VIEW FROM THE TOP

The Treetop Trail offers a fresh perspective.

THE MINNESOTA ZOO’S much-anticipated Treetop Trail is set to open this summer, providing visitors with a new perspective of its animal exhibits. At 1.25 miles long, the trail will be the world’s largest elevated pedestrian loop, allowing zoo patrons the opportunity to walk among the tree tops and enjoy views of some of the zoo’s undeveloped natural areas.

The trail was designed as a way to make use of the infrastructure surrounding the zoo’s old monorail, which closed in 2013. “It’s a major repurposing project,” says Zach Nugent, communications and media relations manager for the Minnesota Zoo. “We are so excited to have it right here in Minnesota.”

Once construction is finished, the trail will be accessible to walkers, strollers and wheelchairs. “The goal is to connect people with nature,” Nugent says. “Through this trail, people of all abilities will really be able to connect to the world.” —Megan

Hegenbarth

Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley; 952.431.9200; mnzoo.org

Minnesota Zoo @mnzoo @mnzoo

LOCAL EVENTS

Home Garden Expo

04/01

Apple Valley’s Home Garden Expo is back with over 120 home- and gardenrelated businesses and organizations. There will be free face painting, fire trucks and grilled food. All ages. Free. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley; 952.432.8422; applevalleyhomeandgarden.com

Engelbert Humperdink

04/28

The legendary Engelbert Humperdink performs hits from his large body of

Appointments

parkdental.com work at the Mystic Lake Showroom. He has been performing for over 50 years. Ages 21 and older. Tickets start at $40. 8 p.m. Mystic Lake Showroom, 2400 Mystic Lake Road, Prior Lake; 844.649.6952; minneapolis-theater.com

Lakeville Home Show

04/29

The show features 120 home improvement professionals and other local businesses. The first 100 attendees will receive a goodie bag. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Lakeville Hasse Arena, 8525 215th St. W., Lakeville; 952.232.1765; minnesotahomeshows.com

Fine Arts Festival

05/01–05/15

Bring the whole family to look at artworks at the 2023 Fine Arts Festival. View artwork from current students of Trinity School at River Ridge. All ages. Free. 8 a.m. Trinity School at River Ridge, 601 River Ridge Parkway, Eagan; 651.789.2890; trinityriverridge.org

Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors

05/19–05/21

Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors is a fresh adaptation of this classic show. There will be separation at birth, mistaken identity, deception and ransom. All ages. $12. Times vary. Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville; 952.985.4640; lakevilleareaartscenter.com

Family Nature Club

05/20

Bring your kids to the Jeffers Pond Family Nature Club to explore the nature around them. All ages. Free. 8 a.m. Jeffers Pond Elementary, 14800 Jeffers Pass NW, Prior Lake; 952.226.0600; jp.plsas.org

Area Events

Minnesota Craft Beer Festival

04/01

There will be over 110 breweries providing beer and music from the Rough

House. Ages 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.99. 1–5 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center (Hall D+E), 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; minnesotacraftbeerfestival.com

Twin Cities Auto Show

04/01–04/08

Stop by the Twin Cities Auto Show to look at hundreds of vehicles from both domestic and imported brands. All ages. Ticket prices vary. Times vary. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; twincitiesautoshow.com

Hamilton

04/04–05/06

The story of Alexander Hamilton is brought to life in this musical by LinManuel Miranda. Ages 10 and older. Prices vary. Times vary. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; hennepintheatretrust.org

42nd Annual Film Festival

04/13–04/27

Celebrate the art of film with the MSP Film Society. Ages 21 and older. All ages. Prices vary. Times vary. The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Mpls.; 612.395.4444; mspfilm.org

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