Stay active this winter with outdoor programming in Prior Lake. It’s easy to get a little stir crazy in January, but there’s an easy escape from...
Outdoors
Winter Fun at Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Gear up to explore the great outdoors this winter with Dakota County parks programming. Cold temperatures don’t keep Minnesotans cooped up, and...
Family Fun Around Town This Winter
Think outside the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it...
Embrace the Chill
The Cleary Lake Winter Trailhead provides a great opportunity to explore winter sports. Once there’s enough snow on the ground, the golf course at...
Run the Ritter Celebrates Five Years
Hit the trails in Lakeville. Run the Ritter combines beautiful trails and a great running community with homegrown conservation efforts. In 2018,...
Join the Fun at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Spend an evening strolling through thousands of glowing, carved pumpkins at the Minnesota Zoo’s fifth annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. This year’s...
Fall into Art
Meet local artists, buy original artwork or make your own masterpiece at these art events in September: Eagan Art Block The fifth annual Eagan Art...
Our Village School Brings Kids to Nature
Maria Stalsberg created an outdoor school to reimagine education during the pandemic. Maria Stalsberg wasn’t planning on homeschooling her four...
Eagan Named 11th in Nation for Families
Fortune Magazine named Eagan the 11th best place for families to live in the United States. It’s the only city in Minnesota that made the annual...
Volunteers Make the Lakefront Music Fest a Success
Volunteers make the Lakefront Music Fest successful for concertgoers and the community. In its 14th year, the Lakefront Music Fest has become an...
Fourth of July Festivities for 2023
Every town has its own way of letting freedom ring. From boat parades to classic car cruises and carnival rides to live music, there’s plenty to do...
Learning in Nature With EcoElsa
Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...
Summer Thrills
It’s not really summer in Minnesota without a ride on the High Roller, the iconic Valleyfair roller coaster that’s been with the park since it...
View from the Top
The Treetop Trail offers a fresh perspective. The Minnesota Zoo’s much-anticipated Treetop Trail is set to open this summer, providing visitors with...
Outdoor Preschool Connects Kids With the Natural World
Crisp, cool learning. February’s falling temperatures doesn’t mean outdoor play stops. In fact, a local learning center encourages it. The...
