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

    October 8 @ 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
  • Thu 8

    Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

    October 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Red Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave, St Paul, United States

    Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories, rhymes, and fun! All are welcome at weekly storytimes, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.

  • Thu 8

    Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

    October 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Library Story Time at the Arb
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library's vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent, but...

    Free – $20
  • Thu 8

    Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books

    October 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books
    Big Hill Books 405 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States

    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...

  • Thu 8

    Four Sisters Farmers Market | Pow Wow Grounds Parking Lot – Minneapolis

    October 8 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Four Sisters Farmers Market | Pow Wow Grounds Parking Lot – Minneapolis
    Pow Wow Grounds 1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States

    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...

  • Thu 8

    Fall Festivities | Anoka County Farms

    October 8 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 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...

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    Happy Thursdays | Northern Soda Company

    October 8 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Happy Thursdays | Northern Soda Company
    Northern Soda Company Campus Drive, New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

    Make Thursdays your new favorite day to stop by Northern Soda Company! Join us every week for Happy Thursdays and enjoy $1 off all taps →  $2.50 mugs, and $6 flights!  It’s the perfect excuse to try something new, meet up with friends, or kick back and relax in the...

  • Thu 8

    Free Fallin’: A Tribute to Tom Petty | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

    October 8 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN, United States

    Get ready to experience the music of one of rock’s most enduring legends with Free Fallin’ – A Tribute to Tom Petty. This acclaimed band has spent over 17 years perfecting a live concert production that celebrates the life and music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Featuring era-authentic instruments...

    $53.35 – $77.30
  • Fri 9

    Scarecrows, Pumpkins and Fun!

    October 9 @ 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
  • Fri 9

    Fall at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

    October 9 @ 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
  • Fri 9

    Pahl’s Market Festival | Apple Valley

    October 9 @ 9:00 AM - 8:00 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
  • Fri 9

    Pea Pods for Preschoolers | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    October 9 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pea Pods for Preschoolers
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Pea Pods for Preschoolers provides the opportunity for you and your little one to be enchanted by the world of plants. Kindle a sense of awe for the changing season through the eyes of a child as you reawaken it within yourself!  Enjoy exploring at your own pace through planting, harvesting,...

    $3 – $35
  • Fri 9

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

    October 9 @ 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
  • Fri 9

    Fall Harvest Market | Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center – Minneapolis

    October 9 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center 2300 15th Avenue S, Minneapolis, United States

    Date: Location: at 2300 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Admission: Features: Local Indigenous vendors, crafts, and community goods.

  • Fri 9

    Fall Festival | Fresh Acres Farm – Monticello

    October 9 @ 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...

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