ON THE TOWN things to see and do in and around Plymouth
COMPILED BY MEGHAN BISHOP, LAUREN FOLEY AND OLIVIA RIVERA
LO C A L E V E N TS August
2–6 Band of Thunder This week-long summer camp offers tactical and exploratory trail games, costume and prop creation, cardboard castle-building, theatrical role playing and more. This camp allows campers to choose their favorite activities—and make lots of memories along the way. Register online. Recommended
ages 8–15. $425. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. daily. French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road; adventuresincardboard.com
4–18 Card Making This three-week card making class meets on Wednesdays and offers supplies, inspiration and tips for making a card for any occasion. Ages 18
Kids Fest Returns
Annual festival offers another reason to celebrate summer. BY LAUREN FOLEY
PHOTO: PAUL PEARSON
B RING THE FAMI LY OUT FOR A N IG HT OF F U N along with other
community members. Put on by Plymouth Parks and Recreation, the annual Kids Fest event returns from 6–9 p.m. August 5 at Hilde Performance Center. (The time is subject to change, so be sure to check up-to-date information through the city’s website.) This year’s Kids Fest will feature a variety of entertainment options, including environmental activities. The event is free to enter, but many activities will be ticketed at low costs. Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase from locally-owned food trucks located throughout the event space. Available for all ages, Kids Fest is a fun opportunity for parents, kids and other local residents alike to wind down the summer. Additionally, Plymouth Parks and Recreation is taking extra steps to ensure that this event will be an exciting, COVID-safe event for all community members to enjoy.
For more information, visit plymouthmn.gov. @PlymouthMN_gov City of Plymouth, MN
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and up. $19 residents, $23 non-residents. Wednesdays 6–8 p.m. Plymouth Creek Activity Center, 14800 34th Ave. N.; 763.509.5000; plymouthmn.gov
13 Beaches and Burgers Head out to the sand for this monthly Summer Beach Series, featuring live music, swimming and plenty of grilling spaces. All ages. Free. 7–9 p.m. East
Medicine Lake Park, 1740 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.; 763.509.5000; plymouthmn.gov
17 Parent & Child Create Make art to light up the night. Using air-dry clay, beads and glow-in-thedark paint, each parent and child will make their own unique mosaic to treasure for years to come. Children
ages 5–12, adults 18 and up. $50 residents, $58 non-residents. 6:30–8 p.m. Plymouth Creek Activity Center, 14800 34th Ave. N.; 763.509.5000; plymouthmn.gov
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