Groovin’ In The Garden Free Summer Music Series Returns Wednesdays June and July 2023!
Groovin’ In The Garden with 13 Arrows June 14
Groovin’ In The Garden with 13 Arrows June 14
13 Arrows bring rock and roll back to its raw, unbound, and authentic roots.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Groovin’ In The Garden with Eleganza! July 19
Groovin’ In The Garden with Eleganza! July 19
“They’re one of the Twin Cities’ best live bands, a rolling-and-tumbling rock unit that plays it loose and wild in concert.” ~ Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Photo credit FIRST AVE.
Groovin’ In The Garden with FLOWTUS July 5
Groovin’ In The Garden with FLOWTUS July 5
FLOWTUS, re-established in 2022, is a queer 4-piece Dream Pop/Post-Grunge music group.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Groovin’ In The Garden with Innocent June 7
Groovin’ In The Garden with Innocent June 7
Packed with thought-provoking lyrics, cool guitar, and captivating stage presence, Innocent puts up quite an exhilarating show.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, July 7 – July 28 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Groovin’ In The Garden with Red Eye Ruby June 28
Groovin’ In The Garden with Red Eye Ruby June 28
Red Eye Ruby is a retro roots-rock collective, channeling the soulful rock sounds of Amy Winehouse and the rhythmic roots of New Orleans
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
photo credit Chelsea Oxborough
Groovin’ In The Garden with The Flamin’ Oh’s! July 26
Groovin’ In The Garden with The Flamin’ Oh’s! July 26
The Flamin’ Oh’s have remained a fixture of the live music scene for decades, with Wilkinson as a prolific songwriter, and live shows hailed for their enduring audience appeal, deep rock and roll roots, and unwavering energy.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Groovin’ In The Garden with The Mubbla Buggs July 12
Groovin’ In The Garden with The Mubbla Buggs July 12
The Mubbla Buggs are a Minneapolis alt pop fusion band established in 1986.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Groovin’ In The Garden with Ty Pow & The Holy North June 21
Groovin’ In The Garden with Ty Pow & The Holy North June 21
Ty Pow and The Holy North is a Minnesota-raised Americana, Blues, and Alt-Country band featuring members of Cloud Cult, 4ontheFloor, Jillian Rae, and many other Midwestern staples.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory every Wednesday, June 7 – July 26 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
**If it rains, we’ll move inside the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens!
Japanese Obon Festival August 20! Advanced Admission Ticket Required!
Japanese Obon Festival August 20! Advanced Admission Ticket Required!
We will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS again in 2023. Tickets will go on sale in July. We will not be able to take cash at the gate for admission. If you arrive without your advanced ticket, we will have QR codes at the gate for you to scan with your phone that will lead you through the ticketing purchase process. You will need a credit card for this process.
Lil’ Explorers Thursdays!
Lil’ Explorers Thursdays!
Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! An ASL interpreter will be here most Thursdays interpreting the 10:30 story time, 11am zookeeper talk, and the 11:30am SPIRE Sparky Show.
Music Monday!
S.A.F.E. ~ Saving Animals From Extinction
S.A.F.E. ~ Saving Animals From Extinction
Pop in at various animal habitats around Como and chat with one of our educators about the endangered or threatened animals we have at Como and what people can do to help them thrive in the wild. The S.A.F.E. chats occur Wednesdays 1pm-3pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am-Noon.
Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls – Advanced Registration Required
Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls – Advanced Registration Required
This is a special time set aside just for our 55-and-up aged friends. This is an opportunity to visit the Zoo and Conservatory for a leisurely walk before the crowds as well as special activities and guests. This event is a great opportunity for Seniors to enjoy a free event that encourages being active and social with some adult learning to spice it up.
Sensory Friendly Mornings – Advanced Registration Required
Sensory Friendly Mornings – Advanced Registration Required
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an energetic, colorful place full of sensory stimuli, and we know this environment can be overwhelming for some guests. This is a time designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Como strives to provide a positive, welcoming experience for every visitor.
Sunset Affair: Stargazing, July 20, 2023, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
