Safari North Wildlife Park

Safari North Wildlife Park Hosts 4th Annual Kids Weekend &amp; Enrichment Workshop

July 11–12

Kids Weekend at Safari North Wildlife Park
 An interactive, family-friendly weekend celebration highlighting the 4th Annual Kids Weekend at Safari North Wildlife Park. The event features live educational performances, strolling entertainment, and unique hands-on conservation activities designed specifically for children. All special event activities are entirely free with standard park admission.&nbsp;

The park's anchor experiences also include camel rides, giraffe feeding stations, gemstone mining, and the 10-acre Expedition Safari locomotive train ride. The 2026 general operating season runs daily from May 9 through October 5.&nbsp;


WHEN:		Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026&nbsp;
Park Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (Last gate entry at 4:30 PM)

WHERE:	Safari North Wildlife Park 8493 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401 (Free on-site parking)

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul><li>Jr. Zookeeper Workshop: Kids dressing up as zookeepers and building custom enrichment items for the zoo's animals.</li><li>National Yo-Yo Master: Dazzling Dave performing gravity-defying tricks and teaching youth about the professional sport.</li><li>Strolling Entertainment: Live comedy, magic, and juggling routines weaving through the crowds by performer Don B.</li><li>The Painted Turtles: Live face-painting transformations of attending children into their favorite animals. </li></ul>
MORE AT:	<a href="https://www.safarinorth.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.safarinorth.com/</a>

About Safari North Wildlife Park Founded in 2014 by exotic animal experts Kevin and Kelly Vogel, Safari North boasts over 50 combined years of specialized husbandry experience. The facility is fully ZAA-Accredited and won the Animal Exhibit Award of Excellence in 2021. The park houses over 150 unique species spanning six continents, providing an up-close educational environment aimed at lifelong conservation respect.

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Kids Weekend at Safari North Wildlife Park

Safari North Wildlife Park Hosts 4th Annual Kids Weekend & Enrichment Workshop

July 11–12

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The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

Arbor Lakes Art Fair Brings Vibrant Outdoor Celebration of Creativity to Maple Grove This July

24th Annual Arbor Lakes Art Fair&nbsp;
 The Maple Grove Arts Center and The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes invite the community to the 24th Annual Arbor Lakes Art Fair 2026. This vibrant, outdoor local community art fair brings together talented artists, artisans, and craftspeople. These creators will transform the shopping mall into a bustling marketplace filled with stunning artwork, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind treasures. The Arbor Lakes Art Fair is presented by Maple Grove Arts Center and hosted by The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.&nbsp;

Visitors of all ages can enjoy engaging activities designed to spark inspiration and appreciation for the arts. The fair offers the perfect opportunity to connect with the creative community, support local talent, and experience art in an open, welcoming setting. Families will love the dedicated Kids Art Zone, sponsored by Experience Maple Grove. It’s a lively hands-on area where young creators can paint, craft and experiment. Plus, a live music stage will feature performances throughout both days of the fair, bringing rhythm, energy, and local talent to the streets.&nbsp;

		Saturday, July 18, 2026: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 19, 2026: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

LIVE MUSIC: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chuck.skajewski/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chuck Skajewski</a> – Saturday 2-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.<a href="https://www.paulimholte.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Paul Imholte</a> – Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.<a href="https://monicalynn-music.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Monica Lynn</a> – Sunday 1-4 p.m.



WHERE:	 The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Elm Creek Boulevard Maple Grove, MN 55369



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Safari North Wildlife Park, 8493 MN-371, Brainerd, MN

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