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...
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...
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...
The ultimate collectible experience is back as the Minnesota Card Show returns to Saint Paul RiverCentre from Sept. 17-20, 2026. This show promises a can’t-miss experience with sports cards, memorabilia, and autograph signings with sports legends and celebrity guests. Specific names will be announced at a later date. With over...
The Kinderhaus is a dedicated 20-foot shaded family tent with seating, DIY crafts, pretzel necklaces, bracelet making, coloring, Kinder Bingo and plenty of bounce-house fun. Open Fridays (Sept 18 and 25) 4–6 PM and Saturdays (September 19 and 26) Noon–6 PM. Activities and seating are first-come, first-served. _______ Celebrate Oktoberfest...
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Minneapolis with one of the Twin Cities’ most traditional Oktoberfest experiences, featuring the area’s largest selection of German beer served under a massive festival tent inspired by the beer tents of Munich. ‍Raise a stein of German favorites from Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr and more, with Oktoberfest, Festbier, Hefeweizen...
For the FIRST TIME EVER, Utepils Oktoberfest is expanding to THREE WEEKENDS of German-inspired revelry! 🍻 September 11–12 🍻 September 18–19 🍻 September 25–26 That means THREE chances to: • Dress to impress with your dirndls and lederhosen. • Prove your strength in our legendary Stein Holding Contest. • Dance,...
Since 1935, Excelsior Apple Days has been a cherished lakeside tradition celebrating the best of our community. Join us on the shores of Lake Minnetonka for a weekend filled with local artists and vendors, live music, family activities, delicious food, apple traditions, and small-town charm. From the street market and...
Welcome to Minnesota Oktoberfest!! This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 18, from 5:00 pm – 10 pm, and Saturday, September 19, from 11 am – 9 pm, at Central Park in Delano, MN (650 River St N). This event is presented by St. Peter Lutheran Church-Watertown. More details can be found on...
Bayport Derby Days is in Bayport, Minnesota, the free family-friendly event features a duck race derby, a pet parade, vintage baseball, live music, food trucks, and fireworks over the St. Croix River. Friday September 18th 5-10pm Party at the Park with Good For Gary! Live Music • Food Trucks •...
Lace up your skates and join Twin Cities Skaters Fridays for Rice Park Roller Discos! Enjoy evenings of skating in Downtown St. Paul all throughout the summer, featuring free skate rentals, great DJ sets and groovy community vibes for all.Rice Park, St. Paul 5:30 - 8:30p.m. on Fridays from June – September....
Are you ready WSP!? This September we will be hosting our first ever Night Market at the newly refurbished WSP Sports Complex Pavilion! Get ready for local vendors, incredible food, music, and a great time under the stars! Stay tuned for more details and share this post with your friends;...
Recommended for all ages Across the state, people will be looking up at the sky this weekend and learning about our state’s official constellation during the Bell Museum’s Statewide Star Party. Find an event at sites across the state, or join us at the Bell on Friday night for our own Star...