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  • Sat 17

    Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

    October 17 @ 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis
    Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

    As the largest farmer-managed market in the state, we serve as a community resource, a meeting place, a tourist draw, and most importantly, a place to access Minnesota's greatest selection of fresh produce, plants, and locally made products. Our roots in Minneapolis started in 1876 at the corner of First...

  • Sat 17

    Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

    October 17 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market
    Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

    The Farmers Market Annex is located right next to the Minneapolis Farmers Market, creating one of the largest and most vibrant market destinations in the Twin Cities. While the main market is known for its long-standing farmers and fresh produce, the Annex offers a complementary mix of local makers, artisan...

  • Sat 17

    St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

    October 17 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul
    St Paul Farmers Market - Lowertown 5th Street East 290, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    For over 170 years, The St. Paul Farmers’ Market has been proud to enjoy the support of the community. That tradition of support continues today. We are the longest-running farmers’ market in the state of Minnesota. Established in 1854 by the St. Paul Growers’ Association, the market is a family-friendly...

  • Sat 17

    Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia! | Dodge Nature Center

    October 17 @ 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia! | Dodge Nature Center
    Dodge Nature Center 1701 Charlton Street; Main Property Farm Entrance 3, West St. Paul

    As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp, thoughts turn to all things Halloween, including owls! This fall, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. 

  • Sat 17

    Bloomington Farmers Market | East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

    October 17 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bloomington Farmers Market | East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza
    Bloomington Civic Plaza West Old Shakopee Road 1800, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

    The Bloomington Farmers Market is a weekly gathering in which farmers, growers and producers sell their own products directly to the public, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship with the producer of the item they purchase. The market emphasizes quality and freshness.

  • Sat 17

    Scarecrows, Pumpkins and Fun!

    October 17 @ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scarecrows, Pumpkins and Fun!
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    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...

    Free – $20
  • Sat 17

    Fall at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

    October 17 @ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fall at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    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...

    Free – $20
  • Sat 17

    Southwest Farmers Market | 5025 Knox Ave S – Minneapolis

    October 17 @ 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Southwest Farmers Market | 5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis
    Southwest Farmers Market 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, United States

    Southwest Farmers Market launched in 2025 as the newest addition to the Neighborhood Roots family of markets. Formerly known as the Fulton Farmers Market, this reimagined and relocated market was created to better reflect and serve the diverse neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. Nestled near Minnehaha Creek, the market’s namesake bridge...

  • Sat 17

    Mill City Farmers Market | 750 S 2nd St – Minneapolis

    October 17 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mill City Farmers Market | 750 S 2nd St – Minneapolis
    Mill City Farmers Market 750 S 2nd Street, Minneapolis, United States

    MCFM is a non-profit organization that was founded in June of 2006 by farm-to-table chef and restauranuer Brenda Langton, in collaboration with the Mill City Museum. With over 100 local farmers, food makers and artists, MCFM strives to build a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational marketplace....

  • Sat 17

    Midtown Farmers Market | Market Plaza – 2225 East Lake Street, Minneapolis

    October 17 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Midtown Farmers Market | Market Plaza – 2225 East Lake Street, Minneapolis
    Midtown Farmers Market 2225 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, United States

    In 2003, CNO began the Midtown Farmers Market with the help of numerous community partners and volunteers. Our market strives to value community, equitable access, alongside local cooperation, and collaboration. Each year an estimated 55,000 people visit the market, and in 2006, we became the first farmers market to accept...

  • Sat 17

    Saturday Public Hours | Gibbs Farm

    October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday Public Hours | Gibbs Farm
    Gibbs Farm 2097 West Larpenteur Avenue, Saint Paul, United States

    Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour (10am, 11am, 12pm, and 1pm). Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members...

  • Sat 17

    Fall Festival | Fresh Acres Farm – Monticello

    October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fall Festival | Fresh Acres Farm – Monticello

    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...

  • Sat 17

    Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze | Brooklyn Park

    October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze | Brooklyn Park
    Twin Cities Harvest Festival 8001 109th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, United States

    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...

    $20
  • Sat 17

    Fall Festivities | Anoka County Farms

    October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fall Festivities | Anoka County Farms
    Anoka County Farms 125 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, United States

    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...

    $5,
  • Sat 17

    U-Pick Apples, Activities & Hayrides | Brand Farms – Farmington

    October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM U-Pick Apples, Activities & Hayrides | Brand Farms – Farmington
    Brand Farms 18605 Biscayne Ave. W, Farmington, MN, MN, United States

    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...

    $7
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