• 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...

  • 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
  • Science Studios | The Bakken Museum

    Science Studios | The Bakken Museum
    The Bakken Museum 3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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.

  • Fall Festival | Hastings

    Hastings MN Hastings, United States

    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...

  • Art in the Park | Town Square Park – Afton

    Art in the Park | Town Square Park – Afton
    Afton Town Square Park 3418 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, United States

    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...

  • Spirit of the St Croix Art Festival | Lakefront Park – Hudson

    Lakefront Park 505 1st Street, Hudson, WI, United States

    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...

  • Apple Festival | Afton Apple Orchard – Afton

    Apple Festival | Afton Apple Orchard – Afton
    Afton Apple Orchard 14421 90th Street South, Hastings, United States

    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...

    $7
  • Fall Festivities | Anoka County Farms

    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...

    $5,
  • U-Pick Apples, Activities & Hayrides | Brand Farms – Farmington

    Brand Farms 18605 Biscayne Ave. W, Farmington, MN, MN, United States

    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...

    $7