Fall Festivities: Family Events in Edina

Sweater, scarf, and pumpkin spice latte season has arrived in the Twin Cities! Once the leaves begin changing and crisp temps follow, many of us start itching to get outside and enjoy some festive fall fun. If you're looking to sip hot cider, visit a pumpkin patch, or just enjoy fall family time in the neighborhood, we've compiled a list of activities and events below!

Farmer Ken and Jan's Pumpkin Patch
Technically this event takes place in Linden Hills, but Lake Harriet is only minutes from Edina, right? Bring the whole family to take a ride on the historical Minneapolis trolley car, and head home with a Halloween pumpkin! This event is ideal for young families, the trip isn't too long, and kids get to see a real train up close in person! Details: October 14 &15 starting at 12:30 pm

50th and Frace Pumpkin Fest
This year is the 35th anniversary of our annual Edina tradition! Bring your little ones for a day of trick-or-treating, face painting, bouncy houses, petting zoo animals, and carnival games. And don't forget to stay through the end of the event for the costume contest, which is open to kiddos and four-legged friends! Details: October 21st starting at 10:00 am

'Not So Scary Halloween Party'
Kickoff Halloween as a family with this kid-friendly party at Edinborough Park! Little ones up through kids age twelve are welcome to trick or treat, play games, and make masks with Edina Art Center staff. Event admission fees include access to Edinborough's indoor play areas. Bring the kids to run off their energy and have fall fun without worrying about any spooky surprises. Details: October 27th at 6:30 pm

Terror Trot Halloween Race
Come as a family to break a sweat for a good cause! This 5K, 10K, and Kid-K race takes place at Lake Harriet and will raise money for Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota. The event is Halloween themed, so bring your most clever costume for a shot at winning a prize! Details: October 28th beginning at 9:00 am

Braemar Field Family Nights
Every Saturday evening through April 2nd, Edina's Braemar field/dome is open to families in need of some active and athletic fun! Bring your balls or sports equipment and stage a family football playoff game, walk or run laps around the track, or hit some home runs in the batting cages. Details: Saturday Evenings at 6:30 pm

Real Home Feature: Fresh Traditional

We have been waiting patiently to let you all inside this fully-finished home, and we're thrilled to share it finally! Isn't is bright and inviting? Throughout every project, each of our clients approaches design in a way that's distinctly their own. We love watching their ideas evolve, providing advice guidance along the way, and making their plans into a reality.

In this particular home, it was fun to create the delicate balance of more traditional spaces paired with fresh, modern trends. The overall feel is elegant and polished, but flashes of flare are hiding in plain sight. From the pops of bright pink to the glitzy light fixtures, the trendy navy blue walls to the strategic use of patterned carpet, brick, and silver wallpaper - playful touches are everywhere!

Explore this carefully curated, bold, and classic Edina home in the images below. We hope you find it's artfully arranged design as lovely and inspiring as we do. Head to our Houzz profile to see even more of this project, and let us know your favorite features and finishes!

School's in Session: Family-Friendly Spaces

Crunchy leaves underfoot, a fresh box of crayons, steaming cinnamon-scented drinks, and cozy extra layers of clothing; the arrival of fall ushers in a host of warm traditions. Of course, along with all of this seasonal nostalgia and memory-making opportunity comes the return of schedules, activities, and schoolwork.

Transitioning from the care-free days of summer vacation to the structure of school is a challenge for every family. No matter how thorough your plans may be, finding a comfortable routine takes time and patience. And remember, your little ones are probably just as overwhelmed as you are, if not more. They have a whole new classroom world to navigate!

One method that we've found to ease the back to school stress (besides extra family movie nights and after school cookies)? Get everything as settled as you can on the homefront before everyone starts their new schedule. Stock the home office or study spot with homework supplies, clean out the mudroom cubbies and get each kid's room ready for the bedtime routine.

Searching for a little school year inspiration or motivation to get organized? Take a look at some of our favorite family-friendly spaces below - they'll make you feel ready, and dare we say even excited, to tackle your fall to-do list!

Faces of Pamela Park: Drew Beson Art

We are thrilled to feature another of our favorite faces of Pamela Park this month with Edina’s own, Drew Beson. After a few years of exploring other places, Drew made his way back home in 2004. To make things even more nostalgic, he bought the house where his dad grew up, although he’s certainly changed things around from how his idiosyncratic grandparents kept it.

Happy to make Pamela Park his home base, Drew loves the neighborhood because it’s close to everything and remains blissfully serene. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out around the house, keeping up the yard and garden, or working on his motorcycles in the garage. The longer he’s lived there, the more Drew has seen many of his close friends settle down in Pamela Park as well.

Pamela Park isn’t just home to Drew and his German Shorthair Pointer, Paisley, it’s also where he dreams up ideas for his beautiful artwork (before heading to his studio also in Edina). Growing up as a creative and playful child, Drew quickly channeled his love of problem-solving into art-making. After studying studio art in college at St. Olaf and through the encouragement and example of his uncle and mentor, Billy, Drew decided to make art his career.

Although each day as a self-employed artist is different, there are some predictable rhythms to Drew’s business life. Most often he can be found creating new work, cataloging or installing art, meeting with potential collectors, mentoring young artists, delivering gifts to existing collectors, making site-visits for new projects, or getting ready for his next show. In essence, Drew describes what he does as creating, documenting, and sharing.

Want to learn more about Drew’s creative process and explore his stunning art in greater detail? Click on the links below to visit his website, follow him on social media, or visit his studio to see his art in person!

Drew Beson Art, 5301 Edina Industrial Blvd. #8, Edina, MN 55439

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