Orienteering Skills Clinic - Beginners
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441, United States
Learn map and compass skills from the experts with the Minnesota Orienteering Club through classroom instruction, skill stations geared for beginners, guided practice courses, and an official “sprint” course with electronic punching. Equipment provided.

Alice in Wonderland Jr. the Musical
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Plymouth Playhouse, 2705 Annapolis Ln N, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441
Shooting Starz Productions presentations from April 18th and 19th, and April 21st to 27th all at the Plymouth Playhouse just off Highway 55 in Plymouth near I-494.

Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series: MN's Bears
2026-04-19 14:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, 55444
A presentation by Andrew Tri, a research wildlife biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. From an era of persecution to conservation and management, Minnesota’s black bears are truly a conservation success story. This program is part of the 2026 Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series.

⚾ Totino-Grace at Armstrong Baseball
2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:30
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🥍 Blaine at Champlin Park Girls Lacrosse
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
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Maple Grove Rotary Annual Fundraiser
2026-04-23 17:30 - 21:30 | Rush Creek Golf Club, 7801 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55311
The Annual Gala is set for April 23, 2026 at Rush Creek Golf Club. Wearing your best era themed clothes is highly recommended! The Gala theme this year is “Unite for Good,” and we are bringing it to life with a lively 60s & 70s night—complete with delicious food, drinks, games, auction items, and rock and roll theme with music from the 60’s and 70’s music. To register go to :https://one.bidpal.net/uniteforgood/welcome.

Primavera - Plymouth's Annual Springtime Celebration of the Arts
2026-04-24 10:00 - 21:00 | Plymouth Community Center, 14800 - 34th ave N, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447
A partnership of the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Arts Council, the four-day event provides an opportunity for the public to view and celebrate fine art. Original juried artwork by local and regional artists, as well as artwork by Plymouth area high school students, will be featured in the art gallery and Plymouth Room at the community center.
Thursday, April 23
Plymouth READS Literary Night. More details coming soon.

Friday, April 24
Exhibit Open: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Live Entertainment & Refreshments: 6-7 p.m.
Primavera Awards Ceremony: 7-8 p.m.

Saturday, April 25
Exhibit Open: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Live Entertainment: 10 a.m. to noon
Artist Talk: 1-2 p.m.
Event Entertainment: 3-4 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 through Friday, June 5
Exhibit Open: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Adult artwork will remain on display in the Plymouth Community Center Art Gallery for public viewing through Friday, June 5. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Pickle with Purpose Benefitting CROSS
2026-04-25 | Pints and Paddles, 15450 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369
Grab your paddle and join CROSS Services for Pickle with Purpose, a Pickleball Doubles Tournament on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th. 100% of registration proceeds directly support CROSS Services’ programs that help individuals and families access food, navigate life transitions, and build stability during times of need.

Robbinsdale Arbor Day Celebration and Park Cleanup
2026-04-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Manor Park, 3129 Abbott Ave N, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, 55422
Enjoy some community friendly activities to celebrate Arbor Day! Sign the Tree Poster, help plant the Arbor Day tree, grab a free seedling and help clean up your local park. You will also have the opportunity to visit with the City Forester, Water Resources Specialist, and others. FREE event!

Maple Grove Vintage Market
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00
This free-to-shop indoor market features a curated lineup of vintage vendors offering unique finds, along with food and coffee, music, and fun activities throughout the day. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the nostalgia of all things vintage, this event offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere to shop and explore.

Maple Grove Arbor Day Celebration
2026-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, 55369, United States
Visit booths from tree care advisors, master gardeners, the DNR, and Elm Creek Watershed, among others. Learn about invasive plants like buckthorn and tree diseases and enjoy a live animal show from the Raptor Center. There will be free seedling giveaways, a tree raffle, and tree crafts for the whole family.

Celebrate the Trees
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369
Trees deserve a day of celebration! Learn how to identify six different trees found in Elm Creek Park Reserve by investigating their bark, leaves and trunk. Practice aging a tree to find the age of the oldest tree around the nature center. Put your newfound skills to the test by taking a self-guided hike to identify marked trees along the trail. Drop in anytime. Each family will receive a free tree sapling to grow at home.

🥎 Wayzata at Maple Grove Softball
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30
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🏐 Wayzata at Hopkins Boys Volleyball
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
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🥍 Champlin Park at Armstrong Boys Lacrosse
2026-04-29 18:45 - 20:45
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Brunch, Bingo, Band
2026-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N., Crystal, Minnesota, 55429
Get ready for a lively, intergenerational gathering designed for all ages. Enjoy a light brunch with a live band. After the music, stick around for a friendly game of BINGO with prizes. Throughout the event, self-led art activities will be available for creative minds. The cost is $10 per person.

Friends of the Angel Walk to Remember
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Maple Grove Arboritum, 9400 Fernbrook Lane North,, Maple Grove, MN, 55369, United States
Honor lost loved ones on a scenic walk around Rice Lake. It’s an opportunity not only to reflect on loss, but to honor and celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost.
Participants will walk along a marked route, starting at the Maple Grove Arboretum and continuing around Rice Lake. This is a relaxed, inclusive event where walkers can choose to complete the full 4.5-mile route or at their own pace, turning back whenever they feel comfortable.
Registration deadline to receive a shirt is April 17.
Ages: 2+
Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $10 per person. Use the activity code 201113-01 to sign up at the parks and recreation registration website. Same day registration: $20
Location: Maple Grove Arboretum

Twin Cities Bird Festival
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, 55444
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day along the Great Mississippi Flyway! Learn what makes this spot on the river so captivating for migratory birds. Check out the live raptors, attend a family-friendly bird walk or an indoor talk about bird conservation. Visit the new Gateway Center, Treetop Trail or walk across the dam. Food trucks with lunch fare will be on site. Event is organized in partnership with American Bird Conservancy, St Paul Bird Alliance, MN Bird Coalition, Land of Lakes Bird Alliance, Minneapolis Parks & Rec, FWS, MN DNR, Hennepin County, NPS

Celebrating 100 Years - Historic Robbinsdale Library
2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Robbinsdale Historic Library, 4915 - 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale, Minnesota, 55422
Celebration taking place from May 1 – May 23 (Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 – 5 pm, Sunday 1 – 4 pm) with a reception on May 2nd.

Swap-It Event at the Rockford Road Library
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Rockford Road Library, 6401 - 42nd Ave., Crystal, Minnesota, 55427
Bring gently outdoor gear you no longer need. Take home outdoor gear you can use – for free! Hennepin County is hosting a series of Swap-It events now through 2027.

Immigrants in Minnesota - How We Become Us
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy Suite 800, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430
Community conversation about immigrant history, rights and contributions. Hosted by the Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission, New Hope Human Rights Commission and the Crystal Inclusion and Diversity Commission.

🥍 Wayzata at Maple Grove Boys Lacrosse
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30
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CROSS Empty Bowls
2026-05-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Rush Creek Golf Club, 7801 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55311
Empty Bowls, one of CROSS Services’ signature fundraising events, will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Rush Creek Golf Course in Maple Grove. This reimagined, adults-only evening brings neighbors together around food, conversation, and generosity in support of individuals and families served by CROSS Services.

🥍 Wayzata at Maple Grove Girls Lacrosse
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:30
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Arbor Day Event in Crystal
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Twin Oaks Park, 5116 Wilshire Blvd, Crystal, Minnesota, 55429
Head to Twin Oaks Park in Crystal to clean up the park, walk the storybook trail, get a FREE tree (Crystal residents only), and listen in on the first neighborhood commission meeting.

Maple Grove Boulevard Planting
2026-05-07 09:00 - 11:00
Be a part of the annual boulevard planting along Weaver Lake Road and Elm Creek Boulevard. Complete the volunteer interest form on the city website. Weaver lake Road planting on Thursday, May 7th from 9-11am. Elm Creek Boulevard planting on Saturday, May 9th from 9-11am.

Maple Grove Outdoor Farmers Market Kick Off
2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, 55369, United States
Voted the 2025 Best Farmers Market in the State by Minnesota’s Best Readers’ Choice, the Maple Grove Farmers Market returns for the outdoor season on Thursday, May 7th from 3 to 7pm. This season marks the return of the Market to the Maple Grove Community Center. The market runs every Thursday through October 15, with hours shifting to 3 to 6pm in October.

Annual Bike Rodeo
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N., Crystal, Minnesota, 55429
Kids get your bikes out for this annual event that in full of fun and learning! The event is a partnership between the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale.

13th Annual PRISM Taste of the 'Burbs
2026-05-07 18:15 - 21:00 | Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55416
Taste of the ‘Burbs is PRISM’s largest annual fundraiser, bringing the community together for an evening of great food and even greater impact. Held at The Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubhouse, this year’s event will feature a full dinner, cash bar, Golden Ticket Getaway Raffle, Food Wall, Fund-A-Need, and an online silent auction.

⚾ Cooper at Park Center Baseball
2026-05-08 16:30 - 18:30
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