Seven Open Streets MPLS Dates Announced for 2018

Open Streets MPLS returns for its eighth year with seven events that cover all quadrants of the city including the University of Minnesota.  What started as one event in 2011 has grown into something big that gives cyclists, pedestrians, skaters and skateboarders a new way to see the city without automobile traffic.  These events are a great way to explore these neighborhoods, their local businesses and meet new people in a fun, family-friendly way.  And best of all, they are all free.  So grab your bike, walking shoes, skateboard or skates and enjoy these neighborhood streets that are free from traffic for one day.

Thanks to the Our Streets Minneapolis, the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), City of Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Foundation Real Estate Advisers, AARP Twin Cities and All Energy Solar for making these events possible.  These events have brought out thousands of people to see these neighborhoods in a way that is not possible during the rest of the year.

Local community members plan out these events and around 100 volunteers are needed for each one.  If you would like to volunteer for any of the Open Streets MPLS events, visit the Open Streets Volunteer page and fill out the sign up form.

 Open Streets MPLS Dates

Lyndale 

Sunday, June 10th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lyndale Ave. S
from 22nd St. W to 54th St. W

Facebook Event Page

Lake + Minnehaha 

Sunday, July 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

E. Lake St. from Elliot Ave to Minnehaha Ave;
Minnehaha Ave from Lake St. to

E. Minnehaha Parkway/Godfrey Parkway

Facebook Event Page

Northeast 

Sunday, August 5th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Central Ave. NE,
22nd Ave. NE, Monroe St. NE, 
and E. Hennepin Ave.

Facebook Event Page

Franklin

Sunday, August 26th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Franklin Ave. E
from Portland Ave. to 28th Ave. S

Facebook Event Page

West Broadway 

Saturday, September 15th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

West Broadway from 
Penn Ave. N to Lyndale Ave. N

Facebook Event Page

Nicollet

Sunday, September 23rd
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Nicollet Ave.  
from W Lake St.  to 46th St. W

Facebook Event Page

University of Minnesota

Sunday, September 30th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

14th Ave. SE, 
 University Ave. SE, 
 and Oak St. SE

Facebook Event Page