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...
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...
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...
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...
The weekly Farmers Market lets people purchase directly from farmers, growers and producers, ensuring a high level of freshness and quality. Please note the market is not part of the EBT program. We partner with VEAP, providing thousands of pounds of fresh produce for local families.
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...
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...