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Spring in Edina

As the lakes thaw and the trails bloom, Edina wakes up with farmers markets, outdoor patios, and the art fair season.

Summer in Edina

Paddleboats on Centennial Lakes, the Edina Art Fair, rooftop dining, and summer farmers markets — Edina at its most vibrant.

Fall in Edina

Brilliant foliage along the creek trail, Fall into the Arts festival, and cozy dining as Edina eases into autumn.

Winter in Edina

Ice skating at Centennial Lakes, holiday shopping at the Galleria, warm cocktails, and the coziest season in the city.

Where to Sip in Edina

From hidden listening bars to lively restaurant lounges and sophisticated hotels, Edina is home to some of the Twin Cities' best places to gather over beautifully crafted cocktails.

Happy Hour

After-work drinks, weekday specials, and neighborhood gatherings across Edina.

Coffee & Bakeries

Expertly pulled espresso, flaky pastries, and cozy cafés — Edina's perfect excuse to slow down.

Breakfast in Edina

From fresh-baked pastries and locally roasted coffee to classic breakfast plates, Edina is the perfect place to start your morning.

Lunch in Edina

From quick bites to sit-down favorites, Edina serves lunch worth lingering over.

Farmers Market

Saturday mornings at Centennial Lakes Park — local growers, fresh produce, baked goods, and the best way to start a summer weekend in Edina.

Food Tours & Cooking Classes

Deepen your connection to Edina's culinary scene — through guided tastings, hands-on cooking classes, and behind-the-scenes food experiences.

Local Boutiques

Edina's independent boutiques reward the wanderer — curated shops with personality, tucked into two of the metro's most walkable retail districts.

Fashion & Apparel

From polished everyday wear to special-occasion dressing, Edina's fashion scene spans independent boutiques and well-curated national names.

Jewelry & Gifts

Thoughtful finds for every occasion — Edina's jewelry and gift shops bring craft, curation, and a little luxury to the shopping experience.

Home Décor & Furnishings

Edina is a genuine destination for home furnishings — from design-forward furniture galleries to curated home accessories.

Beauty & Wellness Shopping

Skincare, spa essentials, and wellness finds — Edina's beauty retail scene blends self-care products with the boutique shopping experience.

Holiday Markets & Seasonal Shopping

Edina's retail districts come alive in the holiday season — boutique gift shopping, festive atmosphere, and a walkable holiday market experience.

Fashion Shows

Edina's runway tradition centers on Style Edina — a celebration of local fashion across Galleria, 50th & France, and Southdale Center.

Luxury Stays Begin Here

A sophisticated stay connected directly to the Galleria — shopping, dining, and curated seasonal experiences just steps from your room.

Your Home Away From Home

Spacious suites, complimentary breakfast, and a welcoming base next to Southdale Center — close to everything Edina has to offer.

Spas in Edina

Luxurious spa experiences, advanced skincare, and med spa treatments designed to help you look and feel your best.

Self-Care in Edina

Massages, skincare, beauty, and everyday wellness experiences that make it easy to prioritize yourself.

Fitness & Movement in Edina

Boutique studios, national fitness centers, yoga, Pilates, and strength training for every level.

Parks & Trails in Edina

Peaceful nature walks, scenic lakeside paths, and wooded trails to enjoy year-round.

Water Activities in Edina

Paddleboats, fishing, and splash-worthy fun for the whole family.

Golf in Edina

Championship greens, practice facilities, and year-round opportunities for every skill level.

Arts & Creativity in Edina

Hands-on art classes, seasonal festivals, and public art that celebrates imagination year-round.

Parks and Recreation in Edina

More than 40 parks, winding trails, and year-round recreation — outdoors in every season.

Annual Events

Art festivals, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, holiday traditions, and family-friendly celebrations in every season.

Nightlife in Edina

Craft cocktails, live music, late dinners, and lively districts — evenings that feel social, stylish, and easy to make your own.

Live Music in Edina

Free outdoor concerts, intimate acoustic sets, and evenings where the soundtrack is as memorable as the meal.

Family Fun in Edina

Parks, paddleboats, an indoor playground, and a world-class aquatic center — Edina is genuinely great for families.

Group Experiences

Corporate outings, celebrations, team-building, and weekend getaways — shared experiences everyone will enjoy.

Getting Here & Around

Edina is easy to reach from Minneapolis, MSP Airport, and across the Twin Cities metro — here's how to get here and find your way around.

Maps & Parking

A quick orientation to Edina's main districts, how to get between them, and where to park when you arrive.

Visitor FAQ

Everything first-time visitors ask about Edina — answered honestly and helpfully.

Plan Your Trip to Edina

From a quick afternoon at 50th & France to a full long-weekend itinerary — everything you need to build a great Edina visit.

A Perfect Day in Edina

Coffee to cocktails — a single-day itinerary that hits Edina's best moments from first light to last call.

A Weekend in Edina

Three days of Edina at its best — shopping, dining, parks, and The Westin Edina Galleria as your home base.

Girls' Getaway Weekend

Spa time, boutique shopping, great meals, and The Westin Edina Galleria — Edina is made for a girls' weekend.

A Romantic Weekend in Edina

A lakeside stroll, a standout dinner, and The Westin Edina Galleria — Edina makes romance easy.

Weddings in Edina

Elegant venues, a landmark hotel for your room block, and every wedding-day service within reach — Edina is built for a beautiful wedding weekend.

Family Trips & Kid-Friendly Edina

Indoor playgrounds, an aquatic center, paddleboats at the park, and family dining that actually works for everyone — Edina delivers a surprisingly rich family getaway.

Group Travel & Tours

From girls' weekends to corporate outings, Edina's walkable dining and shopping districts make group travel genuinely easy to plan — and even easier to enjoy.

Meetings & Event Spaces in Edina

The Westin Edina Galleria anchors the city's meeting and event scene with professional spaces, modern AV, and a full-service hotel — plus community venues for smaller gatherings.

About Explore Edina

Explore Edina is the official destination marketing organization for Edina, Minnesota — your guide to the best shopping, dining, parks, and places to stay.

Living in Edina

From nationally recognized schools to walkable dining districts and beautiful parks, Edina consistently ranks among the most desirable suburbs in Minnesota.

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Partner with Explore Edina to reach visitors and residents actively looking for what Edina has to offer — shopping, dining, experiences, and more.

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Press resources, story angles, and media contacts for journalists, photographers, and content creators covering Edina, Minnesota.

Contact Us

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Your Official Guide to Edina

Welcome to Edina — more than a first-ring suburb of the Twin Cities. Here's where to shop, eat, stay, and play across the city's celebrated districts and parks.

Summer Starts Here: Adventures for Kids of All Ages in Edina

School’s out, the sun is shining, and it’s time to make the most of summer. Whether you’re planning a family day trip, looking for ways to entertain the kids during summer…

Five Ways to Enjoy Summer with the Entire Family in Edina

What better place to seize the seemingly endless days of summer than Edina, the smart Minneapolis suburb that’s full of fantastic shopping, restaurants and events, and just a…

Where to Find Edina’s Hidden Gems This Summer

Summer brings out the best in Edina, when destination shopping and patio dining become as big a draw as its sunny parks, trails and outdoor gathering spaces. From the…

Top 10 Patios to Visit in Edina, Minnesota

Minnesotans enjoy few things more than the outdoor eats and drinks of patio season, and few metro area mainstays do it better than Edina. From the bustling 50th and France…

Explore the 2026 Edina Art Fair: A Weekend of Art, Music, Food, and Community

One of Edina’s most beloved summer traditions is back. The Edina Art Fair returns to 50th & France June 5-7, bringing three days of creativity, live entertainment, local…

Style Edina

Celebrate fashion, shopping, and style across Edina's three premier retail districts.

Style Edina Weekend 2026: A New Way to Experience Edina

This spring, Edina invites you to experience style in a way that feels effortless, elevated, and entirely your own.

Step Into Spring at Fleurs de Villes FLORA at Galleria Edina

Spring arrives in full bloom this April as Fleurs de Villes FLORA makes its Minnesota debut—transforming Galleria into a garden of couture, creativity, and color.

11 Edina Restaurants to Support This March

March is an important time to show up for our restaurant community.

The Season of Love in Edina

Valentine’s Day may be just around the corner, but in Edina, love was never meant to be limited to a single day. Here, we make a season of it — lingering over dinner…

Your Edina Holiday Prep Guide

Edina knows how to be prepared for the holidays — and we’re here to help you do the same! As the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, November is the perfect time to cozy up…

Where to Shop For Everyone on Your List in Edina

As the holidays kick into high gear, the question isn’t what to buy so much as where to go for the best selection of gifts. Since that answer varies — considerably — depending…

Spooky Season in Edina: Halloween Happenings & Family Fun

October in Edina is more than just pumpkins and costumes—it’s about community. It’s the laughter of kids collecting candy along 50th & France, the glow of lanterns at…

Fall Flavors Worth Seeking Out (Beyond the Pumpkin Spice)

Whether you’re walking around one of its major shopping malls (Southdale Center, Galleria Edina) or a lively neighborhood like 50th and France, Edina is full of noteworthy food…

Experience the 21st Annual Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival: Where Creativity Meets Community

If summer in Edina starts with the iconic Edina Art Fair, it ends with one of the most beloved festivals in the Midwest: the Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival, now in its 21st…

Stay Local, Travel Far: Edina’s European-Inspired July

If a stroll through Parisian cafés, the taste of authentic Italian gelato, or the calming spirit of Scandinavian design sounds like your kind of summer getaway, you’re in…

Week 1: Southern France — Your Provençal Escape in Edina

There’s something about the South of France that feels like an endless summer day—lavender fields stretching into the horizon, sun-soaked patios filled with clinking glasses of…

Week 2: Scandinavian Serenity — Calm in Edina

If you’re craving a slower pace, a breath of fresh air, and the simple joys of cozy coffee breaks and mindful movement, these calming finds from Edina’s European Escape are for…

Week 3: Mediterranean Escape — Sun-Kissed Living in Edina

Dreaming of sea breezes, sandy toes, and the taste of fresh seafood? These coastal finds in Edina channel effortless cool— think sun-bleached whites, nautical stripes, and…

Week 4: Italy — Savor La Dolce Vita in Edina

Cap off your European escape with a taste of Italy’s warm hospitality, rustic charm, and unforgettable food. From the first sip of espresso to the last bite of gelato, this…

Experience the 2025 Edina Art Fair: Art, Music, and Community Like Never Before

Summer in Edina starts with a splash of color, creativity, and community. A marquee event since 1966, the Edina Art Fair returns for its 59th year June 6–8 to the charming 50th…

10 of Edina’s Top Summer Events

Special events keep Edina’s calendar humming throughout the year, but local programming really picks up the pace every summer. Here is your hit list for 2025.

Style Edina 2025: Celebrating a Community of Style

Spring in Edina is about to get a major style upgrade. On Sunday, May 18th, fashion lovers and local trendsetters are invited to experience Style Edina 2025, an immersive…

Step into Paradise: Galleria’s Spring Escape

Spring is in the air, and at the Galleria Edina, it’s in full bloom! The much-anticipated sixth annual Galleria Floral Experience returns from March 23 to April 6, inviting…

Six Things to Do in Edina This Spring

As the weather starts to warm up and winter gives way to spring, there’s no shortage of special events and buzzworthy openings to experience in Edina. Consider the following…

Your Ultimate Home Furnishing Destination

Long known as a premier destination for high-end home furnishings, Edina continues to impress with its extensive array of options for interiors. The city has been a hub for…

Where to Shop, Eat and Stay at Southdale Center

Currently in the midst of a $400 million facelift, Southdale Center will soon feature a fresh look of natural and new lighting, modern seating areas, gussied-up greenery, and a…

How to Make the Most of Edina’s Two Upscale Malls

As if there weren’t already more than enough buzzworthy stores and restaurants to discover in Edina’s lively 50th and France district, the South Minneapolis suburb also happens…

How to Stay Active in Edina

The tail end of summer can only mean one thing: It’s time for Edina’s annual Fall Into the Arts Festival, a cornerstone of the community that celebrates the bridge season with…

Where to Eat in Edina

While it’s technically a suburb just south of Minneapolis, Edina’s restaurant scene holds its own with a host of heavyweight food and drink options. From high-end malls…

Everything You Need to Know About What’s New and Noteworthy at 50th & France

One of the most vibrant commercial districts within the metro area surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul, 50th & France draws a steady stream of shoppers, families, and foodies…

Where to Shop for the Perfect Holiday Gift in Edina

Now that fall’s annual Style Edina show is a wrap, it’s time for style mavens and trend setters to shift their energy towards picking out the perfect gifts for holidays. To…

Three Essential Artists at Edina’s Fall into the Arts Festival

It’s easy to get overwhelmed — in a good way! — by the more than 225 artists that line the paths of Centennial Lakes Park for Edina’s Fall into the Arts Festival. With that in…

Eight Ways For Couples to Escape It All in Edina

Between the balmy and beautiful weather, long days and lively nights, there’s no better time than spring and summer to make the most of the metro area just outside Minneapolis.…

Five Fashion Trends to Look Out for This Fall and Winter

“The amount of clothes I need for work has been overwhelming over my 29 years on-air,” says chief KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen. “I do not have a ton of ‘fun’ clothes…

Five of the 225+ Featured Exhibitors at Edina’s Fall into the Arts Festival

As Edina’s beloved Fall into the Arts Festival gets set to celebrate its 18th year in Centennial Lakes Park on September 10 and 11, we thought we’d introduce five of the many…

Five Ways to Celebrate Spring With the Whole Family in Edina

Well, we made it. And by it, we mean the moment where another long Minnesota winter lapses and we all lean into spring with nothing but sun-baked patios and outdoor activities…

How to Shop Til’ You Drop in Edina This Fall

After taking last year off due to the pandemic, Style Edina is finally back for its fifth annual soiree on Sunday, September 26. Tickets are now on sale for the Westin Edina…

Eight Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Edina

If there’s one thing we all learned during lockdown, it was how to truly appreciate the restorative power of sunlight and a little fresh air. Whether you’re window shopping…

Unforgettable I Dos: Your Go-To Guide for Wedding Planning in Edina, Minnesota

From gorgeous venues like Centennial Lakes Park to bakeries like Sweet Retreat that whips up delicious and delightful wedding cupcakes, Edina, Minnesota, is the perfect…

Top 10 Patios to Visit in Edina, Minnesota

It’s patio season and enjoying outdoor drinks and eats are some of the top things to do on a sunny day in Edina, Minnesota. Whether you want to be a part of the dynamic energy…

Edina, Minnesota: Your Next Destination to Find Unique Home Furnishings

From home furnishing favorites like Crate & Barrel and West Elm to local design studio favorites like At Home and Co., Edina, Minnesota, is home to a haven of upscale furniture…

Ways to make your home feel cozy this winter

Find #inspiration for your #home by watching our own @Shelly Loberg in this @Kare 11 News interview! She talks about the latest #furniture trends from Edina’s…

Great #giftideas Edina shops have for #FathersDay

Check out some of the great #giftideas Edina shops have for #FathersDay in this @WCCO TV | CBS Minnesota interview! We have something for every type of dad out there, from the…

Madison artists at the Edina Art Fair

Take a look at the #artwork some of our #Madison #artists will be bringing to the @EdinaArtFair in this @27News interview. Join us in #Edina next week for this premiere, free…

The Redevelopment of 50th & France: Where Preservation Meets Progress

The intersection of 50th & France has long been a cornerstone of Edina life. However, what was once a thoroughfare for the local farming community has become a humming center…

Edina Prepares To ‘Fall Into The Arts’ This Weekend

— This weekend, more than 250 artists, exhibitors, food vendors and sponsors will take over Centennial Lakes Park in Edina for the 14th Annual Fall into the Arts Festival.

Explore Edina Top Fashion Trends

Explore Edina Top Fashion Trends

Explore Edina, Edina Art Fair, KIMT

An archived Explore Edina media segment from KIMT featuring the Edina Art Fair — the original page contained only a broadcast image with no article body.

INTERVIEW: Edina Fashion Show Features Multiple Styles

By Sarah Thamer Updated: 03/13/2016 5:09 PM Created: 03/13/2016 10:50 AM

Style Edina – A spring fashion event

EDINA, Minn. – Announcing a very special, first of its kind fashion event in the community of Edina.

Holiday Shopping in Edina

Holiday Shopping in Edina

Shelly Loberg, Explore Edina, KVLY

An archived media segment from KVLY (Fargo, ND) featuring Explore Edina Director Shelly Loberg — the original page contained only a screenshot with no article body or broadcast transcript.

Lunds and Byerly’s supermarkets rebrand under one name

Lunds and Byerly’s grocery stores will all soon be rebranded under one name.

The Wild finds a home away from home

When there are other events at the Xcel Energy Center, the Wild moves practices to Braemar Arena in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina. It’s a community ice rink primarily used…

Best of the Best

Edina is one of the best communities in the Twin Cities. Good governance, great schools and a convenient location near Minneapolis and other desirable metro locales are among…

Walking to Southdale is easier after Edina’s $4 million pedestrian project

Edina’s $4 million pedestrian project aims to make the growing area more walkable.

8 great reasons to live in Edina

Originally published on Bring Me the News on February 4, 2015

Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit

Eight miles from downtown Minneapolis, Edina comes to life at the intersections of 50th and France, where this sprawling suburb takes on a small village feel. Browse the quaint…

Edina opens new ‘Backyard’ rink, inflatable sports dome

Hockey hotbed Edina is playing it cool with a new outdoor rink that officially opens Friday. But it’s not exactly old-time hockey, as the Hanson brothers, of “Slap Shot” fame,…