Lake Minnetonka Regional Park is the perfect place for families to enjoy
a Saturday afternoon. Bring a picnic and enjoy a lakeside
lunch. Learn more...
Noerenberg Gardens
Situated on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka’s majestic Crystal Bay,
Noerenberg Memorial Gardens offers a tranquil retreat to the quiet elegance and grace of days gone by.
A favorite subject for local artists and an idyllic location
for weddings.
Learn more...
August Calendar of Events
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Ridgedale Library - Socrates Café
7 p.m.
Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcomed; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips.
6
Chanhassen - Carver County Day
8 am-8 pm
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Enjoy a variety of family friendly activities, including the Powerhouse Plants exhibit, Uff-da Palace (made completely of sticks), a garden maze and an art exhibit. Chanhassen residents will be admitted FREE OF CHARGE to the Arboretum (with proof of residency). A public welcoming ceremony, with complimentary refreshments, will be held at 10 am in the Oswald Visitor Center. Immediately following, free gift bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
7:30 a.m. (same day registration begins at 6:00 a.m.)
Starting Line Location: Minnetonka High School
Tour de Tonka is an annual multi-distanced bicycle ride through Lake Minnetonka communities for cyclists of all ages hosted by Minnetonka Community Education. It's focus is to promote and celebrate healthy lifestyles, friendship, teamwork, and recreation through the collaboration of cities, sponsors, local charities and hundreds of volunteers.
Step back in time and explore Wendelin Grimm's farm. See the restored 1870's house and fields where Grimm, a German immigrant, experimented with his alfalfa. Hear how his work transformed the Upper Midwest into America's dairy belt. Experience hands-on work and play of a late 1800's Minnesota farm.
Carver Park Reserve
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386
763.694.765
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Ridgedale Library - First Pages: Taking Your Great Idea From Brainstorm to Page
2 p.m.
Do you have a great idea for a book? Learn tips for getting that idea down on paper. You also will discover resources to keep you focused and motivated.
To register, call 952-847-8800.
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Plymouth - Water Ski Show
Featuring: The Prior Lake Water Ski Team
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Fun and family friendly. Seating is outdoors - bring your own lawn chair/blanket and a picnic. In case of rain or severe weather, call the Weather Hotline at 763-509-5205.
Location: Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 & Niagara Ln., Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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Plymouth Library - First Pages: What Would You Like to Write?
A beginning writing class to explore the differences between the creative writing genres and discover where your writing interests lie. Try your hand with writing exercises in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. This program is funded in part with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's art and cultural heritage.
To register, call 952.847.5825.
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The Landing - Victorian Tea Party
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12.
You're invited to spend a day with us at our beautiful Victorian house! Learn embroidery, parlor games and how to communicate using only a fan! Join us for tea, dancing, and a game of croquette! This camp is offered with One-room Schoolhouse. Take one or both. $35.
1–2 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Subject: Monster hunters (Nightmare Academy #1), by Lorey, Dean.
For guys entering grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Register to attend any or all of the three summer sessions (choose either 1 or 2:30 p.m.). Pick up a copy of the selected books at the service desk two weeks before each session.
To register, call 952.847.5825.
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Ridgedale Library - Socrates Café
7 p.m.
Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcomed; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips.
14-15
Long Lake - Corn Days
All the Roasted Sweet Corn you can eat, Games, Beer Tent, Food and Refreshments, Live Entertainment, Crafts & Super Raffle.
Gale Woods Farm - Eat, Play & Grow - BBQ Beach Party
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Come see how easy it can be to teach you child healthy habits at Gale Woods Farm! Promote physical activity through play and experiment with farm-fresh recipes that inspire healthy eating. Each class will include games, and culminate by sitting down to a meal you and your child help create! Maximum 2 children per adult.
Reservations required, please call to register. Registration deadline is the Friday before noon.
7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista, MN 55364
763.694.2001
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Ridgedale Library - Socrates Café
7 p.m.
Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcomed; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips.
21-22
Landscape Arboretum - Flowerfest Weekend
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate summer's bounty at the Minneapolis Men's Garden Club's Food, Flower and Foto Show. Gain gardening tips from the experts and celebrate plants!
Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcomed; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips.
Summer Music Events
August
Minnetonka Concerts
August 3
Blue Feelin’ - Blues
7 p.m., Minnetonka Civic Center Campus, Outdoor amphitheater
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN, 55345
Call 952.939.8200 for information.
August 10
John Kujda Quartet - 40's - 60's
7 p.m., Minnetonka Civic Center Campus, Outdoor amphitheater
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN, 55345
Call 952.939.8200 for information.
Plymouth Concerts
August 3
Gypsy Mania - Gypsy Jazz
7 p.m., Plymouth Creek Park. Call 763-509-5205 for information.
August 6
Jazz in Plymouth
7 p.m., Parkers Lake Park Stage, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Lane. Call 763-509-5205 for information.
August 10
Cyril Paul and The Calypso Monarchs - Caribbean Concert
7 p.m., Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Lane. Call 763-509-5205 for information.
August 11
Kids Koncert - Miss Catherine
11 a.m., Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Lane. Call 763-509-5205 for information.
August 14
Tex Pistols - Contemporary Country Concert
7 p.m., Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Lane. Call 763-509-5205 for information.
Chanhassen Concerts
August 5
Valley Jazz Sextet - Jazz
7 p.m., City Center Park Plaza (across from KleinBank just south of City Hall) in downtown Chanhassen. Call 952-227-1100 for information.
August 10
Dennis Warner - Family
11:30 a.m., City Center Park Plaza (across from KleinBank just south of City Hall) in downtown Chanhassen. Call 952-227-1100 for information.
Ongoing Events
Thru Summer
Chanhassen Farmer's Market
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, end of May - October.
(952) 442-2112
Description: Located at City Center Park, on the corner of 78th Street and Market Boulevard in Chanhassen. Offering bedding plants, fresh cut and dried flowers, fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, sweet corn and more.
Thru Summer
Excelsior Farmer's Market
Lyman Park on Water Street in Downtown Excelsior
Thursdays, 2-6 p.m.
Thru Summer
Wayzata - THE GARDENS PROJECT
The Garden Project is a repeat of Wayzata’s successful Adopt-a-Garden project of last year. Individuals, neighborhood groups and businesses are invited to take responsibility for 12 of the city’s beautiful gardens. Last year’s successful program was a response to reductions in our Public Works staff, and with our Public Works budget and staff further reduced this year, we plan to continue, and possibly broaden, the Adopt-a-Garden program.
Excelsior's "Three-Eighteen" is one of the best kept
secrets in the Twin Cities area. A favorite of musicians, this
hip little "joint" offers some of the best live local
and national acts in town.
Have a glass of wine and snuggle in for some great entertainment:
Monday through Saturday at 7:30 P.M. Located at the west end
of Water Street. Call (952) 401-7902 for directions.
The summer months bring countless opportunities for fun family activities.
To find out about happenings in the Lake Minnetonka area, visit our complete
Calendar of Events!
Lake Minnetonka: An area steeped in history
From the days when Dakota Indians inhabited her shores, leaving behind ancient
burial mounds which are still visible today, to the era of the steam locomotive
and the paddle wheeler when grand Victorian hotels and amusement parks stood
proudly on her banks, there has always been something alluring about this
enchanted body of water. Learn more...
