Join us July 18, 2026 for the inaugural Mound-Westonka Rotary Club Spirit of the Lakes Festival 5K—a brand-new tradition kicking off the final day of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. The race begins and ends at Lost Lake Commons in downtown Mound, with a flat, scenic out-and-back course along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. […]
Mark your calendar for the Iris Society of Minnesota's sale, outdoors from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. August 1 and 2 at the Ordway Picnic Shelter. See the dig in progress on August 1 and learn how to divide irises and even join in. Purchase freshly dug iris rhizomes and ask questions both August 1 and 2. […]
Mark your calendar for the Iris Society of Minnesota's sale, outdoors from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. August 1 and 2 at the Ordway Picnic Shelter. See the dig in progress on August 1 and learn how to divide irises and even join in. Purchase freshly dug iris rhizomes and ask questions both August 1 and 2. […]
This project is an intergenerational collaboration between Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) and her mother, Peggy Thompson. Their work brings together weaving, painting and shared observation of land. Using the grounds of the Arboretum as their common point of reference, they explore how two distinct visual languages—Ojibwe floral design and painterly depictions of ground—interpret […]
Take a veteran fishing from 6:45 a.m.–2 p.m. on Lake Minnetonka. Check-in is at the Shoreline Hotel. Participants must have a Minnesota fishing license.
Get a peek at a day in the life of a beekeeper. (Except on rainy days). Watch safely from inside through the building’s full-length viewing windows as the beekeeper at the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center inspects the Bee Center’s honey bee hives, explaining the process as she goes during three viewing sessions: 10:30–11 […]
Explore the Arboretum under the glow of the full harvest moon during these special after-hours events that invite visitors to explore astronomy and the natural world. This moon should be especially bright as it's also called a supermoon, making it appear larger and more brilliant. And this makes for a great family night. Please reserve […]
The Lake Minnetonka Historical Society (LMHS) will present a Lake Minnetonka history cruise aboard Paradise Charter’s Destiny II, departing from the Port of Excelsior from 1–4 p.m. on October 4. Tickets begin at $44.52 and are available online at upperlakecruise.eventbrite.com. This cruise will offer a rare opportunity for passengers to experience Lake Minnetonka as people […]
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 […]
Join us for the 3rd annual Spooky Sprint run, a spooktacular Halloween 5K and 1-mile race along the picturesque shores and charming neighborhoods of Lake Minnetonka. Join us in whatever vibe suits you—come as you are or unleash your inner character in a costume. After crossing the finish line, the excitement continues at Excelsior Commons […]
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 […]
See the Arboretum in a new light. Come out on a Monday night and explore the Arboretum under the glow of the full moon during these special after-hours events that invite visitors to learn about astronomy and the natural world. Wander tea-light-lit paths to find the best moon-viewing locations, then gather by a cozy bonfire […]
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