The 2025 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration travels to Kenny Park on April 25!
Annual spring celebration of trees brings a ton of family-friendly fun to Kenny Park on Friday, April 25, 4-8 pm!
The 2025 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration brings an entertaining evening in appreciation of
trees to Kenny Park on Friday, April 25, 4-8 pm! The annual springtime celebration of Minneapolis’ wonderful tree canopy rotates to southwest Minneapolis this year with a festival planned at Kenny Park, 1328 W 58th St.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Forestry Department and its network of
community partners invite everyone to enjoy a unique variety of tree-themed activities, education,
and entertainment for all ages. Approximately 130 trees will be planted across the park this
spring, about half of which will be planted during the Arbor Day Celebration.
An initial rundown of activities and attractions is below:
Getting There
Kenny Park is located at 1328 W 58th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419
Please consider walking, biking, or taking transit.
o The 4 bus line has the nearest stop to the park, at Lyndale Avenue and W 56 th or 58 th Street
o Extra bike racks will be brought in for the event
Tree Planting
Help plant a tree in Kenny Park! MPRB Forestry staff will lead tree planting excursions
throughout the park every half hour between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
There are dozens of different trees to plant during the event. Forestry staff will explain the
tree planting process and share information on the tree species you’re planting!
Bartlett Tree Experts will be giving away free tree seedlings to take home.
Activities
Harnessed tree climbing under the supervision of MPRB Forestry professionals
Tree-sized lawn games like chess, checkers, mancala and kubb
Ask an Arborist booth giving out free advice on tree care questions
Nature play area made from reused tree limbs
Tree-themed activities by MPRB Environmental Education staff
Information and activities from environmental organizations and the Kenny Neighborhood
Association
Local food trucks
