Weekend Happenings: Buy Local

Nothing is jumping out at me for Things-To-Do this weekend.  Sure, there are always plenty of things to do in the SW metro and in the entire Twin Cities area each and every weekend.  But usually there are a couple of things I can point our friends to, things that stand out as must-sees or crowd pleasers.  But my usual sources have turned up rather dry.  So instead of saying there's nothing to do, I thought I'd remind you of all the great unique shops in our area that can help you while away the entire weekend if you so choose.

Mustard Moon in Chaska



Source:  Mustard Moon


Junk is the new Brand New (I just came up with that myself!).  And there's no better place to spend a few hours browsing all the cool old stuff and saying to yourself, "Why didn't I think of that!?".  Those folks at Mustard Moon have an amazing ability to gather a bunch of vintage items, and arrange them in such a way as to make you wish you'd hung on to every old thing you've ever come across in your lifetime. 

In years past, the Mustard Moon was only open every third weekend of the month.  But this occasional shop is now open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  Be sure to check out their Blog for a quick taste of what their shop is like...they post a lot of awesome pictures of their wares.  You can find the Mustard Moon at 501 Chestnut Street, in downtown Chaska.


Occasional Shops of Carver



Source:  Ms. Mac's Antiques


Since you'll be in the area after visiting Mustard Moon, why not take a jaunt down the road to the quaint river town of Carver, just a few minutes outside of Chaska.  Every 3rd weekend (which happens to be this weekend friends!), there are several vintage shops in the area that are open for business.  Ms. Mac's Antiques,  The Nature of It, Carver Country Flowers and Gifts, Carver Junk Company, The Good Junk Garage, and The Vintage Cottage will keep you busy for as long as you like.  Bring some money, you won't come away empty handed!


The Shops of Downtown Excelsior



Source:  Kiokreations


Talk about a shopper's delight!  You can't go wrong spending the day browsing all the shops in downtown Excelsior.  They have everything from designer clothing to gardening shops, antique stores to European gift shops and everything in between.  There are simply too many good places to list here but follow the link above, and you will find a directory of all the shopping you could want in Excelsior.  And talk about good food!   Yumi's sushi, Jake O'Connor's Public House, Maynards, Licks Unlimited.... You won't ever have to leave.



And TONIGHT (Thurs., Sept 19) it is the Fall Festival of Girls Night Out!  Walk to all the shops with your girlfriends and partake of all the sales, specials, appetizers and general all around fun of Girls Night Out!  Shops open from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.


That should keep you busy for the weekend....or the next few!  But stay tuned, we'll highlight more great shopping locales in other Weekend Happening issues.  Until then, feel free to let us know what are some of your favorite shops in the SW metro?  We'd love to hear from you.