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    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

    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

    Sensory Friendly Mornings | Como Zoo

    October 17 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sensory Friendly Mornings | Como Zoo
    Como Zoo St. Paul, MN, United States

    Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an energetic, colorful place full of sensory stimuli, and we know this environment can be overwhelming for some guests. This is a time designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to explore the zoo without the crowds. Como strives to provide...

  • Sat 17

    Lindström Public Market

    October 17 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lindström Public Market
    Lindstrom Public Market 12740 Lake Boulevard, Lindstrom, United States

    The Lindström Public Market is a curated, year-round indoor farmers market and food hall—designed for discovery, not convenience shopping. It brings together the region’s most exceptional small-batch growers, makers, and food producers in one shared space. Every product is handmade. Every producer has a story. And every visit invites you...

  • 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

    Pahl’s Market Festival | Apple Valley

    October 17 @ 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pahl’s Market Festival | Apple Valley
    Pahl's Market 6885 160th Street, Apple Valley, United States

    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...

    $10
  • Sat 17

    Wild Beauty: The Botanical Art of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium | Bell Museum – St Paul

    October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wild Beauty: The Botanical Art of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium | Bell Museum – St Paul
    Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West, St Paul, MN, United States

    Experience the beauty of a special place in the Twin Cities! The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden is the oldest public native plant garden in the United States. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, it brings together a diverse collection of plants in woodland, wetland, and meadow habitats in just 18...

    $15.00
  • 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
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