For children, an important component in developing their reading skills is being read to, developing language and comprehension. Minnetonka...
For the Kids
Four Local Fourth of July Celebrations
Community-wide festivities mark special Fourth of July events. Summer’s unofficial midpoint holiday, the Fourth of July, comes with an extra dose of...
Run, Bike and Swim Into Summer With the Tonka Youth Triathlon
Minnetonka youth gear up for an exciting tri-sport extravaganza. The Tonka Youth Triathlon invites adventurous young athletes to swim, bike and run...
Minnetonka Preschool Hosts Open House
Families are invited to learn about programs at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Community members are encouraged to attend the Minnetonka...
Excelsior Halloween Parade
Despite light rain, hundreds of Excelsior elementary students and teachers paraded down Water Street in festive costumes much to the delight of...
Prepare for Summer Adventures With Our Camp Guide
Preparing kids for summer camp includes more than packing lists and stocking up on sunscreen. Campers’ health and well-being at day or sleepaway...
It Adds up to Fun
Ben Orlin, a St. Paul teacher turned author, has collected old fashioned paper-and-pencil games from around the world. Math Games with Bad Drawings:...
The Wayzata Boo Bash Dash Is Frightfully Fun
Wayzata’s Boo Bash offers family-friendly competitions, community events and scary-good food. The Wayzata Boo Bash Dash returns on October 25 in...
Notes for Mama Encourages Creativity
A new Excelsior business looks to make craft activities for young kids easier and more affordable for parents. As a busy mom, Bryanna Schuette saw a...
Perfect Picture Books for April
This April brings several holidays, celebrations and observances, including Easter, Passover and Earth Day. Hennepin County Library has many...
Santa Claus Lane Hosts Festive Holiday Brunches
Santa Claus Lane is bustling with festive activities. Visit Santa Claus Lane, and enjoy a variety of festive activities, including a Santa Claus...
Santa Claus Lane Brings Holiday Magic to Excelsior
The event’s creator hopes to provide accessible Christmas activities for families to enjoy. A new holiday experience designed for children and...
The Charles H. Burwell House Hosts a Spooktacular Good Time
A not-so-scary good time at an annual Halloween celebration. Who doesn’t like to get invited over to someone’s house, especially if it’s for a...
Incredible Festival Marks 45 Years
Community event offers incredibly good time. The Incredible Festival, an event hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (OLL) in Mound, first...
The Dish on Back to School Recipes
It’s about that time when home kitchens ramp up breakfast, “cold” lunch and after-school snack repertoires as students get back into the learning...
Support a Good Cause at Tommy’s Olympic Speed Walk
The BeLikeTommy Project hosts its third annual race. After Tommy Nash’s tragic passing in 2021 due to sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 14, the...
Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity
Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...
Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update
The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...
A Poppin’ Fourth of July
The Cottagewood Store commemorates our country’s independence. Every year, the Cottagewood Store in Deephaven hosts a popular neighborhood party to...
Walk on Water
Faith and fun in the summertime. Learning how to wakeboard, surf and kneeboard while creating relationships and memories out on the water—these...
