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Get Out Minnetonka: Glen Lake Day and More

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Minnetonka

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Where: Glen Lake Business Community (, , etc.)

Why Go: Kids can start the day out with a parade, head to the petting zoo, get their faces painted and enjoy live music. 

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Price: Free

When: Sunday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m.

Where: Lord Fletcher’s (3746 Sunset Drive, Spring Park)

Why Go: Help support Special Olympics Minnesota and cool off with a plunge into an ice cool pool.

Price: $35

Southwest Minneapolis

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Live Irish music with a twist.

Price: Free

When:  Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Community members are invited for a morning of park clean up, followed by fellowship.

Price: Volunteer your time

Golden Valley

When: Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Check out all the cars and "things that make you go vroom." Guests will get to vote for their favorite entry, and enjoy a day with burgers and beverages.

Price: Free general admission, donations accepted

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:

Why Go: Scope out the 10th annual skateboarding competition for riders of all levels.

St. Louis Park

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 12 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Join in the family fun featuring music, McNally Smith College of Music's Karaoke Idol Contest, games, drawings, food, an art fair and other hands-on activities. Price: Entrance to the exhibits and art fair is free. Admission to the music area is free with a Shops at West End store receipt or $5 at the gate.

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: The outdoor concert will feature local rockers, including St. Louis Park's own Dan Israel, will perform a number of Bob Dylan classics.

Price: Free                                                                     

Hopkins

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Legendary news anchor Don Shelby will do a reading from his book The Season Never Ends, will answer questions and sign books.

Price: Books will be available for purchase.

When: Friday, Aug. 19 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Where: 

Why Go: A night of live music featuring rock’s greatest hits.

Price: $5 cover charge

Lake Minnetonka

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Lowry Nature Center

Why Go: Get up close and personal with the wild birds of Lowry Nature Center. Participants will see how birds are safely caught, studied, tagged and released.

Price: Free

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: 

Why Go: This magical performance with a dash of laughter is the best thing since Saturday morning cartoons…when they were still worth watching.

Price: Free

Edina

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Artists demonstrate personal healing through their work showcased in this current exhibit.

When: Sunday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: This ensemble will provide you with music, magic, dance and even a little comedy.

Price: Free

Richfield

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Where:

Why Go: Head over to St. Peter’s for dinner by Divine Swine and live music by Jay’s Musical Memories.

Price: Adults $10, Children (4-10) $5

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Swing by the market for your fresh produce and see what Mayor Debbie Goettel has to say between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Price: Free admission

Plymouth

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Where: French Regional Park

Why Go: Kids will learn the basics of paddling a canoe, including steering and proper techniques.

Price: $10

When: Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: French Regional Park

Why Go: Test paddle any of Hoigaard’s several canoes or kayaks.

Price: Free 

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