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,...
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...
Fall is here, and Viking Lakes is the place to be! Join us for a day of seasonal fun featuring live music, local craft beer, and delicious bites from our food trucks. Bring the whole family — there's something for everyone! Kids can get creative with pumpkin painting, meet some...
City of Lakes Art Fair 2026Saturday October 10, 10AM - 5PMSunday, October 11, 10AM - 5PM We are so excited to bring back the City of Lakes Art Fair in the beautiful backdrop of Bde Maka Ska during peak autumn colors! Launched to great success in 2025, this art fair...
Celebrate the harvest at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual Apple Festival! This event is free and is held rain (or snow) or shine. Enjoy pick-your-own apples, hayrides (weather permitting), cider-making demonstrations, live music, live animal programs, children’s activities, apple brats grilled by the Hastings Lions, baked goods, and more! Learn about...
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...
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...
Stillwater Harvest Fest is a FREE event, held the second weekend of October each year, is one of the premier events in downtown Stillwater and one of the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Several times, Stillwater Harvest Fest was the number one giant pumpkin weigh off in the...
Visit the farm for a fun fall day! Families can experience a walking tour of the site on our accessible pathways and stop along the way to try fresh cider from the cider press, go on a hayride, enjoy caramel apple slices, and more! The first floor of the farmhouse...