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SUMMARY:Scarecrows\, Pumpkins and Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrant beauty of autumn at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! From whimsical scarecrows to an extraordinary pumpkin display\, fall is bursting with creativity\, color and seasonal charm. Starting Sept 18\, stroll through delightful displays of scarecrows crafted by Arboretum staff\, artists and visitors alike around the theme “Connecting People\, Plants and the Planet.”  Be sure to visit the charming Pumpkin House and see the Round Haybale Contest!  Ticketing information is on the website.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/scarecrows-pumpkins-and-fun/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Fall at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out  “Garden Highlights” updated weekly\, to see what’s blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be best spots to see the fall color. Some of our favorite trails include the walk to the Farm\, the Sensory Garden and Wood Duck Pond. Please use the website to reserve your admission.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-at-the-arboretum-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The "Original People's Garden" Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:This living exhibit garden is co-curated by the Arboretum and community partners. Relying on knowledge passed through grandparents\, the Original People’s Garden features plants the Ojibwe people of the Woodlands and Great Lakes regions use as food and medicines. The exhibit highlights stories and plants that are often missing from botanic gardens and exists in the teaching garden. Visit the website for admission ticket details.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/the-original-peoples-garden-exhibit/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260812T130959Z
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SUMMARY:Pahl's Market Festival | Apple Valley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a season full of fun\, family-friendly activities at Pahl’s Market Fall Festival! Running from September 20th through October 31st\, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the autumn season with your loved ones. \nPahl’s Market’s Fall Festival is the ultimate way to celebrate autumn with family and friends. Running from mid-September through October\, the festival features fun activities for kids\, festive fall décor\, delicious seasonal treats\, and local vendors and food trucks. Whether you’re looking for a place for the kids to burn energy\, the perfect pumpkin for carving\, or a cozy fall photo backdrop\, the festival offers something for everyone. \nGuests can enjoy interactive attractions like the Giant Corn Pit\, multiple bounce houses\, a pallet maze\, and a dedicated sandbox area for younger children. Capture the season at one of the fall photo ops\, then stroll through the vendor area to shop local goods and grab a bite from the rotating food trucks. Seasonal staples abound\, from pumpkins and fall annuals to apples and fresh fall décor. And for a sweet treat\, don’t miss out on classic caramel apples.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/pahls-market-festival-apple-valley/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Pahl’s Market\, 6885 160th Street\, Apple Valley\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Halloween Events + Trunk or Treats
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SUMMARY:Wild Beauty: The Botanical Art of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium | Bell Museum - St Paul
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of a special place in the Twin Cities! The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden is the oldest public native plant garden in the United States. Located in the heart of Minneapolis\, it brings together a diverse collection of plants in woodland\, wetland\, and meadow habitats in just 18 acres. This unique garden started by Eloise (and others) has been carefully cultivated over 120 years by many hands into the wondrous place it is today. \nThe Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium captures the intimate details of the beautiful wild plants of this garden. A florilegium is a compendium of illustrations of the plants in a particular place\, as a visual and historical record. Created by artists of the Minnesota School of Botanical Art\, the project reclaims a centuries old form to highlight a special\, public place that’s important today. It carries on a tradition of botanical illustration that brings together art and science to create accurate\, yet expressive\, depictions of living plants. \nThis all-ages exhibition centers on the 111 watercolors of the florilegium. It includes hands-on activities\, such as a collaborative garden mural and an opportunity to learn to draw plants\, as well as a video projection and collections highlights\, including specimens collected by Eloise Butler herself for the University of Minnesota Herbarium. \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Sep 26\, 2026 to Jan 3\, 2027 and happens every:\nWednesdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nThursdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nFridays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nSaturdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nSundays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/wild-beauty-the-botanical-art-of-the-eloise-butler-wildflower-garden-florilegium-bell-museum-st-paul/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West\, St Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,St Paul
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime | West 7th Library - St Paul
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is an interactive learning opportunity for you and your child to enjoy stories\, rhymes\, songs and fun. These developmentally appropriate programs help your little one get ready for school and life by reading and playing. Recommended ages 0-5. \nStorytime will be in Room 112 of the West 7th Community Center. The storytime will last 30-45 minutes. Families are invited to check out materials and play in the West 7th Library space afterward.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/family-storytime-west-7th-library-st-paul/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:West 7th Library\, 265 Oneida St.\, Saint Paul\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,St Paul,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Fall Festivities | Anoka County Farms
DESCRIPTION:During late September and October\, the celebration of harvest time spreads at Anoka County Farms. The farm is filled with pumpkins of all shapes\, sizes and colors\, along with many fall activities! Visitors of all ages are welcome to stop by\, we have something for everyone. \n$5 Cash Admission per Person at the Gate\, Includes a Hayride. Free and Ticketed Activities $2 – $5 each.Cash Only – No Debit or Credit Cards. Activities are Weather Permitting and Subject to Change. 
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-anoka-county-farms/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Anoka County Farms\, 125 Bunker Lake Blvd NE\, Ham Lake\, 55304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Nokomis Farmers Market | 5167 Chicago Ave - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:In 2012\, Neighborhood Roots was approached by the Hale-Page-Diamond Lake Neighborhood Association about their desire to start a new neighborhood farmers market. After careful consideration\, the decision was made to launch three pilot markets during the summer of 2014.  Nokomis Farmers Market took place mid-week on Wednesday evenings –  the perfect opportunity to catch up on shopping and spend a quality summer afternoon with friends and neighbors! The enthusiasm of the neighborhood in 2014 lead to the launch of a once weekly Wednesday afternoon market in 2015.  The 2026 season marks the eleventh full-season for Nokomis. Sixteen weeks of local food\, music and fun!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/nokomis-farmers-market-5167-chicago-ave-minneapolis/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Nokomis Farmers Market\, 5167 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers Markets,Food,Free Event,Minneapolis,Outdoors,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Simone Biles | The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
DESCRIPTION:The 2026–27 Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar\, Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. She is the most decorated gymnast in history with 41 medals across World Championships and the Olympic Games. Biles’s extraordinary accomplishments have received widespread recognition\, including the youngest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, TIME’s 100 Most Influential People\, Forbes’ 30 Under 30\, among others. An ambassador for Friends of the Children\, Biles utilizes her platform to help advocate for change and support initiatives that provide education and assistance for children and young adults associated with adoption\, foster care\, and overall wellness. TICKETS: Adult Single Tickets: $48 Youth (Under 18) and Full-time Students: $15
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/simone-biles-the-oshaughnessy-at-st-catherine-university/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University\, 2004 Randolph Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55105\, United States
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SUMMARY:William Kent Krueger Author Event | Acorn Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Acorn as beloved Minnesota author William Kent Kruger celebrates the release of God’s Country\, the newest installment in his bestselling Cork O’Conner mystery series. The evening includes an author reading\, Q&A\, and book signing. Come meet a Twin Cities favorite and get your copy signed!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/william-kent-krueger-author-event-acorn-bookshop/
LOCATION:Acorn Bookshop\, 2238 Carter Avenue\, Saint Paul\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Weekday
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