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NATIONAL PICNIC DAY
by Local.
Celebrate spring by having a picnic at a Plymouth park.
IT IS OUT WITH THE COLD and in with the open-toed shoes. Spring is finally here, and everything feels new. Celebrate springtime by having a picnic on National Picnic Day. This year, it falls on April 23. Pick out some snacks, grab a blanket and go lounge about outside with family or friends. These days, people are increasingly curating their picnics, bringing cake, wine*, charcuterie and the works, but you can do it however you want. Bringing sandwiches and simple snacks can still make for the perfect picnic.
If you don’t know where to go, try a local park in Plymouth. Jessie Koch, a recreation supervisor for the City of Plymouth, recommends going to East Medicine Park, Hilde Performance Center, Northwest Greenway or Parkers Lake Park for the best picnic experience. “These are some of our most popular parks for picnics,” Koch says.
*Please note that Plymouth parks are alcohol free unless tied to a shelter rental or special event permit, in which case an Alcohol in Parks Permit Application is required.
Because the Hilde and Northwest Greenway host rental and special events, Koch advises checking in advance if there are scheduled times when those parks will be unavailable. To see if park hours have changed, call 763.509.5200, or go to plymouthmn.gov. —Megan Hegenbarth older. Free. 7–11 p.m. Cowboy Jack’s, 4120 Berkshire Lane N.; 763.559.0257; theaftermidnightgroup.com
Local Events
Monday Night Book Club
04/10
Join in for a discussion about The Dragons, the Giant, the Women by Wayetu Moore. Ages 18 and older. Free. 6–7 p.m. Plymouth Hennepin County Library, 15700 36th Ave. N.; 612.543.5669; hclib.bibliocommons.com
Marcus Lere
04/20
Singer and songwriter Marcus Lere performs his music. Ages 18 and
Johnny Cash Tribute 04/23
Join Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio as they pay tribute to Johnny Cash and his music. Ages 21 and older. Tickets start at $20. 2–4:30 p.m. Ramada by Wyndham Plymouth Hotel & Conference Center, 2705 Annapolis Lane N.; 763.210.4525; mitchellhallandthetennesseetrio.com
Glass Mosaic
05/01
Create a beautiful glass mosaic photo frame or sign for your photos. Each frame will be $12; signs will be
$14. Ages 10–17 may register with an adult. Free. 7–10 p.m. Wayzata Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane N.; 763.745.5200; wayzata.ce.eleyo.com
Finale Concert
05/07
Join the Plymouth Concert Band for its 2022–23 Finale Concert. The band will be joined by a special guest. All ages. Free. 4–5:30 p.m. Wayzata High School, 4955 Peony Lane N.; 763.745.6600; pcb-webadmin.squarespace.com
Wild Symphony
05/14
Bring your kids to the Wild Symphony Concert presented by the Encore Wind Ensemble and based on a book by Dan
Brown. All ages. 3–4 p.m. Messiah United Methodist, 17805 County Road 6; info@encorewinds.com; encorewinds.com
Area Events
Twin Cities Auto Show
04/01–04/08
Stop by the Twin Cities Auto Show to look at hundreds of domestic and imported vehicles. 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, Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; hennepintheatretrust.org
Hamlet
04/08–05/21
Shakespeare’s classic tragedy tells the story of Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, as his mother, Queen Gertrude, weds his uncle soon after his father’s death. Ages 18 and older recommended. Tickets range from $20–$80. Times vary. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Mpls.; 612.377.2224; guthrietheater.org
Paw Patrol Live
04/28–04/30
Kids will enjoy seeing some of their cartoon pals. All ages. Prices vary. Times vary. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; pawpatrollive.com
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Due to the fluidity being experienced in the current environment, please note that some events/dates and even some business operations may have changed since these pages went to print. Please visit affiliated websites for updates.
