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Local guides, seasonal picks, and in-depth features on dining, shopping, arts, and everything that makes Edina worth the trip.
Five Ways to Enjoy Summer with the Entire Family in Edina
From the Edina Art Fair's 59th year at 50th & France and mini golf at Centennial Lakes to the renovated Edina Aquatic Center and live music at Nolan Mains, summer in Edina is made for families.
June 9, 2026
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.
June 9, 2026
Top 10 Patios to Visit in Edina, Minnesota in 2026
From lakeside fire pits at Pinstripes to the nautical vibe at CōV and chef-driven bistros at 50th & France, Edina's patio scene in 2026 is worth every sun-soaked hour.
June 9, 2026
Explore the 2026 Edina Art Fair: A Weekend of Art, Music, Food, and Community
Minnesota's beloved art fair returns to 50th & France for its 59th year, June 5–7, 2026 — 250+ artists from 25 states, two live music stages, 30+ food vendors, an Emerging Artist Marketplace, and a Kids Zone.
June 3, 2026
Style Edina Weekend 2026: A New Way to Experience Edina
Style Edina expands beyond the runway in 2026: a three-day immersive weekend across 60+ retailers at Southdale Center, Galleria Edina, and 50th & France — personal styling, curated dining, wellness offerings, and a fashion show co-hosted by Jodi Mayers and Belinda Jensen.
April 28, 2026
11 Edina Restaurants to Support This Spring
Minnesota's restaurant community needs our support — and these eleven Edina spots, from a James Beard–recognized patisserie to family-owned Latin and Thai kitchens, are worth every visit.
April 6, 2026
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 Edina into a garden of couture, creativity, and color with 15+ floral mannequins by Twin Cities designers, April 10–19, 2026.
April 6, 2026
The Season of Love in Edina
Valentine's Day in Edina is a full month of romance — from custom bouquets at The Petal and French dining at Thérèse to ice skating at Centennial Lakes and a spring floral workshop at the Galleria.
February 11, 2026
Where to Shop for Everyone on Your List in Edina
Edina's shopping districts offer something for every gift-giver — from a new luxury wing at Southdale to vintage Chanel at the Galleria and sustainable finds at 50th & France.
November 11, 2025
Spooky Season in Edina: Halloween Happenings & Family Fun
October in Edina means glowing mini golf at Centennial Lakes, trick-or-treating at 50th & France, and a HalloBoo bash at Edinborough Park — here's your guide to the season's best Halloween happenings.
October 10, 2025
Fall Flavors Worth Seeking Out Beyond the Pumpkin Spice
Edina's fall dining scene goes far deeper than seasonal lattes — from award-winning olive oil at 50th & France to James Beard–recognized pastry at Southdale and wood-fired pizza in a time-capsule space, these are the flavors worth chasing this autumn.
September 9, 2025
Experience the 21st Annual Edina Fall into the Arts Festival: Where Creativity Meets Community
The Fall into the Arts Festival returns to Centennial Lakes Park for its 21st year, September 6–7, 2025 — 245 juried artists, returning award winners, live painting for the Edina First Responders Fund, and a food lineup that includes Muddy Tiger and Tibetan Momo.
August 13, 2025
Experience the 2025 Edina Art Fair: Art, Music, and Community Like Never Before
Minnesota's largest art fair returns to 50th & France for its 59th year, June 6–8, 2025 — 250+ artists, two live music stages, a new Culinary Artisan Marketplace, and an emerging artist market showcasing the next generation.
August 12, 2025
Week 4: Italy — Savor La Dolce Vita in Edina
Espresso, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, Tuscan olive oils, and golden-hour gelato walks — cap off your European July with a week of Italian la dolce vita right here in Edina.
July 27, 2025
Week 3: Coastal Vibes — Find the Mediterranean in Edina
Sea breezes, fresh oysters, nautical stripes, and citrus-filled drinks — Week 3 of Stay Local, Travel Far channels effortless Mediterranean coastal living right here in Edina.
July 20, 2025
Week 2: Scandinavian Serenity — Calm in Edina
Hygge, fika, clean design, and mindful movement — Week 2 of Stay Local, Travel Far finds Scandinavian serenity in Edina's cafés, wellness studios, and home décor shops.
July 13, 2025
Week 1: Southern France — Your Provençal Escape in Edina
Lavender fields, sun-soaked patios, fresh markets, and rosé — Edina's first week of Stay Local, Travel Far brings the sensory pleasures of Provence right to 50th & France.
July 8, 2025
Stay Local, Travel Far: Edina's European-Inspired July
Parisian cafés, Scandinavian calm, Mediterranean coastal vibes, and Italian dolce vita — Edina's July series brings four weeks of European inspiration to Minnesota without a plane ticket.
July 1, 2025
10 of Edina's Top Summer Events
From free swing-dance lessons at 50th & France to the Farmers Market, Summer House, and the annual Car Show, here are ten reasons Edina's summer calendar is unmissable.
May 20, 2025
Style Edina 2025: Celebrating a Community of Style
Style Edina returns for its eighth year on May 18, 2025 — a runway show, pop-up shops, and high-tea mimosas at the Westin Edina Galleria, benefiting 66 West and its work with young adults experiencing homelessness.
April 18, 2025
Step into Paradise: Galleria's Spring Escape
The sixth annual Galleria Floral Experience transforms the Galleria Edina into a tropical botanical wonderland each spring — more than 100 species, 3,000 early-bloom bulbs, and a towering giraffe sculpture await.
March 26, 2025
Six Things to Do in Edina This Spring
From flower shows and film festivals to fashion events and the annual Art Fair, Edina's spring calendar is packed with reasons to visit.
March 15, 2025
Your Ultimate Home Furnishing Destination
Edina has built a decades-long reputation as a premier Twin Cities destination for high-end home furnishings — from a nationally ranked furniture retailer on France Avenue to a four-story RH gallery and a walkable district packed with locally owned design studios.
February 17, 2025
Where to Shop, Eat and Stay at Southdale Center
America's first indoor shopping mall is mid-transformation — a $400 million renovation, 40-plus incoming brands, and a summer 2025 luxury wing with Moncler, Burberry, and Watches of Switzerland make Southdale Center worth a fresh look.
January 28, 2025
Your Edina Holiday Prep Guide
From Thanksgiving hosting essentials at Lunds & Byerlys to festive décor at the Galleria and family fun at Puttshack, Edina has everything you need to ease into the holiday season.
November 1, 2024
How to Make the Most of Edina's Two Upscale Malls
Southdale Center and Galleria Edina sit less than a mile apart and together offer a full day of shopping, dining, and lodging — from a New England seafood restaurant to a rooftop named among America's 50 most beautiful.
October 14, 2024
How to Stay Active in Edina
From Life Time's Southdale mega-gym and Braemar's championship golf to mountain biking, indoor skating, and the Fall Into the Arts Festival, Edina keeps you moving year-round.
August 22, 2024
Where to Eat in Edina
From Tibetan dumplings and Ecuadorian empanadas to New Orleans crab beignets and New York–style pizza, Edina's dining scene is more globally inspired — and more delicious — than ever.
June 10, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About What's New and Noteworthy at 50th & France
From a first-in-Minnesota juice bar to a chef-driven culinary school, the 50th & France district keeps adding reasons to visit — plus the Edina Art Fair, free concerts, and weekend vintage markets.
May 6, 2024
Where to Shop for the Perfect Holiday Gift in Edina
Five Edina retailers — from a faux-fur boutique at the Galleria to an Alabama-founded menswear label at 50th & France — share their top holiday gift picks for the season.
October 25, 2023
Three Essential Artists at Edina's Fall into the Arts Festival
A Ukrainian-born jewelry designer donating proceeds to soldiers, a self-taught ceramicist channeling Cubism, and a colorblind painter whose hyperminimalism earned Best of Show — three artists making the September 9–10 festival essential.
August 24, 2023
Eight Ways for Couples to Escape It All in Edina
A spirited mix of stylish restaurants, shops, hotels, and spas makes Edina an ideal destination for couples seeking relaxation near Minneapolis during spring and summer.
May 2, 2023
Five Fashion Trends to Look Out for This Fall and Winter
Style expert Jodi Mayers and KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen break down five wearable trends — from earthy Minnesota-inspired hues to relaxed denim and leather — and where to find them in Edina.
September 9, 2022
Five of the 225+ Featured Exhibitors at Edina's Fall into the Arts Festival
From a Senegalese-born potter who traded soccer for ceramics to a jewelry designer who spends 10–12 days on a single blossom, five exhibitors making the 2022 Fall into the Arts Festival worth your September.
August 12, 2022
Five Ways to Celebrate Spring With the Whole Family in Edina
From the return of the Edina Art Fair and mini golf at Centennial Lakes to NOLA-inspired dining at Mr. Paul's and the soon-to-relaunch Edina Theatre, spring in Edina has never looked better.
April 28, 2022
How to Shop Til' You Drop in Edina This Fall
Style Edina's annual fashion event returned in September 2021 — and the city's three shopping districts had fresh retailers, expanded spaces, and a few surprises worth building a day around.
September 15, 2021
Eight Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Edina
From Braemar Golf's championship course and the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail to al fresco dining at CōV and craft pints at Wooden Hill Brewing, here are eight ways to soak up the outdoors in Edina.
April 30, 2021
Unforgettable I Dos: Your Go-To Guide for Wedding Planning in Edina, Minnesota
From gorgeous venues like Centennial Lakes Park and the Westin Edina Galleria to bridal boutiques and custom-cake bakeries, Edina is a dream destination for planning your wedding.
April 27, 2021
Edina, Minnesota: Your Next Destination to Find Unique Home Furnishings
From an 18,000-square-foot Design Within Reach showroom at the Galleria to handpainted ceramics at 50th & France, Edina's three shopping districts let you furnish — and outfit — an entire home in a single afternoon.
April 27, 2021
Ways to Make Your Home Feel Cozy This Winter
A KARE 11 interview with Shelly Loberg explored contemporary furniture trends and home-styling ideas available at Edina-area retailers — from Room and Board to Restoration Hardware — for making your home feel warmer during the winter months.
March 24, 2021
Madison Artists at the Edina Art Fair
A 27News interview spotlighted Madison, Wisconsin artists bringing their work to the Edina Art Fair — described as a premiere, free art extravaganza drawing fine artists and visitors from across the region.
March 24, 2021
The Redevelopment of 50th & France: Where Preservation Meets Progress
The 50th & France intersection — home to 175 retailers, restaurants, and service providers — undertook a major redevelopment to add parking, retail, apartments, pedestrian walkways, and outdoor plazas while honoring the neighborhood's 150-year history.
March 24, 2021
Great Gift Ideas Edina Shops Have for Father's Day
A WCCO TV interview highlighted the range of Father's Day gift options available across Edina's shopping districts — with something for every type of dad, from the fashion-forward to the outdoor enthusiast.
June 14, 2019
Edina Prepares To 'Fall Into The Arts' This Weekend
The 14th Annual Fall into the Arts Festival returned to Centennial Lakes Park in Edina for a two-day celebration drawing more than 250 artists, exhibitors, food vendors, and sponsors — with proceeds benefiting the Edina Crime Prevention Fund.
September 8, 2017
Interview: Edina Fashion Show Features Multiple Styles
Style Edina brought together retailers from Southdale Center, Galleria, and 50th & France for a single fashion show at the Edina Country Club — a collaborative showcase of the breadth and range of shopping available across the city.
March 13, 2016
The Wild Finds a Home Away from Home
When the Xcel Energy Center hosts other events, the Minnesota Wild relocates its practice sessions to Edina's Braemar Arena — a community rink that serves as a low-key home away from home for the NHL team.
April 29, 2015
Lunds and Byerly's Supermarkets Rebrand Under One Name
Edina-based Lunds Food Holdings unified its 26 full-service grocery stores under the combined name 'Lunds & Byerlys' — completing a brand consolidation nearly 18 years after Lunds acquired Byerly's in 1997.
April 29, 2015
Best of the Best
A readers' choice survey crowned Edina's finest restaurants, shops, wellness providers, and community organizations — a snapshot of the city's vibrant local business scene in early 2015.
February 20, 2015
Walking to Southdale Is Easier After Edina's $4 Million Pedestrian Project
Edina invested $4 million to transform a car-centric stretch of France Avenue into a walkable corridor serving Southdale's growing residential population — and residents noticed immediately.
February 15, 2015
8 Great Reasons to Live in Edina
A 2015 sponsored feature on Bring Me The News laid out why Edina — with its award-winning schools, three major shopping districts, 40-plus parks, and low crime rate — was one of the Twin Cities' most sought-after places to call home.
February 4, 2015
Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit
Travel + Leisure spotlighted Edina's 50th & France district as a place where a sprawling suburb takes on a small-village feel — with sculpture-lined pathways, boutique shopping, and year-round outdoor recreation.
January 8, 2015
Edina Opens New 'Backyard' Rink and Inflatable Sports Dome
Edina's Braemar sports complex debuted a $1.4 million outdoor 'Backyard' skating rink and a $4.5 million inflatable dome — at the time Minnesota's second-largest indoor sports facility — bringing major new recreational capacity to the city.
January 8, 2015
Stay Local, Travel Far
A four-part series exploring how Edina delivers the flavors, moods, and spirit of European destinations — without the jet lag. Coming soon.
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