Edina’s off leash areas can be a good break from your dog walk routine. Edina is home to two off-leash area (OLA) dog parks. VanValkenberg Park on...
Outdoors
Going Below the Surface of Edina’s Ice Skating Rinks
Everything you want to know about the City of Edina's ice skating rinks. Last year nearly 25,000 people raced, glided and twirled gracefully—or...
Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival Offers Frozen Fun for Families
Kites of all shapes and sizes, colors and themes can be seen dipping, diving and soaring during the Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival. Venture out...
Summertime Fun (and Education) for Kids in Edina
Three months of summer can lead to boredom. Fun Outing: Centennial Lakes Park Three months of summer can lead to boredom. Centennial Lakes Park can...
Behind the Scenes of the Edina Fourth of July Parade
The Fourth of July parade represents part of what’s best in Edina. The Edina Fourth of July parade has a long history. The first parade included...
How to Staycation with Children in Edina
Create vacation memories close to home. This article originally appeared as part of the story Keep It Local in the June 2019 issue. For a family...
The Best Restaurants with Patios in Edina
Some of the prettiest places to eat, drink and be merry this summer. What’s better than gathering with friends and enjoying great food and...
Top 10 Fun Things to Do with Your Dog This Summer
Dogs that are exposed to a variety of situations tend to have less anxiety and can be less timid. Buy a kiddie pool and invite friends over for a...
How to Staycation in Edina
Create vacation memories close to home. You’re in a vacation state of mind but you think it means booking flights or mapping sufficient road trip...
Redesigned Braemar Golf Course Set to Reopen This Spring
Bringing golf back into the mainstream. This spring, 18-hole golf returns to Edina as Braemar Golf Course is set to reopen with a redesigned course,...
Local Nonprofit Cares for Edina’s Canopy with Donated Trees
Local home builder plans to plant trees. Now that emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Edina, it is important to watch for signs of trouble....
Hockey Finder Helps Pickup Players Break the Ice
Adult hockey league shoots for goals of having fun and being social. For Derrik Dyka, the co-founder of Hockey Finder, starting an adult hockey...
Filson Brings Its Outdoor Tradition to Edina
It seems as if everyone is striving to make advancements in technology and launch the latest and greatest new gadget. However, there’s one area of...
Ride and Shine at the Southdale YMCA Skate Park
Outdoor activities for kids need not always be about typical team sports. Some kids and teens prefer more individual challenges like skateboarding....
Local Family Taps Edina Maple Trees to Make Award-winning Syrup
Time spent with family often creates sweet memories, but for one Edina family it creates sweet maple syrup, too. Jack and Lynne Sullivan are the...
Edina’s Independence Day Activities Are Fun for the Whole Family
Edina’s 4th of July parade looks to be as fun-filled as ever, with everything you’ve come to expect and more. “It’s an event people seem to love,”...
Make Music in the Park
Edina Rotary Club grants funding for outdoor instruments. There are two new attractions in Rosland Park near the playground for Edina residents to...
Summer Fun for Everyone
The Edina Aquatic Center opens in June. By now, most Minnesotans have sprinted to the nearest water park or pool just to feel like summer is here....
Outdoor Family Fun
These winter activities are sure to help your family embrace the frost! While the cold sticks around, there’s still plenty of fun to have in the...
Vets Offer Winter Care Tips for Dogs
Winter can be tough on our four-legged friends. Local veterinarians offer advice for keeping our pets safe and healthy this season. As soon as the...
