It much one need or should say about this place, one has to experience it !!!…read moreMake it a days event walk about the most wonderful flowers one can fine in MN and one would think not to find in MN ! It is a great experience and I say: You will be back ! Visit the gift shop and support the place with a purchase ! O matter what: I'm sure you will not be disappointed !

This is an amazing place to spend a day or extended afternoon in the twin cities. I was gifted a…read moremembership and have had the chance to come here twice, once for an event and once for the 3 mile walk, and both times have been blown away by the breadth of planning and botanical mastery that has gone into these gardens. We saw the setup for a wedding while we were there and it was breathtaking. The small gardens near the front are beautiful, but it's a true feat to walk (or drive) the three mile walk and to see the entirety of the gardens. There's a fun (and quite difficult) maze, a sculpture garden, many different tree and flower displays, shrub displays, and way more! We haven't had the chance to check out the farm that's on the property, but are really looking forward to it! This is a great place to spend a day with energetic kiddos, or to just lose yourself in nature for a little while. And each month something new is in bloom, so there's always new to see and do!

Oh this place is lovely! And perhaps the only orchard left that doesn't charge an entry fee…read more We brought our 2 year old here to see some farm animals and it didn't disappoint. We got there when it opened and it wasn't overly crowded. They had a mix of activities including a farm store, apple picking, food trucks, bouncy ground, corn playpen, big slide, farm animals, corn shooter, and looks like sometimes live music. We ate love really good mini donuts and fed the goats and chickens. Walked around the property and picked apples too

I biked here with a group of 16. We enjoyed lunch and brought some apples home. The carmel apple…read morebrats were really tasty. We enjoyed talking with Teri, the owner. It was a beautiful day for a bike ride and the orchard was a huge hit.

Beautiful day at the Hopkins Food Truck Festival! My husband enjoyed the craft beer while I kept…read moreto my current restrictions, but the sunshine, food trucks, and fun made it a perfect afternoon. I even won a $1 scratch ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. Thanks, Yelp!

The day was absolutely beautiful! The crowds, of course, we're pretty long. Thankfully most of the…read morefood we tried ended up being worth it at least! There was live music, and a lot of "yard" style games to play for families. One of the best parts was being able to see all of the doggos! Made me wish I could have brought mine along. Definitely a great way to spend an afternoon!

I always look forward to the Edina Art Fair because I know that I'm going to see quality artwork,…read morepottery, glassware, and other crafts. Only top quality artists are selected to display their work and it is one of the top rated craft and art fairs in the Twin Cities. I always find work that is creative and unique when I visit. Whether you actually buy something (which I frequently do), or whether you are just browsing for the fun of it, it's time well spent. The Edina Art Fair also has an ever increasing variety of foods they offer. They are now concentrated in one area, which makes it even easier to see what they have to offer. Pro Tips: 1. If you can, come when it opens on Friday at noon. The crowds are much less and the street parking is much easier. If you cannot do that, I recommend coming at 10 am, when they open on Saturday and Sunday to beat the rush. It's much easier and enjoyable to see the exhibits without the crush of people. 2. If you are looking for inexpensive snacks or drinks, go into the Holiday Gas Station, which is located in the food area. For example, you can buy any size fountain drink for a dollar vs. much more expensive and smaller drink options than are available from the vendors.

Always a great time at the Edina Art Fair. There are so many talents artists showcasing their…read moretalent. This year I racked up and upgraded my kitchen. I bought a cutting board from Kindler Woodworks, olive oil from Coccinella and a knife from Vivront. Until next year!

This is a really fun event. Cocktails at the castle is one of ASI's big events that both races…read moreFunds for the organization, but also introduces people to the museum. It is a really well done event. The setting itself is gorgeous. If you haven't visited the museum/Turnblad do it now. But there's so much going on at this event that everyone can have fun. The bands were incredible. There were a variety of different art activities that you could participate in both inside and out. I liked that several of them related to the Main exhibit that is taking place there right now. They worked with Du Nord spirits to come up with four signature cocktails. We tried two of the four they were both excellent and the rest looked fantastic. They also had four signature mock tails. The food curated for the event also looked great but we made the mistake of eating before we went. The mood was festive and there were people of all ages from 21 on up there. I went with just one friend. I think it could've been even more fun if we brought a crew but either way I think it is an extraordinary sFriday night out with just a special someone or friends. Big thank you to @mspyelp and the American Swedish Institute for providing me the tickets.

A fun night of wine, cocktails, music and mansion exploration…read more Wine from Chile. Cocktails made with Du Nord spirits and small bites from FIKA were all good. We had shrimp piri piri, preserved mango couscous salad, and the coconut cardamom Basbousa cake. The music was from Obi Original & the Black Atlantics. Nigerian Music. Was great.

Any art fair without a cover automatically gets five stars. Plus this particular one is massive,…read more second biggest to Minnesota state fair. It's also by lake of the Isles / up town area, which one can argue is the nicest part of town. Modern art is often a minimalist canvas that I'm supposed to draw meaning- 99% of the time, I don't get it. The Art here is easier to consume. Nothing to interpret for the most part. It's less snooty. Also food truck are present here and there. The fair also has food and drink give aways - it's a great way to spend your August - folks soon enough Winter is coming!

I love art. Stopped…read moreby to check out some art & get some inspiration!!! In the past I feel like the uptown art fair was much bigger & crowded. I went on the first day (Friday) and there was a lot of empty space on Hennepin. The fair did extend down a street going closer down to the lake. Friday was gloomy & had rain in the forecast, might be the reason people didn't come out. Back to the art. Seen a lot of dope pieces by a lot of dope artist from all over the US. It was amazing to see the things people come up with. Hopefully someday I'll be able to afford a nice 2k-3k piece. This year they had a really cool vendor, Studio Ink (Hallmark) where you could pick out greeting cards, fill them out, address them & they send them out! I love writing to people. Not as popular these days. Glad they are attempting to make a comeback. Indeed brewery was the drink vendor for this years event. They had 3 or 4 options to offer. I'm not wild about wheat juice (beer) but it's uptown, bars & restaurants everywhere which is nice. They also had a few familiar food trucks like Fro Yo Soul- Yum.

Went here to attend a surprise birthday party. They have an event room in the back you can rent…read moreout. Has a stage area, tables for food, a bar with a bartender and tables all around the room. You can bring your own decorations. The party organizers did order 2 food options for the party (more so lite bites). They were things i don't eat so I asked the bartender about ordering other food and was able to order from the full menu and it was served to me at the party. I got wings which advertised having a special house dry rub, buffalo sauce on the side and a side of fries. The wings weren't the greatest flavor wise. Kind of bland with the dry rub. the fries weren't fine. They had a holiday/December specials menu and I got a few of the Cherry pie cocktails. It was good! Our bartender did a great job all around. She kept the tables clean/cleared off as well as served everyone as needed Parking was fine as they had parking on both sides of the building as well as doors to get in.

Dear Apple Valley American Legion,…read more On behalf of our residents and staff, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful experience we had during our lunch outing today. My name is Brooke, and I am the Life Enrichment Director. Today, I brought a group of 27 seniors to enjoy lunch at your restaurant, and I cannot say enough about how impressed we were. Our waitress was the only server working the entire restaurant, yet you never would have known it. She remained calm, organized, and friendly throughout our visit. She treated every one of our residents with genuine kindness, made sure everyone had what they needed, and provided exceptional service from beginning to end. What could have been a very stressful and overwhelming situation turned into a relaxed, enjoyable, and memorable outing because of her professionalism and positive attitude. Our residents have not stopped talking about what a wonderful time they had. In fact, they have already started asking if we can make lunch at the Apple Valley American Legion a monthly outing! That speaks volumes about the welcoming atmosphere and outstanding service we experienced. Please pass along our sincere appreciation to our waitress and everyone involved in making our visit so special. Thank you for your hospitality and for creating such a positive experience for our residents. We look forward to visiting again soon. With gratitude, Brooke Life Enrichment Director

I love this art fair! It happens every fall in early…read moreSeptember. If you know where Centennial Lakes is (think mini golf, bocce ball, paddle boats) then you know where this art fair is. Even though it is located in upper class Edina it is filled with dozens upon dozens of fairly priced vendors. Let's just say I rarely buy a thing at the Uptown Art Fair but I sure as heck buy several goodies every year at this art fair. It is over for this year (boo) but please be sure to mark your calendar for next year. Buy a corn dog (and some cheese curds!), wander the booths and be glad you read this review!