February 1 update: Due to the warm weather, Ice Castles is officially closed as of February 1. January 26 update: Due to the warm Minnesota winter,...
Outdoors
West Metro Fun for the Whole Family
Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
Skate With Santa
A night filled with holiday festivity on the rink. Come join Santa Claus, and experience an evening of fun-filled skating from 5–8 p.m. December 9...
Canada’s Crokicurl Gains Local Popularity
Hybrid Canadian sport gains fans in Maple Grove. Vowing to make the most of this winter? Get outside, and try something new. Crokicurl may be the...
New Sport Courts Around Maple Grove
Pickleball, softball and baseball are on the menu for Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Maple Grove is having a ball with the city’s new sports...
Gear Up for Adventure With Bags by Alex
Packing smart for a day on the trails. With more than 55 miles of trails in Maple Grove, what better place to get out and explore. Whether you’re...
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove This June
Creativity spills off the page and onto the pavement at Arbor Lakes' annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets have...
Embracing the North With Cold Therapy
Cold therapy brings opportunities for community, wellness. As cold winds roll in, freezing the lakes of Minnesota, a beloved tradition returns—the...
A (Pickleball) Court with No Boundaries
The city expands its facilities to accommodate the growing pickleball interest. When summer finally arrives, the local outdoor sports facilities are...
5 Popular Public Parks Around Town
We round up the five most popular Maple Grove public parks. Within Maple Grove’s more than 50 sprawling parks, residents are sure to find everything...
Perfect Picnic Co. Crafts Luxury Outdoor Picnics
Courtney Smallbeck offers a new take on a summer tradition. In March 2021, local Courtney Smallbeck, like many of us, found herself with a fairly...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
Go Play Outside!
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
New Heights
Couple takes the high view when it comes to camping. There’s tent camping. Then there’s camper camping. How about a friend’s couch camping? Or is...
Frozen
Local anglers enjoy their fishing … on ice. Land of 10,000 Lakes—well, we all know just how important those glistening bodies of water are to us in...
Pinecone Crafts for Holiday Family Fun
Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone crafts for all ages. Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone projects for all ages. Searching for...
Enjoy the Dog Days of Winter at Elm Creek Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve offers plenty of winter fun for the family dog. In this neck of the woods/Midwest, there are plenty of folks who dream of and...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. Looking to get your family out for a quick ride into the fresh, fall air? A day...
Everything You Need to Pack Your Boat for a Day on the Water
We’ve culled a list of items from area retailers (local and across the Metro) that will help keep your day on the water “on an even keel.” If you’ve...
Wayzata Yacht Club Sailing Thanks to Maple Grove Man’s Leadership
Maple Grove man sets his course on adventure. Andy Spence-Parsons hasn’t always been a seafaring man. It wasn’t until his mid-30s in his native...
