Chamber & Community Events
Personal & Professional Services Roundtable
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
We're excited to announce our new Business Roundtables — a collaborative space designed for local professionals and business owners to connect, share insights, and strengthen our community. Each session focuses on a timely topic or challenge, giving ...
Dog Obedience Level 1: Basic Life Skills
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Learn to teach your dog calm behavior, good manners, basic cues, leash walking and mental enrichment while building a trusting bond through positive training and science-based behavior techniques for dogs of all ages. ...
New Member Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for our New Member Breakfast, a structured event designed to help new members connect, learn, and feel at home in the Chamber community. Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee as you build relationships, ask questions, and start your Chamber ...
Webinar: Fall Into Retirement Planning
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Retirement planning is about more than reaching a certain age. It’s about creating a roadmap for the years ahead that aligns with your goals, lifestyle, and financial needs. Join Terry Sandvold and Blake Sandvold for an informative live webinar ...
Sunrise Social
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
On October 29th, over 220 forward-thinking leaders and decision-makers from across the Twin Cities will come together for Sunrise Social, our flagship event that has been running since 2013 and continues to be one of our most popular, high-energy ...
The Walking Connection
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Walking Connection is a casual networking walk designed to help local professionals get outside, meet new people & build meaningful connections. We'll walk, connect on-on-one & finish our time together at Beem Light Sauna in Excelsior. Meet at ...
Ribbon Cutting: Excelsior Social
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Compass - Downtown Excelsior and the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as they celebrate their new office in Excelsior! Compass is a modern real estate brokerage that helps clients buy and sell homes with loca
Ghostly Gala
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a hauntingly good time at our annual Ghostly Gala! It’s where ghouls and goblins gather for a spooktacular Halloween party featuring a costume contest, thrilling games, tantalizing prizes, an epic dance party and a pizza dinner, ensuring a ...
Monthly Member Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us for the Monthly Member Meeting to network with fellow chamber members and learn about upcoming events and opportunities with the Chamber. Enjoy a morning of networking with current and prospective members and hear updates from the City ...
Sponsor Appreciation Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of gratitude as we celebrate the incredible sponsors who made 2026 possible!
Hope Chest 25th Anniversary Celebration
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
25th Anniversary Celebration “A Day of Inspiration & Celebration” Join the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation on November 5, for its 25-year jubilee celebration featuring a spectacular multi-course, chef-curated seated dinner while raising funds ...
Family BINGO Night
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for the game that everyone loves, BINGO! It will be an evening filled with smiles and cheers as you connect with each other. Have a snack and win prizes - who will be the first to get 5 in a row?
20th Annual Packathon
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join Many Hands Many Meals for our 20th Annual Packathon where volunteers come together to pack nutritious meals for children and families facing hunger around the world. In a fun, hands-on, assembly-line process, volunteers package rice, soy, ...
Harvest Market at the Lodge – A Craft & Vendor Fair
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The market is being organized by Excelsior Chapter No. 20 and Acacia Chapter No. 272, Order of the Eastern Star. We’re bringing together a wonderful variety of local artisans, makers, crafters, and small businesses for a day of shopping, just in time ...
Membership 101
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Membership 101 focuses on how to maximize your membership with the Chamber of Commerce.
Ribbon Cutting: 25th Anniversary Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation and the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary!
ICA Community Volunteer Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Looking for a meaningful way to give back in just a couple of hours? Join us for an ICA Community Volunteer Night! These special evening volunteer opportunities bring community members together to support ICA’s mission of creating a healthy and stable ...
Ask the Expert: Small Business Website Essentials
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ask the Expert is a member-led educational series from the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. Each session allows a Chamber member to share useful expertise in an approachable, practical format. This month, our host is Nikki Butler! Nikki is th
Pickleball Classic
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for the Pickleball Classic, an exciting tournament where friendly competition supports a great cause! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting into the game, you’ll enjoy a day of fast-paced matches, community connection, and plenty of ...
An Evening with Jodi Livon: Opening the Channel
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What if inspiration wasn’t something you had to chase, but something you could tune into? Experience an evening awakening intuition, creativity and connection, with gallery-style readings offered throughout the night.
Membership Drive & Member Appreciation Open House
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Community is what fuels us, and we’re inviting you to share that spark! Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber for our Membership Drive & Open House, a celebration of our incredible members, everything we’ve accomplished together in 2025, and the oppor
Family Puzzle Competition
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Compete with other teams to put together a 500-piece puzzle! The fee includes the puzzle (yours to keep), pizza and prizes!
Ribbon Cutting: StrongForme Pilates
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join StrongForme Pilates and the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as they celebrate their new space in Excelsior! StrongForme is a boutique Pilates and strength training studio.
Ribbon Cutting: Tonka Insurance Agency
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Shake Shack and the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as they celebrate their new restaurant in Minnetonka! Shake Shack is a modern burger chain known for its made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle
Art on the Lake Applications 2027
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
VIEW OUR EVENT PAGE for a full schedule of events, FAQs, and more! Questions on how to register? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/ezpUoVrXLWo Artist Information HERE What: Experience the enchanting world of ...
Apple Days Applications 2027
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
VIEW OUR EVENT PAGE for a full schedule of events, FAQs, and more! Questions on how to register? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/ezpUoVrXLWo Artist Information HERE What: Experience the enchanting world of ...
ICA Community Volunteer Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Looking for a meaningful way to give back in just a couple of hours? Join us for an ICA Community Volunteer Night! These special evening volunteer opportunities bring community members together to support ICA’s mission of creating a healthy and stable ...
Christmas in Excelsior
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Get ready to step straight into a real‑life classic Christmas movie! The Excelsior Lions Club, together with presenting sponsor Chad Babcock – State Farm, proudly invites you to the 2nd annual Christmas in Excelsior—a dazzling, free‑to‑attend holiday ...
Monthly Member Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us for the Monthly Member Meeting to network with fellow chamber members and learn about upcoming events and opportunities with the Chamber. Enjoy a morning of networking with current and prospective members and hear updates from the City ...
Celebrating the Season 2026
12:00 AM
VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE for a full schedule of events, FAQs and more! What: Celebrating the Season is a month-long series of events kicking off with Small Business Saturday the Saturday after Thanksgiving, followed by ...
Ask the Expert: Grow Your Business With AI!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ask the Expert is a member-led educational series from the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. Each session allows a Chamber member to share useful expertise in an approachable, practical format. The Chamber provides the platform and ...
Highmark Holiday Headquarters 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us at Highmark Holiday Headquarters from 12-4 PM on Saturday, December 12th!
Annual Dinner 2027
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an exciting and inspiring evening at the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner!
Spring Soiree 2027
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Local leaders, stunning fashion from Chamber businesses, and the community spirit that makes our neighborhood shine.
Art on the Lake 2027
Excelsior Art on the Lake brings 130+ artists, live music, and regional food vendors together for a vibrant, free two-day celebration in the heart of historic Excelsior.
Excelsior Firecracker Run 2027
View our events page for sponsors, FAQs, a full schedule of events and more! What: Celebrate the 4th of July with a dash of excitement at the Excelsior Firecracker Run! Choose your perfect distance with options to run a scenic 10k, a ...
2027 ELMCC Golf Outing
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Golf Outing Registration – Join Us for a Day on the Course!
Apple Days 2027
Excelsior Apple Days takes place September 17–19, 2027, in downtown Excelsior and includes artist booths, food vendors, live music, family activities, and more.
Spooky Sprint 2027
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for the Spooky Sprint run, a spooktacular Halloween 5K and 1-mile race along the picturesque shores and charming neighborhoods of Lake Minnetonka.