University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber&nbsp;creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room,&nbsp;this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before or after with their tea ticket.&nbsp;We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at our teas. Please let us know of any vegetarian requests when purchasing your ticket so we can prepare for your visit. No other substitutions or special dietary requests are available. We encourage you to register (on the website) your entire party together so we can seat you accordingly.

Local Event: Rootstock Fall Teas

Hennepin County

Eden Prairie

Minnesota

Rootstock Fall Teas

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable...

Presented by the University of MN Landscape Arboretum and the University of MN Extension.&nbsp; The&nbsp;2027 ProHort Core Course offers comprehensive knowledge that has the power to transform your gardens! The online, at-your-own-pace course has 14 modules that cover a variety of horticultural topics. The course starts on January 12, 2027.&nbsp; Sign up and see all the details on the website.

Local Event: 2027 Online Horticulture Course

2027 Online Horticulture Course

Presented by the University of MN Landscape Arboretum and the University of MN Extension.  The 2027 ProHort Core Course offers...

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 Minnesota grown apples,&nbsp;gourmet packaged foods, frozen pies, pastries, fudge and Holiday Gifts! 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 5 pm daily and see the holiday transformation.&nbsp;

Local Event: Holiday Boutique at the Apple House!

Holiday Boutique at the Apple House!

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

Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE. 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 on the website and join us!

Local Event: Northern Lights - TICKET PRESALE

Northern Lights - TICKET PRESALE

Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE. Northern Lights...

When school is out, Legacy Gymnastics is IN!
Drop the kids off for a day of nonstop fun! Gymnastics, Obstacle Courses, Games, Arts &amp; Crafts &amp; more!
Friday November 13th &amp;&nbsp;Wednesday November 25th, 9AM-3PM
For ages 5+, Pre-Registration is required.

Local Event: Legacy Gymnastics School's Out Camps

Legacy Gymnastics School's Out Camps

When school is out, Legacy Gymnastics is IN!
Drop the kids off for a day of nonstop fun! Gymnastics, Obstacle Courses, Games,...

7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota

A drop-off class where kids ages 4-9 sculpt their very own clay portraits of Gabby's cats — Pandy Paws, CatRat, and every favorite character brought to life by the little hands that love them most. Think Pandy Paws in clay, CatRat in color, and every purr-fect detail completely their own. 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 cat they made themselves.Cost: $45

Local Event: Parent's Time Off: Gabby's Dollhouse (5-12y)

Parent's Time Off: Gabby's Dollhouse (5-12y)

A drop-off class where kids ages 4-9 sculpt their very own clay portraits of Gabby's cats — Pandy Paws, CatRat, and every...

A caregiver-and-child sensory experience where little ones ages 12 months–6 years splatter, squish, and mix their way through a series of gloriously messy stations — think mystery textures, color mixing stations, and the kind of sensory surprises that make little ones reach in without hesitating. Every station is designed for hands-on discovery at their own pace — the kind of joyful, unhurried exploration that builds confidence, coordination, and creativity without any of it feeling like learning. Just pure, wonderfully chaotic, mess-making fun. Come together. Make a mess together. Make memories together.Cost: $25

Local Event: Ready, Set, Mess Making Sensory Play (12m-6y)

Ready, Set, Mess Making Sensory Play (12m-6y)

A caregiver-and-child sensory experience where little ones ages 12 months–6 years splatter, squish, and mix their way through a...

No experience. No equipment to buy. No team-sport pressure — just fun, fast-moving play. 
<ul><li>Beginner-friendly — every kid starts from zero </li></ul>
<ul><li>Indoors — weather's never a factor </li></ul>
<ul><li>Coaches make it fun, not intimidating </li></ul>
<ul><li>Siblings of any age welcome in the same session </li></ul>
Location: Boast Squash, 9805 Hamilton Road, Eden Prairie, MN (near Braemar and Champions Hall)&nbsp; 
Date: Saturday November 14, 12 Noon.&nbsp; 
Ages: 5–12&nbsp; 
Cost: Free!&nbsp; 
Only 4 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: FREE Squash Day for Kids 5–12

FREE Squash Day for Kids 5–12

No experience. No equipment to buy. No team-sport pressure — just fun, fast-moving play. 
Beginner-friendly — every kid starts...

A family art party where kids and grown-ups splatter, spin, and create bold, colorful masterpieces together — using motion, movement, and a whole lot of paint. This isn't a quiet craft night. It's drips, splats, swirls, and surprises — the kind of high-energy, laugh-out-loud experience where everyone jumps in, lets creativity take over, and nobody walks out clean. Every spin creates something new. No two pieces ever the same. The kind of art you'll hang on the biggest wall in the house — and remember exactly how much fun you had making it together. Create together. Laugh together. Embrace the mess together.Cost: $22

Local Event: Extreme Family Fun Night: Splatter & Spin (5-12y)

Extreme Family Fun Night: Splatter & Spin (5-12y)

A family art party where kids and grown-ups splatter, spin, and create bold, colorful masterpieces together — using motion,...

Eden Prairie Center

Hey Pokémon fans! The PokeConnect card show is returning to Eden Prairie Center Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22!
Make this a weekend to remember and bring your Pokémon/TCG collections to trade with fellow enthusiasts. Browse 150+ tables featuring rare cards, sealed packs, and collectibles from professional vendors. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, the PokeConnect Card Show is the perfect place to explore, connect, and celebrate your passion.

Local Event: PokeConnect Show - November 20-22

PokeConnect Show - November 20-22

Hey Pokémon fans! The PokeConnect card show is returning to Eden Prairie Center  Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November...

A caregiver-and-child sensory experience where little ones ages 12 months–6 years scoop, squish, and giggle their way through festive Thanksgiving stations — creating silly turkeys, diving into tactile activities, and exploring all the colors and textures of the season. Every station is designed for hands-on discovery at their own pace — the kind of festive, unhurried exploration that builds sensory skills and creative confidence without any of it feeling like learning. Just pure, wonderfully messy, gobble-sized fun. Come together. Explore together. Gobble up every moment together.Cost: $25

Local Event: Gobble n' Giggle Sensory Play (12m-6y)

Gobble n' Giggle Sensory Play (12m-6y)

A caregiver-and-child sensory experience where little ones ages 12 months–6 years scoop, squish, and giggle their way through...

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 on the website and join us!

Local Event: Northern Lights BEGINS!!

Northern Lights BEGINS!!

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

Few decorations represent the holiday season like wreaths hanging on your door. Join instructor Susan Snegosky at the Arboretum for our Holiday Wreath Workshop and get excellent hands-on instruction in creating your own wreath to take home. Susan will supply locally sourced winter greens as well as fresh foliage, natural, dried materials and accents to make a classic seasonal wreath with touches of your own unique style. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and holiday spirit.&nbsp;Please bring your own clippers or pruners.&nbsp; All other supplies provided for you in class and pre register on the&nbsp;website.

Local Event: Holiday Wreath Workshop

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Few decorations represent the holiday season like wreaths hanging on your door. Join instructor Susan Snegosky at the Arboretum...

A caregiver-and-child art session where little ones ages 2–6 use their paint-covered hands to create a jumbo-sized turkey handprint keepsake — every feather a fingerprint, every detail completely their own. Think bold fall colors, happy paint-covered hands, and a turkey that's as big and joyful as the little one who made it. Paint it. Squish it. Mix it. Make it. More than an art class, it's your every-other-Sunday chance to slow down, connect, and create something together you'll pull out every Thanksgiving for years to come. All the mess stays here. All the masterpieces go home.Cost: $20

Local Event: Turkey Time Creations (2-4y)

Turkey Time Creations (2-4y)

A caregiver-and-child art session where little ones ages 2–6 use their paint-covered hands to create a jumbo-sized turkey...

Drop the kids off for a night of fun while parents enjoy a night out! Saturday November 21st from 5-8PM.
<ul><li>Open Gym</li><li>Football Toss</li><li>Drills &amp; Games</li><li>Pizza Dinner Included!</li><li>For ages, 5 &amp; up, pre-registration required.</li></ul>

Local Event: NFL NIGHT - Open Gym at Legacy Gymnastics!

NFL NIGHT - Open Gym at Legacy Gymnastics!

Drop the kids off for a night of fun while parents enjoy a night out! Saturday November 21st from 5-8PM.
Open GymFootball...

A drop-off art party where kids ages 3–9 spend three wildly fun hours inside our ultimate Slime Lab — mixing, swirling, and customizing multiple batches of slime with every color, texture, and add-in they can dream up. Stretchy slime. Fluffy slime. Glitter slime so extra it barely fits in the container. Equal parts science experiment and sensory paradise — the kind of hands-on fun they can't stop playing with and can't wait to show off the second they get home. Perfect for siblings — one drop-off, double the fun. Drop them off. Pick up a proud young scientist covered in evidence and carrying more slime than should legally fit in a bag.Cost: $45

Local Event: Kids Night Out: Slime Lab (5-12y)

Kids Night Out: Slime Lab (5-12y)

A drop-off art party where kids ages 3–9 spend three wildly fun hours inside our ultimate Slime Lab — mixing, swirling, and...

Minnesota Ballet Theatre & School 14675 Martin Drive, Suite 400 Eden Prairie, MN 55344

<h4>Celebrating 25 Years of Holiday Magic</h4>
Step Into the Magic of The Nutcracker!&nbsp;Join Minnesota Ballet Theatre for an enchanting afternoon inspired by the beloved holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our cherished Nutcracker tradition, we invite children and families to experience a delightful holiday gathering filled with ballet, beautiful music, festive treats, and magical moments with Clara and her friends.
Whether you're discovering The Nutcracker for the first time or continuing a favorite family tradition, Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party is a wonderful way to celebrate the season together.

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A Magical Afternoon Awaits!
Special Nutcracker Performance Enjoy a charming presentation featuring young dancers from Minnesota Ballet Theatre &amp; School.
Afternoon Tea &amp; Holiday Treats Enjoy a delightful selection of festive refreshments, sweet treats, and warm holiday drinks.
Meet Clara &amp; Her Friends Meet beloved Nutcracker characters and capture special holiday memories with family and friends.
Nutcracker Story Time Gather for a magical retelling of Clara’s Christmas adventure.
Holiday Activities Little guests can enjoy Nutcracker-inspired activities and festive fun.
Clara’s Land of Sweets Before leaving, children can visit our Candy Buffet and create their own sweet treat bags to take home.
Nutcracker Boutique &amp; Raffle Browse a charming selection of holiday keepsakes and support Minnesota Ballet Theatre through our special fundraising activities.
Ticket Information
Family Admission (1 Adult + 1 Child, Ages 3–12): $80
Child Admission (Ages 3–12): $45
Adult Admission (Ages 13+): $40
Family Admission includes entry for one adult and one child. Additional family members may purchase individual admission tickets.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Advance reservations are recommended. Seating is limited.
Eventbrite ticketing fees apply.
Tea Party admission does not include tickets to Minnesota Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker, December 11–13, 2026. Performance tickets are sold separately.
Celebrate &amp; Support Local Ballet
Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party is a fundraising event benefiting Minnesota Ballet Theatre, a nonprofit performing arts organization.
Your participation helps support classical ballet performances, educational programs, and opportunities for young dancers in our community.
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Nutcracker magic!
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Local Event: Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party

Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party

Celebrating 25 Years of Holiday Magic
Step Into the Magic of The Nutcracker! Join Minnesota Ballet Theatre for an enchanting...

Minnesota Ballet Theatre & School

Celebrate the holiday season at Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party, presented by Minnesota Ballet Theatre!
Join us for a magical afternoon featuring a special Nutcracker ballet performance, tea and sweet treats, photos with Clara and Nutcracker characters, holiday activities, story time, and a festive Candy Buffet.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: Minnesota Ballet Theatre &amp; School, 14675 Martin Drive, Suite 400, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
Tickets: Family Admission (1 Adult + 1 Child) — $80 Child Admission (Ages 3–12) — $45 Adult Admission (Ages 13+) — $40
Limited seating. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Tickets and information: <a href="https://mnballettheatre.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mnballettheatre.org</a>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claras-nutcracker-tea-party-tickets-441794718897" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite ticketing fees apply.</a>

Local Event: Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party.

Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party.

Celebrate the holiday season at Clara’s Nutcracker Tea Party, presented by Minnesota Ballet Theatre!
Join us for a magical...

A family art party where kids and grown-ups outline their hands side by side — then fill every feather with plaster of paris to create a 3D turkey that captures exactly how small those hands are right now. Messy, 3D, and genuinely one of a kind. The kind of keepsake that comes out of the box every Thanksgiving and stops everyone in their tracks — because those little handprints don't stay little for long. Come together. Make a mess together. Leave with something you'll treasure forever.Cost: $20

Local Event:  Family Fun Night: Handprint Turkey Keepsake (5-12y)

 Family Fun Night: Handprint Turkey Keepsake...

A family art party where kids and grown-ups outline their hands side by side — then fill every feather with plaster of paris to...

 Family Fun Night: Handprint Turkey Keepsake (5-12y)

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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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