Minneapolis Public Schools

Put on your most friendly costume and join us for our annual Family Halloween Party at Southwest. Activities include carnival games, a raffle for door prizes, a bingo hall, magic shows, dinner concessions, treats and prizes. The magic shows are 2 tickets, and the carnival games are 1 ticket. (Tickets are 25 cents each). Children must be accompanied by an adult. A food shelf donation is accepted at the door. Registration not required, just show up for a spooktacular time!

Enjoy time with your family and friends in our warm Dowling pool. The class is designed for infants and children up to 9 years old and their caregivers. Swim diapers must be worn if appropriate. Pre-registration is required. No Drop-Ins. Registrations will be accepted up until the start of class and as long as there is availability. Once registered, no refunds. Cost is per date listed and PER FAMILY.

The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Congress created it in 1913, charging it with a responsibility to foster a sound banking system and a healthy economy. Learn how the Minneapolis Fed works for you. Observe how U.S. currency makes its way to your local bank. Understand how the Fed influences interest rates. This is a 75-minute tour that involves walking and long periods of standing. Seating is not provided, but we are wheelchair accessible. A valid, government-issued photo ID is required. Personal items are subject to screening and visitors pass through a metal detector. Weapons, including pocket utility knives, are not permitted. Transportation is on your own. Meet inside front entrance at 90 Hennepin Ave. Register ends one week prior to the tour.

Take control of your financial future by making changes in your spending habits. Learn how to set priorities in your spending plan, why your credit reports matter, how to save for short- and long-term and how to whittle away debt. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn critical skills of managing an emergency, including how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, diabetic emergencies, seizures, stroke and other first aid emergencies. Receive an American Red Cross Certification Card at the completion of class. Register for the combined CPR & First Aid Training class for a reduced price, no other discounts available. Class held at 40th St (formerly Sibley) Park, 1900 E. 40th St. Register online or call 612.668.4828

Join the Northeast Floorball group for pick-up games in this fun, safe, energetic type of floor hockey. To learn more, join Minneapolis Floorball Club on Facebook.

Learn to make superb homemade focaccia two ways: with traditional long fermentation and with quick fermentation in small, deep pans so you can split your breads for making sandwiches. Bring paper or cardboard containers for taking home your leftovers. No plastic. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

Learn to make superb homemade focaccia two ways: with traditional long fermentation and with quick fermentation in small, deep pans so you can split your breads for making sandwiches. Bring paper or cardboard containers for taking home your leftovers. No plastic. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

Food preservation is a way to preserve what you’ve harvested or bought so you can enjoy it later. Get an overview of food preservation methods including boiling water canning, pressure canning, jam/jelly making, pickling, fermenting, drying and freezing techniques. Learn about the proper equipment, procedures and storage methods, all with a focus on safety. This class is brought to you by Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Food Preservation Consultants from the University of MN Extension.

This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). This class is designed to help caregivers support and strengthen sibling bonds. Families will explore the dynamics of sibling relationships and learn practical strategies to reduce conflict, encourage cooperation, and nurture lifelong connections between siblings.