University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May: 16,17, 23, 24, 30,and 31st.&nbsp; Enjoy live music and food and beverage for purchase as you check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be in the Scarecrow Hill area and will be open rain or shine. Reserve your gate admission on the website!

Local Event: May Markets & Music

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Eden Prairie

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May Markets & Music

Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select...

Drop the kids off from 5-8pm this Saturday at Legacy Gymnastics - Parents enjoy a Night Out!&nbsp; Kids will enjoy dodgeball games, open gym time, obstacles &amp; more. Plus pizza is on us!

Local Event: Open Gym & Dodgeball Fun @ Legacy Gymnastics!

Open Gym & Dodgeball Fun @ Legacy Gymnastics!

Drop the kids off from 5-8pm this Saturday at Legacy Gymnastics - Parents enjoy a Night Out!  Kids will enjoy dodgeball games,...

Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage for purchase as you check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be in the Scarecrow Hill area and will be open rain or shine. Reserve your gate admission on the website!

Local Event: May Markets

May Markets

Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by&nbsp;UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni McNaron.&nbsp;Books in the Garden is a continuation of the ongoing series by the same title, but you do not need to have attended any previous series to join us for the 2026 course. In each of these books, the class will explore this existential question: What can the natural world and its many creatures teach us about our human world? Please visit the website for ticketing details.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Books in the Garden

Books in the Garden

Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni...

Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for Story Time in the&nbsp;Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library's vast catalog of children’s books. Story Time is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent, but all are welcome.&nbsp;Reserve tickets on the website in advance.

Local Event: Library Story Time

Library Story Time

Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for Story Time in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants...

Get ready for a roaring, rolling sensory adventure! In this trucks and dinosaurs-themed class, kids will dig, build, and explore with activities like fossil excavation, truck races, and creating their own prehistoric construction site. It’s a hands-on journey packed with imagination, fun, and a whole lot of mess! Come and explore the sensory stations with your child.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Member $22.50/Non Member $25
To save 15% on this class and learn more about our Multi-Pass, click here: <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/kidcreate-studio-eden-prairie/shop/memberships/27085" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.amilia.com/store/en/kidcreate-studio-eden-prairie/shop/multipass</a>
Cost: $20-$30

Local Event: Trucks and Dinos Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)

Trucks and Dinos Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)

Get ready for a roaring, rolling sensory adventure! In this trucks and dinosaurs-themed class, kids will dig, build, and...

Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31st.&nbsp; Enjoy live music and food and beverage for purchase as you check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be in the Scarecrow Hill area and will be open rain or shine. Reserve your gate admission on the website!

Mom &amp; Dad, do you have plans that don't include your young artists? Bring their energy and creativity to Kid's Extreme Night Out! So you can have a night to yourself! This fun-filled evening includes making jumbo spin art in a giant 48" machine, playing exciting games, and getting messy with slime time. It’s a night of laughter, creativity, and unforgettable fun! Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with protective gear, but wear clothes that can handle some colorful chaos.
Brace yourselves for a sparkly, splattery, paint-flinging extravaganza! Young artists will spin dazzling creations on a jumbo spin art machine and unleash their inner chaos with splatter painting galore. It’s messy, it’s magical, and it’s 100% giggle-approved! Who knew art could be this much fun?!
To save 15% on this class and learn more about our Multi-Pass, click here: <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/kidcreate-studio-eden-prairie/shop/memberships/27085" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.amilia.com/store/en/kidcreate-studio-eden-prairie/shop/multipass</a>

Cost: $40-$50

Local Event: Kids' Extreme Night Out - Spin, Splat, & Sparkle Workshop (3-9 Years)

Kids' Extreme Night Out - Spin, Splat, &...

Mom & Dad, do you have plans that don't include your young artists? Bring their energy and creativity to Kid's Extreme Night...

Kids' Extreme Night Out - Spin, Splat, & Sparkle Workshop (3-9 Years)

Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for Story Time in the&nbsp;Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library's vast catalog of children’s books. Story Time is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent, but all are welcome. Members &amp; kids are free, Non Member tickets are $20 in advance. Reserve tickets on the website in advance.

Round Lake Park

Big-league fun with a backyard vibe! Attendance is free. All proceeds go to Charity. Enjoy activities for all ages, including Free Vision Screening for kids and a Market Fair for all ages with 45+ vendors! Visitors will discover MORE and NEW food trucks, including Grandma’s Cookies and Boba Tonka Bubble Tea, among many.
Unique Shopping Finds: Crafts, clothing, toys, jewelry, and great gifts, henna body art, kids' face painting, and more. Other popular activities include Carnival Rides, Children and Adult Midways with exciting rides and games of skill and chance, daily Bingo with high-stakes cover games on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 pm.
Beer Garden under the Big Top – Beer sales will feature Grain Belt and Grain Belt Nordeast, Coors Light, 2 craft beers from Unmapped Brewing, 2 craft beers from Fat Pants. We pride ourselves on having the coldest 16-oz beers in town. We will also be serving wine and flavored seltzers. The Lioness Lions will be serving candy &amp; soft drinks in the tent.
Free Vision Screening with Lions KidSight USA, a nationwide program bringing Lions Clubs across the country together to ensure children receive eye screenings and follow-up care. Visit <a href="https://www.lionskidsightusa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lionskidsightusa.org</a>. For more information contact Therese Johnson at <a href="mailto:contactus@eplions.com" target="_blank">contactus@eplions.com</a>.
There will be a courtesy shuttle from the parking at the Community Center and a handicap parking and drop-off area at the tennis courts. Visit <a href="https://epschoonerdays.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">epschoonerdays.com</a> for more info, vendor hours, and more.

Local Event: Eden Prairie Schooner Days

Eden Prairie Schooner Days

Big-league fun with a backyard vibe! Attendance is free. All proceeds go to Charity. Enjoy activities for all ages, including...

“Viewpoint”&nbsp;brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings.&nbsp;Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on wood capture the iconic beauty of Minnesota’s landscapes and lakes with a storyteller’s eye. In contrast, Meuwissen offers a viewpoint from within. Her abstract, luminous layers of oil and wax paintings strip away the literal to reveal the emotional essence of a place. When looking at her pieces, you witness the joyful shifting of energy in nature.&nbsp; Exhibit runs May 20 thru July 20th. And meet the artists on May 31 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please visit the website for ticketing details.

Local Event: Art: Viewpoint and Meet the Artists

Art: Viewpoint and Meet the Artists

“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our...

Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison&nbsp;Sculpture Garden.&nbsp;Visitors use their cell phones to download the&nbsp;Revelo AR App to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates and connects visitors to Dakota history, culture and significance of the land through art and storytelling. Fun for the entire family! Please reserve gate admission&nbsp;on the website.

Local Event: Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk

Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk

Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art...

Join the Arboretum's culinary team for bubbles and bites in our vibrant Azalea Trial Garden. This limited-ticket event will be an intimate night of beautiful blooms, conversation and exceptional chef-crafted food. Sip and savor heavy appetizers and beverages as you're surrounded by stunning Arboretum-developed azaleas in peak bloom. Please visit the website for ticketing and menu details.

Local Event: Bubbles & Bites in the Azaleas

Bubbles & Bites in the Azaleas

Join the Arboretum's culinary team for bubbles and bites in our vibrant Azalea Trial Garden. This limited-ticket event will be...

Want to learn more about our school?
Join us for an Information Session! It’s a chance to meet current staff and student artists, hear about classes and performances, learn about our alumni, and find out how you can become part of the PiM Arts High School community.

Local Event: Info Session at PiM Arts High School

Info Session at PiM Arts High School

Want to learn more about our school?
Join us for an Information Session! It’s a chance to meet current staff and student...

Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression. This exhibition explores how light and energy transition across different surfaces.&nbsp;Patty MacHalec’s plein-air style multimedia canvases display a classic depth. The organic, three-dimensional curves of Kristen Treuting’s gourds are stained with ornamental motifs. Jane Johnson's contemporary paintings vibrantly capture the fluid, ever-changing nature of the world around us. Together, these artists invite you to witness the "flow" that connects the tactile world with the human spirit. Exhibit runs June 19 thru August 19. And the Meet the Artists date: June 19. Please visit the website for ticketing details.

Local Event: Art: Radiant Flow and Meet the Artists!

Art: Radiant Flow and Meet the Artists!

Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern...

Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Begin your firefly viewing experience by gathering to learn about these special creatures from local experts before heading out to see them live on the trails. Please visit the website for ticketing information.

Local Event: Fire Fly Viewing Nights

Fire Fly Viewing Nights

Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family...

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