Neighborhood Events
LNA hosts several community events throughout the year. From Free Fest to Wheels & Bike Rodeo to neighborhood clean-up days, there are all kinds of ways to meet your neighbors and stay connected.
Check out our upcoming meetings and events on our Google Calendar, or scroll down to learn more!
National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) takes place every year in Minneapolis on the first Tuesday in August. Events are held in neighborhoods across the city. Every year, thousands of residents take part in the festivities.
Holding an NNO gathering gives you and your neighbors:
A reason to have a social gathering with your neighbors
Time to build important relationships that keep your neighborhood safe
Each neighborhood plans its own event. Examples include:
Block parties
Cookouts
Youth activities
Public information events
Registration information
Make a plan for your neighborhood. Submit your application. Enjoy your get-together.
Housing Committee Meeting
The Housing Committee makes recommendations to the LNA Board of Directors regarding housing and economic development programs, zoning requests, and Lyndale’s overall built environment.
They typically meet the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Contact housingLNA@lyndale.org for details.
Environment Committee Meeting
The Environment Committee actively supports projects in the neighborhood related to food, green space, and community gardens as well as renewable forms of energy.
They typically meet on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Contact environment@lyndale.org for details.
Enagement Committee Meeting
The Engagement Committee creates events that inspire neighborly connections, celebrate diversity, and empower residents to actively shape Lyndale’s future.
They typically meet the second Thursday of the month at 12pm via Zoom. Please email info@lyndale.org for the link to join.
Crime & Safety Committee Meeting
The Crime & Safety Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the LNA Board of Directors related to safety issues affecting the Lyndale Neighborhood.
They typically meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm at the 5th Precinct Community Room. Contact info@lyndale.org for details.
Housing Committee Meeting
The Housing Committee makes recommendations to the LNA Board of Directors regarding housing and economic development programs, zoning requests, and Lyndale’s overall built environment.
They typically meet the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Contact housingLNA@lyndale.org for details.
Environment Committee Meeting
The Environment Committee actively supports projects in the neighborhood related to food, green space, and community gardens as well as renewable forms of energy.
They typically meet on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Contact environment@lyndale.org for details.
Enagement Committee Meeting
The Engagement Committee creates events that inspire neighborly connections, celebrate diversity, and empower residents to actively shape Lyndale’s future.
They typically meet the second Thursday of the month at 12pm via Zoom. Please email info@lyndale.org for the link to join.
Crime & Safety Committee Meeting
The Crime & Safety Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the LNA Board of Directors related to safety issues affecting the Lyndale Neighborhood.
They typically meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm at the 5th Precinct Community Room. Contact info@lyndale.org for details.
Fall Litter Outta Lyndale
Join us for this biannual litter clean-up event! We’ll meet at the SNAC Office at 10am to divide up neighborhood blocks and gather supplies*. Then we’ll head out ready to make our streets and green spaces shine!
*Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Boo'tiful Lyndale Halloween Walk
Join LNA’s Crime & Safety Committee for a neighborhood Halloween walk. Costumes are encouraged and all are welcome, including children and dogs!
Halloween Harvest Bash
The Halloween Harvest Bash will have family-friendly games, pumpkin decorating, plenty of apple cider, and seasonal treats from Butter Bakery Cafe. Costumes are encouraged! Have you chosen your costume yet? We hope to see you (and it) there!
Thanks Walk
Express your gratitude for a neighbor or local business by writing a Letter of Thanks to be delivered during the Lyndale Thanks Walk, no postage is required!
To ensure delivery, letters must:
Be fully addressed, including the apartment number.
Have a recipient that lives or operates within the boundaries of the Lyndale Neighborhood: Lake Street to 36th Avenue and 35W to Lyndale Avenue.
Letters will be collected at the following designated drop-off locations:
SNAC Office (3537 Nicollet Ave) 9 AM - 4 PM Tuesday, November 11 or Thursday, November 13.
P.S. LNA is happy to provide up to 5 thank you cards to neighbors at no cost. To pick up cards, please make an appointment at info@lyndale.org or 612-824-9402.
Lyndale Cookie Exchange
Join us for a festive and delicious neighborhood cookie exchange! Coffee and apple cider will be provided. All are welcome!
Please bring at least four bags of six cookies each (24 cookies total), plus a few extra to share and enjoy at the event.
Crime & Safety Committee Meeting
The Crime & Safety Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the LNA Board of Directors related to safety issues affecting the Lyndale Neighborhood.
They typically meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm at the 5th Precinct Community Room. Contact info@lyndale.org for details.
Enagement Committee Meeting
The Engagement Committee creates events that inspire neighborly connections, celebrate diversity, and empower residents to actively shape Lyndale’s future.
They typically meet the second Thursday of the month at 12pm via Zoom. Please email info@lyndale.org for the link to join.
Movie Night in the Park
Bring the whole family and stay for Movies in the Park starting at 9:05pm (this time has been updated from the previous 8:30pm). This year's feature film will be Mufasa! If you have any questions, please reach out to info@lyndale.org. We hope to see you there!
Book Fest & Board Elections
Join the community to learn about your neighborhood association and vote for your new neighborhood board of directors. This year’s annual gathering will have the added bonus of including Lyndale Book Fest! Stop by and enjoy:
Voting for LNA's new board members
Food from Valerie’s Taqueria (rice, beans, chips, and guacamole)
Chatting with neighbors
Taking home loads of free books
Environment Committee Meeting (Canceled for the 4th of July)
The Environment Committee actively supports projects in the neighborhood related to food, green space, and community gardens as well as renewable forms of energy.
They typically meet on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Contact environment@lyndale.org for details.
Housing Committee Meeting (Canceled for the 4th of July)
The Housing Committee makes recommendations to the LNA Board of Directors regarding housing and economic development programs, zoning requests, and Lyndale’s overall built environment.
They typically meet the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Contact housingLNA@lyndale.org for details.
Lyndale Garage Sales Day
Get ready to hunt for treasures, South Minneapolis! The Lyndale Neighborhood will be buzzing with the annual Lyndale Garage Sales Day. Grab your friends and family to join in the fun!
Wheels & Bike Rodeo
Celebrate Painter Park’s new skate park at the kids-friendly Wheels & Bike Rodeo! This event is for the whole family, with 3rd Lair skate demonstrations, a bike skills course, food trucks, a bouncy house, face paint, and an ARTrageous Creation Station!
Lyndale Book Fest
Join us for Lyndale Book Fest! Browse through a treasure trove of secondhand books without spending a dime. Whether you’re a fan of fiction or non-fiction, or looking for children’s books, there’s something for everyone.
Spring Litter Outta Lyndale
Join us for our Spring Litter Outta Lyndale event, where neighbors come together to clean up our beloved neighborhood.