When spring arrives in Edina, the city doesn't just thaw — it blooms. From the Galleria to 50th & France, Southdale Center to Centennial Lakes Park, the season brings a wave of events, openings, and experiences that make Edina an essential stop just a short drive from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
1. Stop and Smell the Flowers
Bachman's transforms the Galleria each spring with a dazzling floral exhibition — past themes have included vibrant tropical installations featuring animal prints, exotic blooms, and larger-than-life botanicals. Typically running for two weeks in late March, the exhibition is free to browse and a beloved local tradition.
2. Attend a Movie Premiere
The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival brings world cinema to Edina each April, with screenings at the Mann Theatre on France Avenue. The festival draws tens of thousands of filmgoers for a multi-day run of premieres, documentaries, and independent films. The Mann Theatre's Gold Room Bar makes the experience even more special.
3. Support Cancer Research at Runway for Hope
Each spring the Westin Edina Galleria hosts Runway for Hope, a fashion show benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Local patient models walk alongside designs by Twin Cities creatives, turning a night of fashion into a powerful show of community support. Check exploreedina.com/events for the current year's date.
4. Celebrate a Community of Style
Style Edina — Edina's annual celebration of fashion — showcases the best of Southdale Center, the Galleria, and 50th & France in an evening of runway looks, local designers, and shopping energy. The event is typically held in May at the Westin Edina Galleria. Check exploreedina.com for the current date and ticket info.
5. Start an Art Collection at the Edina Art Fair
The Edina Art Fair — one of the Midwest's most respected juried fairs — returns each June to the 50th & France neighborhood. Hundreds of regional and national artists exhibit paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Live music, a kids zone, and terrific food vendors round out the weekend. Check edina artfair.com for current dates.
6. Discover What's New at Southdale Center
Southdale Center — America's first enclosed shopping mall, right here in Edina — continues to evolve with new retail and dining additions each season. Recent additions have included Aritzia, Mango, Breitling, Athleta, and CAMP (the family-experience retail concept). Spring is the perfect time to explore the refreshed lineup before summer crowds arrive.