Community Corner

Saturday's Best Bets

Minnetonka Patch's recommendations for your Saturday.

Looking at your calendar for tomorrow and have nothing planned? Minnetonka Patch has got you covered. Here are our recommendations for a fun-filled Saturday in Minnetonka:

  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Radio personality JD Greene of K102-FM and Former New York Giant's Luke Petitgout will be on hand for a meet & greet at the Jingle Dreams Event at . Share a personal dream you've accomplished or want to achieve, and sing a favorite song in the "Jingle Dreams Booth" to be entered to win a Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Weekend for Four in Dallas, TX with tickets to the big game! Visit jingledreams.com for more information.
  • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Minnetonka Patch will be at! You can take home a free Patch.com tote bag, just for stopping by. Free balloons for all the kids! Also, register to win the Minnetonka grand prize gift basket which includes a giant poinsettia from Tonkadale and gift cards from , , Snuffy's, and . 
  • 11:00 a.m.: Who says you can't swim in Minnesota during the winter? Come to the  time at the Minnetonka Aquatics Center. Located at , the center will have a qualified lifeguard on duty. Children who cannot swim must be accompanied by an adult. Lap swimmers are welcome. Shower and locker rooms are available. All you need is a suit, towel and lock for your locker. Please pay the lifeguard $3 per swimmer before diving in!
  • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: The will host an Adoptable Dog Meet and Greet! If you're looking for a new pet, stop by!  
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Have your photo taken with Twins third baseman Danny Valencia at in Ridgedale Center.  During this free event, Fan HQ will have a professional photographer on-hand to take your photo with Valencia. For more information call (952) 545-6460.
  • 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Sample wines for your "Christmas Feast" at . It's free!
  • 3:30 p.m.: The Minnetonka Youth Cappella, Concert and Chamber Choirs invite you to attend an afternoon of holiday music at the 17th annual, "A Child's Christmas." Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16345 Polk St. NE, Ham Lake. Free-will donation.
  • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: is featuring their annual "Parent's night out Winter Carnival." ClubKid® is a no-appointment needed, state-licensed, drop off daycare for children 16 months - 12 years. The kids will be treated to a free meal, ornament making, igloo making, snow sculptures, snowball fights and a candy cane hunt. Rates are $8.00-$8.50/hour for the first child (depending on their age) and $5.65/hour for the second child.

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