Connection to Community Resources
November 2024
Summertime in Edina bustling with activities for all ages. Everything from kid camps, concerts in the parks, library programs, Art Together and more. Try something new this summer like the Juneteenth Celebration at Centennial Lakes and don't miss the Annual Edina 4th July Parade.
Newsletter Highlights:
- Summer Activities
- Free YMCA Members for teens
- WIC Clinic at the ELC
- Summer Food Resources
- Energy Assistance Deadline is May 31
- Homebuyer, Renter's Rights and Financial Wellness Workshops
We're Open! The Edina Resource Center is open all summer to support you and help you get connect to community programs. Give us a call, send us an email or stop by the Edina Community Center. And be sure to look for the ERC staff out and about at various community events. Have a great summer!
Edina Art Fair
Friday, June 6
3:00 PM - 8:00PM
Saturday, June 7
10:00AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 8
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Juneteenth Celebration
Edina 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
10:00 AM
Art Together- Free Family Fun!
Stop by and join the Edina Art Center, Edina Fire Department and Edina Police Officers at the Park and Make Art Together. New art activity will be available each month.
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
June 11 Fred Richards Park Playground, 4400 Parklawn Ave
July 9 Yorktown Park, 7335 York Ave S
Aug 13 Cornelia School Park, 7142 Cornelia Dr.
Look for the Community Ed table and say hello!
Edina Library - Events for Children, Youth and Adults
Family Storytime:
Thursdays, June 5, 12, 26
10:00-10:30 AM
Baby Storytime:
Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
10:00-10:30 AM
Drop-In Tech Help:
Thursdays, June 12, 26, July 10, 24; Aug 14, 28 2:00-4:00 PM
KIDS BOOK CLUB: June 10
Click Here for event details and to find more events happening at the Edina Library
Summer Let's Read Library Locations:
Brookdale, Brooklyn Park, Franklin, Hosmer, North Regional, Oxboro, Pierre Bottineau, Rockford Rd
Let's Read will include literacy games and reading practice. Intended for grades K-5
Centennial Lakes is filled with summer fun!
- Summer Entertainment:
- Children's concert Tuesdays/Thursdays,
- Live Music Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays
- Farmer's Market: Thursdays 3:00 -7:00 PM; June 5- Oct 2
- Recreation: Putting course, Lawn Bowling, Paddleboards, Free Fishing Thursdays for Kids
July National Parks & Recreation Month - watch for activities from Edina Parks & Recreations
50th & France Summer Activities for All
Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June 13-Sept 5, 5:30-7:30 PM
Family Storytelling and Songs
Saturdays, June 14- Aug 30, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Dancing on the Plaza
Saturdays, Jun 28, July 26, Aug 23, Aug 30, 7:00 -8:00 PM
50th & Fun on the Plaza
Sundays June 15-Aug 31 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
Edina Community Ed
Summer Registration now open. Choose from over 500 camps & classes for youth. Adult Program Registration Now Open
Scholarships Available:
- Summer Go Time Scholarships available for incoming K-12 (Forma de Registro 2025)
- Preschool Summer Scholarship -ages 2-5
- KIDS Club Financial Assistance
Edina Parks & Recreation
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Find all of the dates and registrations links for summer youth programs in one place
- Athletic Associations in Edina (soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball & more)
- Day Camps / Youth Programs
- All-Day Care Programs
- Overnight Camps/ Outdoor Day Camps
- Adaptive Sports/Inclusive Rec
- Scholarships - Edina Give and Go, Connect Card,
GET SUMMER! Free membership for Teens entering Grades 9-12
“Get Summer” Program
- Free membership runs from June 9–August 31, 2025
- Open to teens entering grades 9–12
- Youth must not have had a Y membership within the past 60 days
- Spots are limited and vary by location
- Southdale YMCA, 7355 York Ave S, Edina
Mobile Health HUB- WIC CLINIC coming to Edina
The Women, Infants & Children (WIC)program provides nutrition education, breast/chestfeeding counseling and support, and food benefits for eligible people who are pregnant, postpartum or have children up to five years of age.
Appointments in Edina are now available for WIC participants who live in Edina, Bloomington or Richfield. Contact Bloomington Public Health Division at 952-563-8993 to make your appointment.
Energy Assistance- Applications Due May 31
Applications for Energy Assistance are now available. Renters and home owners who are needing assistance paying their energy bills (gas, electric) can complete an application between October 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Eligible applicants may receive a grant paid directly to their utility provider to reduce utility expenses. Applications are available in multiple languages and formats including: online, paper, and by mail. Learn More
Refugee and Immigrant Helpline
1-800-814-4806
Helpline navigators value callers’ privacy and provide guidance people can trust. Navigators can help connect people with resources and information about jobs, food, health, housing, legal help, English classes and more.
Financial, Renter & Homebuyers Workshops
Financial Wellness Workshops
FREE | Using the FDIC Money Smart curriculum, this workshop covers a variety of topics, including budgeting, money management, how to access and understand your credit report, how to manage your credit history and debt, and how to protect your identity and assets. REGISTER NOW
June 14 9:00 AM
June 27 9:00 AM
Renter's Rights Workshop
FREE | This workshop will answer your questions about your rights and responsibilities as a renter, how fair housing laws protect you, how affordable housing is calculated, the importance of insurance, and more. REGISTER NOW
May 28 12:00 PM
June 25 12:00 PM
Homebuyer Workshop
Based on the Home Stretch curriculum developed by Minnesota Homeownership Center, this workshop will explore the cost of renting versus owning; overcoming credit debt, income, or savings barriers; the mortgage application process; and more! REGISTER NOW
June 7 9:00 AM
July 12 9:00 AM
Aug 9 9:00 AM
Workshops are provided by Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County. Financial Wellness, Renter and Homebuyer Counseling appointments are also available. Show Me More
FARE FOR ALL
Fare For All is open to everyone. They offer meat packs or $25 for $11 (no pork) and produce pack ($10). For a local pick-up location. date & time check out the Fare For All Schedule.
Bloomington: June 20/ July 25/Aug 22
Richfield: June 24/July 29/ Aug 26
LOAVES & FISHES
Free Community Meals. Some locations offer To Go and other sites offer Dining In options. No registration needed. Open to all Locations and hours. Nearby locations:
- Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mon-Fri 5:00-6:00pm To Go/In-Person
- Hope Presbyterian Church, Mon-Fri 5:00-6:00pm To Go
- Woodlake Lutheran Church, Sat/Sun 5:30-6:30pm To Go
VEAP Food Pantry
Everyone welcome, No income requirements. Visitors are welcome twice a month. Call 952-888-9616 for an appointment
VEAP's Mobile Pantry is open to all. Fridays: 12-2pm, Dar Al Farooq, 8201 Park Avenue South, Bloomington.
Saturdays:1-3pm St Nicks 7227 Penn Ave S, Richfield
*VEAP's Social Services Team may be able to assist with rent, security deposit or utility bill.
Summer EBT is now SUN BUCKS
If you will not be auto enrolled, complete the 2024-25 Educational Benefits Application with your school district. You will be notified by your school district if you are eligible.
Edina Schools Hopkins Schools Richfield Schools
Early Learning Center
Registration for 2025-26 Early Learning Center is now open
- Full-Day & Half Day Preschool (3 & 4 year old)
- Early Childhood Family Education* (ECFE) (ages 0-5)
- Parent Education
View a PDF of the 2025-26 Catalog
Scholarships available for qualifying families participating in non-ECFE component classes.
*sliding scale fee tuition