Register here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center: Since 1995, the Circus Juventas annual summer show has been a Twin Cities favorite, featuring the most advanced, highly-committed troup of circus artists with a strong blend of circus, dance & theatre! Before the show, we'll have an 11:00 lunch at Bucca di Beppo including mixed green and ceasar salad, fresh baked bread, spaghetti marinara & fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigian, coffee, tea, sodas. The 75-minute show will begin at 1 pm. There are no concessions. The bleacher seats do have a back; the seats are in rows with limited steps. Hold Your Breath, Make a Wish, Count to Three In a charming, historic chocolate shop nestled in a picturesque cobblestone alley in old Philadelphia, a young chocolatier named “Valrhona” is on the verge of discovering her family’s rich history of confectionary magic, when her treasured family recipe book mysteriously vanishes… Years later, a quirky young man has become the city’s most influential chocolate maker, hiding secrets as rich and complex as his most decadent truffles. When golden tickets spark a citywide treasure hunt, a group of lucky (but not necessarily good) children must navigate a realm where their sweetest fantasies and fears come to life. Join us as we fly through lollipop aerial hoops and balance on licorice tightropes. Glide on gilded eggs and soar over rivers of molten chocolate, parkour across the peaks of rock candy mountains, and venture through honey-filled caves. But beware! Our heroes must fight off some frightening creatures, including Hornswagglers, Whangdoodles, and the dreaded Vermicious Knids! Meanwhile, a formidable rival lurks in the factory shadows. As our protagonists tumble through this confectionary wonderland, they’ll discover that the greatest magic isn’t found in ancient recipes, but in the courage to forge your own path and honor your family’s legacy. Through jaw-dropping aerial escapades, acrobatic trials and heartwarming moments of self-discovery, they learn that love and connection are the key ingredients to a sweet life! Thursday, July 30 Depart TPAC 10:45 am / Return 2:45 pm Register by June 26

Register here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center - Depart from the dock for a two-hour cruise on the St. Croix River aboard the Afton Princess or Grand Duchess. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Minnesota and Wisconsin shores, including rugged landscapes, majestic views, woodlands and wildlife. The lunch menu on board is chicken marsala, mostaccioli pasta with red sauce, hot vegetables, Caesar salad, cold Italian pasta salad, dessert, coffee and a cash bar. Following the cruise, board the bus and stop downtown to shop and browse the unique, independent shops in the historic downtown area and up on the hill, including Knoke's Chocolates & Nuts. Depart TPAC 10:30 am / Return 3:30 pm

Register here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center: Arrive for your tour of the 17-acre family farmstead which epitomizes the immigrants dream. Founded by Olof Swensson at the turn of the century, he one of Minnesota's most innovative immigrants as a farmer, self-taught scholar, man of letters, visionary prophet, statesman, carpenter, brick-layer, and self-professed lay-minister. Tour the 22-room brick farm home and the timber framed barn, which attests to Swensson's skills as a designer and builder with its elaborate system of wind-bracing and notching. Next, enjoy lunch at The Rivers Restaurant in Montevideo for the homemade meatloaf meal, smothered in gravy and served with vegetables, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, beverage and dessert. Additionally, stop in historic Chippewa City Village just a few blocks away. A staff member will give a brief introduction and present materials for a self-guided experience through 24 buildings replicating a late 1800's village, complete with a town square, log cabins, 1880s church, millinery shop, blacksmith shop, general store and more. Historic Chippewa City inspired renowned artist Terry Redlin. Depart TPAC 6:45 am / Return 7 pm