Thursday, October 16 | 3-7PM (Chili Cookoff 5-7PM) | FREE & Open To All

At The Historic Coliseum Building | 2708 E Lake St, Minneapolis | Enter on Lake Street, at the East corner of the building

Celebrate fall, family, and community! Join us for an afternoon filled with warmth, flavor, and fun during MEA break.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🍲 Neighborhood Chili Cookoff (5-7PM) – Vegetarian, Vegan, and Halal options available. Taste and vote for your favorite! (Sign up to compete!)

 Local Shops – Neighborhood vendors from Mashkiki Studios to True Finds will have a variety of goods for you to peruse!

🪀 Kids Zone – Curiosity Studio will be bringing the fun!

📸 Free Family Portraits – Sign up for a 10 minute slot with Brianna of StillHouse Photography and get 5-10 digital images delivered to your inbox – for free!

💝 Give Back Together – Participate in a community service project.

This is a free, family-friendly event created for neighbors, by neighbors. Whether you’re tasting chili, shopping, playing, or giving back, you’re part of building our safe, joyful, and connected community.

All are welcome!