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Minnetonka
 
Doggies on the Runway Auditions
When: Saturday, July 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: ADOGO Pet Hotel
Why Go: See if your dog has what it takes for the September fall and winter fashion
show, Doggies on the Runway.
Price: Free
 
Kids' Day
When: Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Doctors of Chiropractic
Why Go: Kids of all ages will have a grand time at the 1st Annual Duck Derby,
participating in contests and more.
Price: Free but consider taking a food item to donate to the ICA Foodshelf
 
Lake Minnetonka
 
Fireman's Memorial Benefit 5k Run/Walk
When: Saturday, July 30 at 9 a.m.
Where: Long Lake Fire Department #1 (340 Willow Drive N, Long Lake)
Why Go: Follow a fire truck around the 5k course, while celebrating community and
good health.
Price: $30 on race day

 
Petals of Hope Garden Tour
When: Saturday, July 30 at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Kathie's Finds
Why Go: Tour six private gardens, each hiding a secret gnome. On this self-guided tour,
find the gnomes, who will reveal magical clues and help support the numerous orphans in
Russia.
Price: $35 on the day of the tour; one child under 12 is admitted free with the purchase of
an adult ticket

Southwest Minneapolis
 
The Willie August Project
When: Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell
Why Go: Live music featuring nationally acclaimed melodic modern jazz.
Price: Free

Kingfield Farmers Market
When: Sunday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 4310 Nicollet Avenue S, Minneapolis
Why Go: Join the community in shopping for local produce, enjoying freshly prepared
foods, and perhaps even a bout of live music. This week swing by Frame Ups and
Capstone Gallery (4325 Nicollet Avenue) to scope out the Art Next Door.
Price: Free 
   
Golden Valley

Penny Carnival
When: Friday, July 29 from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Brookview Park
Why Go: Start the weekend early with the kids, playing carnival games, going on hay
rides, enjoying puppet shows and more.
Price: Merely pennies.
 
Family Day
When: Sunday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Golden Valley City Hall
Why Go: The weekly Market in the Valley will not only feature the amazing local
produce but also a kids’ craft tent, sidewalk chalk contest, puppet wagon shows and live
music.
Price: Free general admission, but consider taking along a canned food item to donate to
Prism.
  
 
St. Louis Park
 
Aquila Neighborhood Summer Picnic
When: Friday, July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Aquila Park (3100 Xylon Avenue S)
Why Go: Bring a food to share, meet your neighbors and play games.
Price: Free
 

Eli Young Band
When: Friday, July 29 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Toby Keith's I love This Bar & Grill
Why Go: Kick off the weekend with live country rock music. Carters Chord will open
for the national act, and Sterns County 17 will wrap up the night.
Price: $10 tickets will be available at the door
 
Hopkins
 
The Illusionist: Shakespeare Reveals All
When: Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hopkins Center for the Arts
Why Go: Learn all about the life of Shakespeare from the very man himself.
Price: $14
 
Live Music
When: Friday, July 29 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Depot Coffee House
Why Go: Enjoy live music from Molly’s Worst Enemy, Somewhere Violet, and The
Prodigal Sons.
Price: $5
  
 
Edina
 
The Edina Eco Yard and Garden Tour
When: Sunday, July 31 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Start at the tour’s featured garden (7013 Comanche Court, Edina)
Why Go: The tour will feature 5 gardens and yards where Edina residents have
demonstrated sustainability.
Price: $15
 
Minnesota State Band
When: Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m.
Where: Centennial Lakes Park
Why Go: Now’s your chance to see the 113 year old band in action.
Price: Free
 
Richfield
 
Interactive Bird Exhibit
When: Fridays & Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Wood Lake Nature Center
Why Go: Head over to the Wood Lake Museum to scope out the new Interactive Bird
Exhibit, featuring sounds, pictures, history and more.
Price: Free
 
Mayor's Hour
When: Saturday, July 30 at 30 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park
Why Go: Swing by the Farmer’s Market to meet Richfield Mayor, Debbie Goettel and
then shop the market for local produce.
Price: Free
 
 
Plymouth
 
Javier Trejo

When: Friday, July 29 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cowboy Jacks
Why Go: This singer/songwriter plays Mexican/Americana music combination, as well
as country and reggae. Trejo is noted as one of the best guitarists in the Twin Cities.
 
Hoigaard's Canoe and Kayak Demo
When: Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: French Regional Park (Three Rivers Park District)
Why Go: Hoigaard’s will have a variety of kayaks and canoes for you to test out on the
water.
Price: Free