Bring a blanket, pack your favorite meal, and gather on the amphitheater lawn for a night of music, art and connection. Enjoy a high-energy performance by 26 Bats! Get creative with a free needle-felted can koozie activity, and enter the Best Picnic Contest judged by Eastside Co-op with awards for the most impressive picnic setups. If you don’t pack a picnic, a food truck and beverage service will be available. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer and wine. Come celebrate community with us! Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Nestled along the shores of Silver Lake, Silverwood Park is a unique natural destination devoted to
supporting the practice, appreciation, and awareness of creative interactions between people and
the natural environment. Discover the work of regional artists and poets along park trails and
indoor gallery spaces, take part in our educational programming or participate in one of our many
unique opportunities for artists and park guests.
 
Only minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Silverwood trails offer spectacular views of Silver Lake,
restored prairie and mature oak savanna. Park amenities include an art gallery, education facilities,
event rental space, a coffee shop, picnic sites, fishing opportunities, canoe and kayak rentals, an
outdoor performance space, and more.

Silverwood Park

A regional center for arts and the environment

Community Night & The Big Picnic

Join us for Silverwood’s annual Community Night, a special evening celebrating the people who make this park so vibrant! In partnership with St. Anthony Village Community Services, we’re inviting you to The Big Picnic.

Community Night & The Big Picnic

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