Posts with tag 'Local businesses'
Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.
RSS Feed
25
Excelsior: Summertime Celebrations Not to Be Missed
Minnesota summers are full of fun and entertainment for all ages, and Excelsior homes for sale are right in the midst of the excitement. Here are two popular events offering another reason to make your home in Excelsior.
Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration
Holidays are full of shared traditions that bring communities closer together. For more than 130 years, people have gathered for the day-long Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration. More than 200,000 people are estimated to participate in the waterfront activities centered at Commons Park in downtown Excelsior.
- The day kicks off bright and early at 7:30 a.m. with the Firecracker Run. Choose from 5K and 10K timed races or a one-mile fun run. Routes begin at Excelsior Elementary and end at the Commons. Early registration fees, which include a t-shirt, are $30 for the one mile run and $42 for the longer races.
15
Where to Spend Easter Weekend Around Excelsior
Easter is the breath of fresh air that ushers in the first days of spring. Everyone wears their best new outfits, while children hunt brightly decorated eggs and families gather around tables set with colorful flower arrangements.
Excelsior is the hub of many exciting Easter activities scheduled on or around Sunday, April 21. We've put together a list of events we're looking forward to the most. Will we see you there?
- Community Easter Egg Hunt - 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St., Excelsior
With more than 16,000 hidden candy-filled eggs, your children are sure to come up winners at the Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Our Savior Lutheran Church & School. Egg hunters up to age 11 are divided into four groups of two years each. Other activities include prize giveaways, puppet shows, face painting and an appearance by Excelsior Fire District's Sparky the Fire Dog. Why not plan to stop by before an afternoon of visiting Excelsior homes for sale?
11
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Excelsior
There's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than by checking out the 7th Annual Bridgewater Bank Luck o' the Lake 5K Fun Run and 1-Mile Run. Hosted by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses and the support of the community, this well-attended yearly run benefits Excelsior year-round.
The first of the 2019 Lake Minnetonka Running Series, the exciting run begins on the gorgeous streets of downtown Excelsior, travels through the streets of Greenwood, and allows runners and walkers to enjoy a scenic route along the shores of stunning Lake Minnetonka. After the race, celebrate at a St. Paddy's Day party in Excelsior that offers tons of fun for the whole family.
11
Where to Treat Your Valentine Around Excelsior
"Sweets to the sweet" is one of many classic expressions we quote from the works of Shakespeare, but how did the tradition of Valentine's Day candy begin? In the 1840s, Richard Cadbury of the famed British chocolate-making family came up with the idea of packing candy in heart-shaped boxes that could be used later to hold keepsakes.
How will you treat your special someone this Valentine's Day? Our real estate agents all have a sweet tooth, and they're sharing their favorite places to find the best goodies in and around Excelsior.
- Farina Baking Company - 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior
Farina Baking Company is truly a labor of love for owner Tracy Kohler, who worked with top pastry chefs to learn the techniques for bringing her incredible creations to life. Her inventive cakes, cupcakes, and mini-desserts will be the centerpiece of your romantic Valentine's Day wedding or anniversary celebration. Consultations and tastings are available by appointment Monday through Thursday between 1 and 6 p.m.