Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots...
The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that provides increased access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We strive to celebrate Indigenous pride, health, and well-being. We welcome and accept SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and...
Celebrate autumn with the YMCA! Join us for a safe, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat packed with fall activities for kids. Interested in learning more about our Early Learning Center? Take a tour during our concurrent Open House, meet our staff, and explore how our YMCA community supports local families. Free and open...
Make Thursdays your new favorite day to stop by Northern Soda Company! Join us every week for Happy Thursdays and enjoy $1 off all taps → $2.50 mugs, and $6 flights! It’s the perfect excuse to try something new, meet up with friends, or kick back and relax in the...
Precocious teen Harper finds a mysterious creature in the woods and sneaks it into their room, where cynical Viv is crashing for the summer. But when Harper and Viv's moms start being even weirder than usual, the kids must uncover the truth and save themselves before it's too late. Written...
Featuring Joe Cruz Guitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy. The authentically passionate Joe Cruz and his pyrotechnic playing are a wonder to watch as he displays his love of his own Mexican heritage...
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...
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of autumn at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! From whimsical scarecrows to an extraordinary pumpkin display, fall is bursting with creativity, color and seasonal charm. Starting Sept 18, stroll through delightful displays of scarecrows crafted by Arboretum staff, artists and visitors alike around the theme...
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...
Public viewing will be October 23th & October 24th and again October 30th & 31st from 6:30pm-9:30pm Anoka Halloween Inc would like to thank ALL this years participants and appreciate all the time and effort put into creating these incredible displays. *The contest was open to addresses within a 5-mile...
Join Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias, M. Ed., for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes! Curiosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands, farm, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time, a short walk...
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...
Stop by the Anoka Halloween gift shop for official Halloween Capital of the World mugs, apparel and spooky souvenirs. The shop also features a small museum sharing how Anoka earned its famous title.