16+.

Sat, May 16 2026

9:45 AM - 4:00 PM

South High School

Bus Tour: Artist-Led Tour with Marlena Myles, Kao Lee Thao & Witt Siacoso - May 28 (Southwest)

Join Dakota artist Marlena Myles, Hmong Artist Kao Lee Thao and Community Artist Witt Siacoso for a visit to their studios, viewing their installations around town and at the City of Minneapolis' Public Services Building while listening to the inspirations and motivations behind their stunning community-building works of art. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration by Three Prominent Local Artists, Lunch, Artist Studio Visits, Public Art Tour 9:45 am Board Bus at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 10:00 am Bus Departs 4:00 pm @ Return Transfer of registration available after April 28. After that, 75% refund if we can fill your spot from our waitlist. If the tour is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if space becomes available.

Thu, May 28 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living

Bus Tour: Black to The Future! Celebrating Local Black Inventors - Feb 18 (Southwest)

Celebrate Black History Month! The Black to the Future Tour is a fun and interactive experience that brings the Black to the Future comic book to life—celebrating Black history past, present, and future. Participants will explore inventions created by Black innovators while visiting local Black-owned businesses featured in the comic book. Each stop connects history to modern-day creativity and entrepreneurship, inspiring guests to imagine what’s next. Based on a series of comic books written by Mizz Mercedes, this is your chance to experience Black to the Future in real life! Tour led by Mercedes “Mizz Mercedez” Yarbrough, educator, community leader, and creator of the Black to the Future comic series, blending art, history, and innovation to make learning fun and relevant. Stops & Inventions Highlighted: 2 Scoops – Ice Cream Invention Golden Thyme Café – Home Security System Invention Walker West Music Academy – Folding Chair/Guitar Invention Slice Pizza – Touch-Tone Telephone Invention Final Stop: 825 ARTS – Double Dutch invention & Screening of the “Black to the Future” short film We will see the impact of Black inventors in everyday life, support local Black-owned businesses, and celebrate the power of art and education through a collective learning experience. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Our Guide-Mizz Mercedes, Slice Bros. Pizza, 2 Scoops Ice Cream, and a Black to the Future Comic Book. TIME: 11:45 am Board Bus - 825 Arts 12:00 pm Bus Departs 3:00 pm Bus Returns to 825 Arts NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after Jan 18th. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Wed, Feb 18 2026

12:00 - 3:00 PM

Bus Tour: Exploring Northeast Minneapolis w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 18 (Southwest)

Explore Northeast Minneapolis, known for its industrial and immigrant heritage. Today it is a beautiful, viable, diverse community. Start where Minneapolis started -- at the Falls of St. Anthony. Enjoy the falls in the late spring when the water is close to its highest level as we walk across the Stone Arch Bridge. Polish, Ukrainian, Lebanese, and German immigrant communities sprang up in this industrial area. They were working class families. Languages from 'the old country' were spoken. These traditions from the old country remain strong. It was a neighborhood of simple strong houses, warehouses and factories. Event the street names served a purpose. Named after presidents, they helped immigrants prepare for their citizenship exams. But is has changed. Learn about what had happened in the earlies days of the neighborhood and how the new look and feel of Northeast Minneapolis evolved. Learn how the Grain Belt Brewhouse was saved from the wrecking ball, sold and renovated, earning- it the National Preservation Honor Award which recognized outstanding efforts that gave new meaning to communities through preservation. Walk into the past. Travel down the oldest street. Learn about the corner grocery stores and prominent homes. Find out who the most influential familes were and how one Charlotte Van Cleve became one of Minnesota's first suffragettes. Locate the exact place where Republicans gathered for their first National Convention here is 1892. Se churches. Visit the oldest Catholic Church, Our Lady of Lourdes. See the First Congregational Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church, Church of St. Cyril Methodius (Slovak) and Marian Lebanese-Rite Church. Travel along Central Avenue, Northeast's commercial mainstay, past historic buildings, community parks, artists' studios and intimate cafes. There are wonderful storefronts in quaint two-story brick buildings and present-day art galleries perched alongside residential homes. This is the new Northeast, fashioned by young entrepreneurs, professionals, artists and historic preservationists! NOTE: Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration, All Admissions and Bakery stop. Lunch will be on your own. First Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:45 am Board Coach Bus - 9:00 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN. Meet bus at the Chowen Ave. (west side) parking lot between 46th & 47th streets - 9:30 am NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after May 18th. $75 refund if we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if space becomes available.

Thu, Jun 18 2026

9:00 AM - 4:15 PM

West 7th Community Center and Southwest High School

Bus Tour: Germans of St. Paul w/ Dave Bredemus - June 30 (Southwest)

Twenty percent of people in the United States are of German descent, and in St. Paul, Germans are the largest ethnic group. But because of a variety of factors, including prejudice, world wars, and the nature of the German people, the German history of St. Paul has been lost or diminished. Just as we’re all Irish on Saint Patrick's Day on this tour we’ll all be German. Learn where the Germans had their quarries, breweries, cigar factories, beer gardens, neighborhoods, churches and social clubs. see the influence of German architecture, especially in the use of brick for building. We’ll tour the neighborhoods of the Germans - Upper town, West 7th, Dayton's bluff, West side, frogtown, Rice Street - and see the homes of working class and upper class Germans and German-speaking people. Learn about famous German residents of St. Paul. Germans of St Paul were somewhat hidden, mainly working as craftsmen, carpenters, and home builders, but had tremendous importance to our city, especially in the union movement. At first they were outsiders because they didn't speak English, but soon many became famous residents of St. Paul. Not all came from Germany. Some came from Austria, Luxembourg, and the Alsace-Lorraine area of France. By 1917, German Americans had become enemies in their own adopted country of the US. The German language was outlawed, and many Germans changed their names. In 1919, the Volstead act, which introduced Prohibition, outlawed one of the prime businesses of Germans: brewing beer. Today, many churches and neighborhoods celebrate their German history, especially during the Saint Paul Oktoberfest. We’ll visit Assumption Church, modeled after St Mary's Church in Munich, and St.Bernard's German Catholic Church, one of the only Art Nouveau architectural buildings in the Twin Cities. See the oldest German Lutheran Church in St. Paul. We’ll see the site of the first brewery, the first German hall, the oldest social club, and the oldest barber shop - all in St. Paul and all German. Did you know that there was at one time a horse slaughterhouse in St. Paul to provide the Germans with horse meat? See where that was, and much more. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Guided Narration, Bakery Stop, and All Admissions. 1ST PICK UP: 9:15 am Board Bus - Southwest High School – 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 9:30 am Bus Departs 2ND PICK UP: 10 am at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 Bus Returns to 4:00 pm to West 7th Community Center and 4:30 pm Southwest High School. NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after May 30th. 75% refund if we are able to fill you spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available.

Tue, Jun 30 2026

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Southwest High School and West 7th Community Center

Bus Tour: Hometown Favorites - Discovering Western Wisconsin w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 24 (Southwest)

You don't have to travel far to spark a favorite memory or discover a new treat. Take a lovely summer tour of western Wisconsin, discovering the local flavors that draw crowds and business to our favorite Wisconsin hometowns. Taste samples of recipes passed down through generations, as we visit local cheese factories, bakeries, farm stands and specialty markets. Experience scenic landscapes which are the product of geological history. Drive down a rustic road, walk along a trout stream, and enjoy breathtaking scenery as we visit state parks and natural areas. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Guide on Bus, Bakery Stop, Farm Samples and all admissions. Lunch is on your own. 1st Pick Up: 8:45 am Board Bus at Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street (Chowen Ave. West Parking Lot between 46th & 47th Streets) 9:00 am Bus Departs 2nd Pick Up: 9:30 am at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 551022 @ Return: 5:00 pm to West 7th Community Center 5:30 pm to Southwest High School NOTE: After May 24th only transfer of registration to another person No refunds. 75% refund if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.

Wed, Jun 24 2026

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Southwest High School and West 7th Community Center

Bus Tour: Lake Geneva & Southeast Wisconsin w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 2-4 (Southwest)

Our tour begins as we travel into the beautiful hills and valleys of Wisconsin called the Driftless Region. Our destination is Lake Geneva, once the location of summer White House of Calvin Coolidge. Two night lodging included on beautiful Lake Geneva at Harbor Shores. Tour Highlights: Visit to Swiss Historic Village & Free Time in the Town of New Glarus Dinner on Shores of Lake Geneva Black Point Estate - Historic Brewery Owner's Home 2-Hour Boat Ride on Beautiful Lake Geneva with Narration Walking Tour Along Lake Geneva Shoreline (Optional @ 1 mile distance) Driving Tour of Downtown Lake Geneva & Neighborhoods Dinner & Dancing Horses Performance Horicon Marsh Visitor Center & Lunch Take Horicon Marsh Boat Tour aboard Pontoon boats through the scenic "everglades of the north", America's largest freshwater cattail marsh. View birds and animals in the natural habitat. View the Modest Little White House School in Ripon - Birthplace of the Republican Party in 1854 Sample Ripon Good Cookies City Tours of Ripon, Berlin, Wisconsin Rapids and Black River Falls All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price includes: Coach Bus Transportation, 2 Nights Lodging at Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva (lake side rooms), Two Breakfasts, One Lunch, Two Dinners, allCruises & Museum Admissions NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - 7:15 am Board Coach Bus - 7:30 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:00 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due April 2nd. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Tue-Thu, Jun 2 2026 - Jun 4 2026

7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living and West 7th Community Center

Bus Tour: Lavender Farm & the Chippewa Valley w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - July 2, 2026 (Southwest)

Explore Chippewa County and all it has to offer! Our day starts at Pondview Lavender Farm -- 4 acres of organically grown lavender --with a mission to create a memorable and welcoming experience that sparks joy, relaxation, and a deeper connection with nature. We'll tour the family-run farm operation, stroll through their lavender fields where we can pick our own fresh lavender bouquet to take home. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, try a lavender brownie and check out their lovely gift shop. Along the way, we'll see historic sites including breweries, museums and pristine Lake Wissota, Irvine Park and the Chippewa River. We'll tour historic Downtown Chippewa Falls and its historic homes. A special visit will be dinner at one of Wisconsin's premiere supper clubs -- Wissota High Shores Supper Club -- a true Wisconsin supper club experience since 1936. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, Guide on Bus, Lavender Farm Tour, Lavender Brownie, U-Pick Lavender Bouquet, Dinner and all admissions. 1st Pick Up: 11:45 am Board Bus at Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street (Chowen Ave. West Parking Lot between 46th & 47th Streets) 12:00 pm Bus Departs 2nd Pick Up: 12:30 pm at West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 551022 @ Return: 9:00 pm to West 7th Community Center 9:30 pm to Southwest High School NOTE: After June 2nd only transfer of registration to another person No refunds. 75% refund if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.

Thu, Jul 2 2026

12:00 - 9:30 PM

Southwest High School and West 7th Community Center

Bus Tour: North Shore Winter Escape to Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior

NOTE: WE ARE MONITORING ROOM AVAILABILITY. IF IT SAYS FULL, PLEASE,ADD YOUR NAMES TO THE WAITLIST. Thank you. Come see the Minnesota North Shore transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland, offering a unique blend of rugged beauty and cozy charm. We'll celebrate snow & ice -- a stunning backdrop for our Bluefin Resort escape. On our trip north, we'll stop at Tobies Bakery - a Travelers Tradition since 1948 - to enjoy coffee and their freshly baked rolls. Our explore up the North Shore next takes us to Burlington Station in Two Harbors where you'll find nostalgic candies, gourmet truffles, handmade fudge, popcorn, sodas and more. You're sure to find your favorite treat! A short drive further brings us to our home for the next 2 days--Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte. Our first evening includes a group dinner at the Bluefin Grille. Bluefin Bay Resort offers a big selection of indoor and outdoor activities including snow shoeing, cross country skiing, winter hikes, candlemaking, painting, ice skating, nightly bonfires and more! Enjoy a variety of private group gatherings and an option to explore the quaint town of Grand Marais for shopping and dinner on your own. Price includes coach bus transportation, 2 nights lodging at the Bluefin Bay Resort, coffee/bakery stop, dinner on the first night at Bluefin Grille, private candlemaking class and all other activities and equipment available on-site. All the rooms face the lake. Lakeside is upper level with balcony. Dockside is ground level with a deck. (More expensive) NOTE: Most rooms have 2 bedrooms. Check reduced price for 3rd and 4th occupants. Includes: Motorcoach Bus, 2 Nights Lodging at Bluefin Bay Resort, Bakery Stop, 1 Dinner, Private Candlemaking Class. Tue, Feb 24: 8:45 am Board Bus at Lake Harriet Methodist Church parking lot 9:00 am Bus Depart Thurs, Feb 26: @ 8 pm Bus Returns to Lake Harriet Methodist Church NOTE: Only transfer of registration after Jan 24th. 75% refund if we are able to fill your spot. Ages 21+. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Tue-Thu, Feb 24 2026 - Feb 26 2026

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living

Tue-Thu, Feb 24 2026 - Feb 26 2026

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living

Tue-Thu, Feb 24 2026 - Feb 26 2026

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living

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Bus Tour: Northern Minnesota Lake Country & Lake Itasca w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - July 7-10 (Southwest)

Land of Natives, Explorers, Fur Traders, Lumbermen and lake lovers -- Our trip to Itasca Country will include 5 of Minnesota's largest and more legendary lakes: Leech, Cass, Itasca, Winnebegoshish & Mille Lacs Lakes. Plus Minnesota's largest expanse of virgin pine in Lake Itasca State Park. We will visit two of Minnesota's most popular resort towns: Walker and Bemidji. We will explore, like past explorers, to Itasca Country to find the source of the Mississippi River. Tour Highlights: Museum Tour of Mille Lacs Lake Indian Museum & Trading Post Boat Cruise on Mille Lacs Lake Lunch at Twin Pines Resort National Loon Center Yellow House Ice Cream Shop Tour of Menahga - the most Finnish town in Minnesota Traditional Finnish Dinner 16-Mile Scenic Ride through Lake Itasca State Park Walk with Naturalist to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River Mary Gibbs Museum & Jacob Brower Dinner at Clancy's of the Island See Largest Statue of Paul Bunyan Visit Historic Chase on the Lake on Leech Lake City Tour of Bemidji Tour Lost 40 Acres with Walking Path Judy Garland Childhood Home Forest History Center City Tour of Grand Rapids All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Guide, Three Nights Lodging (2 Nights AmericInn & 1 Night Best Western), 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 2 Lunches, All Admissions & Bakery Stop. NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 7:30 am Board Coach Bus - 7:45 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN. Meet bus at the Chowen Ave. (west side) parking lot between 46th & 47th streets - 8:15 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due May 7th. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Tue-Fri, Jul 7 2026 - Jul 10 2026

7:45 AM - 8:15 PM

West 7th Community Center and Southwest High School

Bus Tour: Orange City Tulip Festival w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - May 13-15 (Southwest)

Travel to Orange City, IA for the 85th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival! As we travel west to Orange City we will make two stops: The Hobo Museum in Britt, IA and the Museum of German Prisoners of War in Algona, IA. Our first evening includes this year's special performance of Anastasia. Day two we'll take a bus tour of Orange City, IA before spending the entire day exploring the festival grounds including the heritage center, flower show, Dutch dancers and much, much more. You will see colorful floats and glimpses of 19th century Holland as you watch one of the best parades in the Midwest. Day three we will travel to Sioux Falls, SD for a city tour showcasing the namesake Sioux Falls Park and the historic Cathedral. As we return through southern Minnesota we'll stop at the Historic Dayton House named for the Dayton's Department Store family. Tour Highlights: Hobo Museum German Prisoners of War Museum 85th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival Festival Parade Anastasia Performance Sioux Falls City Tour, Falls Park & Cathedral Historic Dayton House - Worthington Reconciliation Park - Mankato City Tours of Windom, Mankato, and Belle Plain. All adults 21+ are welcome to join the tour! Price Includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Guide, Two Nights Lodging (Fairfield by Marriott), 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch, Orange City Tulip Festival Value Book, Reserved Seating for Parade, Anastasia Performance, All Admissions & Bakery Stop. NOTE: Meals on your own - 2 lunches First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410. - 7:30 am Board Coach Bus - 7:45 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:15 am Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due March 13th. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Wed-Fri, May 13 2026 - May 15 2026

7:45 AM - 9:00 PM

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living and West 7th Community Center

Bus Tour: Rondo Neighborhood Art, History, Culture & Social Justice w/ Dr. Artika Tyner - May 9 (Southwest)

Step back in time and explore the vibrant history and cultural richness of Rondo, St. Paul's historic African American neighborhood, on our immersive bus tour. Led by Dr. Artika R. Tyner (award-winning author, civil rights attorney, and Rondo native), this tour takes you on a journey through the heart of Rondo, where you'll learn about its history as a bustling community filled with thriving businesses, arts, culture, and close-knit families. As we wind through the streets, you'll hear captivating stories of resilience, creativity, and community engagement, from the challenges faced during the construction of Interstate 94 to the vibrant cultural scene that once flourished here. Alongside its rich history, Rondo was also a hub of arts and culture, nurturing talented musicians, artists, and writers who left an indelible mark on the city's cultural landscape. You'll visit significant landmarks, including historic churches, schools, and businesses, each with its own fascinating tale to tell. Along the way, you'll also have the opportunity to meet local residents and community leaders, gaining insight into the ongoing efforts to preserve Rondo's legacy and build a brighter future. Whether you're a history buff, a cultural enthusiast, or simply curious about this important chapter in St. Paul's past, our Rondo bus tour offers a unique and memorable experience for all. Join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of this beloved neighborhood, steeped in history, creativity, and community. Includes samples from Flava Coffee, Slice Bros. Pizza and Life Juices Super Food Bar! - 9:45 am Board Motorcoach at Hallie Q Brown Community Center located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 10:00 am Bus Departs - 1:00 pm @ Return to Hallie Q Brown Fee includes coach bus, guides & light refreshments, A portion of tour proceeds will support participating Rondo businesses. Note: Only transfer of registration after April 17th. No refunds. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Sat, May 9 2026

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

Bus Tour: Rondo Neighborhood Before I-94 w/ Frank M. White - April 25 (Southwest)

Join historian Frank M White on this fascinating journey through the early years of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. From the beginning, Rondo was a haven for people of color and immigrants. Learn of the neighborhood's immigrant namesake who faced discrimination due to his wife’s mixed white and indigenous heritage. French Canadians, German, Russian, Irish, and Jewish families all followed his lead in the late 19th century and found homes there. Beginning in the 1910s and 1920s, Rondo experienced a social and cultural boom. Music and theater flourished. African American newspapers such as the Appeal, the Northwestern Bulletin, and the St. Paul Recorder represented Rondo’s interests and needs. In 1913, St. Paul established its chapter of the NAACP, making it a center for civil rights activity. One member of the chapter, Rondo resident Roy Wilkins, later led the national NAACP. Frank grew up in Rondo. He will share stories from his extensive research as well as personal stories living in the neighborhood. Meet the Motorcoach Bus at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102. 9:45 am Board Motorcoach Bus 10:00 am Bus Departs Fee includes coach bus, guides, and light refreshments. Note: Only transfer of registration after Mar 25, 2026. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Sat, Apr 25 2026

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

Dog Sledding: Moonlight Mushing (Southwest)

Join us for our Minnesota Moonlight Mushing Experience! After an introduction of dogsled driving and equipment we'll meet the Siberian and Alaskan Huskies. On an evening when the moon is almost at its fullest, you will make two dogsled runs on a 1/2 mile route. Everyone will have a chance to ride in the sled and drive a team. When you are not sledding you will have more time to play with the huskies. Enjoy a warm beverage around the bonfire while roasting marshmallows. Dog sleds can hold 1 or 2 adults. Class meets at Lakes Byllesby Regional Park near Cannon Falls.

Thu, Jan 8 2026

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

Native American: Owamni by The Sioux Chef 5-Course Tasting Dinner - Feb 4 (Southwest)

Join us for a 5-course private tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speakers 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served We are privileged to have 3 experts of Indigenous foods joining us: Tim Clemons of Ironwood Foraging Linda Black Elk, Education Manager at Indigenous Food Labs. Luke Black Elk (Tetowan Lakota, Itazipco Band) renowned chef, food sovereignty activist, and teacher of traditional plant uses, gardening, food preservation, and foraging. Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni.) Owamni is located at 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Wed, Feb 4 2026

Skyway & City of Minneapolis Walking Tour (Southwest)

Minneapolis is home to the largest, contiguous skyway system in the world! Originally designed to counter the 1950s post war suburban boom by revitalizing the city's retail core, today the second story walkways connect 80 city blocks and meander more than 9 miles. This is a great way to see the city -- inside and out -- during cool weather, hot weather, rainy days and the brutally long Minnesota winter, so pretty much year-round! There are so many treasures within downtown's unique architectural landscape, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to see them. Highlights: Foshay Tower, IDS Center (tallest building in Minneapolis), Capella Tower, Wells Fargo Center, Target Arena, Government Plaza, Minneapolis City Hall, Minneapolis Public Service Building (public art collection), Nicollet Mall, The Dayton's Project, and the Mary Tyler Moore Statue Tour is limited to 12 people, so sign up before it sell out! Group begins and ends inside the Foshay Tower/W Hotel Lobby located at 821 Marquette Ave S. If class is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets becomes available.

Thu, Jan 22 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Foshay Tower / W Hotel

Snowshoe Hike with Sierra Club (Southwest)

Ever wanted to know more about snowshoes, and maybe try them out in the snow? Start the new year off right and join our first snowshoe event of the new year. We will start at the Parking Lot for fitting and instruction, then enjoy a hike (approximately 45 minutes) around the park. Snowshoes and trekking poles (if needed) are provided for use, just make sure to dress for a Minnesota Winter outdoors. We will wrap up back at the Recreation Center with hot drinks and a snack! In the event of inclement weather (below 0 degrees F), we will reschedule the event. If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets become available.

Sat, Jan 17 2026

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Battle Creek Recreation Center

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Travel Presentation for 2026 Group Tours: Iceland, Cape Cod & The Islands, Ireland (Southwest)

Join us for an informational presentation about three travel programs sponsored by Minneapolis Community Education. Get the inside scoop about the destination as well as trip details and inclusions. Attending a travel show is informational only. It does not commit you to the trip but allows for great discussions and an opportunity to learn more about these travel opportunities. Feel free to join us. Travel show is free, but advanced registration is required. 2026 Travel Destinations: ICELAND EXPLORER - June 10, 2026 CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS – August 8, 2026 TREASURES OF IRELAND – October 6, 2026 We hope you will consider joining us! NOTE: Travel presentation is free, but advanced registration is required.

Tue, Feb 3 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM