From Hennepin County:

Early drop off begins at 10 a.m. (no swapping). Final items accepted at 1:30 p.m.

What to expect

• No registration required.

• Anyone can participate, and kids are welcome.

• You do not need to bring items to take items; everything is free.

• Drop off items at the welcome table where volunteers will check, weigh, and sort your items.

• Staff and volunteers are unable to help with unloading or loading items in attendee vehicles.

• Be kind. Take what you can use, leave items for other swappers.

• Some items brought into the swap may be held and set out later, so that there are items available throughout the event.

What to bring

• Any items you wish to leave for others at the swap. Items should be clean and in good working condition.

• A bag or box to carry home your new-to-you items.

Accepted

• Candles (new or mostly unused)

• Candle holders, including menorahs and kinaras (not heavily waxed)

• Centerpieces

• Garland

• Fake flowers and fruit centerpieces

• Hanging/wall decor

• Ornaments

• Reusable gift wrap and bags (cloth)

• Seasonal tableware (plates, mugs, serving dishes)

• Single-use gift wrap, ribbons, bows

• Small Christmas trees (tabletop, up to 3 feet tall)

• Stockings

• String lights (working)

• Tablecloths (no major stains or holes)

• Tabletop decor

• Trick-or-treat buckets

• Wreaths

Holiday Decor Swap
Saturday, Sept. 26 • 12 – 2 PM
Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Rd)

As part of the Neighborhood Super Sale on Sept. 19, we'll have Free Geek running an Electrnoics Recycling Drop-off! They accept:

Free Geek Electronics Recycling Drop-off
Saturday, Sept. 19 · 8:30 AM – 1 PM
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, South Parking Lot (3450 Irving Ave S)

Free Geek Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, part of a network of Free Geek organizations throughout the country. Since 2010, our team has endeavored to keep electronics out of landfills through sustainable electronics reuse, providing technology access and digital literacy education to our community in the Twin Cities and beyond.

From Uptown Movie Club:

Uptown Movie Club is a community driven initiative to consistently connect with neighbors over our love of cinema and to support local businesses that need our help. We need YOU to help make this a success! Uptown Movie Club will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the Lagoon Cinema in the heart of Uptown. We will gather, watch a film together and discuss after. It's like a book club, but you don't have to read the book!

Uptown Movie Club Opening Night
3rd Wed. monthly • 7 PM
Lagoon Cinema (1320 Lagoon Ave)

Join Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association and the Minnesota DNR for Fishing in the Parks! This free event provides poles, bait, and instruction — all ages and skill levels are welcome, no fishing license required. This event will take place at the dock at the southwest corner of Cedar Lake at 2630 Cedar Lake Parkway. Enter at the parking lot, follow the signs to the pier, and join us — rain or shine.

Fishing in the Parks
Saturday, Aug. 22 • 10 AM –12 PM
SW Cedar Lake: 2630 Cedar Lake Pkwy

This event is co-presented by the Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association and the Minnesota DNR

From Uptown Movie Club:

Uptown Movie Club is a community driven initiative to consistently connect with neighbors over our love of cinema and to support local businesses that need our help. We need YOU to help make this a success! Uptown Movie Club will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the Lagoon Cinema in the heart of Uptown. We will gather, watch a film together and discuss after. It's like a book club, but you don't have to read the book!

Uptown Movie Club Opening Night
3rd Wed. monthly • 7 PM
Lagoon Cinema (1320 Lagoon Ave)

From Hennepin County:

Early drop off is available (no swapping) on Friday, August 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Remaining items will be donated to Hennepin County schools and after-school programs. Participating Hennepin County Library locations will also be accepting early drop offs from August 1 through 13. Look for a collection container or ask a librarian where to bring your donation. 

Accepted

• 3-ring binders (1-inch only)

• Backpacks (working zippers, no rips/tears/stains)

• Calculators (working)

• Erasers

• Flashcards (in original box)

• Glue, including glue sticks, hot glue/glue guns, and white school glue

• Headphones (over-ear only, no earbuds)

• Notebooks, including lined and composition (50+ unused pages, used pages removed)

• Paint, including watercolor, tempera

• Paper, including lined, graphing, construction, cardstock

• Pencil cases/boxes

• Pencil sharpeners

• Pipe cleaners

• Pocket folders (no logos)

• Rulers, protractors, compasses

• Scissors

• Tape, including Scotch™, packing, masking

• Tissue paper

• Writing and coloring utensils, including pens, pencils, markers, crayons

*Not accepted: Broken, excessively worn, stained, or dirty items

School Supplies Swap
Saturday, Aug. 15 • 12–2:30 PM
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (5025 Knox Avenue S)