University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature.&nbsp;The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape and transform the grounds and buildings into a light-filled wonderland with nature in the spotlight.&nbsp;Reserve your tickets BEGINNING on October 7th from the website and join us, Nov 20, 2026 thru January 3, 2027

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Hennepin County

Eden Prairie

Minnesota

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Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in...

Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice. See select dates from October through December and visit the&nbsp;website for tickets and complete details. be sure to give yourself time to park and meet at the session location.

Local Event: Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that...

7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota

A drop-off STEAM class where kids ages 5–12 design, tinker, and build their very own imaginative creations — using whatever it takes to bring their biggest ideas to life. This isn't a follow-the-instructions kit. It's open-ended, hands-on, and gloriously unpredictable — the kind of class where every kid builds something different and every single one of them is convinced theirs is the best. Simple machines, one-of-a-kind contraptions, and the kind of creative problem-solving that only happens when curious kids are handed a pile of materials and told to go for it. Drop them off. Pick up a proud young inventor with a creation, a theory, and a very detailed explanation of how it works.Cost: $96

Local Event: Inventor's Lab: Build & Create (5-12y)

Inventor's Lab: Build & Create (5-12y)

A drop-off STEAM class where kids ages 5–12 design, tinker, and build their very own imaginative creations — using whatever it...

A drop-off class where kids ages 4-9 sculpt their very own K-Pop Kitty characters out of clay — Derpy the tiger and every favorite character brought to life with color, creativity, and serious K-Pop energy. Think bias-worthy details, bold K-Pop colors, and a clay Derpy with more personality than should fit in one small sculpture. The kind of take-home masterpiece that goes straight from their hands to the most important shelf in their bedroom. Perfect for siblings — one drop-off, double the fun. Drop them off. Pick up a proud young artist carrying a clay Derpy they made themselves.Cost: $45

Local Event: Parent's Time Off: K-Pop Kitty Clay (5-12y)

Parent's Time Off: K-Pop Kitty Clay (5-12y)

A drop-off class where kids ages 4-9 sculpt their very own K-Pop Kitty characters out of clay — Derpy the tiger and every...

By juxtaposing the fluid transparency of watercolor, the rich, worked texture of oil, and the spectral light of photography, this show challenges the viewer to move beyond the literal. “Thin Veils and Fluid Borders”&nbsp;invites us to look past the geography of the land and instead feel its pulse. Together, these works create a collective meditation on how the environment shapes our internal mood, presenting the landscape as a living, breathing entity that shifts with the light and the mind's eye. As you move through the space, you'll see a striking conversation unfold between three distinct media: the fluid, weightless transparency of Nanci Yermakoff’s watercolors; the thick, deeply layered textures of Jamie Lauler’s oil paintings; and the spectral light of Brian Billadeau’s photography. Visit the&nbsp;website to book your gate admission.

Local Event: Art: Thin Veils and Fluid Borders

Art: Thin Veils and Fluid Borders

By juxtaposing the fluid transparency of watercolor, the rich, worked texture of oil, and the spectral light of photography,...

A caregiver-and-child sensory experience where little ones ages 12 months–6 years step into a charming flower shop — building bright bouquets, crafting floral creations, and planting their very own pretend garden. Every station is designed for hands-on discovery at their own pace — bursting with color, texture, and the kind of playful, unhurried exploration that builds fine motor skills and creative confidence without any of it feeling like learning. Just pure, joyful, wonderfully bloomy fun. Come together. Explore together. Watch it bloom together.Cost: $25

Local Event: Flower Shop Sensory Play | Ages 12 months–6 years

Flower Shop Sensory Play | Ages 12 months–6 years

A caregiver-and-child sensory experience where little ones ages 12 months–6 years step into a charming flower shop — building...

Some kids get quiet around team sports — worried about messing up in front of everyone, or just not "sporty" in the traditional sense. Squash sessions are built differently. 
Our Free Junior Try-It Day is beginner-only, low-pressure, and genuinely encouraging — coaches and kids cheer each other on, mistakes are part of learning, and every kid starts from zero regardless of athletic background. 
<ul><li>Welcoming, supportive atmosphere — every attempt counts </li></ul>
<ul><li>Designed for total beginners </li></ul>
<ul><li>Individual sport&nbsp; </li></ul>
<ul><li>All equipment provided </li></ul>
<ul><li>It's a low-pressure way for your child to find something they're actually excited about. </li></ul>
Location: Boast Squash, 9805 Hamilton Road, Eden Prairie, MN (near Braemar and Champions Hall)&nbsp; 
Date: Saturday October 10; 12 Noon.&nbsp; 
Ages: 5–12&nbsp; 
Cost: Free!&nbsp; 
Only 7 spots left this week! Reserve now.&nbsp; 
To register or learn more: <a href="https://boastsquash.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://boastsquash.com/contact-us/</a> (check “Intro Clinics” in drop down).

Local Event: Not Every Kid Thrives in Team Sports — and That's Okay

Not Every Kid Thrives in Team Sports — and...

Some kids get quiet around team sports — worried about messing up in front of everyone, or just not "sporty" in the traditional...

Not Every Kid Thrives in Team Sports — and That's Okay

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Local Event: Kids' Extreme Night Out - Splatter & Spin Art (5-12 y)

Kids' Extreme Night Out - Splatter & Spin Art...

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Kids' Extreme Night Out - Splatter & Spin Art (5-12 y)

A caregiver-and-child art session where little ones ages 2–6 build and create their very own big machine-inspired masterpiece — paint, textures, and playful materials with you right there beside them every step of the way. Think clay construction sites, toy diggers, and texture-packed dioramas that look like a real build site — just small enough to take home. Paint it. Glue it. Squish it. Make it. More than an art class, it's your every-other-Sunday chance to slow down, connect, and create something together that goes straight from their little hands to your wall. All the mess stays here. All the masterpieces go home. Cost: $20

Local Event: Big Machine Creations (2-4 y)

Big Machine Creations (2-4 y)

A caregiver-and-child art session where little ones ages 2–6 build and create their very own big machine-inspired masterpiece —...

A family art party where kids and grown-ups sculpt their very own pinch pot masterpieces together — then bring them to life with colorful beads, shimmering sequins, and the kind of autumn details that make every piece look like it came from a boutique, not a studio. Every pinch pot completely one-of-a-kind and every detail completely their own. The kind of keepsake that sits somewhere special all season long — and gets more beautiful every time you look at it. Create together, laugh together, and leave with something handmade that means something. Roll up your sleeves. The clay is ready.Cost: $20

Local Event: Family Fun Night: Leaf It to Me! Clay Creations | Ages 5–12y

Family Fun Night: Leaf It to Me! Clay Creations...

A family art party where kids and grown-ups sculpt their very own pinch pot masterpieces together — then bring them to life...

Family Fun Night: Leaf It to Me! Clay Creations | Ages 5–12y

A drop-off workshop where kids ages 4–9 sculpt their very own haunted house out of clay — crooked chimneys, creaky doors, ghosts, spiders, and every spooky detail completely their own. This isn't a Halloween craft. It's a hands-deep, gloriously spooky masterpiece — and every creepy detail is theirs to choose. The kind that sits on the mantle all season long and gets spookier every time you look at it. Drop them off. Pick up a proud little artist carefully carrying the most gloriously spooky thing they've ever made.Cost: $45

Local Event: Spooky Creations Party (5-12y)

Spooky Creations Party (5-12y)

A drop-off workshop where kids ages 4–9 sculpt their very own haunted house out of clay — crooked chimneys, creaky doors,...

A drop-off STEAM class where kids ages 4–9 design and build their very own BB-8-inspired robot — one that actually moves. This isn't a model kit. It's real hands-on engineering packed into one gloriously exciting build — combining creativity, simple mechanics, and the kind of "wait, I made that move?" moment that makes every young builder feel like a genius. Perfect for kids who love to tinker, create, and see their ideas come to life in motion. Drop them off. Pick up a proud young engineer carrying a droid they built themselves — and already trying to figure out how to make it go faster.Cost: $48

Local Event: Droid Builders Lab (5-12y)

Droid Builders Lab (5-12y)

A drop-off STEAM class where kids ages 4–9 design and build their very own BB-8-inspired robot — one that actually moves. This...

A drop-off art class where kids ages 5–12 paint neon haunted scenes, blacklight masterpieces, and glowing Halloween art that looks amazing in the light — and absolutely unreal in the dark. This isn't a Halloween craft table. It's black lights, neon paint, and full-on Halloween magic — every project designed to glow, drip, and wow. The kind of art kids can't wait to turn the lights off and show you. Drop them off. Pick up a young artist with a masterpiece and a story.Cost:&nbsp;$240-$250

Local Event: Glow-in-the-Dark Spooky Art Party (5-12y)

Glow-in-the-Dark Spooky Art Party (5-12y)

A drop-off art class where kids ages 5–12 paint neon haunted scenes, blacklight masterpieces, and glowing Halloween art that...

A drop-off art session where kids ages 5–12 design and paint their very own Roblox avatar — then bring it to life with glitter, sequins, and gems that make every piece genuinely shine. Inspired by everyone's favorite fashion game, every avatar is completely original and every outfit is completely theirs. The kind of art that belongs on a bedroom wall and looks like it came straight off the runway. The glitter stays here — the masterpiece goes home. Drop them off. Pick up a proud young artist carrying the most glamorous thing they've ever made.Cost: $45

Local Event: Roblox Art: Dress to Impress (5-12y)

Roblox Art: Dress to Impress (5-12y)

A drop-off art session where kids ages 5–12 design and paint their very own Roblox avatar — then bring it to life with glitter,...

Arboretum AppleHouse

Just 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance on Highway 5, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum AppleHouse is an iconic seasonal destination, featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://arb.umn.edu/AppleHouse/apples" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Minnesota-grown apples</a>, including varieties grown at the Arboretum’s nearby Horticultural Research Center.&nbsp;Many of the&nbsp;<a href="https://mnhardy.umn.edu/apples/varieties" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">University of Minnesota’s introduced apple varieties</a>&nbsp;are for sale, along with gourmet packaged foods, frozen pies, pastries, fudge, gifts and — in the fall — pumpkins, squash and gourds, also grown at the Arboretum. While supplies last, the AppleHouse also offers delicious Goldy’s Smokehouse meats, ice cream and Bee Lab honey from the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science (CFANS). Visit us 9 am to 6 pm daily.

Local Event: Arboretum Apple House

Arboretum Apple House

Just 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance on Highway 5, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum AppleHouse is...

A drop-off STEAM class where kids ages 4–9 mix, stir, and create bubbling, fizzing Halloween potions — eerie colors, creepy ingredients, and just the right amount of spooky science. This isn't a craft table. It's a full-on Halloween chemistry lab — foaming reactions, mysterious mixtures, and the kind of experiments that feel genuinely spooky right up until someone asks "but why does it bubble?" and suddenly everyone wants to know. Equal parts witch's brew and real science — and every single experiment is designed to wow. Drop them off. Pick up a proud young potion master who already has a recipe in their head for next time.Cost: $48

Local Event: Potion Lab: Halloween Edition (5-12y)

Potion Lab: Halloween Edition (5-12y)

A drop-off STEAM class where kids ages 4–9 mix, stir, and create bubbling, fizzing Halloween potions — eerie colors, creepy...

A family art party where kids and grown-ups create bold, glowing masterpieces together under black light — neon paints, splatter techniques, and high-energy art materials that make every piece feel like pure magic. This isn't a quiet craft night. It's the kind of night where someone turns the lights off just to see what happens — and nobody wants to turn them back on. Every project lights up. No two masterpieces ever the same. The kind of art that shines at home — and brings back the whole night every single time you see it glow. Create together. Laugh together. Light up the night together.Cost: $22

Local Event: Extreme Family Fun Night: Glow Party (5-12y)

Extreme Family Fun Night: Glow Party (5-12y)

A family art party where kids and grown-ups create bold, glowing masterpieces together under black light — neon paints,...

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i9 Sports South Metro Minneapolis is a locally owned youth s

i9 Sports South Metro Minneapolis

i9 Sports South Metro Minneapolis is a locally owned youth sports organization serving families throughout Bloomington, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Savage, Prior Lake, Shakopee, Lakeville, Jordan, St. Paul, New Prague, and surrounding cities. The organization provides recreational league play for boys and girls ages 3–14, focusing on building confidence, character, and teamwork within the local community. They offer a variety of youth programs including soccer, flag football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Designed to accommodate busy schedules, the organization features a convenient one-day-a-week format where practices and games occur on the same day. Their seasonal programs run for 5–7 weeks throughout the year, ensuring consistent opportunities for skill development across multiple sports. Families can expect a safe and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to participate, as the organization maintains a no-tryouts policy. To ensure a positive experience for all participants, all coaches are required to complete background checks, providing parents with peace of mind while their children learn and grow.

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i9 Sports South Metro Minneapolis is a locally owned youth sports organization serving families throughout Bloomington, Burnsville, Apple Valley,...

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