Residents of Eden Prairie and the surrounding areas have a slate of community events to choose from in the coming weeks as reported by the local bulletin, with offerings ranging from educational webinars to family-friendly fall festivities.
For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, the city is hosting a free "Electrify Everything" webinar on Monday, September 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. According to This Week in Eden Prairie, the session will provide guidance on planning for home electrification and detail available federal and local financial incentives. Sign-ups are available online for anyone interested in improving indoor air quality or upgrading appliances to more eco-friendly options.
Eden Prairie's Art Center is opening its doors to homeschool families on Thursday, October 3 for an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will include a tour of the facility, upcoming program details, and live demonstrations. Additionally, there will be a chance for youth ages 7–17 to engage in a hands-on art project, at no cost to participants.
On the political front, the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is facilitating two candidate forums for MN House Districts 49A and 49B at the City Center on October 3. The District 49A forum will be held from 5:30–6:15 p.m., followed by the District 49B forum from 6:30–7:15 p.m. With the forums being free and open to the public, they are broadcast live on the City’s cable government access channel EPTV and streamed on the city's website and Facebook page.
The City Center will also be hosting a Citywide Open House on Saturday, October 5, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Residents can explore exhibits, and demonstrations and get a view of City vehicles and equipment. Designed to show the inner workings of city operations for its nearly 65,000 residents and 3,000 businesses, the event is open to the public and offers a behind-the-scenes look at municipal services.
Looking ahead, "Harvest to Halloween at the Barn" promises a family-friendly event suitable for all ages at Riley Lake Park on Saturday, October 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. The fall celebration includes pumpkin decorating, horse-drawn carriage rides, a llama petting area, and treat stations. Attendees are encouraged to don their Halloween costumes and bring a treat bag for the occasion, as stated on the event listing.
