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 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...
Join us Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for an enchanting Story Time Canoe Paddle! We’ll combine the magic of story time with the outdoor beauty of a gentle canoe paddle on south Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes. Together in our 10-person North canoes, we’ll sing and paddle on Bde...
Join us in the picturesque St. Croix River town of Afton, Minnesota, on September 26th and 27th, 2026, for the 48th Annual Afton Art in the Park — a two-day outdoor fine arts and makers market set in the heart of Afton’s charming Town Square Park. This beloved Upper Midwest...
The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival is an annual two-day outdoor event in scenic Lakefront Park organized by the Phipps Center for the Arts in partnership with the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. This juried art festival features 80+ exceptional regional artists with fine art...
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...
Join us for extra fun fall activities at the orchard, including magic shows, music, yard games and more! Our 15-acre corn maze will open mid-September! Fall pumpkin season begins late September and goes through the end of October. We have mini pumpkins, pie pumpkins, and pumpkins perfect for carving of...
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...
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.
Taste of Northeast Festival at St. Mary's Saturday September 26, 12-9PM and Sunday September 27 12-6PM. St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St. NE. Enjoy local ethnic foods including perohi, holubki, ustipci, as well as corn, fries, and more. Also featuring live entertainment, bingo and raffles, silent auction, kids' activities,...