Hello Maple Grove! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Life Time’s flagship expansion, a fire-rescue summer safety fair, and a firefly hike + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New wildlife restrictions: The Minnesota DNR expanded its deer feeding and attractant ban Tuesday, adding five counties. The rule now covers 37, including Hennepin and Wright around Maple Grove, to slow CWD spread -- see the DNR boundary changes.
Major reinvestment underway: Life Time broke ground June 15 on a flagship club in Maple Grove that will double the club, as the city will repurpose the old building for community center expansion -- explore the new club plans.
Downtown dining expansion: Lago Tacos received Hopkins liquor license approval Monday for the former Thirty Bales space. Opening soon would restore four Twin Cities locations, joining Excelsior, Plymouth and St. Louis Park -- get the full details.
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03 — On our radar
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Get outside, Maple Grove: Central Park of Maple Grove has the big-kid-and-little-kid playground energy, a splashy interactive fountain when it's warm, and that glorious ice-skating loop when it's not. Perfect for quick after-dinner wiggles or a low-key weekend reset with coffee in hand.
Catch a win, locally: Claw World is Maple Grove’s Japanese-inspired claw machine playground, packed with 100+ machines and weekly prize drops. Bring a friend, test your grab, then trade your smaller scores at The Exchange for something brag-worthy... and maybe finally win that plush your kid keeps eyeing.
Quick nature reset: When your brain needs a screen break, Maple Grove Arboretum delivers an easy wander along Elm Creek with 100-plus hardy trees, quiet paths to Rice Lake and the Medicine Lake Regional Trail, and the Angel of Hope for reflection. Pack a coffee, do a lap, breathe a little deeper.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐸 "Shrek @ Town Green: Maple Grove Parks and Recreation | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:30 PM – Town Green in Maple Grove turns into a swamp, and that lawn hasn't had this much fun in years. Shrek the Musical brings big laughs, bigger hearts, and fairy-tale misfits, ideal for a low-stress night with the kids, or your inner kid. Tickets are $20–30.
🎶 Sounds of Summer Outdoor Concerts (Kids) 2026 @ Town Green Park | Thursday (6/25) at 10:30 AM – Take a midweek breather with the kids at this outdoor concert series, Thursday mornings with shade, snacks, and sanity. Expect Kevin Hall’s magic, Tricia & the Toonies, and the Big Fun Show, while you nurse a coffee and pretend sunscreen counts as an activity.
🚒 Maple Grove Fire-Rescue Summer Safety Fair @ Maple Grove Fire: Station 2 | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Whether you still call it common sense or summer survival, this safety fair delivers live demos from your firefighters, free food, and tours of the big red trucks. Meet local orgs, snag resources and a photo, and learn how not to ignite your weekend.
🐍 In My Neighborhood: Snakes @ Eastman Nature Center (Osseo) | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 AM – Warmer weather means our neighborhood sunbathers pay no HOA, just scales. Learn what to do when you spot a snake, which ones are safe to share a trail with, then hike the nature center to find likely hangouts and meet an ambassador, $6 per person.
🐾 MARS Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – At Maple Grove PetSmart, a MARS adoption pop-up turns aisle browsing into heart-melting, with dogs ready for their Road Home, all auditioning for Loyal Sidekick. Expect wagging professionals, talk about adopting, fostering, or volunteering, plus the usual fur on your shirt, and maybe a soulmate.
🪰 Firefly Hike @ Eastman Nature Center (Osseo) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 PM – Nothing beats chasing fireflies in the dark, especially when someone else provides the nets, the flashlights, and the facts. Wander Eastman Nature Center’s forest, linger at glow stations, then catch and release on the prairie. Uneven trails, ages 5+, reservations required, $6 a person.
🔍 Curiosity Workshop! @ Wayzata Gleason Lake Elementary School (Plymouth) | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Hand the K-4 crew off to Curiosity Workshop, then treat yourself to a quiet coffee on Lake Street. They will tinker through daily hands-on builds that stretch, spin, light up, and zoom, exploring motion, energy, light, and creativity, from glowing wands to marble coasters.
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07 — The Maple Grove report Weather forecastToday — High: 73°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 46%
Scattered rain showers between 11am and 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. This house is wildThis Maple Grove standout spreads across 0.87 wooded acres with 5,800 finished square feet, 6 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms. Sun-filled main living spaces flow into serene upstairs retreats and a lower level made for movie nights and game days. Mature landscaping, a spacious yard, and nearby Rush Creek Golf Club add extra appeal.
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