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...
Read our Guide to the Minnesota State Fair for family-friendly insider tips! The Minnesota State Fair runs for 12 days ending on Labor Day and ranks among the largest state fairs in the country by daily attendance. Held at the fairgrounds in Falcon Heights near St. Paul, it draws close...
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...
Tot time Tot time is an unstructured, drop-in playtime in the Community Center gym for pre-k children and their caregivers. A wide variety of toys and play items are provided.
Our summer maker space is back, featuring activities and challenges inspired by the work of University of Minnesota researchers. In Solution Studio, you can follow your curiosity and let your creativity loose. Play games, build things, and awaken your inner scientist. We provide the materials and tools. You get to...