Save the Date for the
Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day!
July 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Do you want to make a small wonder and display it on the trail? Learn how to make your own enchanted dwelling at community workshops led by Wendy Freshman at Westwood Hills Nature Center. All the supplies and natural materials are provided in the fee-based classes. If you want to create your own small wonder at home, peruse the Small Wonders Idea Booklet and video above! Workshop Registration will be open March 4th at 8 am.
Check out what was new in 2025:
Stay tuned for 2026 Trail of Small Wonders Updates!
Free Shuttle:
Due to our growing attendance, we now offer a shuttle service, through Lorenz Transportation, to and from St. Louis Park Middle School (2025 Texas Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426) from 4:00-8:30 p.m.
Food Truck Options:
Kurbside Catering and Dogpark Gourmet Hotdogs will offer delicious quesadillas, shaved ice, and hot dogs for purchase!
Drawing for Fairy Costumes Kits:
Throughout the duration of the Trail Exhibition and at the Opening Day Festival, sign up to win a magical kit!
Come to the Opening Day Festival
Come dressed as your favorite woodland character and meander along the ADA accessible trails to explore the enchanting abodes created by people of all ages in the community. You might discover a little home on top of a tree stump, nestled among stones and moss, or hanging from branches.
Trail Exhibition on Display
The exhibition is on view July 7-26, sunrise to sunset. No appointment is necessary. The Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at 8300 W Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. The Interpretive Center building is open Monday through Friday, 8 am -4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 pm. For more information on the Nature Center, see their website.
Trail of Small Wonders Resources
Watch this video to learn how to make your own small wonder. Need more inspiration? Check our our Trail of Small Wonders Idea Booklet! We’d love to hear from you! If you attended our Opening Day Festival, we would love to hear what went well and what we can improve for next year.
