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The Ponds at Shingle Creek Minneapolis - photographed by Lisa Drew during Northern Lights event 2024

ornaments along the ponds at Shingle Creek

About the Event

Holiday on 44th is a North Minneapolis’ beloved winter celebration—an evening where our whole corridor comes alive with sights, sounds, and seasonal cheer. Stroll 44th Ave N and discover a community parade, a bustling arts & craft fair, live music on pop-up stages, and delicious bites from local food trucks. Hop on a trolley, snap photos with costumed super heroes, visit friendly live animals, and gather around glowing bonfires. Kids and kids-at-heart can dive into make-and-take art stations and playful activities hosted by neighborhood partners. Whether you come for shopping, music, treats, or simply to soak up the magic, Holiday on 44th is a welcoming, family-friendly event that brings neighbors together and shines a light on the creativity and care of our community.

Local Crafters! Get a table at our Craft Fair for $30! Slots still available! After November 1st, we will open registration up to other vendor types! Register today!

From Our Facebook Page

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A little history...

The Shingle Creek neighborhood, of nearly 1300 households and 3300 residents, is named for the one mile meandering and historical Shingle Creek that flows through its sleepy residential boundaries to the Mississippi River where the forged roofing shingles in the neighborhood were transported in the early 1900’s. The Shingle Creek neighborhood is rich with urban history. Its streets, boundaries, and natural landmarks tell a rich story of how Minneapolis grew and became the thriving metropolis it is today.

New trail connection between Ole Olson Park and 26th Avenue North Overlook expected to open this summer!

A new riverfront trail segment connecting Ole Olson Park and the 26th Avenue North Overlook is on track to open this summer! This 1,000-foot trail connection extends a popular riverfront regional trail past the end of West River Road, traveling under the BNSF railroad...

History of Shingle Creek Park – Minneapolis, MN

Shingle Creek Name: The name of the park is taken from the creek. The creek’s name came from the shingle mills that once operated on its banks near the Mississippi River. Acquisition and Development The first petition from citizens for a park along Shingle Creek came...

Exciting Improvements Coming to Shingle Creek

Hello Neighbors! We’re excited to share some great news—Shingle Creek will soon be undergoing some much-needed improvements, and we can’t wait to see how these updates will enhance our beloved community space. This project is part of the City of Minneapolis’s ongoing...

Board Members Needed 2024

ATTENTION Shingle Creek Neighbors! Especially BIPOC homeowners and renters. It’s time to shift the leadership of the Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association. The demographics of our sweet neighborhood is made up of 72% people of color while current board representation...

We’re back IN PERSON!

Just a heads up we are now back to in person meetings. The board meetings are still held on the second Tuesdays of every month at 6:30pm and the Create a Community meetings are still the third Wednesday at 6:00pm, but we will be holding the meetings at the Creekview...

Who was Floyd B Olson?

It's a name you come across in the Shingle Creek and Minneapolis area. So who was this man and why do we have a road (Olsen Memorial Highway) and a school bearing his name? Floyd Bjørnstjerne Olson (November 13, 1891 – August 22, 1936) was an American politician and...

Shingle Creek Park

Name: The name of the park is taken from the creek. The creek’s name came from the shingle mills that once operated on its banks near the Mississippi River. The first petition from citizens for a park along Shingle Creek came to the park board in 1905, but that...

First Settlers to Shingle Creek

John Ware Dow and his wife Susan came from Maine, where he had been a circuit preacher for the Methodist Church. He resigned his duties there and came to St. Anthony in 1850. John went up the river from the ferry crossing above the St. Anthony Falls and took a claim...

Our Vision, Our Home

So much more than a building, our new home represents the work we're able to do with your support. Join us at a 30-minute event on April 8th to learn more about Metro Blooms' work towards environmental justice and resilient communities, how our new building supports...