For the Kids

UNITY DAY, the signature event for National Bullying Prevention Month, will take place on Wednesday, October 21. This is the day when people around the world come together to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to create a world without bullying!

The call to action is simple: wear and share the color ORANGE!

Unity Day was initiated by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center to encourage students, educators, parents, community members, schools, businesses, and organizations to show their support for bullying prevention in one giant, orange message of hope. Read more about Unity Day

Put on your costumes, decorate your cars, and get goody bags or treats from local organizations as you drive through the spooktacular route at the City’s HalloBoo Drive-Thru from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The route will take participants from the Edina Art Center to Rosland Park by the Edina Aquatic Center parking lot and provide an alternative option to door-to-door trick-or-treating. DJ Bob will be at the Rosland Park shelter ready to entertain as participants near the end of the route. Read more about HalloBoo Drive-Thru

Treat your family and little monsters to the frighteningly fabulous food and a variety of fun entertainment at Pinstripes this Halloween.

Halloween weekend (Friday 10/30 to Sunday 11/01)

Come and enjoy our Halloween-themed activities including cookie decoration, fun activities, gaming, and delicious dinning, complemented by our special bootiful Halloween decoration! Be sure to snag a few spooky sweets at Pinstripes ‘No Tricks. Only Treats’ spots, from 11am to 6pm. Goodie bags and wicked surprises are prepared to delight you and your little ones. Read more about Pinstripes Halloween 2020

The Rotary Club of Edina says rain or shine, their second annual Edina Car Show will go on this Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 4 p.m.

According to a release, the event will feature "some of the best collector cars in Minnesota." Interested parties can mosey over to the parking lot in front of Herberger's at Southdale to see the collection of classic cars - all for free!

Prizes will be awarded, and food and restrooms will be available inside the mall. Read more about 2nd Annual Edina Car Show

Celebrate the incredible journey the Monarch Butterfly goes on from Minnesota all the way to Mexico. Enjoy a variety of food, music, hands-on activities and plants for sale. Oh, and don’t forget the butterflies, as there will be plenty to see up close and opportunities to learn about their habitats. Read more about 12th Annual Minneapolis Monarch Festival

Enjoy a wondrous night of lights at the Twin Cities Water Lantern Festival. With food trucks, music and a lantern launch, this event is perfect for the family. Decorate your own lantern, then watch it float away with hundreds of others! Read more about Twin Cities Water Lantern Festival

INTRODUCING: Sever’s Stories, Riddles & Rhymes

STARTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21^st

WHAT: Sever’s Stories, Riddles & Rhymes

Pack the entire family in the car and get out of the house for a safe storytime adventure with magic, humor, and visuals to engage and delight everyone.

The folks at Sever’s Fall Festival have teamed up with Minnesota artist, Brian Sobaski, to bring this innovative outdoor drive-thru storytime event to the festival grounds in Shakopee. Read more about Sever's Stories, Riddles & Rhymes

Enjoy a summer camp that is perfect for princess loving girls! Camp day will be filled with crafts, games and a dance lesson. All, of course, centered around their favorite Disney princess! This may be their favorite day of the summer. Read more about Disney Princess Ballet Camp

Who’s to say schoolwork isn’t fun? With the Wayzata Community Ed STEM Club classes, your child will develop their problem solving, critical analysis and peer collaboration skills, all while learning about mechanical engineering basics! Students will be sent kits to use during their classes and can be picked up at the Community Ed center before classes begin. Read more about Online: Magic School Bus Club Session