Outdoor Activities in Chaska

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

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Excelsior Book Club: The Serviceberry

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 11:30 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Excelsior Library · 337 Water St., Excelsior,, MN

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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Friends of the Penn Lake Library Adult Book Club

Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Penn Lake Library · 8800 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington,, MN · 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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Tech Help @ Highland Park Library

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Highland Park Library · 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN

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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Sky Zone Maple Grove: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Maple Grove · 16501 County Road 30, Maple Grove, MN · 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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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 · 270 N Kent St., Saint Paul, MN

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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Selecting Vegetable Varieties

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · St. Louis Park Library · 3240 Library Lane, St. Louis Park,, MN

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

Thu, Apr 9, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · East Lake Library · 2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis,, MN · 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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Playdate @ Highland Park Library!

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Highland Park Library · 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN

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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Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Farmers Market

Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Farmers Market · 10 Water St, Excelsior, MN

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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Sky Zone Maple Grove: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Maple Grove · 16501 County Road 30, Maple Grove, MN · 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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Handiwork @Your Library

Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Second Thursday of each month 10 a.m.-Noon Drop in at the Saint Anthony Park Library to knit, crochet, embroider and socialize with your neighbors. Bring your own supplies. This program is co-hosted by SPPL & St Anthony Park Area Seniors. All ages are welcome! No registration required.

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Nature Trading Place

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Nokomis Library · 5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis,, MN

Learn about natural history, biology and geology by trading items at the Nature Trading Place at Nokomis Library. Bring in your objects, drawings, or photographs of natural objects, and earn points in trade for other items in the collection.

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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 · 337 Water St., Excelsior,, MN

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,...

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Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Eden Prairie (Hilton Garden Inn)

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Eden Prairie (Hilton Garden Inn) · 6330 Point Chase, Eden Prairie, MN

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Eden Prairie · Hilton Garden Inn · Eden Prairie · MN