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...
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.
Join us in downtown Hastings for the Main Street Market Fall Festival—a joyful day of browsing our retail shops and downtown businesses. Shop, Eat, Explore! #shoplocal We’ll have activities for adults and children sprinkled throughout the district. What to expect: 🎨 A 4' x 8' Community Mural by Dave Youngren, returning by popular demand...
Join us in the picturesque St. Croix River town of Afton, Minnesota, on September 26th and 27th, 2026, for the 48th Annual Afton Art in the Park — a two-day outdoor fine arts and makers market set in the heart of Afton’s charming Town Square Park. This beloved Upper Midwest...
The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival is an annual two-day outdoor event in scenic Lakefront Park organized by the Phipps Center for the Arts in partnership with the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. This juried art festival features 80+ exceptional regional artists with fine art...
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...
Join us for extra fun fall activities at the orchard, including magic shows, music, yard games and more! Our 15-acre corn maze will open mid-September! Fall pumpkin season begins late September and goes through the end of October. We have mini pumpkins, pie pumpkins, and pumpkins perfect for carving of...
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...
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...
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. Admission covers a long list of attractions: the corn maze, corn pits and an extreme...
Presented by Invisible Wounds Project, Concert for a Cause, is an unforgettable night of music headlined by country superstar Chris Janson. An accomplished, award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter, Janson has amassed billions of global streams, Gold and Multi-Platinum awards, more than 10 million in sales as a solo artist, and excess...
Calling all cat lovers! The 93rd Annual Twin City Cat Fanciers CFA Cat Show returns to Saint Paul RiverCentre on September 26-27. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with over 100 cats from across the United States and Canada competing under nationally accredited judges of the Cat...
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. NOTE: Downtown...
This free family event is a way for our community to share in the success of returning magnificent raptors back to the wild. Whether they suffered from a broken wing, lead poisoning, disease, or any other number of ailments, these raptors have been given second chances at life due to...
Invite friends and neighbors to join you to go through the corn maze, ride pedal cars, shoot the corn cannon, a barrel train ride, kid's axe throwing, and go on a wagon ride. This is a non-scary event! On Sunday, October 4, we're partnering with Joni & Friends for families needing additional help, learn more.