The Spring Soirée is a fresh, fun reimagining of our beloved fashion gala, celebrating everything that makes the Excelsior Lake Minnetonka community so special. Local leaders, business owners, educators and public servants take the runway modeling looks from our favorite local retailers, all set against live music and dance performances. Your $100 ticket includes unlimited […]
Grow your knowledge of birds with your choice of walks and workshops. Birding is for everyone. Come together with birding enthusiasts and experts from around the region to celebrate spring migration! This day-long buffet of workshops, nature walks and book signings will be offered to birders from novice to experienced. Amidst the setting of spring […]
Celebrate Arbor Day at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Join us for a day of discovery, nature and creativity as we honor the beauty and importance of trees with a series of exciting activities and events. Whether you're a nature lover, a family looking for fun or an art enthusiast, we’ve curated an unforgettable […]
It’s just a flesh wound! Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features an exuberant high-kicking chorus, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. Bursting with unforgettable songs, […]
Be ready to share your availability and any sailing or racing experience you might have—no worries if you’re new to it, enthusiasm is all you need. Find out about your chance to sail racing for free this summer. Who should attend: Anyone who loves being on the water and is interested in learning to sail […]
Join us for an exciting day of family-friendly fun at Spring Splash, hosted by The Wayzata Conservancy and the City of Wayzata. This event, held on the Panoway on Wayzata Bay, aims to showcase the Lake Exploration Camps and various summer programming opportunities available in the community. We invite you to participate in engaging activities […]
Shop this amazing selection of plants chosen by Arboretum horticulture experts at this annual sale featuring a wide selection of annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs and trees. This year we are expanding the native plant varieties. Admission is free, but shoppers need to make reservations on the website and use the entrance at the Farm […]
Shop this amazing selection of plants chosen by Arboretum horticulture experts at this annual sale featuring a wide selection of annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs and trees. This year we are expanding the native plant varieties. Admission is free, but shoppers need to make reservations on the website and use the entrance at the Farm […]
Get hands-on with clay and create unique textured tiles. Experiment with 3D printed rollers to imprint fascinating patterns and designs. This sensory adventure encourages exploration, creativity and playful fun with air-dry clay. Materials provided. Children under age 10 may need adult assistance. Collaborator: Make with Sam. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts […]
Treat mom to a day without cooking this Mother's Day. And what better place to celebrate than the Arboretum. Rootstock will be offering grab-and-go box lunches for advance purchase for Mother's Day. Reserve a box lunch and follow it up with a walk through the Arboretum gardens to see the spring blooms, including 40,000 tulips […]
Walk toward the trees! Take in Mary Pat Maracle’s textured photo encaustics of detailed broadleafs and Kristen Palm’s vivid, representational abstract trees and landscapes. Step back to experience Palm’s bold colors and shapes that evoke our tall sylvan relatives in acrylic, then step closer to observe the blankets of palpable wax, layered intricately by Maracle. […]
Join us for our annual German Maifest Celebration on May 17, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The event kicks off with a German-inspired worship service that starts at 10 a.m. Enjoy our famous St. Peter-made schnitzel dinners, Kramarczuk brats, hot pretzels and St. Peter-made apfelstrudel. If you do not wish to attend in person, to-go orders […]
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