Go Outside with Hennepin County returns
05-28-2025
Get ready to soak up the sun and make the most of your summer! Go Outside with Hennepin County will return to the Government Center and Target Field Station, starting June 3. Free activities include movies, pet rescue visits, fitness classes, live music performances, tasty giveaways and more.
If events are added or changed, they will be listed on the HC Connect events calendar . Please note: All events are subject to cancelation in the event of inclement weather.
Learn more about Go Outside.
At the Government Center North Plaza
Go Outside summer sessions
Take your lunch break outside this summer to listen to live music from local musicians, enjoy giveaways and take part other free activities.
Select Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 11: Treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes
June 25: Treats from Blue Tin Cup Kafe
July 9: Treats from Thumb’s Cookies
July 23: Treats from Sonny’s Ice Cream
August 6: Treats from Glam Doll Donuts
August 20: Treats from Coffee Cart Minneapolis
Special activations include partners from: Underdog Rescue MN, Save-A-Bull, Twin Cities Pet Rescue, Sing United Choir, Alley Creations Chalk Art, and Minneapolis Aquatennial.
Pianos on Parade
Listen to live piano performances by local artists and try your hand at playing the piano. Stay tuned for a list of performers, to be announced later this month on the HC Connect employee bulletin board.
Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m.
More performances available in other locations.
At Target Field Station
Outdoor movie nights
Enjoy family-favorite movies on the big screen and treats from local vendors for free at Target Field Station.
Select Thursdays at 7 p.m.
- June 5: Inside Out 2
- June 19: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- July 17: Space Jam (Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx activation)
- July 24: Surf’s Up
- August 7: The Little Mermaid (2023)
- August 28: Mufasa: The Lion King
Outdoor fitness classes
Get a workout in with free outdoor classes led by CorePower.
Select Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
June 3: Vinyasa Flow
June 17: Vinyasa Flow
July 1: Body Weight Sculpt
July 15: Body Weight Sculpt
August 12: Hot Power Fusion
August 26: Vinyasa Flow