Hello Plymouth! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Shrek, a summer safety fair, and tiny homes camp + 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.
Major club reinvestment: Life Time broke ground June 15 on a 120,000-square-foot flagship in Maple Grove, nearly doubling the club’s size, with Life Time Living planned as Maple Grove expands its community center -- check the club expansion.
New spot on the horizon: After receiving liquor license approval earlier this week, Lago Tacos plans a downtown Hopkins opening soon, bringing the chain back to four Twin Cities spots, including its Plymouth location -- see Lago's new location.
New dining destination inbound: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is considering Minnetonka and Woodbury for its first Minnesota restaurants, bringing wine club and tasting room, full-service dining, and a retail market to suburbs -- explore the Minnesota plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Green-thumb pick: Bachman's Floral, Home & Garden is your local fix for fresh blooms, sturdy perennials, stylish planters, and actually helpful plant advice. Swing by for a quick mood-lift and leave with something your porch, patio, or office will quietly brag about all summer.
Claw your stress away: Claw World is a Japanese-inspired claw machine arcade in Maple Grove with 100+ machines, from classic claws to gashapon, and a clever trade-up counter so your small wins stack into big prizes. Perfect for a quick dopamine hit, kid-bribery ace, or low-effort birthday plan this week.
A quiet brain reset: Consider Millennium Garden your low-effort reset this week. Sneak in for a quiet loop on the paths, listen to the birds, maybe sip your coffee in peace, then get back to real life feeling surprisingly human... a tiny oasis hiding in plain sight, right here in Plymouth.
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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 – Cross Community Players brings Shrek to Town Green Amphitheater, with big songs, bigger laughs, and enough onion-layered heart to win over even the cynics. Bring the kids, or claim it’s for them and sing anyway, tickets start at $20.
🚒 Maple Grove Fire-Rescue Summer Safety Fair @ Maple Grove Fire: Station 2 | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Nothing says summer like letting firefighters teach us how not to set the grill ablaze. Maple Grove’s Summer Safety Fair packs hands-on demos, emergency vehicle tours, free grub, and kid-friendly activities, plus expert tips you’ll actually use, and a cheesy photoshoot.
🎉 Summer Fest 2026 @ Minnetonka Civic Center Park | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 AM – Think you’ve aged out of summer festivals? This one is free and stacked with kid bait and mischief, from tot trots and firehouse peeks to llamas, axe throwing, and a Power of 10 jam, with Rotary beer and wine, plenty of food, and fireworks.
🐶 Mars Adoption Event @ PetSmart (Maple Grove) | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – MARS is taking over Maple Grove PetSmart with adoptable dogs, wagging tails, and peak Minnesota Nice in fur. It is low-key meet-and-greet energy, with chances to talk fostering, volunteering, or supporting, and the very real possibility your couch gains a charming shedder.
🌴 Oasis Community Day @ Medicine Lake | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Ready to trade small talk at the grocery store for actual community? Oasis Family Empowerment Foundation hosts its first Family Day with conversation, light activities, and plenty of chances to meet the folks you wave at from your porch.
🔎 Curiosity Workshop! @ Wayzata Gleason Lake Elementary School | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Wayzata’s Curiosity Workshop lets your K-4 tinkerers trade screens for gadgets, mess, and aha moments. They’ll build glowing wands and marble coasters that stretch, spin, light up, and zoom while exploring motion, energy, and light. Consider it brain recess, and a breather for you.
🏠 Tiny Homes: Think Big, Build Small! @ Wayzata Gleason Lake Elementary School | Monday (6/29) at 1:00 PM – In Wayzata, this tiny homes camp lets kids in grades 4 to 6 design a house they can actually afford. They’ll draft blueprints, wire real LED lights, and craft custom furniture, mixing architecture, circuits, and creative construction into a bookshelf bungalow to take home.
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07 — The Plymouth report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 45%
Scattered rain showers between 11am and 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 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: 74°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. This house is wildThis brand-new 5-bed, 5-bath Plymouth home pairs modern design with standout craftsmanship. Sun-filled open spaces, wide-plank flooring, and designer finishes set the tone, while the gourmet kitchen shines with quartz counters, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in butler’s pantry. A spa-style owner’s suite, finished lower level, and 3-car garage round it out.
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