BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Twin Cities Family - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Twin Cities Family
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T132613Z
CREATED:20260812T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T132613Z
UID:10044925-1791532800-1791572400@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Scarecrows\, Pumpkins and Fun!
DESCRIPTION: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 “Connecting People\, Plants and the Planet.”  Be sure to visit the charming Pumpkin House and see the Round Haybale Contest!  Ticketing information is on the website.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/scarecrows-pumpkins-and-fun/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Susie-Hopper-IMG_0332.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T215223Z
CREATED:20260927T215223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T215223Z
UID:10047653-1791532800-1791572400@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Fall at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION: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 Garden and Wood Duck Pond. Please use the website to reserve your admission.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-at-the-arboretum-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-77.png
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T012544Z
CREATED:20260812T130959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T012544Z
UID:10044843-1791536400-1791576000@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Pahl's Market Festival | Apple Valley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPahl’s Market’s Fall Festival is the ultimate way to celebrate autumn with family and friends. Running from mid-September through October\, the festival features fun activities for kids\, festive fall décor\, delicious seasonal treats\, and local vendors and food trucks. Whether you’re looking for a place for the kids to burn energy\, the perfect pumpkin for carving\, or a cozy fall photo backdrop\, the festival offers something for everyone. \nGuests can enjoy interactive attractions like the Giant Corn Pit\, multiple bounce houses\, a pallet maze\, and a dedicated sandbox area for younger children. Capture the season at one of the fall photo ops\, then stroll through the vendor area to shop local goods and grab a bite from the rotating food trucks. Seasonal staples abound\, from pumpkins and fall annuals to apples and fresh fall décor. And for a sweet treat\, don’t miss out on classic caramel apples.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/pahls-market-festival-apple-valley/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Pahl’s Market\, 6885 160th Street\, Apple Valley\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Market-Article-pic-551x413-1.webp
GEO:44.7182153;-93.2052733
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pahl’s Market 6885 160th Street Apple Valley 55124 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6885 160th Street:geo:-93.2052733,44.7182153
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260927T223647Z
CREATED:20260927T223647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T223647Z
UID:10047778-1791540000-1791561600@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Fall Harvest Market | Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 9th\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center at 2300 15th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN 55404\n\n\n\n\nAdmission: Free entry\n\n\n\n\nFeatures: Local Indigenous vendors\, crafts\, and community goods.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-harvest-market-minnesota-indian-womens-resource-center-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center\, 2300 15th Avenue S\, Minneapolis\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Free Event,Minneapolis,Weekday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-27-at-5.33.12-PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T184732Z
CREATED:20260811T184732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T184732Z
UID:10044209-1791540000-1791568800@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Fall Festival | Fresh Acres Farm - Monticello
DESCRIPTION: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 petting zoo\, wagon rides\, inflatables\, a corn pit\, a corn cannon\, bale mountain\, a combine slide\, yard games\, and playground equipment. Food vendors and seasonal photo ops round out the experience. With something for every age and a laid-back farm atmosphere\, it has become a regional favorite for families looking to celebrate the season close to home.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-festival-fresh-acres-farm-monticello/2026-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Kids,Outdoors,Weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fresh-Acres-Fall-Festival-1.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T010303Z
CREATED:20261009T010303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T010303Z
UID:10047947-1791558000-1791579600@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Fall Makers Market | Everly Farms
DESCRIPTION:One fall afternoon and evening. More than 45 local vendors. The best of fall at Everly Farms. \n \nJoin us on Friday\, October 9\, from 3–9 PM as Everly Farms transforms into the ultimate fall destination for our Fall Maker’s Market\, presented in partnership with Handpicked by Han and Makers Market MN. \n \nSpend the afternoon and evening exploring a thoughtfully curated collection of local makers\, artists\, bakers\, curators and small businesses. Shop everything from clothing\, jewelry and home décor to ceramics\, artwork\, books\, baked goods\, specialty foods\, skincare and more. \n \nCome for the shopping\, then stay to experience fall at the farm. Enjoy orchard views\, tractor rides\, live music\, BBQ\, handcrafted ice cream\, estate-made wine\, mulled cider and plenty of cozy autumn atmosphere as the market continues into the evening beneath the café lights. \n \nAdmission to the market is free\, and the event is family-friendly. Bring your favorite fall market friends and make an afternoon—or an entire evening—of it!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-makers-market-everly-farms/
LOCATION:Everly Farms\, 6530 County Rd 26\, Minnetrista\, 55364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Shopping,Weekday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1a9edf_0c75ed26b1f54705b2e552354aa5fbcamv2.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T131915Z
CREATED:20260812T131915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T131915Z
UID:10044883-1791561600-1791572400@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Fall Festivities | Anoka County Farms
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$5 Cash Admission per Person at the Gate\, Includes a Hayride. Free and Ticketed Activities $2 – $5 each.Cash Only – No Debit or Credit Cards. Activities are Weather Permitting and Subject to Change. 
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-anoka-county-farms/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Anoka County Farms\, 125 Bunker Lake Blvd NE\, Ham Lake\, 55304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-8.10.25-AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260813T215109Z
CREATED:20260813T215109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T215109Z
UID:10045130-1791565200-1791586800@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Oktoberfest | MN State Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Oktoberfest is excited to celebrate the 16th anniversary of our event in 2026! You can find us in the heart of the Twin Cities at the Historic Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Like years’ past\, our event is 100% local – that includes all beer\, food\, music\, merchandise and other entertainment. We are happy to have a few returning and NEW beer/cider sponsors – Utepils Brewing\, Pryes Brewing Company\, Dangerous Man Brewing\, Haggard Barrel Brewing Co.\, and Minneapolis Cider Company. Our food offerings in 2026 include Gerhard’s Brats\, traditional German pretzels from Aki’s Breadhaus\, treats from Sara’s Tipsy Pies\, candied bacon from Big Guy’s BBQ and Jesse’s Spatzle! For traditional Oktoberfest music\, we have three terrific bands – Bavarian Musikmeisters\, The Elk River German Band and The iPolka Band. We also welcome back the world renowned and the #1 North American German dancing troupe\, SG Edelweiss\, as well as a couple of fun cover bands\, The Stand Ups and Reese Glover. We have additional music in our tent again this year\, with Cornell Power Service and Gonzo’s Planet electrifying the stage. You can try your hand-eye coordination on Hammer and Nail or with Nice Axe. We hold multiple stein holding competitions over the 2-day event\, which includes both Men’s and Ladies’ divisions\, and ALL proceeds go to charity. \nNow for the fun stuff – details! Please see below for more information regarding our sponsors\, beer and food offerings\, band schedule\, merch vendors\, FAQ and other misc. items. \nSponsors \nUtepils Brewing based in Minneapolis\, MN \nPryes Brewing Company\, Minneapolis\, MN \nDangerous Man Brewing\, Minneapolis\, MN \nHaggard Barrel Brewing Co.\, S. Louis Park\, MN \nMinneapolis Cider Co.\, Minneapolis\, MN \nCreative Homes (Stage Sponsor) \nBeer \nThe above beer and cider companies will provide a total of 20 different beers/ciders. You can expect multiple Marzen-style varieties\, Pilsner\, Kolsch\, Hefeweizen and many more! \nFood (options below subject to change) \nWe do our best to provide you the most authentic local German food. Gerhard’s Brats will have multiple varieties of authentic brats and German potato salad. Aki’s Breadhaus out of NE Minneapolis will make a variety of soft pretzels and dipping sauces. Big Guy’s promises to please your taste buds with some candied bacon and chicken thigh sandwiches\, and Sara’s Tipsy Pies brings their delicious treats to Oktoberfest every year. Jesse’s Spatzle returns in 2026\, plus we have terrific offerings from Pizza Karma\, Kozac Corner and Luther Foods/Cinnamon Roasted Nuts. \nGerman Specialty Imports returns this year – she has the finest lederhosen and dirndls you can find this side of the big pond. Hagen and Oats and Made in Minn are back again in 2026\, and we welcome Lin Xe Permanent Jewelry. All of these are fantastic local merchandise vendors. \nBand Schedule (subject to change) \nFriday\, October 9th \n\nMain stage\n\n5 pm: Bavarian Musikmeisters\n8:30 pm: Reese Glover\nSG Edelweiss performs during breaks\n\n\nTent stage\n\n6 pm: Cornell Power Service\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10th \n\nMain stage\n\nNoon: The Elk River German Band\n3:30 pm: The iPolka Band\n7 pm: The Stand Ups\nSG Edelweiss performs during breaks\n\n\nTent stage\n\n5 pm: Gonzo’s Planet\n\n\n\n  \nRules and Regulations \nTwin Cities Oktoberfest is an all-ages event\, but state law requires you to be 21 years of age or older to drink alcohol. Be prepared to show your state- or a federally-issued ID when purchasing alcohol. We reserve the right to stop serving you if deemed you have had enough to drink. \nPets are not allowed\, but registered service dogs are. \nBoth cash and credit cards (fees apply on all credit purchases)\, plus Apple and Google Pay\, are accepted for purchasing entrance and beer tickets. We will also have cash machines on site.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/twin-cities-oktoberfest-mn-state-fairgrounds/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:MN State Fairgrounds\, 1265 Snelling Avenue N\,\, St. Paul\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Oktoberfest,St Paul,Weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://twincitiesfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TCO-Group-photo-2024.jpg
GEO:44.9783738;-93.1671434
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MN State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Avenue N St. Paul 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1265 Snelling Avenue N\,:geo:-93.1671434,44.9783738
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR