FREEMinneapolis Monarch Festival – Festival de la Monarca
Saturday, September 12
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
All Ages
Recommended for families (adults & kids)
Lake Nokomis Park
Minneapolis, MN
About this event
Celebrate butterflies with your family at Lake Nokomis Community Center in Minneapolis. This welcoming community setting invites you to enjoy art-making activities, guided nature walks, music, and monarch exhibits in a relaxed outdoor-friendly atmosphere. It is a fun way to explore nature, spark curiosity, and spend time together in the Twin Cities. With hands-on activities and room to wander, the festival offers an easygoing outing that feels engaging for kids and grown-ups alike.
Plan your visit
Parking
Lake Nokomis Community Center and the surrounding park area include a pay parking lot, and the official festival site provides a directions page for event access.
Accessibility
ASL interpreters are available at the main stage and puppet show, and roving ASL interpreters are available upon request from the Information Booth.
Location
Lake Nokomis Park
49th Street and Woodlawn Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
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