At Textile Center Wednesday, September 16, from 4 - 6 pm Free, open to the public Written by Monica Rojas, illustrated by Luisa Uribe. Join us in welcoming local author Monica Rojas to Textile Center for a special reading and signing of her newly published children’s book, "Patchwork Memories." This...
In 2012, Neighborhood Roots was approached by the Hale-Page-Diamond Lake Neighborhood Association about their desire to start a new neighborhood farmers market. After careful consideration, the decision was made to launch three pilot markets during the summer of 2014. Nokomis Farmers Market took place mid-week on Wednesday evenings – the perfect...
Porchfest is a grassroots community music festival: Neighbors offer their porches and yards as venues for local musicians. Attendees stroll the neighborhood, enjoying free performances in an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere. Free Music All performances are free and open to everyone Porch Venues Neighbors open their porches and yards Family Friendly Fun for all...
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...
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.
The Audubon Farmers Market is a small, neighborhood-focused farmers market. Open Thursdays from late spring through fall, it features locally grown produce, flowers, and handmade goods, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, community programming, and accessible food initiatives like SNAP/EBT and kids’ token programs.
The Fall Round-Up Parade is a cherished, long-standing tradition that brings the North St. Paul community together for a fun, family-friendly celebration. Organized by the North St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, the parade travels down 7th Ave. E. through the heart of downtown. Arrive early to explore and support our local...
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...
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....