Outdoor Activities in Chanhassen

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Chanhassen. Get outside and explore.

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Excelsior Book Club: The Serviceberry

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 11:30 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Excelsior Library

Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person on the second Thursday of each month. April 9: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer May 14: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon June 11: Here One Moment by Lianne Moriarty View complete book list from 2025-2026 discussed by...

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Tech Help @ Highland Park Library

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Highland Park Library

Having trouble with your laptop? Your phone? Your tablet? Google Workspace? Microsoft Word? We can help! Every Wednesday from 4 pm to 6 pm, we have a tech helper here to answer your questions. ​ ​ Sign up for a 1-hour session! Call 651-695-3700 or stop by the second-floor desk of the Highland Park..

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Friends of the Penn Lake Library Adult Book Club

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Penn Lake Library · Ages 18+

Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies will be available at the service desk. The book club meets the second Thursday of every month. Collaborator: Friends of the Penn Lake Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County...

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Sky Zone Maple Grove: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Maple Grove · Ages 1+

Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.

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Merriam Park Book Club

Happening now · Tue, Apr 7, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Merriam Park Library

Join Alaina from Merriam Park for monthly discussions of contemporary fiction. If you need a copy of the current month's book, stop by Merriam Park Branch Library and inquire at the desk.

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Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Farmers Market

Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Farmers Market

Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Farmers Market is a farmers market in Excelsior, MN. Indoor market. Products: Organic (USDA Certified); Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic; Certified "Naturally Grown"; Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified; No antibiotics; Non-GMO; No hormones; No pesticides;...

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Little Learners: Dodge Nature Center

Sat, May 9, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Library

Introduce young ones to the diversity of animals living in Minnesota with Dodge Nature Center! Students will learn about wild animals through hands-on experiences with feathers, fur, bones, other biofacts, as well as visits with live creatures.

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Playdate @ Highland Park Library!

Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Highland Park Library

Play and make new friends at Playdate @ Highland Park Library! The Children's Storytime Room will be open for extra playtime with toys, books, and music.

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Selecting Vegetable Varieties

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · St. Louis Park Library

Ready to be more deliberate in the variety choices you make for your vegetable garden but are overloaded by all the technical information? From sourcing to seed saving, we’ll break down the process of choosing the most appropriate varieties to make your vegetable garden lush, disease resistant, and.

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East Lake Arts Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · East Lake Library · Ages 18+

Adult Art and Craft Meet-Up. Work on your own projects in a supportive atmosphere – no pressure, no critique. A few minutes' introduction, then we work with quiet conversation or music. Please only bring/use non-toxic supplies and materials – ink, pencils, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, gouache,...

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Sky Zone Maple Grove: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Maple Grove · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Paw Pals: Read with Maple the Dog

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · George Latimer Central Library · Ages 6–12

Read to Maple, a friendly dog who loves to sit and listen to stories! For young readers ages 6-12. Reading sessions are 15 minutes long. To register for a session, please visit the George Latimer Central Library Youth Services Desk on Saturday morning. First come, first served.

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The History of Big Island: The Amusement Park Years and Beyond

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Excelsior Library

From 1906 to 1911, The Twin City Rapid Transit Company operated a summer amusement park on the east end of Big Island. Hear author and historian Paul Maravelas discuss the many features that drew pleasure-seeking crowds to Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island and what came after, including a game farm,...