• The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

    The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    This living exhibit garden is co-curated by the Arboretum and community partners. Relying on knowledge passed through grandparents, the Original People's Garden features plants the Ojibwe people of the Woodlands and Great Lakes regions use as food and medicines. The exhibit highlights stories and plants that are often missing from...

    Free – $20
  • 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...

  • Lindström Public Market

    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...

  • Cars & Caves | Chanhassen AutoPlex

    Cars & Caves
    Chanhassen AutoPlex 1740 Motorplex Court, Chanhassen, United States

    Cars and Caves, hosted by Chanhassen AutoPlex, is back for the 2026 season, taking place on the final Saturday of each month through September from 9 a.m. to Noon. Every month, funds raised will benefit a local non-profit from the generosity of guests who attend and offer donations. 100% of...

  • NAMIWalks Minnesota | Minnehaha Falls Regional Park

    Minnehaha Falls Regional Park 4801 S Minnehaha Dr., Minneapolis, United States

    We invite you to take a walk with us at NAMIWalks Minnesota! United by our unique experiences, journeys, and stories, NAMIWalks is a beautiful celebration of each of us- individuals with mental illness, their family, loved ones, and their community. Funds raised directly support NAMI Minnesota's mission of education, advocacy,...

    Free
  • Walk for Congenital Heart Disease | Hyland Lake Park Reserve – Bloomington

    Hyland Lake Park Reserve Bloomington 10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, United States

    Second Annual Minneapolis Walk for 1 in 100 to Support Adults Living with Congenital Heart Disease Minnesota families, patients, healthcare professionals, and supporters will gather for the Second Annual Minneapolis Walk for 1 in 100, a family-friendly event raising awareness and funds for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). Approximately...

    Free
  • 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...

  • Northeast Farmers Market | St Boniface Church Parking Lot – Minneapolis

    Northeast Farmers Market University and 7th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, United States

    The Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market is open rain or shine in the parking lot of St. Boniface Church, located at the corner of University Avenue NE and 7th Avenue NE in Minneapolis. Market Hours Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. May 9 through October 10, rain or shine Getting Here...

  • Pahl’s Market Festival | Apple Valley

    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
  • Storytime w/ MN Author Nekima Levy Armstrong | Acorn Bookshop

    Acorn Bookshop 2238 Carter Avenue, Saint Paul, United States

    Join us at Acorn Bookshop with Read With Me MN Bookclub for a special storytime featuring author Nekima Levy Armstrong reading J Is for Justice. Kids are asking big questions about the world around them — protests, marches, signs calling for change. This ABC book turns those questions into something kids...

  • Mini Mia | Mia – Minneapolis

    Mia - Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    Look, play, and learn with your child at Mini Mia! This free program occurs on the first Wednesday of the month and various Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rotate through various kid-friendly activities at your leisure. Enjoy simple art making, a gallery experience specially designed for caregivers and...

    Free
  • Apple Festival | Gibbs Farm – St Paul

    Gibbs Farm 2097 West Larpenteur Avenue, Saint Paul, United States

    Apple Festival is back at Gibbs Farm on September 26, 2026! Mark your calendars, and don’t miss this end of summer celebration. We will have apple samples and activities in our heritage orchard, apple treats, history tours, live music, crafts and nature activities. This is truly an all-ages event fun...

    $10
  • Wildlife Festival | Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

    Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge 16797 289th Ave NW, Zimmerman, United States

    Join us for the free, family-friendly 31st Annual Wildlife Festival to celebrate the wildlife at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge on September 26 from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy the engaging, hands-on activities at each booth, explore refuge wildlife and management, observe live animals and more!

  • Wild Rice Festival | Harriet Alexander Nature Center – Roseville

    Harriet Alexander Nature Park 2520 Dale St N, Roseville, United States

    The 2026 Wild Rice Festival in Roseville, Minnesota, takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the event is held to celebrate Minnesota's fall harvest, local Native American culture, and the state's official grain.

  • 8th Annual Pleasant Street Art Walk | Prior Lake

    Downtown Prior Lake Lori Road, Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

    Nestled in one of Prior Lake’s most charming and historic neighborhoods, the PSAW features more than 70 local and regional artists, performers, and vendors. It’s a grassroots celebration of art, community, and creativity—highlighting exceptional artwork, live demonstrations, talented musicians on our outdoor stage, delicious offerings from specialty food vendors and...