Save the Date for the FREE
Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day Festival
July 13, 2026
4:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
We want your house on the trail of small wonders!
Whether you make a small wonder at one of our workshops or make it on your own, YOU can have your house on the Trail of Small Wonders! If you’re making it on your own, watch the video and use THIS Idea Booklet to help. Either way, register NOW to have your house on the Trail!
Take a workshop at the Westwood hills nature center
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 is now open. Sign up today or join a wait list!
A small wonder displayed on the Trail at the Nature Center.
Small Wonders in progress at our workshop at the Nature Center.
Updates for the 2026 Trail of Small Wonders
Free Shuttle:
Due to our growing attendance, we now offer a shuttle service to and from St. Louis Park Middle School (2025 Texas Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426) from 4:00-8:30 p.m.
Please know that parking is limited at the Westwood Hills Nature Center. We encourage people to use our shuttle service for parking needs.
Food Truck Options:
Kurbside Catering and Dogpark Gourmet Hotdogs will offer delicious quesadillas, shaved ice, and hot dogs for purchase!
We’ll have our food trucks located near the start of the Trail, and the hot dog cart near the make-and-take art station.
Get Your Magic on!
...and be a part of the enchanting Trail of Small Wonders! All young guests will receive a complimentary woodland animal headband or flower garland while supplies last; then select a forest themed temporary tattoo design. Lastly, complete your look by adding a hint of sparkle- a swipe of face paint glitter will give that extra magical touch for the adventure ahead.
Come to the FREE
Opening Day Festival
Monday, July 13th
4:30 - 8 PM
Westwood Hills Nature Center
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 14th through August 1st, 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.
