Sports, Health & Wellness

We’ve gathered our favorite gluten-free products and resources for this FREE, jam-packed event—filled with easy meal solutions and snacks for you and your family.

Read more about 7th Annual Gluten-Free Round-up

Does your child aspire to achieve an athletic trifecta? Register them now for the 10th annual Minnetonka Youth Triathlon. The event is open to children grades two through eight, and the course is modified for each age group. For those with a competitive spirit, the top three male and female finalists in each age group will bring home a trophy and the satisfaction of paddling, pedaling and pushing their way to the finish. 952.401.5200. Read more about Minnetonka Youth Triathlon

As the weather warms up, get your family outdoors for some farm fun. From seeing farm animals and their babies to playing farm games, there is something for the young and the young at heart. The event also will have farm-fresh concessions available for purchase. 763.694.2001. Read more about Spring Into Farming

2014’s inaugural NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey championship tournament will be held right here at the Target Center. Four games will be played over two days: the two semi-final match-ups on day 1, then the third-place game and championship game on day 2.   Read more about 2014 National Collegiate Hockey Conference Frozen Faceoff

Embrace the luck of the Irish! Get lucky in either a half-marathon or 7K (4.3 miles) just before the greenest day of the year. Toast to your success with a complimentary brew following the race, and sport your free full-zip hooded sweatshirt proudly.  Read more about Get Lucky Half-marathon and 7K

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early this year, and join Twin Cities in Motion at  Lake Harriet for a 5K or 10-mile race around the lake, starting and finishing near the landmark bandshell. If you dress up you’ve got a chance to win a prize, so don’t forget your green! Make sure to check out the post-race party at Cooper Irish Pub in St. Louis Park. Read more about 100 Percent Irish for a Day 5K and 10-mile Race

Channel the luck of the Irish on the day o’ the green (or close to it). Sponsored by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and Jake O’Connors, the 5K Fun Run invites all participants to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. The Commons Workplace will be on hand to offer complimentary beverages post-race, as well as pre- and post-run yoga sessions. Runners are encouraged to fundraise, and all proceeds benefit the Excelsior Fourth of July fund and other Excelsior events.  Read more about Luck o’ the Lake 5K Run

The Fare Walk for Food Allergy brings together thousands of people seeking a safer world for the 15 million Americans with food allergies. The walk is a family-friendly event that will raise funds for food allergy research, education, advocasy and awareness. This special day in Minneapolis will include fun activities for the entire family. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The walk begins immediately following the walk ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Check out Foodallergywalk.org\minneapolis2014 for more information. Read more about FARE Walk for Food Allergy, Minneapolis

Celebrate the day of love a few days early. Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at the Baker Park Reserve ski chalet before skiing along a candle-lit trail. Stop at a campfire along your woodsy journey. Register before February 5. Ski equipment is available at no extra charge; 21 years or older may bring an alcoholic beverage. 6–10 p.m. 763.694.7860. Read more about Valentine’s Dinner and Candlelit Cross-Country Ski

Miniature golf and bowling are not solely summer and indoor sports. Try your hand at competing with a club or pins on ice. Drop in any time to tee up at a miniature golf course that presents obstacles and holes directly in the ice, and try your hand at ice bowling. Warm up around a bonfire with a steaming cup of hot cocoa after your games. 63.694.7650 Read more about Bowling and Golf … on Ice!