Art: The Brightness of Being
2026-08-22 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
There is still more outdoor fun to be had this year. Step out of the “white cube” gallery and into the tall grass. The Brightness of Being is an invitation to leave your serious art-critic hat at the door and rediscover the world through the eyes of Anne Spooner, Leigh Bauer, Liya Oertel and Nicky Torkzadeh.

This is a curated celebration of the light that resides within the playful, the small and the spirited. In a world that often feels heavy, this exhibition serves as a sanctuary of illumination — focusing on the literal brightness of the sun-drenched sky and the figurative brightness of the human and animal spirit. This runs daily through 10/26/26.
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Summer Harvest Days
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
Celebrate the growing season and Minnesota crops this summer at Harvest Days at the Farm at the Arb. With a new crop ripe for the reaping each Saturday, you will learn about — and even harvest! — crops through drop-in activities for all ages.

The harvests run each Saturday July 25 through Aug. 22. Drop in anytime 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please reserve your general admission on the website!
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Waconia Adventure Camp
2026-08-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Lake Waconia Regional Park, 8170 Paradise Ln, Waconia, 55387, United States
If your child loves playing outdoors with other kids, then this camp is for them! Based out of the Paradise Common’s building at Lake Waconia Regional Park, this camp is all about outdoor adventure and is stuffed with activities like archery, geocaching, outdoor cooking, paddling, swimming, beach play, group games and more!

Packing and check in details will be emailed out before camp. In the case of storms, unhealthy air quality or extreme heat, the camp schedule may be altered.
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Movie in the Park
2026-08-26 21:00 | Ironwood Park, 1803 Ironwood Dr, Carver, 55315, United States
Join us for a FREE movie under the starlit sky on the big screen at Carver’s Ironwood Park!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks for a fun family night out! The movie will start at dusk.
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Forest Bathing
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: ‘Forest Bathing’), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice.

Visit the website for tickets and complete details ($48/NonMembers, $28/Members).
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Outdoor Extravaganza
2026-08-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake Ann Park, 1456 W 78th St, Chanhassen, Minnesota, 55317, United States
A full day of outdoor fun at Lake Ann Park! This day camp is packed with exciting activities like archery, slackline, geocaching, beach time and even paddling the lake if weather allows. Bring along a friend to enjoy the summer sun or come ready to meet new people! Full packing list will be emailed out before the camp.

All equipment is provided.
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Art: Stratigraphy
2026-09-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
This exhibit brings together two Ojibwe artists who create contemporary work about Native life. Stratigraphy spirals through the cyclical nature of generations, land and time. It complements artist Maggie Thompson’s intergenerational collaboration, Inherited Ground. The word stratigraphy refers to the structure and order of a particular set of strata, or layers of earth. Geologists and archaeologists alike use stratigraphy to understand the passage of time. The exhibit showcases the way that these three artists conceptualize time: through generations. In the words of artist Racquel Banaszak (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe), visual art allows the viewer to “navigate between the past, present, and future simultaneously.”

Visit the website for admission ticketing. Exhibit runs through 9/30/26.
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First Responders 5K & Kids Fun Run
2026-09-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Ironwood Park, 1803 Ironwood Dr, Carver, 55315, United States
Join us for our First Responders 5K & Kids Fun Run! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply enjoying a walk with family and friends, everyone is invited to be part of this exciting community event as a part of Carver Steamboat Days.
Your participation helps strengthen our community, with proceeds benefiting the SouthWest Metro Chamber Foundation and a portion dedicated to supporting local First Responders.
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Preparing Your Finances for a Potential Disaster
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Are you financially prepared to survive the next disaster? Join Carver County Extension Educator Samantha Roth to identify the benefits of preparing your finances and discuss specific strategies to increase your financial resilience.

For adults; registration recommended.

Presented in partnership with University of Minnesota Extension. Hosted by the Chanhassen Communities of Belonging.
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Field Fest at the Arboretum
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
Celebrate the family farms that feed and fuel the world at the Farm at the Arb’s annual harvest celebration! This year’s festivities include hands-on activities (dig up a sugar beet!) that shine a spotlight on Minnesota’s vital sugar beet industry and grower Mary Sue Kruger. Discover the essential link between Minnesota’s expansive beet fields and the sugar found in your kitchen while exploring the profound impact of this local crop on our regional food systems.

Be sure to reserve your admission on the website today!
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Flax to Linen: From Seed to Fiber
2026-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Spinner, dyer, knitter, and weaver Wendy J. Johnson shares her knowledge of the history and growing of linen flax and gives a demonstration of flax processing to create fiber for linen.

Registration recommended.
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Opening Night - Glass Pumpkin Patch!
2026-09-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
Be among the first to experience the sixth-annual Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch, presented by the Arboretum Auxiliary. Enjoy exclusive early access to more than 6,200 handcrafted glass pumpkins, fall glass decor, whimsical garden art and Halloween-themed glass creations. The collection features the work of 12 award-winning, professional glass artists from across the United States.

Hurry before the tickets on the website sell out!
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Arboretum Glass Pumpkin
2026-09-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
The Arboretum’s Auxiliary is proud to present the sixth-annual Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch! Over the course of four days, 6,200+ stunning handmade glass pumpkins along with unique fall glass decor, whimsical garden and fun Halloween glass art will be displayed and sold in a new spacious location — the Farm at the Arb.

Your purchase supports the Arboretum and each of the 12 award-winning glass artists from across the U.S. Visit the website for your admission tickets.
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Scarecrows, Pumpkins and Fun!
2026-09-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of autumn at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! From whimsical scarecrows to an extraordinary pumpkin display, fall is bursting with creativity, color and seasonal charm.

Starting Sept 18, stroll through delightful displays of scarecrows crafted by Arboretum staff, artists and visitors alike around the theme “Connecting People, Plants and the Planet.” Be sure to visit the charming Pumpkin House and see the Round Haybale Contest! Ticketing information is on the website. Event runs through Nov. 2.
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Friends of Chanhassen Library Book Sale
2026-09-24 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 19:30 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Find good deals on gently used books (and more) for all ages! The sale runs Thursday, September 24 from 4-8 pm; Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26 from 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, September 27 from 1-4 pm. Sunday everything is marked at $5 per bag. Monday, September 28 is FREE day from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm where you can help yourself to books remaining from the sale.

Proceeds from the book sale directly support the Chanhassen Library’s programs, collection and furnishings. Donations are accepted during open hours at the Chanhassen Library

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It's Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence
2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Author Erin Walsh takes you inside the teenage brain and connects the dots to the unique risks and opportunities of growing up digital. With warmth, science, and humor, Erin helps parents move from feeling overwhelmed and catastrophic to capable and connected – to be the steady presence young people need to build resilience in a complicated world.

Books available for purchase and signing.

This program will be streamed simultaneously on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CarverCountyLibrary/live and available on our social media one week after the program.

Sponsored by MELSA and the Library Foundation of Carver County and presented in partnership with the Spark & Stitch Institute.
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It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence
2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Author Erin Walsh takes you inside the teenage brain and connects the dots to the unique risks and opportunities of growing up digital. With warmth, science, and humor, Erin helps parents move from feeling overwhelmed and catastrophic to capable and connected – to be the steady presence young people need to build resilience in a complicated world.

Registration recommended. Books available for purchase and signing.

This program will be streamed simultaneously on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CarverCountyLibrary/live and available on our social media one week after the program.

Sponsored by MELSA and the Library Foundation of Carver County and presented in partnership with the Spark & Stitch Institute.

Also, see the library calendar for the companion program Lunch Hour Parenting Book Club on September 25 at the Chaska Library and online.
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Harvest Sale Weekend
2026-10-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, 55318, 55318, United States
Join us at the Arboretum and shop for unique handmade items made by Arboretum Auxiliary members. Find beautiful seasonal gift items including home decor, wreaths and floral arrangements, soaps and scented items, knitted wearable accessories, hand quilted gifts and wood crafted products.

Visit the website for admission ticketing details (included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and older).
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Ghosts of Fourth Street
2026-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Laurie Hertzel is the author of two memoirs, News to Me: Adventures of an Accidental Journalist (2010) and Ghosts of Fourth Street (March 2026), and co-author with Mayme Sevander of a memoir, They Took My Father: Finnish Americans in Stalin’s Russia (2004). She is also the former book reviewer for the Star Tribune.

This will also be streamed on our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/CarverCountyLibrary) and up for a month there and on our YouTube page (/https://youtube.com/CarverCountyLibrary).

This project was funded (in part or in whole) with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registration recommended.
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Afterschool Archery Series
2026-10-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine Blvd, Chanhassen, 55331, United States
Hone your archery skills through our Youth Archery Series! Practice makes perfect, and participants will have plenty as they use compound and recurve bows to grow their archery skills through fun games and experiential learning. Students learn the basics of range safety and proper stance, aim, and release techniques from our trained instructors.

The last session will take place at the Carver Archery Range in Victoria. All equipment provided. Class runs from 10/5 – 10/19.
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