Weekend options: Parade of Boats and Father Hennepin Festival

June 6, 2014 at 6:15AM
KYNDELL HARKNESS • kyndell.harkness@startribune.com CHAMPLIN 06/10/11 Father Hennepin Festival event -- Carnival, petting zoo, contests, bicycle stunt show, live entertainment and parade. IN THIS PHOTO ] Festival goers made their way onto the ferris wheel during the second day of the Father Hennepin Festival in Champlin.
A Ferris wheel was among the rides at the 2011 Father Hennepin Festival in Champlin. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

PARADE OF BOATS

The Edina Yacht Club is hosting its annual event. See more than 100 radio-controlled electric, steam and wind-powered models. Club members will answer questions about boats and give demonstrations. (11 a.m. Sun., Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Av. S., Edina.)

FATHER HENNEPIN FESTIVAL

Summer in the Twin Cities is known for local festivals. Champlin celebrates this weekend with its annual event. Activities include a medallion hunt, ice cream social, family fun bike ride, business expo and more. ( Today-Sun., fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Sat. Mississippi Point Park, 651 West River Rd., Champlin. www.fatherhennepin festival.com.)

MELISSA WALKER

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