Benefits & Fundraisers

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Edina Country Club for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive Read more about Toys for Tots Toy Collection

The greatest need for new hats and waterproof gloves/mittens is for ages 9-18 years of age. Read more about Help a Child Stay Warm This Winter!

Make room for that Thanksgiving feast with a 2K or 8K race for a good cause. Bring the family along to kick off the holiday season and raise money for Hastings Family Service. Preregister for the 8K to receive this year’s commemorative Gobble Gait t-shirt. 

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Enjoy light appetizers, adult beverages, charitable games and a silent and live auction at this parent shindig to benefit Countryside Elementary School in Edina.  Read more about Countryside Bash

The Southdale YMCA in Edina, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will partner with St. Paul Peterson, a renowned musician and six-year Southdale YMCA board member, to host a Night of Classic Rock at Dakota in downtown Minneapolis on November 26.   Read more about A Night of Classic Rock

Step up and make a positive impact for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event. Raise funds and challenge yourself to support the American Lung Association's mission while climbing the 31 Floors and 680 Stairs of the U.S. Bank Plaza. You can do it and we'll help you every step of the way! Read more about Fight For Air Climb

Local band Trailer Trash will provide the evening's entertainment!

All proceeds from this event will benefit Southside Family Nurturing Center and Edina Give and Go, two very worthy and important organizations. Read more about Boots and Bling...A Wild West Fest

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop at Union Depot on Tuesday, December 10 for a musical performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash or a healthy food donation to benefit local food shelves. Canadian Pacific is committed to raising awareness about filling community food shelves with heart-healthy foods. Read more about Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Stops at Union Depot

Shop local artisans at this holiday market while benefiting a good cause! Read more about Morningside Woman’s Club Holiday Market

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.: Handmade purses from Thailand and paper cut greeting cards from China are among new items that will be on sale at Covenant Living of Golden Valley’s second annual Christmas Craft Fair scheduled for Saturday, November 9. The resident-driven event is open to the public and will have plenty of unique items on sale just in time for some early holiday shopping. Among the many goods will be handcrafted items, wood and needle crafts, baked goods, and the return of “Grandma’s Attic,” which has gently-used household items. Read more about Covenant Living of Golden Valley to Host Christmas Craft Fair