As the largest farmer-managed market in the state, we serve as a community resource, a meeting place, a tourist draw, and most importantly, a place to access Minnesota's greatest selection of fresh produce, plants, and locally made products. Our roots in Minneapolis started in 1876 at the corner of First...
As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp, thoughts turn to all things Halloween, including owls! This fall, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota. Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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...
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...
Join Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias, M. Ed., for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes! Curiosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands, farm, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time, a short walk...
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. Pahl’s Market’s Fall Festival is the ultimate way to celebrate autumn with family...
Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each...
Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each...
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...
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. $5 Cash Admission per...
Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories, rhymes, and fun! All 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.
Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library's vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent, but...
Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots...
The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that provides increased access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We strive to celebrate Indigenous pride, health, and well-being. We welcome and accept SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and...
Make Thursdays your new favorite day to stop by Northern Soda Company! Join us every week for Happy Thursdays and enjoy $1 off all taps → $2.50 mugs, and $6 flights! It’s the perfect excuse to try something new, meet up with friends, or kick back and relax in the...
Hike an illuminated autumn trail at your own pace. Relax around a campfire while listening to live acoustic music. Hennepin County Libraries will provide a new Story Stroll to read on your hike each of the evenings. Bring your own snacks, beverages and s'mores. Stop in the building to view...
Come celebrate the release of Ivy Ever After, a middle-grade fantasy novel by local author Avalon George! When Ivy’s hospital nurse reveals her magic, Ivy’s desperate desire to attend the school dance carries her to Hazelbrook, where a dragon guards the kingdom’s happily ever after and a single wish that may...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to St. Paul, Minn. playing Grand Casino Arena from October 22-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after more than 20 years! Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are...
Twelve Kinds of Ice Glide through the ever-shifting magic of winter as Ellen recalls childhood memories of icy adventures with her loving father. In this world premiere musical, cold temperatures and warm hearts unite to tell a tender story that takes us from spotting the first glaze of ice to...
Featuring the Fabulous Armadillos & Friends What’s Goin’ On? – Songs From the Vietnam War Era is a powerful concert experience that blends live music, narration and video to take audiences on a multimedia journey through the ’60s and early ’70s—and of course, the Vietnam War. Through song and imagery,...