Linden Hills Fall Calendar
Fall event calendar for all ages and stages. For events just for kids, check out our Linden Hills Littles calendar. Email additional suggestions to newsletter@lindenhills.org.
WEEKLY
Tuesdays: Trivia with Trivia Mafia at Wooden Ship on Tuesdays at 6:30p.
Thursdays: Live music at Wooden Ship on Thursdays at 6:00p.
Thursdays: Gentle Yoga at Linden Hills Recreation Center on Thursdays at 6:00p. Class runs from 11/7 to 12/19 (no class on 11/28). Free online registration is required (note suggested donation of $10/class).
Thursdays: Adult Holiday Ceramics at Linden Hills Recreation Center on Thursdays from 6:15 to 8:00p. Class meets three times: 12/5 (creation), 12/12 (glaze), 12/19 (pick up). Online registration required, $25 for residents.
Sundays: Sunday Dinners at Picnic, from 4-9p through the summer. Rotating pop-up dinners. No reservations – first come, first served.
NOVEMBER
November 2: Comma’s Body, Mind, and Spirit Book Club. This meeting is discussing Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End by Alua Arthur on Saturday, 11/2 at 9a.
November 3: Picnic Sunday Dinner: Chef E presents Filipino Fusion on Sunday, 11/3 from 4-9p. First come, first serve.
November 4: Conversation and Connect at the Linden Hills Library on Monday, 11/4 from 9:30-11:30a. Join your neighbors for a conversation and coffee while browsing items from Hennepin County Library Special Collections featuring the community’s past. Topics include aerial photos of Minneapolis in the 1920s/30s, downtown department stores, seeds and gardens, and Linden Hills then and now.
November 5: Whiskey Curious at Picnic on Tuesday, 11/5 from 7:30-9p. Always wanted to know more about bourbon, rye and whisk(e)y, but intimidated by where to start? Join Picnic owner, bourbon enthusiast and mompreneur E Kitzenberg and her team to demystify the good brown and help discover what YOU like. This is not an old boys club whiskey tasting. $45 tickets available in advance or upon walk-in.
November 7: Short-Form Content 101: The Art of Going Viral at the Linden Hills Library on Thursday, 11/7 from 6-7:30p. Discover the art of creating viral content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to market yourself and/or your professional ventures. This class explores the secrets behind trending videos and posts and teaches you how to use the platform’s features to spotlight your ventures. In collaboration with the Loft Literary Center. Free, registration required.
November 7, 12 & 14: Ancestral Connections with Nyttu Chongo at Lakewood Cemetary from 5-6p on each date. Join Lakewood in welcoming Nyttu Chongo, an artist who awakens people’s connections to ancestral roots through the power of traditional African music, rhythm, sound, and cultural experience. Free.
November 8: France 44 Alpine Wine Bar Pop-Up on Friday, 11/8 from 5-8p. We’ll be slinging some of our favorite wine, cocktails, and beer from regions like Austria, Switzerland, Eastern France, and Northern Italy with Flammkuchen, cheese plates, and other snacks to enjoy alongside. All beverages and food purchased at the Event Space bar.
November 9: Buckthorn Bust on Saturday, 11/9 from 9:30a-12p. Join the Lynnhurst Environmental Committee near the parking lot closest to the Lake Harriet Bandshell boat launch. Parking passes are available. Bring work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and a pair of loppers if you have them.
November 10: Resonant Reflection: A Sound Meditation at Lakewood Chapel on Sunday, 11/10 from 10-11:30a. Join Lakewood for a healing sound meditation in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, hosted by Thomasina and Bob Fisk of Waking Nomad. Tickets are $10 in advance.
November 10: Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Hardingfelelag at Lakewood Chapel on Sunday, 11/10 from 3-4p. Featuring five Hardanger fiddles on one stage, the Twin Cities Hardingfelelag delight listeners with their reverberant sounds, rollicking asymmetric rhythms, and festive Norwegian clothing. Tickets $15 in advance.
November 10: Picnic Sunday Dinner: Ed Zhang of Bao Bao Buns presents Turkey 6 Ways on Sunday, 11/10 from 4-9p. First come, first serve.
November 14: Sunnyside Gardens Sip & Shop on Thursday, 11/14 from 4:30-7p. Stop in to browse and shop and grab a complimentary drink on us. RSVP here to help ensure they have enough bubbly!
November 15: France 44 Beer + Cider Hall Pop-Up on Friday, 11/15 from 5-8p. Join us for a casual, beer (and cider!) focused evening in the event space! We’ll be pouring some special beers on the tap and by the can/bottle for folks to sample an array of styles. Come on up, grab a giant home-made pretzel and hang out. No tickets required!
November 17: Comma’s Fiction Book Club. Read and discuss a variety of fiction books. This meeting is discussing The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich on Sunday, 11/17 at 4p.
November 17: Picnic Sunday Dinner: Sushi by Baaska from 4-9p. First come, first serve.
November 18: Craft and Listen at the Linden Hills Library on Monday, 11/18 from 9:30-11:30a. Join your neighbors for a morning of crafting and conversation while listening to a variety of audio short stories. Bring a craft to work on while you listen and chat. No registration required.
November 22: France 44 Beaujolais Wine Bar Pop-Up on Friday, 11/22 from 5-8p. Come enjoy our allocation of Beaujolais Nouveau while supplies last, and taste through the Crus for a dive into the varying styles of this wonderful, rustic region. All beverages and food purchased at the Event Space bar.
November 23: The Lost Story Reading & Signing with Meg Shaffer at Comma on Saturday, 11/23 from 3-4p. Join us for a reading and signing of The Lost Story with author Meg Shaffer and illustrator Andrew Shaffer! Inspired by C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, this wild and wondrous novel is a fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobes—just in case—from the author of The Wishing Game.
November 29: All Aboard For the Holidays on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line on Friday, 11/29 from 11a-2p. A special time for neurodiverse folks, families, and friends. Please share the joy of the season – bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Regular fares apply.
November 30: Comma’s Second Anniversary Party & Small Business Saturday on Saturday, 11/30 from 10a-5p. We’ll be celebrating with birthday cupcakes, giveaways, and other special surprises. Come say hello!
November 30: Holly Trolley on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line on Saturday, 11/30 from noon to 3:30p. Take a streetcar ride with Santa, then toast a marshmallow and warm yourself by a friendly fire. The ride is about 25 minutes — so Santa has time to visit with each child. Tickets are trip-specific so you won’t have to stand in line. Tickets go on sale for just that day beginning about 11:30a in the Linden Hills station.
DECEMBER
December 1: Holly Trolley on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line on Sunday, 12/1 from noon to 3:30p. Take a streetcar ride with Santa, then toast a marshmallow and warm yourself by a friendly fire. The ride is about 25 minutes — so Santa has time to visit with each child. Tickets are trip-specific so you won’t have to stand in line. Tickets go on sale for just that day beginning about 11:30a in the Linden Hills station.
December 1: Music in the Chapel: The OK Factor at Lakewood Chapel on Sunday, 12/1 from 3-4p. New-classical crossover duo, The OK Factor is cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan. Tickets $15 in advance.
December 2: Conversation and Connect at the Linden Hills Library on Monday, 12/2 from 9:30-11:30a. Join your neighbors for a conversation and coffee while browsing items from Hennepin County Library Special Collections featuring the community’s past. Topics include aerial photos of Minneapolis in the 1920s/30s, downtown department stores, seeds and gardens, and Linden Hills then and now.
December 7: Reindeer Day at 43rd & Upton on Saturday, 12/7 from 10a-2p. Join local businesses for a day of holiday fun, with crafts, food, storytime, and more! This event is brought to you by Mint Orthodontics and sponosred by LHiNC.
December 7: Linden Hills History Study Group on Saturday, 12/7 from 10a-12p at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Living New Deal and Twin Cities Canceled Freeways discussions with Aaron Isaacs. Optional lunch at The Hilltop to follow (make lunch reservations with the LHHSG).
December 7: Oaks, Fire & Climate Change Presentation at the Lakewood Cemetary Community Room on Saturday, 12/7 from 1-2:30p. Local pollinator expert and conservationist, Heather Holm, will discuss her conservation work and our changing forests and landscapes. She will also present historical vegetation maps of the Lake Harriet area, including Roberts Bird Sanctuary, and discuss conditions and changes. Hosted by Lake Harriet Environment Council and Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary.
December 7: Vinternatt on the Como-Harriet Streetcar on Saturday, 12/7 from 6-8p. More details to be posted on their website soon.
December 7 & 8: Holly Trolley on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line on Saturday, 12/7 and Sunday, 12/8 from noon to 3:30p. Take a streetcar ride with Santa, then toast a marshmallow and warm yourself by a friendly fire. The ride is about 25 minutes — so Santa has time to visit with each child. Tickets are trip-specific so you won’t have to stand in line. Tickets go on sale for just that day beginning about 11:30a in the Linden Hills station.
December 8: France 44 Holiday Market on Sunday, 12/8 from 11a-3p. This open-house style event will feature a variety of local makers, producers, and artists. Peruse unique handmade gifts and treats while you take in our gorgeous holiday decorations and sip on a hot drink, all within the coziness of the France 44 Event Space. No reservations necessary—just come on up and join the festivities!
December 12: Holiday Wine & Stroll: Love shopping Linden Hills? Head to 43rd & Upton on Thursday, December 12 from 5-8p to shop our village retailers while enjoying beverages, carolers, and special offers. A great way to support local shops this holiday season! Brought to you by New Gild Jewelers.
December 12: Social Media Videos for Writers: Make Your Mark at the Linden Hills Library on Thursday, 12/12 from 6-7:30p. Amplify your unique writer’s voice and discover the art of creating viral literary content with video forms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts! In collaboration with the Loft Literary Center. Free, registration required.
December 13: Taylor Swift Birthday Party at Comma on Friday, 12/13 from 6-8p. Join us to celebrate all things TSwift! We’ll have friendship bracelets, trivia & games, and loads of bookish Swiftie gifts! RSVP here.
December 15: Linden Hills Farmers Market Holiday Market at Time Out Studio (6001 Lyndale Ave S) on Sunday, 12/15 from 12-4p. Pick up items from your favorite vendors for yourself or to give to the folks in your life who love artisanal local foods and crafts! Be sure to grab lunch from a food truck! Check their social media (Instagram & Facebook) to stay up to date!
December 15: Holiday Potluck & Book Swap at Comma on Sunday, 12/15 from 4-5:30p. Bring a new or used copy of your favorite read from the past year to gift to another reader, and take home a gifted recommendation from someone new. Potluck treats welcomed.
December 16: Craft and Listen at the Linden Hills Library on Monday, 12/16 from 9:30-11:30a. Join your neighbors for a morning of crafting and conversation while listening to a variety of audio short stories. Bring a craft to work on while you listen and chat. No registration required.
December 21: Winter Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle at Lakewood on Saturday, 12/21 from 4:30-6p. Explore the meditative and peaceful properties of the historic tradition of tea rituals. This powerful experience will allow time for reflection and contemplation on grief and loss. Tickets $30 in advance.
December 22: France 44 Holiday Music Bar Pop-Up on Sunday, 12/22 from 2-5p. Celebrate the winter holidays with us at our Holiday Music Bar Pop-Up! Stop by the Event Space before or after your holiday shopping to warm up with hot drinks, snacks, and live holiday tunes. Families are welcome as always – no tickets required!
