• Wayzata Art Experience

    Downtown Wayzata Wayzata, MN

    The quaint lakeside village of Wayzata, otherwise known as the jewel of Lake Minnetonka, draws art lovers from across the Twin Cities with its charming shops and dining hot spots. Wayzata Art Experience, held in the heart of downtown Wayzata, provides a two-day celebration of art, music, food and fun for all ages. Established in […]

  • Summer Fest

    Minnetonka Civic Center Park 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN

    Celebrate summer from 4–10:30 p.m. on the Minnetonka Civic Center campus. Activities will be held around the city throughout the day, including a pickleball tournament and fireworks to end the night.

  • Wayzata Art Experience

    Downtown Wayzata Wayzata, MN

    The quaint lakeside village of Wayzata, otherwise known as the jewel of Lake Minnetonka, draws art lovers from across the Twin Cities with its charming shops and dining hot spots. Wayzata Art Experience, held in the heart of downtown Wayzata, provides a two-day celebration of art, music, food and fun for all ages. Established in […]

  • Fanfare for the Commons

    Excelsior Commons Park 135 Lake St., Excelsior, MN

    Join the community for Fanfare for the Commons' annual presentation of An Evening with the Minnesota Orchestra at the Excelsior Commons Pavilion. This beloved summer tradition brings more than 70 Minnesota Orchestra musicians to Excelsior for a free outdoor concert along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and […]

  • Spirit of the Lakes Festival

    Surfside Park 2670 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN

    Experience a weekend full of art, food, live music, a parade and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and a boat-in movie at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3–9 p.m. Friday; and 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday at Surfside Park in Mound.

  • Spirit of the Lakes Festival

    Surfside Park 2670 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN

    Experience a weekend full of art, food, live music, a parade and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and a boat-in movie at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3–9 p.m. Friday; and 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday at Surfside Park in Mound.

  • Spirit of the Lakes Festival

    Surfside Park 2670 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN

    Experience a weekend full of art, food, live music, a parade and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and a boat-in movie at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3–9 p.m. Friday; and 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday at Surfside Park in Mound.

  • “Nature, Color, Splash” Artist Meet & Greet

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN

    Each canvas is a "splash"—a moment when artist interpretation meets nature. Each time, the result is a work of art that challenges the objective view of the environment. This is not nature observed, but nature felt. Enjoy how these colorful landscapes sing in harmony revealing an energy that invites you to breathe it all in. […]

  • “Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship” Live

    Pique Travel 306 Water Street, Excelsior, MN

    Dear Nina Live brings the top 1 percent podcast, Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, off the mic and into the room. We're celebrating five years of the show with some sips and sweets and a live episode-style conversation featuring friendship advice that will change your life. Yes, Nina is sure of it. This event will not […]

  • Ojibwe Floral Collage Workshop

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN

    Join the Arboretum’s 2026 Native American artist in residence Maggie Thompson, for a community- and land-engaged collage workshop. This all-ages, hands-on workshop invites participants to explore Ojibwe floral design through drawing, cut paper and collage. Maggie will guide you to observe flowers, plants, soil and ground patterns around the Snyder Building and the MacMillan and […]

  • Art and Circular Motion

    Excelsior Library 337 Water St., Excelsior, MN

    Explore this drop-in arts program for kids in kindergarten through third grade from 10 a.m.–noon at the Excelsior Library.