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SUMMARY:Fall Festival | Church of St Peter - North St Paul
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September  19\n5:00 – 9:00 p.m.\n5:00-8:00 p.m.\nO’Reilley Hall\n\nArt & Craft Market\nBake Sale\nSilent Auction\n\n5:00-9:00 p.m.\nOutdoors Parking Lot/Playground\n\nRaffle\nPull Tabs\nInflatables\nFood Trucks\nGames—Lower parking lot\nBottle Lotto—Bottle Lotto Tent\nBeer Garden\n\n6:00-9:00 p.m.\nFestival Stage\n\nLive music with the Express Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.\n\nPancake Breakfast—Fellowship Hall\n\n9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.\n\nArt & Craft Market—O’Reilley Hall\nSilent Auction—O’Reilley Hall\nBake Sale—O’Reilley Hall\n\n9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.\n\nGames—Lower parking lot\nBottle Lotto—Bottle Lotto Tent\nRaffle—Ticket Tent\nPull Tabs—Ticket Tent\nFood Trucks—Parking Lot\n\n11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nInflatables—Playground\n\nNoon— 3:00 p.m.\n\n Face Painting\n\nNoon—4:00 p.m.\n\nBeer Garden —Parking Lot\nBackyard Band—Festival Stage\n\n\n12:30-2:30 p.m.\n\nCornhole Tournament\n\nBrackets posted at 12:30—Parking Lot\n\n\n\n1:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nBingo —Bingo Tent\n\n3:30 p.m. \n\nSilent Auction Closes\nArt & Craft Market Closes\n\n4:00 p.m.\n\nGrand Prize Drawing—Festival Stage
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-festival-church-of-st-peter/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Church of St Peter\, 2600 Margaret St. N.\, North St Paul\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,St Paul,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Play | Urban Air Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:Urban Air Adventure Park is proud to offer Sensory Friendly Play\, a special experience designed to create a calmer\, more welcoming environment for children with special needs and sensory processing differences. During this time\, the park adjusts its atmosphere by dimming the lights and turning off loud music to reduce sensory stimulation\, allowing children to play and explore comfortably!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/sensory-friendly-play-urban-air-plymouth/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Urban Air Adventure Park\, Plymouth\, 3580 Holly Lane North\, Plymouth\, 55447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Play & Recreation,Kids,Sensory Friendly & Disability Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T210000
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival | Church of St Peter - North St Paul
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September  19\n5:00 – 9:00 p.m.\n5:00-8:00 p.m.\nO’Reilley Hall\n\nArt & Craft Market\nBake Sale\nSilent Auction\n\n5:00-9:00 p.m.\nOutdoors Parking Lot/Playground\n\nRaffle\nPull Tabs\nInflatables\nFood Trucks\nGames—Lower parking lot\nBottle Lotto—Bottle Lotto Tent\nBeer Garden\n\n6:00-9:00 p.m.\nFestival Stage\n\nLive music with the Express Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.\n\nPancake Breakfast—Fellowship Hall\n\n9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.\n\nArt & Craft Market—O’Reilley Hall\nSilent Auction—O’Reilley Hall\nBake Sale—O’Reilley Hall\n\n9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.\n\nGames—Lower parking lot\nBottle Lotto—Bottle Lotto Tent\nRaffle—Ticket Tent\nPull Tabs—Ticket Tent\nFood Trucks—Parking Lot\n\n11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nInflatables—Playground\n\nNoon— 3:00 p.m.\n\n Face Painting\n\nNoon—4:00 p.m.\n\nBeer Garden —Parking Lot\nBackyard Band—Festival Stage\n\n\n12:30-2:30 p.m.\n\nCornhole Tournament\n\nBrackets posted at 12:30—Parking Lot\n\n\n\n1:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nBingo —Bingo Tent\n\n3:30 p.m. \n\nSilent Auction Closes\nArt & Craft Market Closes\n\n4:00 p.m.\n\nGrand Prize Drawing—Festival Stage
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fall-festival-church-of-st-peter/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Church of St Peter\, 2600 Margaret St. N.\, North St Paul\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,St Paul,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park | Van Cleve Park - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Come make art with us! Mia provides free art activities for all ages at these Minneapolis park events. Join us to celebrate the warm weather and try our various art projects. \nLocation\nMinneapolis Parks \nCost\nFree \nSeptember 12 Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis\, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (49th Ave and Woodlawn Blvd) \nThe Monarch Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly’s amazing 2\,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music\, food\, dance\, native plant sales\, and plenty of opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies\, learn about their habitats\, and discover what you can do to make a difference. Make monarch-themed art with Mia and other local organizations. \nSeptember 19 Van Cleve Park\, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (901 15th Ave SE) \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\n11:00 am to 2:00 pm
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/art-in-the-park-mia-minneapolis-3/
LOCATION:Van Cleve Park\, 901 15th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Minneapolis,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T113000
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SUMMARY:Peter Rabbit Reading w/ Mixed Blood Theater | Acorn Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Hop on over to Acorn Bookshop for an interactive Peter Rabbit storytime! Kids will help guide the story alongside guests from Mixed Blood Theater. A fun\, hands-on preview of their upcoming production Into The Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale\, with a sneak peak at the story’s themes and free tickets for the family!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/peter-rabbit-reading-w-mixed-blood-theater-acorn-bookshop/
LOCATION:Acorn Bookshop\, 2238 Carter Avenue\, Saint Paul\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,St Paul,Storytime,Weekday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T113000
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SUMMARY:Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller
DESCRIPTION:The trolley will pick riders up at Valley Bookseller at 10:30 am. When you check in\, you will get your hand stamped. This stamp serves as your ticket to board the trolley and is good for a snack (from Candyland!) and 20% off a children’s book when your adventure is over. \nNOTE: Downtown Stillwater is busy on Saturday so arrive early to find a parking place\, walk to the bookstore and check in by 10:15. The bookstore opens at 10:00. \nReservations are required and space is limited\, so make sure to book online. The cost is $10.00 per person. Come join us for the fun. All Aboard!!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-trolley-valley-bookseller/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Valley Bookseller\, Main Street North\, Stillwater\, Minnesota\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164824Z
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SUMMARY:Sever's Fall Festival | Shakopee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdmission covers a long list of attractions: the corn maze\, corn pits and an extreme corn pit\, jumping pillows\, an obstacle course\, a straw bale maze\, tire mountain\, zip lines\, pig races\, an exotic petting zoo\, a kiddie train\, a play system\, antique tractors and fire trucks\, and photo ops throughout the grounds. Entertainment is included too\, with wildlife shows\, live music from the Blue Ox Jazz Babies\, straw sculptures and installations\, Carlson’s Lovable Llamas\, Norm the Magician\, and Kidsdance. \nA handful of attractions carry an extra charge\, including pony rides at $5 per rider\, the giant slide at $3 per rider\, and pumpkin blasters at $5 for 7 shots. Others include hay rides at $2 per rider for ages 4 and up\, pumpkins at $.49 per pound\, face painting\, the Apple Express\, an artisan market\, and inflatable axe throwing at $5 for 6 throws. Food and beverages and Sever’s own apples round out the offerings. \nThe festival is located at 3121 150th Street West\, Shakopee\, MN 55379.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/severs-fall-festival/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Kids,Outdoors,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T180000
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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/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Kids,Outdoors,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T203951Z
CREATED:20260910T203951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T203951Z
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SUMMARY:Science Studios | The Bakken Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore the innovation process and learn about science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math! Each activity includes a step-by-step guide and our expert staff is always on hand to help – no prior knowledge required! Science Studio is included in the cost of admission and activities change regularly.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/science-studios-the-bakken-museum/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:The Bakken Museum\, 3537 Zenith Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,Minneapolis,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000
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SUMMARY:Girls in Aviation Day | Flying Cloud Airport - Eden Prairie
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, limited-space event for the community to learn more about the aviation industry. The content of GIAD is geared toward girls ages 8 to 17\, but everyone is welcome to attend! Bring your family\, friends\, troop\, and group to learn more about STEM and aviation careers\, including pilots\, mechanics\, and more. Enjoy hands-on activities for kids\, exhibits\, educational opportunities\, planes you can see and climb into\, and food trucks.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/girls-in-aviation-day-flying-cloud-airport-eden-prairie/
LOCATION:Flying Cloud Airport\, 10110 Flying Cloud Dr.\, Eden Prairie\, 55347\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Parents,Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stars of the North":MAILTO:GirlsInAviationDay@starsofthenorth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:Art Play | Mia - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each month—on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection\, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts\, no rules\, just play. \nArt Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities. \nSeptember 5 and 19 | Cellophane Collage\nHelp us clean out our closet! You’ve mixed color using paint or pencils\, but have you tried cellophane? Layer the sleek medium in various color combinations to see what you create. \nLocation\nStudios 111–113 \nCost\nFree \nUpcoming Dates and Time\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, August 1\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, September 5\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nHappens on the following Dates:\n\nSep 5\, 2026\, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nSep 19\, 2026\, 10:00am to 2:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/art-play-september-mia/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Minneapolis,Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minneapolis Institute of Art":MAILTO:visit@artsmia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T130031Z
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SUMMARY:Big Truck Day | Central Park - Woodbury
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Hour: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.\nLights and Sirens: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.\nJolly Pops Band: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.\n*The Jolly Pops performance is funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nLocation: Woodbury Central Park East Parking Lot (8595 Central Park Pl.)\n*Parking: Please park in the Alina Health parking lot\nSponsors: The Urgency Room and Horton Orthodontics\n*The Jolly Pops performance is funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nLocation: Woodbury Central Park East Parking Lot (8595 Central Park Pl.)\n*Parking: Please park in the Alina Health parking lot\nSponsors: The Urgency Room and Horton Orthodontics
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/big-truck-day-central-park-woodbury/
LOCATION:Central Park – Woodbury\, 8595 Central Park Pl\, Woodbury\, 55125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Outdoors,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191542Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Days | Excelsior
DESCRIPTION: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 the Kids Corner to apple pie contests\, history tours\, a lively beer and wine garden\, and entertainment from local favorites and renowned bands\, Apple Days offers something for everyone.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/apple-days-excelsior/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Excelsior\, Excelsior\, MN\, 55331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Live Music,Outdoors,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T200848Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Children's Book Festival | Anderson Center at Tower View - Red Wing
DESCRIPTION:The Anderson Center at Tower View is pleased to announce that the 27th annual Minnesota Children’s Book Festival will be held on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade. Taking place at the Anderson Center’s beautiful\, historic Tower View campus\, the Children’s Book Festival is an ideal opportunity for families to connect\, learn\, and play. \n\n\nThroughout the afternoon\, each author or illustrator presents their work\, reads from their book\, and participates in a meet & greet and book signing booth. Taking place outdoors\, the event also features hands-on activities that engage the mind\, body\, and imagination. With balloons\, facepainting\, art-making\, kid-friendly food trucks\, and more\, there’s something to delight the inner child in all of us. This event is FREE\, and all ages are welcome! \nRed Balloon Bookshop is the official bookseller of the 2026 Minnesota Children’s Book Festival.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/minnesota-childrens-book-festival/
LOCATION:Anderson Center at Tower View\, 163 Tower View Drive\, Red Wing\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T165856Z
CREATED:20260709T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T165856Z
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SUMMARY:Loppet Field Day | Theodore Wirth Park - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:The day will start with an untimed half mile fun  run\, before concluding with a variety of fun “trail and field” games and challenges! \n\n\n\n\n2026 Activity List Coming Soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Outdoor Activities: \n\nShoe kick\nPotato sack races\nKey Log Rolling (bring a towel!)\nTemporary tattoos & bubbles\nBean bag toss\nStrider bike course\nBalance challenge\nRubber duck toss\nSki erg challenge\nAgility course\nKubb\nGirl Scouts activities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Indoor Activities: \n\nPhyllis the Forest &\nMagic Crafts\nDrawing/coloring tables\nTouchable things\nScavenger hunt\nNature cart\nNature craft\nStorytime with blankets
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/loppet-field-day-theodore-wirth-park-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Theodore Wirth Park\, 2117 West River Rd N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,Minneapolis,Races,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Saturday | Bell Museum
DESCRIPTION:This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals\, families\, and children who have sensory sensitivities.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/sensory-friendly-saturday-bell-museum/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West\, St Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,Sensory Friendly & Disability Community,St Paul,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Apple Days | Excelsior
DESCRIPTION: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 the Kids Corner to apple pie contests\, history tours\, a lively beer and wine garden\, and entertainment from local favorites and renowned bands\, Apple Days offers something for everyone.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/apple-days-excelsior/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Excelsior\, Excelsior\, MN\, 55331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Live Music,Outdoors,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers\, special storytimes\, community helpers\, arts activities\, and more!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fri-yay-roseville-library/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, 55133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Kids,Storytime,Weekday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T184732Z
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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/2026-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Fall Festivals + Events,Family Friendly,Kids,Outdoors,Weekend
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DTSTAMP:20260130T161618Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Time | Maple Grove Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Tot time\nTot time is an unstructured\, drop-in playtime in the Community Center gym for pre-k children and their caregivers. A wide variety of toys and play items are provided.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tot-time-maple-grove-community-center/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Maple Grove Community Center\, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd\, Maple Grove\, 55369\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Play & Recreation,Kids,Weekday
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