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Fall Registration Open
Cue the pumpkin spice lattes and colorful landscapes — fall is here! This season of Parks and Recreation programs is full of fun, action and adventure, and you won't want to miss out.
Recreation Programs At-a-Glance
Eden Prairie offers a variety of adult athletic programs, from leagues to open gym time.
Adult athletics are open to adults who want to live an active lifestyle through sport leagues. Leagues take place throughout Eden Prairie parks, gymnasiums and the Community Center.
Find out more at edenprairie.org/AdultAthletics
All programs take place at the Aquatics Center.
INCLUSIVE SWIMMING PROGRAMS
Sensory-Friendly Open Swimming
Second and Fourth Sundays of the month
1–3:50 p.m.
Recreation Pool schedule
No registration, non-members pay open swimming fee
Women-Only Swim Programs
Open Swim
Select Sundays (dates subject to change based on staff availability)
5–7:50 p.m.
Recreation Pool schedule
No registration, non-members pay open swimming fee
- Nov. 3, 17, 24
- Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22
Swim Lessons
Sundays, Nov. 17 and 24
5:10–5:50 p.m. or 6–6:40 p.m.
$15/day
Private Adaptive Swimming Lessons
30-minute swimming lessons for children with special needs
SPECIAL EVENTS
Gobble Games
Ages 3–12 with adult
Saturday, Nov. 16
1–3 p.m.
$10
Swim with Santa
Ages 3–12 with adult
Friday, Dec. 20
6–7:50 p.m.
$15
SAFETY EDUCATION
Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)
Ages 15+
$260/session
Mondays, Nov. 11–Dec. 9 | 4–10 p.m. |
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Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 17–19 |
10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
Lifeguard Training Blended Learning
Ages 15+
$210/session
Nov. 1–3 | Prerequisite testing: 7–8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 |
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5–10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 | |
Nov. 15–17 | Prerequisite testing: 7–8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 |
5–10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 | |
Dec. 6–8 | Prerequisite testing: 7–8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 |
5–10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 | |
Dec. 20–22 | Prerequisite testing: 7–8:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8 |
5–10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 | |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 |
Lifeguard Instructor Course (LGI)
Ages 17+
$250/session
Sunday–Monday, Dec. 29–30 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
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Lifeguard Instructor Recertification
Ages 17+
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
$120/session
- Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Monday, Dec. 16
SWIMMING LESSONS
The City of Eden Prairie is a provider of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. The Learn-to-Swim program provides comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety courses that teach participants how to swim skillfully and safely, and to think and act safely in, on and around the water.
All programs take place at the Art Center unless noted otherwise
FALL PROGRAMS
Preschool Programs
Art and Story Time
Ages 3–6 with adult
Mondays, 3-class sessions
10–11:30 a.m.
Family and Friends
Nov. 4–18
$30/child or $10/drop-in class
Happy Holidays
Dec. 2–16
$30/child or $10/drop-in class
Pre-K Creative Play
Ages 3–6 with adult
Saturdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
$10/child, per session
Nov. 2 | Under the Sea |
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Nov. 16 | Let's Say Thanks – Cards |
Dec. 7 | Snow Fun |
Dec. 21 | Winter Animals |
Family Programs
Family Fun at the Art Center
Ages 7+ with adult
Saturdays, 4–6 p.m.
$25/person (all attendees must register)
Glazed Over (Pottery)
Nov. 16
Glass Winter Wonderland
Dec. 14
Youth Programs
Kids Night Out (Your Night Off!)
Ages 5–11
Saturdays, 5–8 p.m.
$30/session (dinner included)
Nov. 9 | Animal Time |
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Nov. 23 | Kids Give Back Card Making |
Dec. 7 |
Holiday Fun |
Holiday Ornament Making
Ages 5–11
Saturday, Dec. 7
1–2:30 p.m. or 2:30–4 p.m.
$20
No School Days
Winter Break No School Day Classes
Ages 6–10
$35/class
Half-day and all-day options. Supervised lunch hour available – select if registering for morning and afternoon camps each day.
Monday, Dec. 23
Let's Make Snowflakes
9 a.m.–noon
Clay Snowpals
1–4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Winter Snow Scenes
9 a.m.–noon
ArtMix
1–4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27
Wacky Winter Wonderland
9 a.m.–noon
Claytastic
1–4 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
Clay Cookies!
9 a.m.–noon
New Year's Glitz
1–4 p.m.
Teen/Adult Programs
Ages 15+ unless otherwise noted
[Re]Fresh: Open Studio Practices & Procedures
Ages 16+
Wednesdays, Oct. 30–Nov. 20
6–9 p.m.
$110
Art at the Senior Center
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon
$30/session
Nov. 7 | Thanksgiving Table — Glass Charms or Placeholders |
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Nov. 21 | Glass Winter Villages |
Dec. 5 | Fused Glass Ornaments |
Dec. 19 | Needle-Felted Holiday Decor |
Happy Hour at the Art Center
Ages 21+
Fridays, 6–8 p.m.
$30/session
Nov. 8 | Bath Bombs, Soaps, Candles |
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Nov. 15 | Ceramic Jewelry |
Nov. 22 | Clay for Couples — Try the Wheel |
Dec. 6 | Mini Winter Garland — Needle Felting |
Dec. 20 | Stained Glass Poinsettia |
Welcome to the Wheel – All Skills
Ages 15+ or ages 13–14 with adult
Sundays, Nov. 3–Dec. 15 (no class Dec. 1)
1:30–5 p.m.
$235
Welcome to the Wheel
Ages 15+
Sundays, Nov. 3–Dec. 15
5:30–9 p.m.
$270
Brushstrokes & Beyond: Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Watercolor
Ages 18+
Thursdays, Nov. 7–Dec. 19 (no class Nov. 28)
6–8:30 p.m.
$165
Introduction to Drawing
Tuesdays, Oct. 29–Dec. 3
6–8:30 p.m.
$150
Intermediate Watercolor Painting
Wednesdays, Nov. 6–Dec. 18
6:30–9 p.m.
$165
Make One, Take One: Fill an Empty Bowl, Clay
Ages 15+ or 10–14 with adult
$55/session
Saturday, Nov. 23
1–4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25
6–9 p.m.
Clay: Inlay Decorations and Slip Trailing Technique
Ages 18+
Saturday, Dec. 7
9:30 a.m.–noon
$50
Programs for ages 12–30
Learn more about Disability and Inclusion Services.
Pizza and Game Night
Ages 12+
Fridays, Nov. 1, Dec. 13
5:30–7 p.m.
Davanni's, 8061 Flying Cloud Drive
$30
Saturday Socializers
Ages 12+
EPHS Drama: "Matilda!"
Saturday, Nov. 16
1:10–4 p.m.
Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road
$30
Holiday Gift Shopping and Wrapping
Saturday, Dec. 7
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Eden Prairie Mall, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive
$40
Let's Get Fit
Ages 12+
Thursday, Nov. 7
6–7:30 p.m.
Community Center
$28
Sensory Art
Ages 12+
Thursday, Nov. 21
6–7:30 p.m.
Community Center
$28
Cookies and Crafts for the Holidays
Ages 12+
Thursday, Dec. 5
6–7:30 p.m.
Senior Center
$28
Holiday Lights Tour and Cookies
Ages 12+
Wednesday, Dec. 19
6:30–8 p.m.
Senior Center
$15
Fitness
Muscles and Menopause
Ages 30+
Sunday, Nov. 3
3:30–5 p.m.
Community Center
$20
Sound Bath
Ages 12+
$12/session
Community Center
Friday, Nov. 15
6–7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Kids Fitness Class Sampler
Ages 8–12
Mondays, Nov. 25–Dec. 30
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Community Center
$40
Candlelight Yin Yoga
Ages 12+
Sundays, Nov. 3–Dec. 15
6–7 p.m.
Community Center
$50
Reiki Master Training
Ages 18+
Sunday, Jan. 26
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Community Center
$400
All programs take place at the Community Center.
Wednesday Evenings
Nov. 6–Dec. 18
$110
5:45–6:15 p.m. | Snowplow Sam 1 | Snowplow Sam 2 | Snowplow Sam 3 | Basic 1 |
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6:15–6:45 p.m. |
Snowplow Sam 1 | Basic 1 | Basic 2 | Basic 3 |
6:45–7:15 p.m. | Basic 4 | Basic 5 | Basic 6 | Adult/Teen Beginner |
Adult/Teen Intermediate |
Saturday Mornings
Nov. 9–Dec. 18
$110
9:15–9:45 a.m. | Pre-Free Skate | Free Skate 1 |
Free Skate 2 |
Free Skate 3 |
Free Skate 4–6 |
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9:45–10:15 a.m. |
Snowplow Sam 1 | Snowplow Sam 2 | Snowplow Sam 3 | Basic 1 | |
10:15–10:45 a.m. | Snowplow Sam 1 | Basic 1 | Basic 2 | Basic 3 | |
10:45–11:15 a.m. | Basic 4 | Basic 5 | Adult/Teen Beginner | Adult/Teen Intermediate | Adult/Intermediate Advanced |
All programs take place at the Outdoor Center unless noted otherwise.
Preschool Programs
Preschool Adventure Time
Ages 2–6 with adult
Wednesdays through Dec. 18
8:30–10 a.m.
$15/day
Cub Club
Ages 2–6 with adult
Thursdays through Dec. 19
8:30–10 a.m.
$15/day
Nature Preschool Program
Ages 3 3⁄4–5 with adult
Fridays, Nov. 15–Dec. 20
9 a.m.–noon
$240
Youth
Winter Break Fun Series
Monday, Dec. 23
$45/class
Winter Break Preschool Camp
Ages 3 3⁄4–6
9 a.m.–noon
School’s Out at the Outdoor Center
Ages 7–13
1–4 p.m.
All Ages and Family Programs
Feed Me!
All ages with adult
Saturday, Nov. 2 or Nov. 16
2–4 p.m.
$10/session
Full-Moon Hikes
All ages with adult
$10/session
Beaver Moon
Friday, Nov. 15
7–8:30 p.m.
Cold Moon
Saturday, Dec. 14
7–8:30 p.m.
Handmade Holiday Market
Ages 7+
Free
Sunday, Dec. 8
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Noon–4 p.m.
Family Holiday Nature Crafting
Ages 3+ with adult
Sunday, Dec. 8
3–5 p.m.
$20
Teens and Adults
Adult Pumpkin Carving
Ages 18+
Friday, Oct. 25
6–8 p.m.
$20
Adult Game Night
Ages 21+
Thursdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 12
6–8 p.m.
$12/session
Outdoor Speaker Series
Ages 13+
$5/session
A Field Guide to Eden Prairie Conservation Areas
Monday, Nov. 18
7–8 p.m.
The Stories Trees Tell
Saturday, Dec. 7
2–3 p.m.
Building Eden Prairie's Clean Water Legacy
Monday, Dec. 9
7–8 p.m.
Raptors in Eden Prairie
Saturday, Dec. 21
2–3 p.m.
Ages 18+
Saturday, Nov. 16
7–9 p.m.
$10/day
Birding Sundays
Ages 17+
Sunday, Nov. 3
7–8:30 a.m.
$5/day
Holiday Nature Crafting for Adults
Ages 18+
Friday, Dec. 13
6–8 p.m.
$20
Astronomy
Star Watch Astronomy
Ages 8+ with adult
$10/session
Autumn Nights and Northern Lights
Friday, Nov. 8
7–8:30 p.m.
Greek Theater in the Autumn Sky; The Superheroes of Old
Friday, Nov. 15
7–8:30 p.m.
A Galaxy Neighbor and the Sky from a Different Perspective
Saturday, Nov. 23
8:30–10 p.m.
Farewell to the Summer Triangle
Friday, Dec. 6
7–8:30 p.m.
A Parade of Planets
Saturday, Dec. 21
7–8:30 p.m.
The Winter Solstice and the Longest Night of the Year
Friday, Dec. 13
7–8:30 p.m.
Art Center
Winter Break No School Day Classes
Ages 6–10
$35/class
Half-day and all-day options. Supervised lunch hour available – select if registering for morning and afternoon camps each day.
Monday, Dec. 23
Let's Make Snowflakes
9 a.m.–noon
Clay Snowpals
1–4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Winter Snow Scenes
9 a.m.–noon
ArtMix
1–4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27
Wacky Winter Wonderland
9 a.m.–noon
Claytastic
1–4 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
Clay Cookies!
9 a.m.–noon
New Year's Glitz
1–4 p.m.
Outdoor Center
Winter Break Fun Series
Monday, Dec. 23
$45/class
Winter Break Preschool Camp
Ages 3 3⁄4–6
9 a.m.–noon
School’s Out at the Outdoor Center
Ages 7–13
1–4 p.m.
Youth Sports
Gymnastics Camp Non-School Day
Ages 5–12
Friday, Nov. 8 and/or Monday, Dec. 30
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Legacy Gymnastics, 7593 Corporate Way
$85/day
The Eden Prairie Senior Center offers exceptional programs ranging from lifelong learning classes, fitness and wellness activities, discussion and support groups, special events and trips.
Learn more and register for programs and events at edenprairie.org/SeniorCenter.
Amazing Athletes
Amazing Tots
Ages 1½–3
Wednesdays, Oct. 30–Dec. 4
5:30–6 p.m.
Community Center
$84
Amazing Athletes
Ages 3–5
Wednesdays, Oct. 30–Dec. 4
6:10–6:55 p.m.
Community Center
$84
Basketball
Mondays
Nov. 18–Dec. 9
City Center Multipurpose Room
Ages 2–3 | 5:15–5:40 p.m. or 6:30–6:55 p.m. |
Ages 4–5 |
5:45–6:25 p.m. or 7–7:40 p.m. |
Thursdays
Nov. 21–Dec. 19
Community Center Gym
Ages 3–5 |
5:30–6:10 p.m. |
Ages 4–6 |
4:45–5:25 p.m. |
Ages 6–9 |
4–4:40 p.m. |
Fitness
Kids Fitness Class Sampler
Ages 8–12
Mondays, Nov. 25–Dec. 30
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Community Center
$40
Gymnastics
All gymnastics programs take place at Legacy Gymnastics, 7593 Corporate Way
Stars Gymnastics
Ages 1½–3
Saturdays, 9–9:45 a.m.
Nov. 2–30 | $110 |
Dec. 7–21 | $83 |
Sparklers Gymnastics
Ages 3–4
Tuesdays, 6:10–6:55 p.m.
Nov. 5–26 | $110 |
Dec. 3–17 | $83 |
Mondays, 4:15–5 p.m.
Nov. 4–25 | $110 |
Dec. 2–16 | $83 |
Super Stars Gymnastics
Ages 4–5
Saturdays, 11:40 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Nov. 2–23 | $110 |
Dec. 7–21 | $83 |
Mini Tramp and Tumble
Ages 4–5
Wednesdays, 4–4:30 p.m.
Nov. 6–27 | $75 |
Dec. 4–18 | $56 |
Gymnastics Sampler
Ages 5–12
Mondays
7:15–8:10 p.m.
Nov. 4–25 | $130 |
Dec. 2–16 | $98 |
Tuesdays
6:40–7:35 p.m.
Nov. 5–26 | $130 |
Dec. 3–17 | $98 |
Saturdays
10:05–11 a.m.
Nov. 2–23 | $130 |
Dec. 7–21 | $98 |
Gymnastics Camp Non-School Day
Ages 5–12
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
$85/day
- Friday, Nov. 8
- Monday, Dec. 30
Legacy Gymnastics Saturday Drop & Shop Event
Ages 5–12
Saturday, Dec. 14
9–11 a.m.
$40
Martial Arts
Tae Kwon Do — Karate
Ages 5–12
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:40–6:15 p.m.
American Karate Studio, 13110 Excelsior Boulevard
$79/session
- Nov. 4–27
- Dec. 2–30
Ninja
Legacy Mini Ninja
Ages 4–5
Legacy Gymnastics, 7593 Corporate Way
Tuesdays
7–7:30 p.m.
Nov. 5–26 | $75 |
Dec. 3–17 | $56 |
Saturdays
9–9:30 a.m.
Nov. 2–23 | $72 |
Dec. 7–21 | $56 |
Ninja Gymnastics
Ages 6–8
Fridays, 4:55–5:40 p.m.
Legacy Gymnastics, 7593 Corporate Way
Nov. 1–22 | $110 |
Dec. 6–20 | $83 |
Soccer
RevSports Soccer
$67
Thursdays, Nov. 21–Dec. 19
Community Center
Ages 3–4 | 5:30–6:10 p.m. |
Ages 4–6 | 4:45–5:25 p.m. |
Ages 6–9 | 4–4:40 p.m. |
Tennis
Tuesdays, Nov. 5–Dec. 17
Community Center
$168
Ages 5–7 | 4–5 p.m. |
Ages 8–12 | 5:10–6:10 p.m. |
Pickleball
RevSports Pickleball
Tuesdays, Nov. 12–Dec. 3
Community Center
$67
Ages 5–8
4–4:40 p.m.
Ages 4–6
4:45–5:25 p.m.
Ages 6–9
5:30–6:10 p.m.