This Week on Lake Minnetonka
Looking for fun near Excelsior, Shorewood, Minnetonka, Wayzata, and the west metro? This page is updated weekly with local events and weekend highlights.
This Week’s Lake Minnetonka Events (Jan 26–Feb 1)
Weather’s easing up a bit this week—great excuse to get out and support local events, music, and community happenings around Excelsior, Shorewood, Minnetonka, Wayzata, and the west metro.
*Updated every Monday. We do our best to include a wide mix of local events around Lake Minnetonka—if we missed something this week, check back next Monday for the next update.
Mon, Jan 26 — LEGO® Lab (Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka), 4:00–5:30 PM. Drop in and build—great low-pressure, kid-friendly activity.
https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/694a36a37f0b8a3e004e0e6b
Tue, Jan 27 — Coffee & Connect (SouthWest Metro Chamber), 8:00–9:00 AM. Networking + coffee; solid “meet-the-community” connector event.
https://business.swmetrochamber.com/events/details/coffee-connect-16421
Tue, Jan 27 — 2026 Market Outlook Seminar (West Metro Chamber / Wayzata area), 11:30 AM–1:00 PM. Business-focused outlook session; good local chamber engagement.
https://business.westmetrochamber.com/events/details/2026-market-outlook-seminar-3991
Thu, Jan 29 — Outlook: Women in Business (West Metro Chamber / Wayzata area), 11:30 AM–1:00 PM. Chamber event focused on women in business + local connection-building.
https://business.westmetrochamber.com/events/details/outlook-women-in-business-4132
Thu, Jan 29 — Pamela McNeill (318 Café, Excelsior), show at 7:30 PM. Live music night in the heart of downtown Excelsior.
Fri, Jan 30 — Press Preview: Hot Cocoa Stroll (Excelsior–Lake Minnetonka Chamber), 9:00–10:00 AM. Community event teaser + local business spotlight energy.
Fri, Jan 30 — Dizzy (318 Café, Excelsior), show at 7:30 PM. Another strong “date night / downtown Excelsior” option.
Sat, Jan 31 — Minnetonka Preschool & ECFE Open House, 9:30–11:30 AM (Minnetonka Community Education Center). Great for parents exploring fall options.
https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/mcec/early-childhood/preschool-ecfe-open-house
Sat, Jan 31 — Gardner School of Plymouth Grand Opening (Ribbon Cutting style / West Metro Chamber listing), 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. New business spotlight + community support.
https://business.westmetrochamber.com/events/details/gardner-school-of-plymouth-grand-opening-4158
Sun, Feb 1 — Kids’ Fest (Minnetonka Community Center), 11:00 AM–2:30 PM. Big family winter event with activities (weather permitting).
https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/minnetonka-kids-fest/