Ongoing - Loppet Adventure Camp - Mountain biking, roller-skiing, canoeing, capture-the-flag, orienteering, Ultimate Frisbee and more! Loppet Foundation runs summer camps for ages 9-13 for youth to experience non-stop summer fun in Wirth Park. Camps run June-August. loppet.org or rykken@loppet.org.
Sunday, 7/7 - Free Family Fun Day: Snakes, 1-3 p.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park. Discover the unique adaptations that snakes have, see what a snake feels like and learn to hold one. Free, open to all ages.
Saturday, 7/13 - Wild Edibles, 10 a.m.-noon, at Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park. We all know that our food comes from out there … somewhere. Ever wonder if there is food to eat in your very own backyard? Your neighborhood? Well, there is! Come and learn about the food you can find here at Kroening Interpretive Center. Take a hike and sample things as we go, and then harvest some garlic mustard to make garlic mustard pesto. Cost $5, reservations required, call 763-559-6700. This program is for ages 15+.
Saturday, 8/10 - Truck Extravaganza, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Folwell Park. Trucks - lots and lots of trucks to explore; play - toy truck area; dig for trucks; prizes - a “honk off” and raffle every hour; free lunch and beach ball dump!