Summer Shenanigans: A Community Gathering in Nature

Come join friends for a community picnic and outdoor fun to celebrate summer in scenic Theodore Wirth Park.Saturday, July 9

2:30 - 9:00pm

Wirth Lake Picnic Area

Gather at Wirth Lake Picnic Area off Glenwood Ave at 2:30 pm to meet old friends and new acquaintances. Family-friendly activities starting at 3:00 pm will include games, animal gaits, hands-on primitive skills, and evening music!

Of course, what would a summer picnic be without a cookout? We’ll fire up the charcoal grill around 5 PM, and sit down to eat around 6 PM. Musical instruments are welcome. The evening will wrap up around 9:00 pm.

What should I bring?

• Side dish to share

• Something to grill

• Camp chair or lawn chair

• Dishes/utensils/cups for picnicking

Schedule

2:30: Gathering at Theodore Wirth Park Picnic Area

3:00 - 5:00: Games, animal gaits, hands-on primitive skills

5:00 - 7:00: Cookout

7:00 - 9:00: Music, visiting & stories from the day

RSVP

Encouraged, but not required. Feel free to drop in and join us—and it would be great to know you are coming! If you have any questions, or to RSVP:

E-mail Jonathan <poppele@umn.edu>

Use our online Contact Form

Link to this event here on Facebook

For a map & directions click here

Additional parking is located at the Wirth Lake Beach