CXI Community Nights

Need community? We are here for you! Join us on the first Saturdays of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm (unless announced differently) for Community Nights — a night of meeting new friends, fun activities, and great food! Families with kids are welcome.

In 2025:

December 6, 2025 – Christmas Party

We’re already hard at work planning Community Nights for year 2026:

February 7 – Asian New Year Celebration

March 7 – Movie Night

April 4 – Easter Party

May 2 – Graduation Celebration

June 6 – Picnic at Prospect Park

August 1 – Outdoor Summer Picnic

September 5 – Game Night

October 3 – Fall-Themed Pumpkin Painting

November 7 – Movie & Pizza Night

December 5 – Christmas Party

Other CXI Community Events in 2026

These annual gatherings bring together internationals, volunteers, families, and friends for special moments of celebration and welcome.

July 4 – Independence Day Morning Parade & Community Gathering

Late August (Date TBA) – International Welcome Picnic
(Hosted in partnership with UMN and other campus partners)

Location (unless specifically noted):

3300 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. (Between Prospect Park and Westgate light rail stops.)

Badminton (for fun and excercise)

Day: September 12th

Time/Schedule: 6 pm arrival

6:15 pm tea, snacks and life stories

7-9 pm play badminton (on four courts)

depart 9:15 pm

Please register here.

If you need a ride please indicate that on the registration form. You will be assigned to a car and will arrange pick up with the driver. Pick up time will be around 5 pm. Please register here!

Location: Plymouth Covenant Church, 4300 Vicksburg Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55446