Nick Offerman coming to Mystic Lake this fall

Nick Offerman is coming to Mystic Lake for his standup comedy show in October. 

Dino Fest at the Science Museum of Minnesota
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This weekend, it's all about dinos at the Science Museum of Minnesota. All month long, they're putting the focus on ancient fossils every Saturday. And on Aug. 5, the museum kicks things off with a "roar" at Dino Fest.

Luxury Home Tour is this weekend in Twin Cities
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The Luxury Home Tour, featuring 10 luxury homes, runs this weekend and next week, on Fridays-Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.

Lime bikeshare program expanding to St. Paul

Lime is expanding its bikeshare program to St. Paul, the company announced Thursday.

Summer on Peavey Plaza: Free concerts
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Free summer concerts: From now through September, Green Minneapolis is hosting "Summer at Peavey Plaza." It's a free outdoor concert series, featuring over 100 performances including Phil Thompson.

Open Eye Theatre brings theater to park near you
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This summer, you can let the theater come to you. The award-winning crew behind Open Eye Theatre has brought back the Driveway Tour series and added a new show. Molly and the Magic Boot is the newest story utilizing puppets. Open Eye Theatre has dozens of shows lined up all over the metro. Many of the performances are free and will take place in public parks, libraries and city centers. The dates and locations for those shows can be found on the Open Eye Theatre website.

History of Eden Prairie's PeopleFest
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PeopleFest is being held July 30-Aug. 5 at Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie. For more information, visit: edenprairie.org/peoplefest

What to do in Minnesota: 8 things to do this weekend (July 28-30)

Despite the heat to come this week, there are many summer events popping up in the Twin Cities and beyond. Attend a fair, pick your favorite pup at the corgi races or see a golf tournament this weekend.

Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail officially opens

A long-anticipated day — the Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail is officially up and running. 

Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail opens Friday
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The Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo opens Friday. The aerial trail through the zoo is on the old monorail track. FOX 9's Cody Matz checks it out.

Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail opens Friday
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The Minnesota Zoo has repurposed its former monorail track into a treetop trail, and the trail opens on Friday. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.

Corgi races at Canterbury Park this weekend
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Canterbury Park in Shakopee will host its annual corgi races, featuring more than 70 corgis, on Sunday, July 30. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.

Tour Twin Cities most spectacular water gardens
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The term backyard oasis definitely applies to the homes featured on this years’ Minnesota Water Garden Society Tour. The homes feature ponds, waterfalls and streams. The tour takes place on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. There are 10 homes across the metro to visit. The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Ticket prices are $15 for advanced sales, $20 day of the tours and $5 for a single site. The tour is self-guided and the tickets are good for both days.

Stillwater's Mad Capper: New vision for a historic bar

A historic bar in downtown Stillwater has a second life thanks to a creative local entrepreneur. 

Minnesota makes 'Best Adventure Experiences in the US' list

Minnesota is a great place for adventures, and it was recently included on a Travel + Leisure's list of best adventure experience in the United States.

Valleyfair Corn Fest coming in August

Valleyfair is hosting an end of summer festival celebrating one of Minnesota’s favorite crops.