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...
The Farmers Market Annex is located right next to the Minneapolis Farmers Market, creating one of the largest and most vibrant market destinations in the Twin Cities. While the main market is known for its long-standing farmers and fresh produce, the Annex offers a complementary mix of local makers, artisan...
For over 170 years, The St. Paul Farmers’ Market has been proud to enjoy the support of the community. That tradition of support continues today. We are the longest-running farmers’ market in the state of Minnesota. Established in 1854 by the St. Paul Growers’ Association, the market is a family-friendly...
The great pumpkin gutting is a whole lot more fun when done with power tools! There's only so much you can do with a kitchen knife - but options are endless with MTL's tools at hand! Bring your friends/family to Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative for a few hours of gourd fun...
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...
Public viewing will be October 23th & October 24th and again October 30th & 31st from 6:30pm-9:30pm Anoka Halloween Inc would like to thank ALL this years participants and appreciate all the time and effort put into creating these incredible displays. *The contest was open to addresses within a 5-mile...
Southwest Farmers Market launched in 2025 as the newest addition to the Neighborhood Roots family of markets. Formerly known as the Fulton Farmers Market, this reimagined and relocated market was created to better reflect and serve the diverse neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. Nestled near Minnehaha Creek, the market’s namesake bridge...
Join us and discover all that St. Paul Academy and Summit School has to offer! Lower School Open House: St. Paul Academy and Summit School Join us at the St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) - Goodrich Campus for an exciting opportunity to explore our Lower School community! This...
The Lindström Public Market is a curated, year-round indoor farmers market and food hall—designed for discovery, not convenience shopping. It brings together the region’s most exceptional small-batch growers, makers, and food producers in one shared space. Every product is handmade. Every producer has a story. And every visit invites you...
MCFM is a non-profit organization that was founded in June of 2006 by farm-to-table chef and restauranuer Brenda Langton, in collaboration with the Mill City Museum. With over 100 local farmers, food makers and artists, MCFM strives to build a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational marketplace....
In 2003, CNO began the Midtown Farmers Market with the help of numerous community partners and volunteers. Our market strives to value community, equitable access, alongside local cooperation, and collaboration. Each year an estimated 55,000 people visit the market, and in 2006, we became the first farmers market to accept...
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...
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a morning made for little ones. Join us for our Early Childhood Open House and spend the morning exploring, creating, and playing with your little ones in our early childhood spaces. Children can model beeswax acorns and pumpkins, help bake bread, enjoy an autumn...
Look, play, and learn with your child at Mini Mia! This free program occurs on the first Wednesday of the month and various Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rotate through various kid-friendly activities at your leisure. Enjoy simple art making, a gallery experience specially designed for caregivers and...
Anoka Women of Today invites you and your family to our 30th Annual Spooktacular Carnival! Saturday, October 24, 2026 10 AM – 1 PM Anoka Middle School – Fred Moore Campus1523 5th Ave S, Anoka, MN 55303 Join us for carnival games, prizes, and Halloween fun for all ages: Balloon Art by...
Join us for our 4th Annual Halloween Bus Bash! Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation invite families from our community to enjoy a fun-filled Halloween Trunk or Treat celebration! Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Northstar Bus Lines11800 95th Ave. N.Maple Grove, MN 55369 Come dressed in your...
Registration Fee: FREE Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Turn your Saturday brunch into a freezer restock. Enjoy a full brunch spread alongside $2 house mimosas and screwdrivers while you enter to win 15 packages of prime cuts from Ready Meats. 📆 Date: Every Saturday! ⏰ Time: Brunch:...
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...
Stop by the Anoka Halloween gift shop for official Halloween Capital of the World mugs, apparel and spooky souvenirs. The shop also features a small museum sharing how Anoka earned its famous title.
Step into the world of vintage at Twin Cities Vintage Flea, a pop-up vintage flea market hosted by the team behind Totally Rad Vintage Fest. We've partnered with Big Wood Brewery to bring the vintage flea to the NE Metro every month. Explore a curated selection of vintage clothing, accessories,...
MN STEM Book Festival is a free, day-long celebration of Science Communication featuring a book fair, author presentations and panels, children’s activities and free access to The Bakken Museum! 2026 will be the 2nd Annual #MNSTEMBookfest - we can't wait to see you there!
Fresh Acres Farm's Fall Festival is a family-friendly autumn destination in Monticello, MN, held on weekends through September and October. Set on a family-owned farm that grows its crops naturally without synthetic chemicals, the festival packs in a full slate of activities: non-GMO corn mazes, a you-pick pumpkin patch, a...
Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze is a family-friendly fall attraction in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area featuring a large corn maze along with classic autumn activities. Visitors typically enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, a play area for kids, seasonal food and treats, and photo opportunities throughout...
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...
September 5–November 1, 2026 Saturdays & Sundays, 10am - 6pm Bonus Days: Hayrides, u-pick and activities are also open 10am - 6pm on Friday, September 25; Friday, October 9; Thursday, October 15; and Friday, October 16, 2026. Entry: $7 per person—including walkers—with children ages 2 and under admitted free. The fee...
Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee, Minnesota, packs a full day of family activities into its cornfield grounds. The centerpiece is the legendary Corn Maze Challenge, where completing the maze can win you $500 in cash. Admission covers a long list of attractions: the corn maze, corn pits and an extreme...
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...
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, playing Grand Casino Arena from October 23-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after over two decades! You remember your...
We're back for fall family adventure, designed to help you build resilience! The Resilinator is a buddy race for ages 5+ up taking place Saturday, the weekend before Halloween. Pair up with your buddy (costumes are optional, and always welcome!) and take part in this adventure race with lots of...
The orchard has officially gone high fashion. Join us for the First Annual Everly Farms Pet Costume Contest & Fashion Show, where our Large Event Tent will transform into a runway for some of the best-dressed pets in Minnesota. We’re doing this like a real fashion show — just...
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...
Let’s celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove! Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride on the tractor-pulled wagon to look for ghosts and goblins, and meet slithery creatures. Try your luck at field games to win extra treats, then settle in for some silly science skits...
Get ready for a frightfully fun fall tradition at Tricks and Treats, where Halloween magic comes to life with kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, seasonal treats, character encounters, and festive decorations throughout the park. It's the perfect way for families to celebrate the season together.
Join us and discover all that St. Paul Academy and Summit School has to offer! Middle and Upper School Open House: St. Paul Academy and Summit School Join us at the St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) - Randolph Campus for an exciting opportunity to explore our Middle and...
Celebrate fall at Wargo Nature Center! We’ll crank up the cider press, play pioneer games, and have fun self-guided nature activities.
The parade starts at 1 pm at the corner of State Street and West Main Street. Route follows Main Street to 5th Avenue and finishes at South Street/ Military Road. The parade length is 1.5 miles long. Spaces along Main St. and 5th Avenue may be reserved AFTER 4 AM...
Spook-tacular guarantees family fun for all! Wear your costume and join in on spooky games, crafts, and trick-or-treating. $8 per youth participant Sign Up Here Pre-Registration required. Adults and children under one are free For weather cancellations made prior to 12:00pm, all registrants will be contacted by email. If the event...
The great pumpkin gutting is a whole lot more fun when done with power tools! There's only so much you can do with a kitchen knife - but options are endless with MTL's tools at hand! Bring your friends/family to Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative for a few hours of gourd fun...
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...
Join us for an afternoon of free hotdogs, candy, games, music, fire truck tours, and fall fun! Dress up, invite your friends, and spread the word—everyone is welcome! There’s no charge to attend. We just ask you to bring a non-perishable food item to support the North Anoka County Emergency...
Come and enjoy free food, a family-friendly trunk-or-treat, a comedic illusionist, a cake walk, pumpkin bowling, and more! This is the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon with family and friends. Bring canned food items to enter a drawing! The more cans you bring, the better your odds of...
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...
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, playing Grand Casino Arena from October 23-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after over two decades! You remember your...
A little bit of magic, a little bit of steam power, and plethora of candy! Join Gibbs Farm for our 5th Annual Steampunk Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. For one day a year, the Gibbs Farm historic site is transformed! Visit the twisting stacks of books at the library, match wits...
Join us for one fun, fantastic and festive fall event on Saturday, October 25th from 4:00-6:00pm in the Centennial SAP campus parking lot.Trunks, games, a petting zoo, bonfire pits, and tons of candy- all free! Bring your family and friends, dress up in costumes, and celebrate the festivities!
Join us for a family-friendly spooktacular event at Fleet Maintenance on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Activities include truck or treating on candy lane, a costume contest, hot chocolate, and lots of candy. This is a free event and we will be collecting donations for the food shelf on site. Wear...
WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. $4 per person or $15 per family - Purchased through 4 p.m. on Thu., Oct. 22 or prior, wristband pickup Monday-Thursday, Oct. 19-22 between 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Wristbands will be available to purchase during the event in the Steve Michaud Park building CASH...
Put on your best costume and join us for a night of kid-friendly Halloween fun including trick-or-treating, a dance party with live DJ, costume parade, activities, crafts, games and more! Plus, the entire museum will be open for play during the event. Price includes museum admission, a trick-or-treat bag and a night...
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, playing Grand Casino Arena from October 23-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after over two decades! You remember your...
Experience the Ordway in a new light on the threshold of All Hallows Eve in this meditative collaboration with Liquid Music, featuring the SPCO debut of Roomful of Teeth vocalist Eliza Bagg.
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,...