Your Weekend Guide for things to Do in Minneapolis: August 16-18

Oh, August. There’s no better time to get outside and have some fun before we return to the grindstone of the rest of the year. And there is so much that our Twin Cities Region has to offer! So this weekend, get outside with the family before the school year starts up again. Friday, August 16 Free Outdoor Activities at Target Field Station Minneapolis, MN Summer may be almost over, Minneapolis, but there’s still time to soak up some sun. And our beautiful Hennepin County is here to help! Go Outside with Hennepin County is offering free movie and trivia nights through August. Get your friends and family together and partake in some healthy competition as you test your knowledge against other teams. Prizes, of course, are available! Or, if kicking back and relaxing is more your style, bring some lawn chairs or a blanket to watch some outdoor movie classics. For more information, visit www.mplsdowntown.com/gooutside today! Saturday, August 17 Pollinators: All the Buzz at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park St. Paul, MN Open until labor day, Pollinators: All the Buzz seeks to celebrate and highlight pollinators from all around the world. Through a combination of signage, statues, and live bees, this exhibit thrives in a 2500 square foot greenhouse filled to the brim with pollinator plants from all around the world. Guests can observe bees within closures to learn about their life-cycles and impact on our amazing environment. If you’re a photographer, you can even display your pictures on social media using #BEE. For more information, visit the website today! Sunday, August 18 Live Horse Racing 2019 at Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN Is there anything more exhilarating than the thrill of watching live horse racing? The pound of hooves on the ground, the jostling jockeys—and you don’t have to go far to take part! Or, if horse racing isn’t your thing, then come out to Canterbury Park for the Corgi Dog Races and Cupcake festival. The track has a little something for everyone. If you’re new to the sport, Canterbury Park offers education and a how-to guide to betting on their website. Get the family together and have a fun day at the races. For more information, visit canterburypark.com today! At Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group, we are proud to be a member of Eden Prairie’s esteemed small business community. Since 1995, we’ve offered the very best in Twin Cities real estate, earning our community’s trust as the #1 Sales Team in the Eden Prairie area. With over 4,500 homes sold, our staff has both the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure that your home ownership goals are delivered. So, if you’re considering buying or selling your Eden Prairie area home this year, now is the time to enlist the help of a real estate professional who can help you make the most of this season’s extraordinary market.