The following upcoming events are planned in conjunction with the city of Eden Prairie’s 150th anniversary of the first town board meeting. See below for Eden Prairie's proclamation on the city's 150th.

Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special

7:30 p.m. May 17

Bring the whole gang for a barn dance at the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) featuring Shake These Bones with Bob Walser and Julie Young. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.

Arts & Antiques in the Park

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7

Stroll through the artists, crafters, antique dealers and food venders at Staring Lake Park (14800 Pioneer Trail), you never know what you might find! 

Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie and Rib Fest

2-8 p.m. June 8

Meet up with friends at Purgatory Creek Park (13001 Technology Drive) to enjoy six area big bands, ribs and more!

Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special

7:30 p.m. June 14

Bring the whole gang to the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) for a night of bluegrass music featuring the Middle Creek Spunk Boys. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.

Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

2:30-4:30 p.m. June 22

Join your friends and the Eden Prairie Historical Society for an Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Bearpath. Gather a table of 10! Tickets $25. 

Fourth of July Hometown Celebration

11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4

Join in with your friends and neighbors as the city celebrates the Fourth of July and a tribute to Eden Prairie’s 150 Years of Community.

Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special

7:30 p.m. June 19

Bring the whole gang to the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) for a barn dance featuring Pigs Eye Landing. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.

Antiques Fair

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9

Join us for the Second Annual Antiques Far at the Smith-Douglas-More House (Dunn Bros. Coffee). Grab a cup of coffee and peruse the values of yesteryear.

International Festival

3-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10

Join your neighbors for the Annual Eden Prairie International Festival the featuring Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs. Dance, arts, food, exhibits and more!   

Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special

7:30 p.m. Aug. 23

Bring the whole gang to the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) for an evening of bluegrass music featuring the Blue Drifters. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.

Sunbonnet Day

12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14

Plan to bring the whole family to this special Sunbonnet Day at the Riley-Jacques Farmstead (9100 Riley Lake Road). This year we’ll have the Dorenkemper house open for tours. Meet with guides and learn about the history of one of Eden Prairie’s oldest homes. See how early families in Eden Prairie lived without electricity, indoor plumbing, modern refrigeration, iPods, cell phones, SUV’s and more.

Hennepin County Library History Display

This summer visit the Hennepin County Library in Eden Prairie to check out the recommended reading list just for the history buff. While you’re there look for the Eden Prairie history display, compliments of the Eden Prairie Historical Society.

 Source: www.edenprairie.org. Watch the Eden Prairie News for updates.