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Kids Fest Returns

Annual festival offers another reason to celebrate summer.

BY LAUREN FOLEY

BRING THE FAMILY OUT FOR A NIGHT OF FUN 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 @plymouthmn_gov

COMPILED BY MEGHAN BISHOP, LAUREN FOLEY AND OLIVIA RIVERA

LOCAL EVENTS

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 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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28 Plymouth Public Safety 5K

Formerly called the Firefighters 5K, this annual event supports local public safety and features a 5K walk/ run and a kids fun run. Register online. All ages. $20–25 ages 6 and up, free for children under 5. Check-in begins 7:30 a.m. Northwest Greenway, 5250 Peony Lane N.; 763.509.5000; plymouthmn.gov

September

19 The Fast and the Furriest

This family-friendly car show and pet adoption brings together classic car show vibes and local pet rescues. All ages. $15–20. Noon–5 p.m. AutoMotorPlex, 3600 Arrowhead Drive, Medina; 612.234.2886; automotorplex.com

AUGUST AREA EVENTS

6–8 Uptown Art Fair

Discover jewelry, paintings, chalk art and more—all nestled in the heart of Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood. With approximately 350 artists slated to join, the 57th annual Uptown Art Fair is set to impress. All ages. Free.

September 18

Plymouth on Parade

The parade fun begins at 10:30 a.m. and features a host of family-friendly activities, including balloon animals, face painting, a spin zone and much more.

All ages. Free. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Plymouth City Center, Plymouth Blvd.; 763.509.5000; plymouthmn.gov

Friday noon–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.823.4581; uptownminneapolis.com

12 Forest Therapy

Deeply connect with nature through the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku (forest bathing) while taking a guided journey through beautiful trails of Fort Snelling. Adults. $28. 9 a.m.–noon. Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center, Fort Snelling State Trail, St. Paul; mnhs.org

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