It’s always fun when we can find events that include our dog.  He’s just like family but with four legs and lots of fur, he isn’t allowed to go everywhere.  We found an event the whole family can enjoy and that includes the four legged furry members.  The Bark in Carver Park Event takes place this Saturday (October 6th) from 10am-1pm.  The event is free and includes fun activities and prizes for you and your canine friend.  You can find more information about the Carver Park Off-Leash Dog area here on the Three Rivers Park District page.

Visit with your favorite local vendors and receive a discount on your next annual dog off-leash area pass. Drop in anytime.
Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Location
Dog Off-leash Area, Carver Park Reserve (Victoria)

We’ve mentioned it before but it’s always worth repeating, we enjoy attending food truck festivals.  A great way to enjoy a meal where we can each order what we want.  The variety is usually amazing and most of the time there’s music and entertainment close by.

The Rosemount Fall Food Truck Festival takes place Saturday September 22nd from 5-10pm in central park.  There will be live music and fun for all ages.  A great way to enjoy a fall evening.  Bands are Critical Mass at 5:30 and Brat Pack Radio at 7:30.

Our summer included the raising and release of two Monarch butterflies.  Amazing animals, so fragile and yet they manage to put on many miles in their short lives.  You can learn more about them by attending the Monarch Tagging at the Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center.  It takes place this Saturday (September 8)  from 10-12.  There is a small activity fee and they ask you to pre-register, with more information on that found here.

Yoga events seem to be popping up all over the place.  You can enjoy yoga on the beach, with animals and so many other great places.  The Free Yoga in the Gardens takes place August 5th at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, from noon-1pm.  **Classes are free for Arboretum members and with gate admission for non-members.

The Arboretum is a fabulous place to visit and wander but adding Yoga to the mix just makes it an even better venue.  If you can’t make it August 5th, they are also offering sessions August 9th and September 13th.

Enjoy your practice in the beauty of the Arboretum! Sunday August 5th from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Pine collection. Please bring your own mat if possible, and don’t forget your water bottle. Ask at the information desk for directions to the class locations, allowing 15-20 minutes to find the location once you arrive at the Arboretum.

 

I’ve always enjoyed watching dragonflies. Watching them silently move around in the air and land here and there.  The Dragonfly Festival at Eastman Nature Center takes place this Saturday (July 7th) from 10-1.  A chance to learn a bit more about these beautiful animals in various ways.  This is a family friendly event with a small admission fee of $5.00.  *20% discount for groups of four or more. All tickets must be purchased at the same time to qualify for the discount, you can purchase tickets here on the website. 

Have you every watched a log rolling demonstration and thought it might be fun to try it?  Now is your chance, the The Rivers Park District is offering three upcoming Log Rolling Demonstrations.  You have a choice of Baker Park Reserve or Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park on three different dates.  You can find more specifics here on their website

The information does suggest you be prepared to get wet.  Sounds like a fun event and a great opportunity to give it a try.