Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Living History Event
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00

Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Living History Event

Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Living History Event
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, June 14, 2025
From Venture Bikes to Midtown Global Market

Experience Black History Brought to Life
Join The Cultural Wellness Center, Midtown Greenway Coalition, and Lake Street Lift for a moving Juneteenth journey through Minnesota’s untold Black history.

Event Highlights
9:00 AM – Juneteenth Freedom Ride
Slow Roll from Venture Bikes through historic landmarks, including Fort Snelling, with guided storytelling.

11:00 AM – General Orders No. 3 Reenactment at CEPRO Park
Honoring the historic Juneteenth proclamation in Galveston, Texas.

Freedom Walk to Midtown Global Market

11:30 AM – Live Theater: “We Claimed the Soil: An Interview with Dred and Harriet Scott”
A powerful 30-minute performance featuring Zora Neale Hurston as interviewer.
Midtown Global Market Stage

12:30 PM – Community Meal & Reflection
Celebrate freedom, resilience, and shared purpose.

Please note, bike can be stored at Venture Bikes, while programming takes place inside Midtown Global Market.

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Aug
2
12:00 PM12:00

Authors & Illustrators Book Fair

Minnesota-based authors can find more detail and apply here:. AUTHOR REGISTRATION

Check out Midtown Global Market’s 2nd Annual Authors & Illustrators Book Fair on Saturday, August 2, from Noon. – 3 p.m. The Market will be packed with books, authors, and literary fun with a focus on Picture Books through Young Adult. Discover new characters, meet talented local writers, and support Minnesota’s literary community.

The free event gives all the chance to stop by and donate new or gently used books as well. There will also be face painting, storytelling, and amazing food from the Market’s restaurants. Whether you’re a bookworm, aspiring author, or just looking for a fun and unique weekend activity, this is the perfect event.

This event is supported by Strive Publishing and Bookstore that aims to inspire community collaboration through publishing stories to heal, teach, learn, and earn, while building an ecosystem that embodies a rich Black culture and heritage.

The FREE event is produced and managed by Friends of Global Market. Support this and other comuninty events here.

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MAD DADS Job Fair
Apr
29
11:30 AM11:30

MAD DADS Job Fair

Our friends at MAD DADS of Minneapolis are hosting a job fair at Midtown Global Market on April 29, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Stop by to meet with recruiters face-to-face and explore job opportunities across multiple fields. Whether you're looking for a new role or just curious about what's out there, this is a great chance to connect and learn more.

For more information about MAD DADS head over to minneapolismaddads.org.

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Kids yoga & music class
Apr
19
10:30 AM10:30

Kids yoga & music class

Join us for a morning full of fun March 15! We’ve got a great lineup of FREE classes starting at 10:30 AM:

10:30 AM- Kids Yoga with Miss Lydia

11:00 AM- Rockin' Robins Music & Movement Class with Blue Tree Music. Please note: There will be a brief break between classes to set up for the music session.

Kids’ menus are available, so stick around and enjoy a meal with us.

Parking: Street parking and ramp parking are available. Ramp parking is located on 10th Ave and Lake Street.

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HerStory Book Fair
Apr
12
12:00 PM12:00

HerStory Book Fair

Minnesota-based female authors can find more detail and apply here:. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/xp2Nr6G


Date:                    Saturday, April 12, 2025
Location:           Midtown Global Market
Time:                    Noon-3pm
Focus:                 Celebrating female authors in Minnesota with a multicultural perspective

Event Goals

  • Highlight the literary contributions of Minnesota’s female authors across diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Provide a platform for women authors to showcase and sell their work.

  • Foster community engagement through storytelling, book signings, and interactive sessions.

  • Support literacy and celebrate the power of women’s voices.

This event is supported by Strive Publishing and Bookstore that aims to inspire community collaboration through publishing stories to heal, teach, learn, and earn, while building an ecosystem that embodies a rich Black culture and heritage.

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Mar
15
10:30 AM10:30

Kids Yoga and Music Class at Midtown Global Market

Join us for a morning full of fun March 15! We’ve got a great lineup of FREE classes starting at 10:30 AM:

10:30 AM- Kids Yoga with Miss Lydia

11:00 AM- Rockin' Robins Music & Movement Class with Blue Tree Music. Please note: There will be a brief break between classes to set up for the music session.

Kids’ menus are available, so stick around and enjoy a meal with us.

Parking: Street parking and ramp parking are available. Ramp parking is located on 10th Ave and Lake Street.

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