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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Come to Choo Choo Bob's Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there, Engineers!
It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers, special storytimes, community helpers, arts activities, and more!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to St. Paul, Minn. playing Grand Casino Arena from October 22-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after more than 20 years! Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are...
Experience the Ordway in a new light on the threshold of All Hallows Eve in this meditative collaboration with Liquid Music, featuring the SPCO debut of Roomful of Teeth vocalist Eliza Bagg.
Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.
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...
We invite your family to join us at our annual Trunk or Treat! Come enjoy candy, cider, popcorn, games and more! Cars will be decorated with various themes and/or festive decor and handing out candy and other treats. Open to the community! Dress up and bring your own bag or...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to St. Paul, Minn. playing Grand Casino Arena from October 22-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after more than 20 years! Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to St. Paul, playing Grand Casino Arena from October 23-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after over two decades! You remember your...
Twelve Kinds of Ice Glide through the ever-shifting magic of winter as Ellen recalls childhood memories of icy adventures with her loving father. In this world premiere musical, cold temperatures and warm hearts unite to tell a tender story that takes us from spotting the first glaze of ice to...