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...
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...
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...
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!
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.
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...
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...