Food & Drink

Cherrywood Pointe in Minnetonka will be hosting its Woodlands Memory Care February Friends & Family event on Saturday, February 29th. The event – Puppy Love: Leap Year - will feature leaping Corgis from the Corgi Racing Society, Valentine’s cookies, and hot cocoa. The event is dementia-friendly and welcoming to everyone. It will also offer a great chance for attendees to meet the staff at Cherrywood Pointe, learn about the programming available, and see the Cherrywood Pointe of Minnetonka Woodlands Memory Care neighborhood. Read more about Puppy Love: Leap Year Event

Looking for some different food options in the winter? Come to the winter farmers market. You can purchase honey, jams, winter vegetables, gifts and much more.  Read more about Minnetonka Winter Farmers Market

Celebrate locally brewed beer with the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild this winter. Sample the wares of over 90 breweries in a festive party atmosphere, pair your unlimited samples with specially crafted small plates and enjoy live entertainment. Ages 21 and up. Read more about Winterfest

You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy this event! The Minnesota Brewery Running Series is hosting a dash between Bauhaus Brew Labs and 612Brew. The run only lasts a few blocks, and you’re invited to take your time getting from one brewery to the other. All are invited to participate, but to enjoy the beer you must be 21 and up. Read more about 0.5K Winter Beer Dash

Join us in Historic Downtown Delano MN for a Festive, Family Fun, Day of  Christmas Delight & Wonder! Read more about Delano Old-Fashioned Christmas

The market might have moved locations this year, but it still has the same great combination of food vendors and artisans. Shop fresh, locally sourced produce while sampling some of the excellent ready-to-eat fare. Browse the work of artists from the area and find unique gifts for the people on your Christmas list.

Read more about Linden Hills Holiday Market

Union Depot’s 7th Annual Holiday Bake Sale will host the top Twin Cities bakeries for a day of cookie and candy shopping, entertainment, and live demos. Read more about Union Depot Holiday Bake Sale

Join the Minnesota Brewery Running Series at Sociable Cider Werks for a fun run with a twist. Weave through the city with fellow beer enthusiasts and grab a free beer at the finish line. All participants receive a free craft brew along with a collector’s pint glass and swag. End the day with some live music and lots of food as a reward. Ages 21 and up to receive a free beer, all ages welcome. Read more about Beer Run

Visit Afton Apple Orchard for its annual apple festival. Make memories with your loved ones by participating in this super fun seasonal activity that everyone is sure to love. Take a hayride into the orchard for apple picking or just for fun. The kids will want to conquer Straw Mountain or hitch a ride on the Moo Moo Choo Choo train. There is also a petting zoo for the youngsters to enjoy. Afton Apple Orchard is also home to a 15-acre corn maze! Three sections of corn maze offer fun for all levels of explorers from directionally challenged to expert puzzle solvers. Read more about Afton Apple Orchard's Apple Fest