BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//127.0.0.1//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.mnfurs.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58603@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Virtual Gaming CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Get together with some local community Furs and find out who ca n be trusted and who is starting to look a little… sus. This game can be p layed for free on mobile\, or purchased online and played on our MNF Disco rd Server. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T203000 LOCATION:MnFurs Discord Server SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Virtual Game Night – Among Us URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/virtual-game-night-among-us/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nGet together with some local community Furs and find out who can be trusted and who is starting to look a little… sus. This game can be played for free on mobile \, or purchased online and played on our MNF Discord Server.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Among Us\,Virtual Game Night X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58604@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Virtual Gaming CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Why go out golfing when you can golf online? Join us in this mo nths community game night of online mini-golf! Don’t own Golf it? Golf It can be purchased online via steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/571 740/Golf_It/). Join\, watch and get engaged in our Discord voice channels. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T203000 LOCATION:MnFurs Discord Server SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Virtual Game Night – Golf It! URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/virtual-game-night-golf-it/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhy go out go lfing when you can golf online? Join us in this months community game nigh t of online mini-golf! Don’t own Golf it? Golf It can be purchased online via steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/571740/Golf_It/). Join\, wa tch and get engaged in our Discord voice channels.
\n X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58607@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Virtual Gaming CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Shellshock.io or so-called Shell Shockers game illustrates an i ntense battle among egg characters. Join us in some intense combat and mee t some new friends (or foes!). This is a free to play game played in a web browser. Come play on the MNF Discord Server. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T203000 LOCATION:MnFurs Discord Server SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Virtual Game Night – Shellshock URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/virtual-game-night-shellshock/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nShellshock.io or so-called Shell Shockers game illustrates an intense battle among egg characters. Join us in some intense combat and meet some new friends (or f oes!). This is a free to play game played in a web browser. Come play on t he MNF Discord Server.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Shellshock\,Virtual Game Night X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59122@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Virtual Gaming CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs community! It is June and we are currently going through a massive heat wave and it’s just too warm to be outside. Come ou t and join Rico and others for a spooky VRchat event. I hope to see ya the re! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T203000 LOCATION:VRchat- FMOnline World @ https://vrchat.com/home/launch?worldId=wr ld_fa36d9ad-0399-407b-bd6e-9bd181113271 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:VRChat – Spooky Night In June URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/vrchat-spooky-night-in-june/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello MNFurs community! It is June and we are currently going through a massive heat w ave and it’s just too warm to be outside. Come out and join Rico and othe rs for a spooky VRchat event. I hope to see ya there!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59277@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hey there MNFurs community! It has been a long time since we a ll got together at the Oval to hang out. Towards the end of July we will be hosting our first Oval fur meet of 2021! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T200000 GEO:+45.021783;-93.150206 LOCATION:Guidant John Rose MN Oval at Skating Center @ 2661 Civic Center Dr \, Roseville\, MN 55113\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:July Oval Meet URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/july-oval-meet/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHey there MNF urs community! It has been a long time since we all got together at the O val to hang out. Towards the end of July we will be hosting our first Ov al fur meet of 2021!
\n X-COST:Donations accepted END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59424@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Virtual Gaming CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hey there MNFurs community\, it’s time for another virtual game night! Time to find out who is safe and who isn’t in Murder Mystery on R oblox. Ready up and see if you can find the killer before the killer finds you. Roblox is free to download and will be played on our MNF Discord Ser ver. Hope to see you there! Here is a link to the game:\nhttps://www.roblo x.com/games/142823291/Murder-Mystery-2\nRSVP?: No\nFursuit Friendly?: N/A \nNotes: \nLink to the map and world here https://www.roblox.com/games/142 823291/Murder-Mystery-2 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T220000 LOCATION:MnFurs Discord Server SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Virtual Game Night –Roblox Murder Mystery URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/virtual-game-night-roblox-murd er-mystery/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHey there MNFurs community\, it’s time for another virtual game night! Time to find out who is safe and who isn’t in Murder Mystery on Roblox. Ready u p and see if you can find the killer before the killer finds you. Roblox i s free to download and will be played on our MNF Discord Server. Hope to s ee you there! Here is a link to the game:
\nhttps://www.roblox.co
m/games/
RS VP?: No
\nFursuit Friendly?: N/A
\nNotes:
\nLink to the map and world here https://www.roblox.com/games/
Hello MNFurs community! Are you looking for something to fill the gaps before Furry Migration? Feel like getting spooked on a Fr iday night? Join Sushi and other MNFurs as we go through spooky mazes and scream our lungs out! VR headsets are not required for the event. We will be meeting at the FM Online world for this event.
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we know who’s going! To RS VP go to our post.< /a>
\nFursuit Friendly?: No
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59956@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hey there MNFurs community!\nSummer is winding down and the Fal l season will soon be taking over. We look forward to seeing many of you at our next Oval Meet as we all get together and have fun. Like our past O val Meets\, these are big social gatherings where you can hangout\, social ize\, & have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs\, FM\, and MidWinterFrol ic staff. Community members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board ga mes\, fursuits (partials & full)\, and artwork. Other activities are outl ined below…\n– Art trades/commissions\n– Fursuit making activities (ex. Du ct tape dummy)\n– Fursuit photoshoots\nPlus more…\nOn an important note…Wi th the pandemic still going on\, we have some important updates on attendi ng the Oval Meet. All attendees who RSVP and have any +1’s will be REQUIR ED to bring their vaccination card or proof of a negative from the past 72 hours. This decision was made due to many people in an indoor space for a long duration of time and other seasonal illnesses in the air alongside COVID-19.\nCost: Free\, but donations are greatly appreciated!\nRSVP?: Yes \, due to the venues capacity limits DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211024T200000 GEO:+45.021682;-93.150655 LOCATION:Guidant John Rose MN Oval at Skating Center Entrance @ 2661 Civic Center Dr\, Roseville\, MN 55113\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Oval Fur Meet URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/october-oval-fur-meet/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Hey there MNFurs community!
\nSummer is winding down and the Fall season will soon be taking over. We look forward to seeing many of you at our next Oval M eet as we all get together and have fun. Like our past Oval Meets\, these are big social gatherings where you can hangout\, socialize\, & have oppor tunities to talk to both MNFurs\, FM\, and MidWinterFrolic staff. Communit y members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (pa rtials & full)\, and artwork. Other activities are outlined below…
\n– Art trades/commissions< /p>\n
– Fursuit making activities (ex. Duct tape dummy)
\n– Fursuit photoshoots
\nPlus more…
\nOn an important note…With th e pandemic still going on\, we have some important updates on attending th e Oval Meet. All attendees who RSVP and have any +1’s will be R EQUIRED to bring their vaccination ca rd or proof of a negative from the past 72 hours. This decision was made due to many people in an indoor space for a long duration of time and othe r seasonal illnesses in the air alongside COVID-19.
\nCost : Free\, but donations are greatly ap preciated!
\nRSVP?: Y es\, due to the venues capacity limits
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:oval meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60361@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Minnesota Furs CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hey there MNFurs community! We have more out of town romps plan ned for our community members. Our next one is going to take place in St. Cloud which is not too far from the twin cities. We hope to see many of you there so come on our and join us at a park in St. Cloud as we all romp around. Event details are below and let us know if there are any questio ns!\nRSVP?: Yes because then others can see who is going!\nFursuit Friendl y?: Yes\, feel free to bring your partial or full fursuits.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T150000 GEO:+45.504927;-94.151481 LOCATION:River Bluffs Regional Park @ 3828 38th St S\, St Cloud\, MN 56301\ , USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:December St. Cloud Community Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/december-st-cloud-community-fu r-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHey there MNFurs community! We have more out of town r omps planned for our community members. Our next one is going to take pla ce in St. Cloud which is not too far from the twin cities. We hope to see many of you there so come on our and join us at a park in St. Cloud as we all romp around. Event details are below and let us know if there are an y questions!
\nRSVP?: Yes because then others can see who is going!
\nFursuit F riendly?: Yes\, feel free to bring yo ur partial or full fursuits.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fur Romp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60856@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Community Events\,Events CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hey there MNFurs community!\nSpring is here and the temperature s are heating up. We are back in swing with our Oval Meets. An Oval Meet a re big social gatherings where you can hang out\, socialize\, & have oppor tunities to talk to both MNFurs\, FM\, and MidWinter Frolic staff. Like pa st meets here\, you are allowed to bring in your food & beverage items (no alcoholic items) and order in food items.\n Community members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (partials & full)\, and artwork. \n– Art trades/commissions\n– Fursuit making activities (ex. Duc t tape dummy)\n– Fursuit photoshoots\nPlus more…\nOn another important not e\, we are still checking in people with their vaccination cards or a nega tive test. If you are providing a negative test\, this must be done 72 ho urs before the meet from a clinic or other medical provider and we are NOT accepting at-home test kits. \nOn a final note\, please remember to brin g your photo ID with you too or if you are a minor with no ID\, you can ha ve a parent/guardian vouch for you.\nMasks: Not required but strongly reco mmended.\nCost: Free\, but donations are greatly appreciated!\nRSVP?: Yes\ , due to the venue’s capacity limits.\nCOVID-19 and its variants create a fluid situation. We all want to be free of requirements\, but our policies may be in flux as this health pandemic continues to evolve. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T200000 GEO:+45.021783;-93.150206 LOCATION:Guidant John Rose MN Oval at Skating Center Entrance @ 2661 Civic Center Dr\, Roseville\, MN 55113\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:April Oval Meet URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/oval-meet/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Hey there MNFurs community!
\nSpring is here and the temperatures are heating up. We are back in swing with our Oval Meets. An Oval Meet are big social gath erings where you can hang out\, socialize\, & have opportunities to talk t o both MNFurs\, FM\, and MidWinter Frolic staff. Like past meets here\, yo u are allowed to bring in your food & beverage items (no alcoholic items) and order in food items.
\nCommunity members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, furs uits (partials & full)\, and artwork.
\n– Art trades/commissions
\n– Fursuit making activities (ex. Duct tape dummy)
\n– Fursuit photoshoots
\nPlus more…
\nOn another important note\, we are still checking in pe ople with their vaccination cards or a negative test. If you are providin g a negative test\, this must be done 72 hours before the meet from a clin ic or other medical provider and we are NOT accepting at-home test kits.
\nOn a final note\, please remember to bring your phot o ID with you too or if you are a minor with no ID\, you can have a parent /guardian vouch for you.
\nMasks: Not requir ed but strongly recommended.
\nCost: Free\, but donations are greatly appreciated!
\nR SVP?: Yes\, due to the venue’s capaci ty limits.
\nCOVID-19 and its variants create a fluid situation. We all want to be free of requirements\, but our policies may be in flux as this health pandemic continues to evolve.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:oval meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62364@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs fluffs\, come out for a night of camping under the stars at Kozy Oaks Kamp and get away from all the hustle and bustle of th e cities. If you’re lucky\, you may just get to howl at the moon. You’ll b e self-sufficient by bringing your own food\, tent\, and chairs. Amenities include bathrooms\, hot showers\, and plenty of room to run around.\nBe s ure to bring some food for the campfire and enjoy the great outdoors. Plea se remember to pack warm. We may be in spring\, but it may still be cold o r wet. If you can’t bring your own tent\, sleeping bag\, or camping chair then try and get one before the event or find somebody willing to lend you theirs. You don’t want to be stuck sleeping outside on the ground!\nCost: $25 per tent that you bring to help pay for the space. If you don’t have a tent\, make sure you find somebody who’s willing to let you stay in thei rs.\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s coming and get a headcount!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re welcome to bring your suit and romp around with y our furry friends! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T120000 GEO:+45.4684;-93.053344 LOCATION:Kozy Oaks Kamp @ 8620 277th Ave NE\, North Branch\, MN 55056\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spring Bear Essentials Camp (18+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/spring-bear-essentials-camp-18 / X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello MNFurs fluffs\, come out for a night of camping under the stars at Kozy Oaks Kamp and get away from all the hustle and bustle of the cities. If you’re luck y\, you may just get to howl at the moon. You’ll be self-sufficient by bri nging your own food\, tent\, and chairs. Amenities include bathrooms\, hot showers\, and plenty of room to run around.
\nBe sure to bring some food for the campfire and enjoy the great outdoors. Please remember to pa ck warm. We may be in spring\, but it may still be cold or wet. If you can ’t bring your own tent\, sleeping bag\, or camping chair then try and get one before the event or find somebody willing to lend you theirs. You don’ t want to be stuck sleeping outside on the ground!
\nCost: strong> $25 per tent that you bring to help pay for the space. If you don’ t have a tent\, make sure you find somebody who’s willing to let you stay in theirs.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s c oming and get a headcount!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re welcome to bring your suit and romp around with your furry f riends!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:18+\,outdoor event\,overnight camping X-COST:$25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62378@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Do you like Arcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the p erfect event for you! Hangout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and p lay some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe ge t competitive with KillerQueen.\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6 :50pm for introductions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pi nball machines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gamin g\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought at the venue.\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique to ppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pret ty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-D own experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!\nThis is a 21+ event.\n \nCost: $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice \nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, pl ease keep your suits at home.\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T230000 GEO:+44.947819;-93.28853 LOCATION:UpDown Arcade Bar @ 3012 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55408\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:May Up-Down Meetup (21+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/may-up-down-meetup-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDo you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
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Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Fr iendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNot es: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62376@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs! Have you ever wanted to submit and run an event o f your own\, but was intimidated by the process? Ever feel nervous that ru nning an event will be hard? Not want to make the leap until you know exac tly what you’re getting into? Have no fear\, join the head of events\, All i Coyote\, in the MNFurs Discord for this virtual event\, and she can walk you through exactly what the process entails. There will be a Q&A afterwa rds\, so make sure you have any questions ready!\nYou will need to join th e Discord for this event\, as it will be hosted in one of the voice channe ls (VCs) in the server. To join the MNFurs Discord\, use this invite link: https://discord.gg/mnfurs . Be sure to thoroughly read the rules after jo ining.\n\nRSVP?: You are not required to RSVP for this event.\nFursuit Fri endly?: This is a virtual event\, so no one will see you\, but if you want a good excuse to get in suit\, who are we to stop you?\nTime?: While the event starts at 6:00pm\, there is no set end time\, though it’s not expect ed to go for much longer than an hour. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T180000 LOCATION:Discord Server SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:How To Run An Event (Discord) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/how-to-run-an-event-discord/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello MNFurs! Have you ever wanted to submit and run an event of your own\, but was int imidated by the process? Ever feel nervous that running an event will be h ard? Not want to make the leap until you know exactly what you’re getting into? Have no fear\, join the head of events\, Alli Coyote\, in the MNFurs Discord for this virtual event\, and she can walk you through exactly wha t the process entails. There will be a Q&A afterwards\, so make sure you h ave any questions ready!
\nYou will need to join the Discord for thi s event\, as it will be hosted in one of the voice channels (VCs) in the s erver. To join the MNFurs Discord\, use this invite link: https://discord. gg/mnfurs . Be sure to thoroughly read the rules after joining.
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\nRSVP?: You are not required to RSVP for this event.
\nFursuit Friendly?: This is a virtual event\, so n
o one will see you\, but if you want a good excuse to get in suit\, who ar
e we to stop you?
\nTime?: While the event starts at
6:00pm\, there is no set end time\, though it’s not expected to go for mu
ch longer than an hour.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
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RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!< /p>\n
Fursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62383@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Attention all beer aficionados in MNFurs! The Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area is rife with breweries\, so why not have a social event w here each month we try a different brewery? This month we will be at Indee d Brewing! Sit down with a cold one and talk with some of your fellow furs about what your plans are this weekend as you revel in the fact that it’s a finally Friday night!\n \nCost: It’s technically free to attend\, but y ou’re encouraged to buy a few beers for using the venue space.\nRSVP?: Yes \, so we can get an estimate for who’s all coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: No\ , please keep your suits at home.\nParking Notes: Per the Indeed Brewing w ebsite\, parking can be found directly outside of the taproom entrance off of 15th Street\, in the back lot directly behind the brewery off of Monro e Street\, and in the triangle lot off of Quincy Street. The triangle lot is connected to Indeed’s front taproom parking lot via a sidewalk. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T210000 GEO:+45.003337;-93.251935 LOCATION:Indeed Brewing @ 711 NE 15th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MNFurs Brew Night – Indeed Brewing (21+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/mnfurs-brew-night-indeed-brewi ng-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAttention all beer afi cionados in MNFurs! The Minneapolis Saint Paul me tro area is rife with breweries\, so why not have a social event where each month we try a different brewery? This month we will be at Indeed Brewing! Sit down with a cold one and talk wit h some of your fellow furs about what your plans are this weekend as you < /span>revel in the fact tha t it’s a finally Friday night!
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Cost: It’s technically free to att
end\, but you’re encouraged to buy a few beers for using the venue space.<
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\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can g
et an estimate for who’s all coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?:
No\, please keep your suits at home.
Parking Not es: Per the Indeed Brewing website\, parking can be found directl y outside of the taproom entrance off of 15th Street\, in the back lot dir ectly behind the brewery off of Monroe Street\, and in the triangle lot of f of Quincy Street. The triangle lot is connected to Indeed’s front taproo m parking lot via a sidewalk.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,brew night X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62366@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hi there MNFurs community! The warmer season is finally on its way\, so come on out and join Drake and other members of the community for a fun fur romp at the familiar Centennial Lakes Park. Come romp around\, interact with the general public\, and chat with your fellow floofs!\nRSVP ?: Yes\, so that others can see who’s coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, yo u’re encouraged to bring your full of partial suits! Non-suiters are also encouraged to attend! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T150000 GEO:+44.866894;-93.326064 LOCATION:Centennial Lakes Park @ 7499 France Ave S\, Edina\, MN 55435\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:May Community Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/may-community-fur-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHi there MNFu rs community! The warmer season is finally on its way\, so come on out and join Drake and other members of the community for a fun fur romp at the f amiliar Centennial Lakes Park. Come romp around\, interact with the genera l public\, and chat with your fellow floofs!
\nRSVP?: Y es\, so that others can see who’s coming!
\nFursuit Frie ndly?: Yes\, you’re encouraged to bring your full of partial suit s! Non-suiters are also encouraged to attend!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:All-Ages\,Fur Romp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62447@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Community Meeting\,Events CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Do you like Arcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the p erfect event for you! Hangout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and p lay some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe ge t competitive with KillerQueen.\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6 :50pm for introductions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pi nball machines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gamin g\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought at the venue.\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique to ppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pret ty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-D own experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!\nThis is a 21+ event.\n \nCost: $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice \nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, pl ease keep your suits at home.\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T230000 GEO:+44.947819;-93.28853 LOCATION:Up-Down Arcade Bar @ 3012 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55408\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:June Up-Down Meet (21+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/june-up-down-meet-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDo you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Fri endly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNote s: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,monthly event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62397@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello to all of our MNFurs floofs! It’s way too nice to sit ar ound indoors\, and you’re in luck\, because it’s time for another communit y fur romp! Come on out and join Jackie and your fellow furs for a fun rom p up in the scenic city that is Duluth. We will be tromping around the Lei f Erickson and Rose Garden park areas. And if there happens to be a weathe r-related event inhibiting the romp\, we will move it indoors at the Mille r Hill Mall instead!\n \nCost: Free to attend!\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, please feel free to bring you r partial or full fursuit! Don’t let the event name fool you\, though\, th ose without suits are also encouraged to attend.\nNotes: Parking is next t o the Rose Garden area as there is a small parking lot. Street parking is also available near the Rose Garden and Leif Erickson Park.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T140000 GEO:+46.795982;-92.082939 LOCATION:Leif Erickson Park + Duluth Rose Garden @ 1301 London Rd\, Duluth\ , MN 55805\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:June Community Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/june-community-fur-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello to all of our MNFurs floofs! I t’s way too nice to sit around indoors\, and you’re in luck\, because it’s time for another community fur romp! Come on out and join Jackie and your fellow furs for a fun romp up in the scenic city that is Duluth. We will be tromping around the Leif Erickson and Rose Garden park areas. And if there happens to be a weather-related e vent inhibiting the romp\, we will move it indoors at the Miller Hill Mall instead!
\n\n
Cost: Free to attend!
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s coming!
\nFursuit Friendly
?: Yes\, please feel free to bring your partial or full fursuit!
Don’t let the event name fool you\, though\, those without suits are also
encouraged to attend.
\nNotes: Parking is next to th
e Rose Garden area as there is a small parking lot. Street parking is also
available near the Rose Garden and Leif Erickson Park.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Duluth\,Fur Romp\,outdoor event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62471@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs. Do you like ice cream? Do you like talking with o ther furs? Well\, how about doing both at the same time? Join us for an MN Furs ice cream hangout at Nelson’s Ice Cream in St. Paul\, where you can g et a tasty frozen treat and talk with some fellow community members! It’s the perfect way to spend a hot Saturday afternoon.\nNelson’s is cash only\ , so make sure you come prepared with cash if you plan on buying ice cream .\nCost: Free to attend\, but if you want some ice cream\, bring $6-10 in cash\nFursuit Friendly?: Probably best to leave them at home\; fursuits an d ice cream don’t go well together.\nNotes: Nelson’s is a CASH ONLY locati on. You will not be able to get ice cream if you do not bring cash! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T150000 GEO:+44.927765;-93.166632 LOCATION:Nelson's Ice Cream @ 454 Snelling Ave S\, St Paul\, MN 55105\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ice Cream Meet URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/ice-cream-meet/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Hello MNFurs. Do you like ice cream? Do you like talking with other furs? Well\, how ab out doing both at the same time? Join us for an MNFurs ice cream hangout a t Nelson’s Ice Cream in St. Paul\, where you can get a tasty frozen treat and talk with some fellow community members! It’s the perfect way to spend a hot Saturday afternoon.
\nNelson’s is cash only\, so make sure yo u come prepared with cash if you plan on buying ice cream.
\nCost: Free to attend\, but if you want some ice cream\, bring $6
-10 in cash
\nFursuit Friendly?: Probably best to le
ave them at home\; fursuits and ice cream don’t go well together.
\n<
strong>Notes: Nelson’s is a CASH ONLY location. You will not be a
ble to get ice cream if you do not bring cash!
Summer is in full swing\, and we’ve got another romp for you! Come out and join us wes t of the cities at St. Cloud’s Heritage Park. Heritage Park has over 70 ac res of walking paths\, ponds\, and plenty of beautiful nature. Potential p hoto ops include the Stearns History Museum plaza\, a foot bridge\, and th e “Welcome to Saint Cloud” sign! If this sounds fun\, come hang out and ro mp about with your fellow furs! Be sure to consider the weather\, as it ma y be warm.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s going!
\nCost: Free to attend!
\nFursuit Fri
endly?: Yes\, feel free to bring your full or partial suits!
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill. We’ll meet up outs ide of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shortly afte r around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 arcade gam es from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-ball alle ys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought at the ve nue. The drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 6 0 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizz a by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular ve nue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n
Cost: $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP ?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\n< strong>Notes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,monthly event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62547@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:EDIT AS OF 6/23/23: Unfortunately\, due to 90% chance of rain f or tomorrow\, the Lakewood Hills Park event has been moved to the Maplewoo d Mall. Due to this change\, fursuits are no longer allowed. Instead\, com e hang out with your fellow furs at the Maplewood Mall starting at 2pm! \n \nLooking for something fun to do the day before the Oval? Join us for a fursuit romp in beautiful White Bear at Lakewood Hills Park! We’ll enjoy a brisk walk down Hanlo’s Pond and back\, with plenty of fluff and romping along the way.\nIf you’re looking for somewhere to recharge and rehydrate after the romp\, there are several fast food places around\, with Culvers being very close by. Because it is likely the weather will be warm\, pleas e plan ahead! We’d hate for anyone’s romp to be cut short due to ill react ions to the heat.\n⠀\nCost: Free to attend\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who ’s going\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re welcome to bring your suits! But just because it’s a fursuit romp\, doesn’t mean you can’t join without a fursuit!\nParking Notes: Please see this image for parking – because there are multiple parking areas\, it is recommended to park in the northernmos t lot by the YMCA (circled in blue) because it is closest to the meeting s pot (red dot).\n \n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T160000 GEO:+45.042449;-93.011391 LOCATION:Lakewood Park @ 2110 Orchard Ln\, White Bear Lake\, MN 55110\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGED – Late June Fursuit Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/late-june-fursuit-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEDIT AS OF 6/23/23: Unfortunately\, due to 90% chance of rain for tomorrow\, th e Lakewood Hills Park event has been moved to the Maplewood Mall. Due to t his change\, fursuits are no longer allowed. Instead\, come hang out with your fellow furs at the Maplewood Mall starting at 2pm!
\n\n
Looking for something fun to do the day before the Oval? Join us for a fursuit romp in beautiful White Bear at Lakewood Hills Park! We’ll enjoy a brisk walk down Hanlo’s Pond and back\, with plenty of fluff and r omping along the way.
\nIf you’re looking for somewhere to recharge
and rehydrate after the romp\, there are several fast food places around\,
with Culvers being very close by. Because it is likely the weather will b
e warm\, please plan ahead! We’d hate for anyone’s romp to be cut short du
e to ill reactions to the heat.
\n⠀
Cost: Free to attend
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s g
oing
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re welcome t
o bring your suits! But just because it’s a fursuit romp\, doesn’t mean yo
u can’t join without a fursuit!
\nParking Notes: Ple
ase see this image for parking – because there are multiple
parking areas\, it is recommended to park in the northernmost lot by the Y
MCA (circled in blue) because it is closest to the meeting spot (red dot).
\n
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:All-Ages\,Fur Romp\,outdoor event\,Romp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62357@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello fluffs! Usher in the start of Summer with another Oval me et! Like our previous Oval meets\, these are big social gatherings where y ou can hang out\, socialize with other furs\, and have opportunities to ta lk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Community members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (partials & full)\, artwork\, and oth er activities!\nRSVP?: Yes\, due to the venues capacity limits.\nCost?: At tending the Oval meets is free\, however donations are very appreciated to be able to help keep events like this going!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, fe el free to bring your partial or full fursuits. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T193000 GEO:+45.021783;-93.150206 LOCATION:Guidant John Rose MN Oval at Skating Center Entrance @ 2661 Civic Center Dr\, Roseville\, MN 55113\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:June Oval Meet URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/june-oval-meet-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Hello fluffs! Usher in the start of Summer with another Oval meet! Like our previous Ov al meets\, these are big social gatherings where you can hang out\, social ize with other furs\, and have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Community members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board game s\, fursuits (partials & full)\, artwork\, and other activities!
\n< strong>RSVP?: Yes\, due to the venues capacity limits.
\nCost?: Attending the Oval meets is free\, however donations are v ery appreciated to be able to help keep events like this going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel free to bring your partial or
full fursuits.
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote on Thursday\, July 6th\, for a casual walk around every floor of the n ation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\nWhere to Meet: Meet
outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free to
attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typically $7-15 for those w
ho wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who is going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your fursuits at h
ome. The Mall of America has a strict policy against full body suits and f
ull face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws are permitted.
Hi there MNFurs fl oofs! Come on out and join us for a fun summer romp at Colv ill Park in Red Wing with your fellow furs. Along the walk there is a playground\, a pool\, and a garden with a walking path to ventu re around! The spac e also has pavilions\, and we’ll be utilizing one if they’re not already o ccupied! The weather may be quite warm\, so be sure to plan ahead.< /span>
\nCost: Free to attend!
\nRSVP?
: Ye
s\, so others know who’s coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re welcome to bring your suits!
It’s time for the summer Bear Essentials camping event\, but this one is a bit differen t: where we’re going\, we don’t need roads. That’s right\, this event is i n Appleton\, where there’s an offroad vehicle park that’s open to the publ ic! If that strikes your interest\, come and see how far you can send it.< /p>\n
That said\, offroading is not a requirement! You can still come an d enjoy two nights of camping fun with your fellow furs\, even if you have no interest in that part of the trip! You’ll be self-sufficient by bringi ng your own food\, tent\, and chairs\, and get to run around and relax by the fire. Summer will be in full swing\, so be sure to pack accordingly! p>\n
Be sure to bring some food for the campfire and enjoy the great out doors. If you can’t bring your own tent\, sleeping bag\, or camping chair then try and get one before the event or find somebody willing to lend you theirs. You don’t want to be stuck sleeping outside on the ground! In the past\, other furs have also camped out in their cars!
\n\n
<
strong>Cost: $20 per person\, paid for at the event
\n
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel free to bring thos
e suits for a lot of fun!
\nNotes: If you want to go
offroading with your vehicle\, make sure it’s registered properly. The pa
rk is a few miles out of town\, and managed by the MN DNR\, which means yo
u are required to have your vehicle registered\, or have purchased a trail
day pass.
This is an 18+ event.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:18+\,bear essentials camp\,outdoor event\,overnight c amping X-COST:$20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62553@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hi there MNFurs floofs! Summer is here and we want to keep all of the fun activities rolling for all of you! This July romp will be host ed at a new park location down in the Farmington area\, Whitetail Woods Re gional Park! Come join Drake and your fellow furs for an afternoon of romp ing about at this beautiful park.\nAlongside the usual fur romp\, we will also have a portion of it take place near the pavilion where those in and out of suit will have an opportunity to practice posing in fursuit\, and r eceive tips from their fellow furs on posing and angles. Come prepared fo r a fun little learning experience and if you have any props you want to h ave while practicing\, bring them with you!\nBe aware that it’ll likely be warm\, so plan ahead! We don’t want any fur to miss the fun because of th e heat.\n\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can get a feel for who’s going!\nFursuit Fr iendly?: Yes\, you’re encouraged to bring along your suit\, though you are more than able to attend without one!\nNotes: Please use this link for th e address: https://goo.gl/maps/Ku3zaEksgiZsCYHA9 as it will lead you to th e pavilion parking area! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T150000 GEO:+44.685312;-93.079313 LOCATION:Whitetail Woods Regional Park @ MWPC+47\, Farmington\, MN\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:July Fur Romp and Photoshoot URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/july-fur-romp-and-photoshoot/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHi there MNFurs floofs! Summer is here and we want to keep all of the fun activities rolling for all of you! This July romp will be h osted at a new park location down in the Farmington area\, Whitetail Woods Regional Park! Come join Drake and your fellow furs for an afternoon of r omping about at this beautiful park.
\nAlongside the usual fur romp\, we will also have a portion of it take place near the pavilion where those in and out of suit will have an oppor tunity to practice posing in fursuit\, and receive tips from their fellow furs on posing and angles. Come prepared for a fun little learning experi ence and if you have any props you want to have while practicing\, bring t hem with you!
\nBe aware that it’ll likely be warm\, so plan
ahead! We don’t want any fur to miss the fun because of the heat.
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can get a feel for who’s goi
ng!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re encouraged
to bring along your suit\, though you are more than able to attend withou
t one!
\nNotes: Please use this link for the address
: https://goo.gl/maps/Ku3zaEksgiZsCYHA9 as it will lead you to the pavilio
n parking area!
Hi there MNFurs floofs! Are you a fan of bowling? If so\, you’re in luck! We are throwing a fur bowling event down in the Apple Vall ey area at Bogart’s Entertainment Center. Come on out and join Drake and many others for a fun evening bowling with your floofy brethren. < span data-contrast='none'>There is also a restaurant\, the Back Alley Gril l\, inside Bogart’s for when you need a break and are ready to get some ch ow\, with food ranging from burgers to sandwiches to pizzas! There is also an arcade area too for folks who want to take a break from the bow ling action\, or want to try out something new for a bit.
\nYou are
welcome to come just to socialize\; you are not required to bowl! That sai
d\, it is considered polite to buy something to eat or drink at the venue
if you’re just watching\, to help support the business. Please follow all
rules of the venue\, including what you wear on the lanes\, at the event.
We want to be welcomed back!
\n
\nCost for bowling: $5.99 per game\, with shoe rentals likely costing extra – ask staff
about this when paying for bowling!
\nCost for food:
$7.50-$21.00
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes! You’re welco
me to bring your full or partial suits.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so that we can see who’s coming!
\nNotes: The Back Alley Grill menu: https://www.bogartsentertainmentcenter.com/me
nu
Hello fluffs! It’s time for another Oval meet! Like our previous Oval meets\, these are big social gatherings where you can hang out\, socialize with other furs\ , and have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Community me mbers are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (partia ls & full)\, artwork\, and other activities! There is also a table set up so you can bring snacks to share with your fellow furs\; think of it as a mini potluck!
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, due to the venues capaci
ty limits.
\nCost?: Attending the Oval meets is
free\, however donations are very appreciated to be able to help keep even
ts like this going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel
free to bring your partial or full fursuits.
Do you like i
ce cream and hanging out with your fellow furs? What about eating ice crea
m WHILE you chat with your fellow furs? Join us in Hastings for an ice cre
am hangout at Schoolhouse Scoop! Enjoy a tasty frozen treat\, and enjoy yo
ur afternoon with others in the MNFurs community!
\n
Cost: If you plan on getting ice cream\, bring $10-15. Buying so
mething also helps support the venue\, so do so if you can!
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s all coming!
\nFurs
uit friendly?: No\, ice cream and fursuits don’t mix\, so keep th
em home!
Come on down to Sunset Lanes in Moorhead and join Ajax Starlight and your fellow furs f or an afternoon of bowling! There will also be a cosplay meet in attendanc e at the same time! If you would like to join the cosplayers for photos be fore bowling\, message @ajaxstarlight on Telegram or Discord.
\nIt’s about $4.25 a game to bowl\, and $2 for shoe rentals. There’s also a menu of various snacks available at the venue. Be sure to follow all rules reg arding bowling shoes on the lanes – we want to be invited back!
\n<
br />\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can get a feel for who’s all coming!<
/a>
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel free to come and
be fluffy!
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote on Thursday\, August 10th\, for a casual walk around every floor of th e nation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\nWhere to Meet: Me
et outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free
to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typically $7-15 for thos
e who wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who is g
oing!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your fursuits
at home. The Mall of America has a strict policy against full body suits
and full face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws are permitted.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit F riendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNo tes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded a t the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,Arcade games\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62615@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The summer romps aren’t done yet! Come join Talon and your fell ow furs at Montissippi Regional Park in Monticello and have a fun afternoo n romping about and enjoying the great outdoors! This park features paved walking paths\, several pretty views of the river\, and a playground! Ther e is also a full frisbee golf course for folks who’d like to play that aft er the romp is complete.\nIt’s likely to be warm\, so be sure to plan ahea d and bring something to drink!\n\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we know who’s coming! \nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re encouraged to bring your suit! That said \, a suit isn’t required to come!\nNotes: There are a few parking lots at this park. You’ll want to park at the lot next to the playground! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T160000 GEO:+45.323967;-93.831099 LOCATION:Montissippi Regional Park @ 2801 Broadway W\, Monticello\, MN 5536 2\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Monticello Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/monticello-fur-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe summer ro mps aren’t done yet! Come join Talon and your fellow furs at Montissippi R egional Park in Monticello and have a fun afternoon romping about and enjo ying the great outdoors! This park features paved walking paths\, several pretty views of the river\, and a playground! There is also a full frisbee golf course for folks who’d like to play that after the romp is complete.
\nIt’s likely to be warm\, so be sure to plan ahead and bring somet
hing to drink!
\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we know who’s co
ming!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, you’re encourag
ed to bring your suit! That said\, a suit isn’t required to come!
\n<
strong>Notes: There are a few parking lots at this park. You’ll w
ant to park at the lot next to the playground!
Hello fluffs!
It’s time for another Oval meet! Like our previous Oval meets\, these are
big social gatherings where you can hang out\, socialize with other furs\
, and have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Community me
mbers are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (partia
ls & full)\, artwork\, and other activities! There is also a table set up
so you can bring snacks to share with your fellow furs\; think of it as a
mini potluck!
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, due to the venues capa
city limits.
\nCost?: Attending the Oval meets i
s free\, however donations are very appreciated to be able to help keep ev
ents like this going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, fee
l free to bring your partial or full fursuits.
Get ready\, c
uz furries are taking over the historic Como-Harriet Streetcar run by the
wonderful volunteers at the Minnesota Streetcar Museum! A half hour has be
en chartered to take a ride in a vintage trolley\, learn something new abo
ut our state’s history\, and get a ton of cool photos! A half hour charter
here typically includes two round trips along their 1km track and right o
f way. The vehicle can hold about 48 adults\, so attendance is limited to
80 individuals. Because of this\, your RSVP is required to attend. The ven
ue is aware and welcoming of the fact that folks will be suiting\, so don’
t be afraid to be your furry self!
\n
The #6 Metro Transit b
us has a stop nearby\, and there is also a pay lot available for parking!
If you plan on suiting\, it is strongly recommend you arrive early. There
are public restrooms next to the paid lot at Lake Harriet.
\n
It’s time for another St . Cloud romp\, just in time for fall! Join us in the beautiful Heritage Pa rk once again for a romp with your fellow furs on the day before the picni c! There are plenty o f spots for photo ops\, a pleasant walking trail\, as well as the pavilion at the Stearns History Museum to spend some time hanging out.
\nIt is likely to still be warm\, so be sure to plan ahead\; no o
ne’s day wants to be cut short due to overheating!
\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so others can see
who is attending!
\nFurs
uit Friendly?: Yes\, please feel free to bring your partial or f
ull fursuit. That said\, you don’t need a suit to attend!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:All-Ages\,outdoor event\,Romp\,st cloud END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62694@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Minnesota Furs CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs community\, Furry Migration might be over\, but th e fun doesn’t stop there! This year’s Fall Picnic is once again being host ed at the beautiful French Regional Park at the Skyview Picnic Area. Come join your fellow furs on Sunday\, October 1st from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and let our grillmaster cook you up some grub\, and be sure to bring a dish o r two to share! This year’s Fall Picnic theme is Polish Furniture! Yes\, r eally. \nWant to help support MNFurs and the picnic? By making a $15 donat ion\, you can receive a limited edition badge featuring artwork from a mem ber of our community! You can also pick up some MNFurs merchandise\, or si mply donate directly. We accept both cash and credit/debit. Donating at ev ents like this helps us keep them going so you can continue to have a good time with your fellow furs!\n \nPlayground\nPlease be advised that the pl ayground for picnic attendees via MNFurs is off limits to fursuiters. Due to issues at the 2023 Spring Picnic\, we respectfully ask that fursuiters please stay off the playground. Thanks!\nCOVID Protocol: \nIndividuals are responsible for determining what COVID protocols are best for them. This means that masks are not mandatory\, and while we strongly recommend vacci nations\, they are not required. Individuals are still welcome to wear mas ks and take other precautions as deemed necessary. \nPet Policy: \nThe fo lks at French Regional Park would like us to remind you that if you plan o n bringing your pet\, they are required to be on a leash at all times\, an d you are expected to clean up after them. Please exercise caution when it comes to your pet interacting with other pets and other community members . If a pet is unsupervised\, creating a significant disruption\, or is dee med a nuisance\, they may be asked to be removed from the venue in the int erest of other attendees comfort and enjoyment of the event.\n \nIf you ar e planning on joining us this year\, RSVP to help us know who’s coming! Th is is important so that we can get a rough count for needed supplies. If q uestions or concerns arise on-site\, other MNFurs staff\, board members\, and convention staff will be available to help! Head on over to the forums to share what you’re bringing for the potluck\, find a ride\, or share wh at you’re wearing for the theme! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T180000 GEO:+45.0211;-93.434016 LOCATION:French Regional Park - Skyview Pavilion @ 12605 Rockford Rd\, Plym outh\, MN 55441\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2023 MNFurs Fall Picnic URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/2023-mnfurs-fall-picnic/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Hello MNFurs community\, Furry Migration might be over\, but the fun doesn’t stop there! This year’s Fall Picnic is once again being h osted at the beautiful French Regional Park at the Skyview Picnic Area. Co me join your fellow furs on Sunday\, October 1st from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and let our grillmaster cook you up some grub\, and be sure to bring a dis h or two to share! This year’s Fall Picnic theme is Polish Furnitu re! Yes\, really.
\nWant to help support MNFurs and the picnic? By making a $15 donation\, you can receive a limited edition badge featuring artwork from a member of our co mmunity! You can also pick up some MNFurs merchandise\, or simply donate d irectly. We accept both cash and credit/debit. Donating at events like thi s helps us keep them going so you can continue to have a good time with yo ur fellow furs!
\n\n
Please be ad vised that the playground for picnic attendees via MNFurs is off limits to fursuiters. Due to issues at the 2023 Spring Picnic\, we respectfully ask that fursuiters please stay off the playground. Thanks!
\nCOVID Protocol:
\nIndividuals are responsible for determining what COVID pro tocols are best for them. This means that masks are not mandatory\, and wh ile we strongly recommend vaccinations\, they are not required. Individual s are still welcome to wear masks and take other precautions as deemed nec essary.
\nPet Policy: span>
\nThe folks at French Re
gional Park would like us to remind you that if you plan on bringing your
pet\, they are required to be on a leash at all times\, and you are expect
ed to clean up after them. Please exercise caution when it comes to your p
et interacting with other pets and other community members. If a pet is un
supervised\, creating a significant disruption\, or is deemed a nuisance\,
they may be asked to be removed from the venue in the interest of other a
ttendees comfort and enjoyment of the event.
\n
If you are planning on joining us this year\, RSVP to help us know who’s coming! This is important so that we can get a rough count for needed supplies. If ques tions or concerns arise on-site\, other MNFurs staff\, board members\, and convention staff will be available to help! Head on over to the forums a> to share what you’re bringing for the potluck\, find a ride\, or share what you’re wearing for the theme!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:All-Ages\,Fall Picnic\,outdoor event\,Picnic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62753@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs\, looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday eve ning? Come join Alli Coyote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, October 5th \, for a casual walk around every floor of the nation’s largest mall!\n⠀\n Where to Meet: Meet outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.\nCost: Free to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typically $7-15 for those who wish to join for dinner.\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who is going!\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your fursuits at home. The M all of America has a strict policy against full body suits and full face c overings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws are permitted. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T200000 GEO:+44.854865;-93.242215 LOCATION:Mall of America @ 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN 55425\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Mall Walk URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/october-mall-walk/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, October 5th\, for a casual walk aro und every floor of the nation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\nW
here to Meet: Meet outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typ
ically $7-15 for those who wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?: <
a href='https://www.mnfurs.org/forums/topic/october-mall-walk/'>Yes\, so o
thers can see who is going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, plea
se leave your fursuits at home. The Mall of America has a strict policy ag
ainst full body suits and full face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws
are permitted.
Come and enjo y a night of camping at the Wild River State Park for our 18+ Bear Essenti als Camp! Take some fursuit photos with the fall colors and chill by the c ampfire with your fellow furs\, enjoy the expansive hiking trails\, and tr y and catch a glimpse of the local wildlife! You’ll be self-sufficient by bringing your own food\, tent\, and chairs. It will be the start of fall\, so be sure to pack accordingly! If you don’t have your own tent\, sleepin g bag\, or camping chair then try and get one before the event or find som ebody willing to lend you theirs. Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed per state park rules.
\nSites 80\, 70E\, 76\, 78 are re served\, we are limited to 9 tents total between all 4 sites. If you have tents large enough to fit multiple people\, please tent together\, as the State Park is strict on how many tents you can have per site! If you need electricity\, site 70E will have a box for people to use\, otherwise be su re to bring your own external batteries to charge devices. There is limite d parking at each campsite (2 vehicles per site for all but site 80\, whic h allows 4)\, however overflow parking is available.
\nYou MUST have MN State Park vehicle permits to park at the site\, which can be bought a t the park\, $7 per day or a year pass for $35.
\nIf you want to bri ng your own firewood\, it either has to be bought at the park or from a lo cal vendor. Wood CANNOT be brought from home due to risk of invasive speci es spread.
\n
\nCost: $20 per tent\, paid f
or at the following link: https://mnfurs.regfox.com/bear-essentials-campou
t
\nRSVP?: Yes\, as sites are reservation-spe
cific
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, bring those sui
ts for a lot of fun!
Looking for s omething to do on a cool October day? Want a fursuit romp that’s a bit dif ferent than your typical romp? Wanting to simultaneously attend a romp whi le also being at an Open Streets event? Look no further if the answer to a ll or any of these questions is yes! Join us in October during the Open St reets Minneapolis event on Lyndale Avenue. What is Open Streets? Informati on can be found here: https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/
\nThe meetup point will be on the corner of Lyndale Ave and 27th Street (where Bob’s Ja va Hut and Fire and Nice alehouse are).
\nIf you’re looking for some
thing to enjoy after the romp\, there are a large variety of restaurants a
long the route!
\n
Cost: Free\, but you may
need to pay for parking
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we
can see who’s going!
\nFursuit Friendly
?: Yes\, but just because it’s a romp\, doesn’t mean you can’t jo
in without a fursuit!
\nNOTE: In the spirit of the e
vent\, carpooling or public transit is especially recommended for this one
. Parking will be paid\, so keep that in mind while also considering these
options.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursui t Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carde d at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62845@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Do you like Arcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the p erfect event for you! Hangout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and p lay some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe ge t competitive with KillerQueen.\nThis is our weekday version of this event \, meant to be held on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.\n We’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then he ad in shortly after around 7pm.\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic ske e-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bough t at the venue.\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as hou se-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night .\nThis is a 21+ event.\n \nCost: $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of y our choice\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!\nFursuit Friendly ?: No\, please keep your suits at home.\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21 + event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T230000 GEO:+44.947819;-93.28853 LOCATION:Up-Down Arcade Bar @ 3012 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55408\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Weekday Up-Down Meetup (21+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/october-weekday-up-down-meetup -21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDo you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!< /a>
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suit s at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ eve nt\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62847@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Attention all beer aficionados in MNFurs! The Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area is rife with breweries\, so why not have a social event w here each month we try a different brewery? This month we will be at Modis t Brewing! Sit down with a cold one and talk with some of your fellow furs about what your plans are this weekend as you revel in the fact that it’s a finally Friday night!\n\n\nCost: It’s technically free to attend\, but you’re encouraged to buy a few beers for using the venue space.\nRSVP?: Y es\, so we can get an estimate for who’s all coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: N o\, please keep your suits at home.\nNotes: This location does not have pa rking. There is a parking ramp nearby and street parking\, but it is PAID parking. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T210000 GEO:+44.985398;-93.276316 LOCATION:Modist Brewing @ 505 N 3rd St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Brew Night – Modist Brewing (21+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/october-brew-night-modist-brew ing-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAttention all beer afi
cionados in MNFurs! The Minneapolis Saint Paul me
tro area is rife with breweries\, so why not have a social event where each month we try a different brewery? This
month we will be at Modist Brewing! Sit down with a cold one and talk wit
h some of your fellow furs about what your plans are this weekend as you <
/span>revel in the fact tha
t it’s a finally Friday night!
\n<
br />\n
Cost: It’s technically free
to attend\, but you’re encouraged to buy a few beers for using the venue
space.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so
we can get an estimate for who’s all coming!
\nFursuit Fr
iendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNote
s: This location does not have parking. There is a parking ramp n
earby and street parking\, but it is PAID parking.
Are you a fur
with a car or bike you’d like to show off? Just like to see cool cars and
want to chat about em with fellow car enthusiasts? Drive on down to Tony
Schmidt Regional Park to meet with your fellow car furs to gawk at each ot
hers cars or bikes and discuss them! There will also be opportunities to g
et some cool fursuit photos with the vehicles.
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so w
e can see who’s all coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel free
to bring your suits!
\n
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:All-Ages\,car meet\,outdoor event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62849@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hey MNFurs community\, is working with software your jam? Wheth er career\, hobbyist\, entry-level\, back-end\, front-end or even project manager – let’s talk about that! All walks of life in software are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend – JavaScript\, PHP\, Rust\, ASP.NET\, Python… SO much to talk about! Feel free to bring a laptop\, show off some projec ts\, and share GitHub profiles. Even if you’re curious about programming a nd aren’t a professional in the industry\, please\, feel free to join us. \nThis will be at the Capital One Cafe meeting room in the Mall of America \, which is on the first floor.\n\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s going !\nFursuit Friendly?: Sadly\, the Mall of America policies don’t allow for fursuits\, so please leave them at home. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T213000 GEO:+44.854322;-93.24265 LOCATION:Capital One Cafe at the Mall of America @ Mall of America 2\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN 55425\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Software Engineer Furs Meetup URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/software-engineer-furs-meetup/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Hey MNFurs co mmunity\, is working with software your jam? Whether career\, hobbyist\, e ntry-level\, back-end\, front-end or even project manager – let’s talk abo ut that! All walks of life in software are welcome (and encouraged!) to at tend – JavaScript\, PHP\, Rust\, ASP.NET\, Python… SO much to talk about! Feel free to bring a laptop\, show off some projects\, and share GitHub pr ofiles. Even if you’re curious about programming and aren’t a professional in the industry\, please\, feel free to join us.
\nThis will be at the Capital One Cafe meeting room in the Mall of America\, which is on the first floor.
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can
see who’s going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Sadly\, t
he Mall of America policies don’t allow for fursuits\, so please leave the
m at home.
Hello fluffs!
It’s time for another Oval meet! Like our previous Oval meets\, these are
big social gatherings where you can hang out\, socialize with other furs\
, and have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Community me
mbers are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (partia
ls & full)\, artwork\, and other activities! There is also a table set up
so you can bring snacks to share with your fellow furs\; think of it as a
mini potluck!
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, due to the venues capac
ity limits.
\nCost?: Attending the Oval meets is
free\, however donations are very appreciated to be able to help keep eve
nts like this going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel
free to bring your partial or full fursuits.
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, November 2nd\, for a casual walk ar ound every floor of the nation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\n
Where to Meet: Meet outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is ty
pically $7-15 for those who wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?:
Yes\, so
others can see who is going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, pl
ease leave your fursuits at home. The Mall of America has a strict policy
against full body suits and full face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpa
ws are permitted.
Hi there MNFu rs! Are you looking forward to another round of fur bowling? If so\, you a re in luck\; we have another round for you! We will be back at Bogart’s En tertainment Center in Apple Valley. Come on out and join Drake and many ot hers for a fun evening bowling with your floofy brethren.
\nThere is a venue\, Back Alley Grill\, inside the bowling alley for when you need a break and want some food. The food ranges from burgers to sandwiches to p izza. They also have an arcade area for those who want to take a break fro m bowling and do something else for a bit!
\nUnlike last time\, we d o not have permission to use the backroom area like last time due to the c ost associated with renting it out and size of our group. For fursuit tote storage\, please set them under the tables off the bowling floor area so they are out of everyone’s way.
\n
\nBowling Cost: $5.99 per game\, with shoe rental being about $4
\nFoo
d Costs: $7.50-$21.00 depending on what you get
\nRS
VP?: Yes\, so others can see who is attending!
\n
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will b e carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62947@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to a closure at the original location\, the romp will now be held at Centennial Lakes Park!\n \nHi there MNFurs! The temperatures have dropped quite a bit\, but that won’t stop us all from ha ving fun. It’s time for another fun round of romping around with our fello w floofy friends\, this time we are traveling south a bit down to Faribaul t! Come on out and join Drake and others as we romp around River Bend Natu re Center!\nIt is likely to be cold\, and potentially snowy\, so please pl an ahead! We don’t want anyone to get frostbite on their paws.\n\nRSVP?: Yes\, so that others can see who’s coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, parti al and fullsuits are welcome\, however those who do not have suits are enc ouraged to come as well!\nNote: We will be meeting in the parking lot befo re walking down some of the paths! Fursuiting is not allowed inside of the Nature Center building. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T160000 GEO:+44.866894;-93.326064 LOCATION:Centennial Lakes Park @ 7499 France Ave S\, Edina\, MN 55435\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:(LOCATION CHANGED) November Community Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/november-community-fur-romp-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Due to a closure at the original locati on\, the romp will now be held at Centennial Lakes Park!
\n\n
Hi there MNFurs! The temperatures have dropped quite a bit\, but that
won’t stop us all from having fun. It’s time for another fun round of rom
ping around with our fellow floofy friends\, this time we are traveling so
uth a bit down to Faribault! Come on out and join Drake and others as we r
omp around River Bend Nature Center!
It is likely to be
cold\, and potentially snowy\, so please plan ahead! We don’t want anyone
to get frostbite on their paws.
\n
\nRSVP?: <
a href='https://www.mnfurs.org/forums/topic/november-community-fur-romp-2/
'>Yes\, so that others can see who’s coming!
\nFursuit Fr
iendly?: Yes\, partial and fullsuits are welcome\, however those
who do not have suits are encouraged to come as well!
\nNote:
We will be meeting in the parking lot before walking down some o
f the paths! Fursuiting is not allowed inside of the Nature Center
building.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your sui ts at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ ev ent\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62977@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy tabletop games\, card games\, and video games? Wan t to have an overnight event playing these games with your fellow furs? Jo in us for an overnight gaming lock-in event at 1up Games in Maplewood! Att endees are encouraged to bring their own consoles\, computers\, and board games as well as drinks and snacks\, with dinner being provided for guests . Blankets and sleeping bags are encouraged for those who don’t want to to stay awake all night. Fursuits are allowed!\nDue to the liability of over night events\, as well as the likely presence of ESRB Rated M titles and g ames such as Cards Against Humanity\, this event will be 18+ only.\nFee fo r entry will be $20 per guest to cover food and venue rental.\nRSVP?: Yes\ , so we can gauge how many people are coming\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, fee l free to game in-suit!\nCost: $20/person DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T080000 GEO:+45.015186;-93.00994 LOCATION:1Up Video Games @ 2106 11th Ave\, North St Paul\, MN 55109\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:18+ 1Up Games Lock-In URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/18-1up-games-lock-in/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDo you enjoy tabletop games\, card games\, and video games? Want to have an overnight e vent playing these games with your fellow furs? Join us for an overnight g aming lock-in event at 1up Games in Maplewood! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own consoles\, computers\, and board games as well as drinks and snacks\, with dinner being provided for guests. Blankets and sleeping bags are encouraged for those who don’t want to to stay awake all night. F ursuits are allowed!
\nDue to the liability of overnight events\, as well as the likely presence of ESRB Rated M titles and games such as Card s Against Humanity\, this event will be 18+ only.
\nFee for entry wi ll be $20 per guest to cover food and venue rental.
\nRSVP?:
Yes\, so we can gauge how many people are coming
\nFu
rsuit Friendly?: Yes\, feel free to game in-suit!
\n
Cost: $20/person
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, December 7th\, for a casual walk ar ound every floor of the nation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\n
Where to Meet: Outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\n<
b>Cost: Free to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typical
ly $7-15 for those who wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so othe
rs can see who is going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please
leave your fursuits at home. The Mall of America has a strict policy again
st full body suits and full face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws ar
e permitted.
Hello beer-lo
vers in the MNFurs Community! The metro area has a number of incredible br
eweries\, and we’re on a mission to try them all with our Friday Brew Nigh
ts! Come wrap up the week with us at Lake Monster Brewing\, and join us fo
r a social meeting where you can chat with other furs\, unwind\, and have
a cold beer or two!
\n
Cost: This event is
free to attend\, but you’re encouraged to buy a beer or two to support the
venue
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can gau
ge who’s all coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, w
e love to see you all in suit\, but let’s keep them at home this time
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursu it Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nThe weather’s getting cold\, but that can’t stop the fun! Stay warm with a lively romp around Lowell Park with your fellow furs! This park in the lovely downtown Stillwater has a beautiful view of the river\, the Lift Bridge\, and nice ly maintained trails\, all great for photo ops. We will be meeting at the gazebo\, so keep an eye out!
\nDue to the season\, the weather is li
kely to be cold. Please plan ahead to make sure you stay warm – we don’t w
ant anyone’s romp cut short because they got frostbite!
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s all going!
\nC
ost: Free to attend!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Y
es\, please bring your suits! That said\, fursuits are absolutely not requ
ired – those without suits are encouraged to come.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your sui ts at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ ev ent\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63127@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We’ve got one last romp to round off the year\, this time at Th omas Lake Park in Eagan! Join up with us at the Thomas Lake Park parking a rea\, before walking a path and ending up at the lake and boardwalk for ph otos and messing around! There is also a pavilion and lookout that connect s to the lake for extra photo opportunities. Come hang out with your fello w furs\, just before the end of the year!\nIt is likely to be cold\, so be sure to plan ahead. We don’t want your day cut short because you got fros tbite on your paws!\n\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s coming!\nFurs uit Friendly?: Yes! That said\, you’re encouraged to come even if you don’ t have a suit! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T150000 GEO:+44.794299;-93.169043 LOCATION:Thomas Lake Park @ QRWJ+9W\, 4425 Pilot Knob Rd\, Eagan\, MN 55122 \, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Late December Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/late-december-fur-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe’ve got one last romp to round off the year\, this time at Thomas Lake Park in Eagan! Join up with us at the Thomas Lake Park parking area\, before walking a p ath and ending up at the lake and boardwalk for photos and messing around! There is also a pavilion and lookout that connects to the lake for extra photo opportunities. Come hang out with your fellow furs\, just before the end of the year!
\nIt is likely to be cold\, so be sure to plan ahe
ad. We don’t want your day cut short because you got frostbite on your paw
s!
\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s comi
ng!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes! That said\, you’re
encouraged to come even if you don’t have a suit!
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, January 4th\, for a casual walk aro und every floor of the nation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\nW
here to Meet: Outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typicall
y $7-15 for those who wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others
can see who is going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please le
ave your fursuits at home. The Mall of America has a strict policy against
full body suits and full face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws are
permitted.
December migh t be over\, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Join us for our year ly holiday party\, once again held at the Guidant John Rose Oval\, to cele brate the start of the new year! This large gathering is a chance for furs to get together\, play some games\, chat\, and eat some good food! Bring a dish for the potluck\, a gift for the gift exchange\, and a few games to play with your friends!
\nFor the gift exchange\, please bring a gi ft that’s somewhere in the $5 to $20 range. All the gifts will be gathered on a table\, and like traditional white elephant events\, folks will get the chance to pick – or steal – a gift. You must bring a gift to participa te\, and are allowed to bring spares so others can play if they cannot bri ng a gift. Just keep track of how many extras you brought!
\nThere w ill be holiday-themed badges available for sale\, and either card or cash will be accepted. We also take donations! Events like these cost the organ ization money\, so if you’d like to help keep the fun going\, please consi dering donating if you can!
\nThis time of year is when various illn
esses are in full swing\, so please do not attend if you feel unwell! Ther
e will always be more events. 🙂
\n
Schedule of Event
s:
\n2:00 – 2:45 – Setup and Preparation
\n3:00 – Party begins!
\n3:00 – 4:30 – Photo shoot opens in Fireside Room
\n5:00 – G
roup Photo
\n5:30 – 7:00 – Gift Exchange
\n
\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s all joining in on the fu
n!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Absolutely\, feel free t
o come show off your fuzzy self!
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursu it Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nDo you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event \, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,reoccurring event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63156@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello MNFurs community! The end of 2023 has been great\, and we hope you all had a wonderful end of the year. It’s the new year now\, and to kick off 2024\, let’s all get together for a fun downtown Minneapolis fur romp! Come out and join Drake and your fellow furs as we roam around p art of the downtown area at the Mill Ruins! Given the January weather\, pl ease dress appropriately for cold weather. We will all be meeting in a spe cific parking ramp\, so please read the event details carefully.\nAs a fin al side note\, please do not park over at the small parking lot near the S tone Arch Bridge. If you do\, you will not be by our group for the main me eting location.\n\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, please feel free to come in suit! Those without suits ar e also encouraged to attend.\nParking Ramp Costs: 1st hour: $3\, 2-12 hour s: $7\nNotes: See the meetup location here DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T150000 GEO:+44.977554;-93.255967 LOCATION:Riverfront Municipal Parking Ramp @ 212 9th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:January Downtown Fur Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/january-downtown-fur-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello MNFurs community! The end of 2023 has been great\, and we hope you all had a wond erful end of the year. It’s the new year now\, and to kick off 2024\, let’ s all get together for a fun downtown Minneapolis fur romp! Come out and j oin Drake and your fellow furs as we roam around part of the downtown area at the Mill Ruins! Given the January weather\, please dress appropriately for cold weather. We will all be meeting in a specific parking ramp\, so please read the event details carefully.
\nAs a final side note\, pl ease do not park over at the small parking lot near the Stone Arch Bridge. If you do\, you will not be by our group for the main meeting location. p>\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’
s coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, please feel
free to come in suit! Those without suits are also encouraged to attend.<
br />\nParking Ramp Costs: 1st hour: $3\, 2-12 hours: $7<
br />\nNotes: See the meetup location here
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, February 1st\, for a casual walk ar ound every floor of the nation’s largest mall!
\n⠀
\n
Where to Meet: Outside of Barnes and Noble on the 1st floor.
\n<
b>Cost: Free to attend\, the cost of food at the Food Court is typical
ly $7-15 for those who wish to join for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so othe
rs can see who is going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please
leave your fursuits at home. The Mall of America has a strict policy again
st full body suits and full face coverings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws ar
e permitted.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nDue to a lack of snow\, the sledding event is being transitioned into a fur romp!
\nWe will be meeting at the Eastern pavilion in Bassett Creek Park\, which is just across the street f rom Valley Place Park\, for a romp! Enjoy the unusually warm weather by tr omping about with your fellow furs and enjoying the great outdoors!
\n< p style='text-align: left\;'><
strong>There is the potential there may not be enough snow due to the unus
ually warm weather. If this is the case\, there will still be an
event\, however it will be a fur romp instead hosted at Bassett Cr
eek Park. Keep an eye on the weather\, and on social media and th
e MNFurs Discord to see whether the event location will be changing.
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’s all going
!
\nCost: Free to attend.
\nFursuit
Friendly?: Yes\, if you’d like\, bring your suit! Fursuits are n
ot required to attend.
It’s finally
time for the first Oval meet of 2024! Like our previous Oval meets\, these
are big social gatherings where you can hang out\, socialize with other f
urs\, and have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Communit
y members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (pa
rtials & full)\, artwork\, and other activities! There is also a table set
up so you can bring snacks to share with your fellow furs\; think of it a
s a mini potluck!
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, due to the venues
capacity limits.
\nCost?: Attending the Oval me
ets is free\, however donations are very appreciated to be able to help ke
ep events like this going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\
, feel free to bring your partial or full fursuits.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your sui ts at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ ev ent\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,reoccurring event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63211@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun way to spend time with fellow floofs in Febru ary? Look no further! It’s time for a late February fur romp! Join us at E lm Creek Park Reserve\, the largest park in Three Rivers\, for an afternoo n of romping about and enjoying the great outdoors! The park is beautiful\ , and hosts a large variety of wildlife that you may see as we romp!\nElm Creek Park is rather large (see map here)\, we will be meeting at a parkin g lot near the Nature Center Entrance\, circled in green HERE.\nhttps://ma ps.app.goo.gl/ojAVQxqijvhjBpbz6\nIt is likely to be cold\, so please plan ahead and wear warm clothes!\n\nCost: Free!\nRSVP?: Yes\, so other furs c an see who’s coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, but you don’t need a suit t o attend! Those without suits are encouraged to come and socialize! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T163000 GEO:+45.154434;-93.449998 LOCATION:Elm Creek Park Reserve @ 13351 Elm Creek Rd\, Maple Grove\, MN 553 69\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Late February Fursuit Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/late-february-fursuit-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLooking for a fun way to spend time with fellow floofs in February? Look no further! It ’s time for a late February fur romp! Join us at Elm Creek Park Reserve\, the largest park in Three Rivers\, for an afternoon of romping about and e njoying the great outdoors! The park is beautiful\, and hosts a large vari ety of wildlife that you may see as we romp!
\nElm Creek Park is rat her large (see map here)\, we will be meeting at a parking lot near the Natu re Center Entrance\, circled in green HERE.
\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ojAVQxqijvhjBpbz6 p>\n
It is likely to be cold\, so please plan ahead and wear warm clothe
s!
\n
\nCost: Free!
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so other furs can see who’s coming!
\nFursuit
Friendly?: Yes\, but you don’t need a suit to attend! Those witho
ut suits are encouraged to come and socialize!
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, March 7th\, for a casual walk aroun d every floor of the nation’s largest mall! We start at the first floor\, making our way up and around every floor before rounding off the night in the food court!
\n⠀
\nWhere to Meet: Outside of
Barnes & Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free to attend\, the
cost of food at the Food Court is typically $7-15 for those who wish to jo
in for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who is going!
\n
Fursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your fursuits at home. The Mal
l of America has a strict policy against full body suits and full face cov
erings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws are permitted.
Do you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introdu ctions\, then head in shortly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapoli s features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball mach ines\, four classic skee-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-s ize Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens fo r machines can be bought at the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bot tles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppi ngs. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night. If you’re looking for a more chill Up-Down experience\, keep an eye out for our Wednesday night meetups!
\n\n
Cost : $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of your choice
\nRSVP? : Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\n< strong>Notes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,reoccurring event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63259@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Do you like Arcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the p erfect event for you! Hangout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and p lay some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe ge t competitive with KillerQueen.\nThis is our weekday version of this event \, meant to be held on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.\n We’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then he ad in shortly after around 7pm.\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic ske e-ball alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bough t at the venue.\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as hou se-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the night .\nThis is a 21+ event.\n \nCost: $0.25 / game\, plus food and drinks of y our choice\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!\nFursuit Friendly ?: No\, please keep your suits at home.\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21 + event\, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T230000 GEO:+44.947819;-93.28853 LOCATION:Up-Down Arcade Bar @ 3012 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55408\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:March Weekday Up-Down Meetup (21+) URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/march-weekday-up-down-meetup-2 1/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDo you like A rcades? Like bars? Like pizza? This might be the perfect event for you! Ha ngout with other furs at Up-Down Minneapolis and play some classic arcade machines\, socialize\, connect four\, and maybe get competitive with Kille rQueen.
\nThis is our weekday version of this event\, meant to be he ld on a day where the bar might be a little more chill.
\nWe’ll meet up outside of Up-Down around 6:50pm for introductions\, then head in shor tly after around 7pm.
\nUp-Down Minneapolis features more than 50 ar cade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s\, pinball machines\, four classic skee-b all alleys\, Nintendo 64 console gaming\, life-size Jenga\, and Connect Fo ur. All games cost just 25 cents\, and tokens for machines can be bought a t the venue.
\nThe drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selec tion with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans\, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings. Be aware that Up-Down is a popular venue and can start to get pretty crowded further into the n ight.
\nThis is a 21+ event.
\n\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all going!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please keep your suits at home.
\nNotes: Be aware that this is a 21+ event \, and you will be carded at the door\, so be sure to have your ID!
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:21+\,indoor event\,Up-Down X-COST:See Below END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63316@www.mnfurs.org DTSTAMP:20240329T122611Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Meetups CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone! Join Spidy and the Duluth furs up at Canal Park for another exciting Duluth romp! We will be swinging through multiple si tes during the romp\, prominently the Lift Bridge\, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center\, and the waterfront. We will also be walking down to the lighthouse if it’s open. Come spend an afternoon seeing the sites and wand ering about with your fellow furs!\nThere are some places to catch a bite to eat nearby the venue as well\, for those who’d like to get food before or after the romp! It is possible it may be chilly\, so be sure to keep an eye on the weather to be sure you dress appropriately.\n\nCost: Free!\nR SVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s coming!\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, plea se bring your suits if you’d like! Those without suits are also encouraged to attend. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 GEO:+46.77987;-92.092429 LOCATION:Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center @ 600 Canal Park Dr\, Duluth \, MN 55802\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Duluth Canal Park Romp URL:https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/event/duluth-canal-park-romp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHello everyon e! Join Spidy and the Duluth furs up at Canal Park for another exciting Du luth romp! We will be swinging through multiple sites during the romp\, pr ominently the Lift Bridge\, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center\, and th e waterfront. We will also be walking down to the lighthouse if it’s open. Come spend an afternoon seeing the sites and wandering about with your fe llow furs!
\nThere are some places to catch a bite to eat nearby the
venue as well\, for those who’d like to get food before or after the romp
! It is possible it may be chilly\, so be sure to keep an eye on the weath
er to be sure you dress appropriately.
\n
\nCost: Free!
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who’s coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, please bring your su
its if you’d like! Those without suits are also encouraged to attend.
It’s finally
time for the first Oval meet of 2024! Like our previous Oval meets\, these
are big social gatherings where you can hang out\, socialize with other f
urs\, and have opportunities to talk to both MNFurs and FM staff. Communit
y members are welcome to bring in card/tabletop/board games\, fursuits (pa
rtials & full)\, artwork\, and other activities! There is also a table set
up so you can bring snacks to share with your fellow furs\; think of it a
s a mini potluck!
\n
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who’
s all coming!
\nCost?: Attending the Oval meets
is free\, however donations are very appreciated to be able to help keep e
vents like this going\, since renting the venue costs money! Donations are
accepted online and at the event itself.
\nFursuit Friendly?
: Yes\, feel free to bring your partial or full fursuits.
Join us at th e Covered Bridge Park Castle Playground in Zumbrota\, and spend an afterno on hanging out\, exploring\, and vibing with your fellow furs! The playgro und features swings\, an obstacle course\, and a really cool moving platfo rm! Please keep in mind that a lot of the playground’s paths can be pretty tight\, so be sure to be cautious with your suits!
\nThe weather ma
y be chilly\, so please be sure to dress appropriately for the weather!
\n
\nCost: Free!
\nRSVP?:
Yes
\, so others can see who’s all coming!
\nFursuit Friendly
?: Yes\, please feel free to bring your suits! Be mindful that th
ey may get dirty on the playground\, and you may have to pay extra attenti
on to be sure that they are not damaged.
All artists\, from beginners to hobbyists to professionals\, are invited to join Talon for an Art Jam! Bring your supplies\, whether those be traditional\, like markers\, mini-figs\, and pencils\, or digital\, like tablets\, photo edit ors\, and laptops\, to Nokomis Library and hang out with fellow furs for a n afternoon of doing art!
\nA general prompt will be given to the gr oup (such as “draw a dragon hoarding something you wouldn’t expect”)\, and everyone will be given an hour and a half to work on it! This is in the h opes of giving folks something creative to think about and put their minds to. Afterwards\, everyone who wishes can show off their art to the group! Those who would like to come do art with company\, but would prefer not t o follow the prompt are also welcome!
\nBecause we are reserving a r
oom at Nokomis Library\, there is a limit of 36 people. Due to this\,
You are encouraged to bring your own supplies\, however some will be provided for those who do not have their own! Those who bring their own supplies are no t obligated to share them (especially as they may be expensive)\, so pleas e be understanding.
\nIf furs enjoy the event\, the hope is to have
it be reoccurring!
\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so we can see who is all co
ming! Because the event has a limited capacity\, it is very import
ant for you to RSVP!
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your suits at home.
\nCost: Fre
e to attend!
Hello MNFurs\ , looking for a way to socialize on a Thursday evening? Come join Alli Coy ote and your fellow furs on Thursday\, April 4th\, for a casual walk aroun d every floor of the nation’s largest mall! We start at the first floor\, making our way up and around every floor before rounding off the night in the food court!
\n⠀
\nWhere to Meet: Outside of
Barnes & Noble on the 1st floor.
\nCost: Free to attend\, the
cost of food at the Food Court is typically $7-15 for those who wish to jo
in for dinner.
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can see who is going!
\n
Fursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your fursuits at home. The Mal
l of America has a strict policy against full body suits and full face cov
erings. Tails\, ears\, and handpaws are permitted.
Join your fel low furs for a Spring romp in historic downtown Stillwater! We will walk a long the shoreline of the Scenic St. Croix River and across it on the hist oric Stillwater Lift Bridge (pending neither is closed due to high water).
\nIf the riverside is a bust\, the romp will continue to downtown S tillwater instead which still offers plenty of neat photo ops!
\nPar king in Downtown Stillwater is free during the off season\, but space is l imited. This includes both on-street parking and lots that are pay-to-park during the summer months. Plan on a walk from where you park to where the meeting place is.
\nThe meeting and staging area will be as
close to the gazebo in Lowell Park as possible\; if the gazebo i
s barricaded off due to high water we will meet in the open field nearby o
n the legal side of the barricades
\n
RSVP?: Yes
\, so we can see who’s all coming!
\nFursuit Friendly?:
strong> Yes\, feel free to show off those suits! Those without suits are a
lso strongly encouraged to come.
\nCost: Potential f
or having to pay to park.
Hi there MNFu
rs floofs! Got a bike? Want to explore Minneapolis? Here’s a pilot to a cy
cling event along Bryant Ave S bikeway! We will be starting at the Lake &
Bryant Cafe\, and then taking a slow roll down to Bryant and 50th\, about
a 3-mile stretch.
\n
Cost: May need to pay
to park
\nFursuit Friendly?: No\, please leave your
suits at home!
\nRSVP?: Yes\, s
o everyone can see who’s attending!
Greetings MNF
urs! Spring has sprung and Quarry Hill Park is in bloom for an April fursu
it romp! We’ll meet up for the event at the Pond Pavilion near the Nature
Center\, take in the beauty of the Butterfly Garden and Harry L. Buck pond
\, and go for a stroll to take in the sights and celebrate the arrival of
fairer weather!
\n
\nCost: Free!
\n
\n
Come camping out for a couple of nights on the St. Croix River\, and get away from all the hustle and bustle of the cities! You may just be able to see the stars \, and also howl at the moon if the urge strikes you. Explore the multiple hiking trails around the park such as the North River Trail\, Deer Valley Loop\, and the Trout Brook Loop – each trail is a different length and di fficulty\, so be prepared to bring some good hiking shoes! You can also sp ot some beautiful limestone buffs and deep forested ravines along the trai ls. This park is also home to nearly 200 different species of birds\, with the chance to spot rare ones for any aspiring bird watchers. If you like to swim\, they also have a swimming beach available to use a 1/2 a mile w alk from the parking area.
\nBecause this event is the Bear Essentia
ls\, you’re responsible for bringing your own tent\, chair\, and food! If
you haven’t got a tent\, ask to borrow someone else’s\, or share a tent wi
th another fur! Because this is a state park\, camping in your car
is NOT allowed.
\n
\nSite: Group Area – Basic-A – GR
P1 . A map of the location can be found HERE in the lefthand corner
.
\nParking: You need a state park parking permit in
order to park your vehicle at the site. This can be purchased at the main
building for $7 a day passes\, or $35 year-round pass. Failure to buy a p
ermit will get your car ticketed. The site can fit 20 vehicles\, with over
flow parking available.
\nNotes: Please do not arriv
e before 4pm on Friday\, and you must be cleared out by noon on the 5th. P
ark Quiet Hours are 10pm – 8am\, so please be respectful of your fellow ca
mpers.
\n
Cost: It costs $15 to attend!
\n
\nRSVP?:
We’re in the
swing of Spring! This time around we’ll be romping about Town Green and Ce
ntral Parks in Maple Grove for an afternoon of fun! The meeting place will
be at the location listed – the third floor/roof of the Maple Grove Parki
ng Ramp\, next to the library. Once everyone arrives\, we’ll start off on
the romp!
\n
\nCost: Free to attend
\n
\nFur
suit Friendly?: Yes\, fursuits are allowed at this event. Those w
ithout fursuits are also encouraged to attend!
Come on out a nd join Drake and many others for a fun evening bowling with your floofy f riends!
\nWe will be back at Bogart’s Entertainment Center in Apple Valley. There is a venue\, Back Alley Grill\, inside the bowling alley for when you need a break and want some food. The food ranges from burgers to sandwiches to pizza. They also have an arcade area for those who want to take a break from bowling and do something else for a bit!
\nUnlike
the first time\, we do not have permission to use the backroom area due to
the cost associated with renting it out and the size of our group. For fu
rsuit tote storage\, please set them under the tables off the bowling floo
r area so they are out of everyone’s way.
\n
Bowling
Cost: $5.99 per game – more open bowling information here
\n
\nFood Costs: $7.50-$21.00 – Menu here
\nRSVP?: Yes\, so others can s
ee who is attending
\nFursuit Friendly?: Yes\, p
lease feel free to bring your partial or full fursuit
\nNotes
: Staff knows our group so when you arrive to get bowling shoes\,
tell them you are with MNFurs. Please find Drake with additional question
s if they arise!
Hey there MNFurs community! The warmth of Spring is here\,
which means it’s time for our annual Spring Picnic! This year we are back
at the traditional Skyview Pavilion at French Regional Park! Our grillmast
ers will be hard at work cooking you up some tasty grub for lunch and dinn
er\, so swing by\, bring a dish to share for the potluck\, and enjoy a day
of fun with your fellow furs! There will also be activities planned throu
ghout the day.
\n
\n
We will be selling MNFurs M
erch and limited edition badges at the picnic! Putting these events on cos
ts us money\, so if you’d like to give back and get some cool swag\, check
it out! We also accept cash and card donations on-site.
\n
There will be several volunteer opportunities available as well! Volunteer
ing helps us keep events going\, as well as gives you hours towards voting
in our elections cycle! Volunteer Opportunities available will be
:
\nGrill master
– We are looking for 2 volunteers to assis
t in working at the grill. We will have plenty of burgers\, brats\, & hotd
ogs to cook. We will want our grill master’s to be ready for lunch and din
ner hours.
\nPre-Setup &
Post-Teardown – We always need
volunteers who want to help setup before and after the picnic.
\n
If you are planning on joining us
this year\, RSVP to help us know who’s coming! This is im
portant so that we can get a rough count for the supplies needed. The picn
ic this year will be hosted by Dirge and Drake. Have questions or want to
potentially promote a sub-event at the picnic? Email drake@mnfurs.org
or dirge@mnfurs.org. If questions or concerns arise on-site\, other MNFurs staff\, board
members\, and convention staff will be available to help if they are not
available right away! For sharing what you’re bringing to the potluck\, r
ideshare\, and more\, check out the forum.
\nCOVID Protocol:
\nIndividuals are responsible for determining what COVID protocols are best for them. Th is means that masks are not mandatory\, and while we strongly recommend va ccinations\, they are not required. Individuals are still welcome to wear masks and take other precautions as deemed necessary.
\nPet Policy:
\nThe folks at Fre
nch Regional Park would like us to remind you that if you plan on bringing
your pet\, they are required to be always on a leash\, and you are expect
ed to clean up after them. Please exercise caution when it comes to your p
et interacting with other pets and other community members. If a pet is un
supervised\, creating a significant disruption\, or is deemed a nuisance\,
they may be asked to be removed from the venue in the interest of other a
ttendees’ comfort and enjoyment of the event.
\n
RSVP?: Yes\, so that we know
who’s coming\, and can get a headcount!
\nFursuit Friend
ly?: Yes\, feel free to bring your suits!