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6:00 AM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

August 30 @ 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

7:00 AM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

August 30 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

The Minnesota State Fair

August 30 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

August 30 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

St Paul Farmers Market - Lowertown 5th Street East 290, Saint Paul

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

August 30 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

Kingfield Farmers Market | 4055 Nicollet Ave – Minneapolis

August 30 @ 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Kingfield Farmers Market | 4055 Nicollet Ave – Minneapolis

Kingfield Farmers Market 4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

7:00 AM

The Minnesota State Fair

August 31 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

August 31 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

10:00 AM

Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

August 31 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

Choo Choo Bob's Union Depot - Head House Level 1, 214 4th Street East, St Paul

Storytime | Wildwood Library

August 31 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Storytime | Wildwood Library

Wildwood Library 763 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi

7:00 AM

The Minnesota State Fair

September 1 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

Roseville Farmers Market | Corpus Christi Catholic Church – Roseville

September 1 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Roseville Farmers Market | Corpus Christi Catholic Church – Roseville

Roseville Farmers Market 2131 Fairview Ave N, Roseville

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 1 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

10:00 AM

Storytime | Plymouth History Center

September 1 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Storytime | Plymouth History Center

Plymouth History Center 3605 Fernbrook Ln N, Plymouth

Toddler Tuesdays | Mall of America®

September 1 @ 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Toddler Tuesdays | Mall of America®

Mall of America Bloomington

varies

7:00 AM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 2 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

The Minnesota State Fair

September 2 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 2 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

10:00 AM

Mini Mia | Mia – Minneapolis

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mini Mia | Mia – Minneapolis

Mia - Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis

Free

Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

September 2 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

Red Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave, St Paul

Family Storytime | West 7th Library – St Paul

September 2 @ 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Family Storytime | West 7th Library – St Paul

West 7th Library 265 Oneida St., Saint Paul

7:00 AM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 3 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

The Minnesota State Fair

September 3 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

10:00 AM

Little Explorers | Como Zoo

September 3 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Little Explorers | Como Zoo

Como Zoo St. Paul

Sunflower Festival | Waldoch Farms – Lino Lakes

September 3 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunflower Festival | Waldoch Farms – Lino Lakes

Waldoch Farm Lake Drive, Lino Lakes

Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

September 3 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

Red Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave, St Paul

Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 3 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books

September 3 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books

Big Hill Books 405 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis

7:00 AM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 4 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

The Minnesota State Fair

September 4 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 4 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

10:00 AM

Tot Time | Maple Grove Community Center

September 4 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tot Time | Maple Grove Community Center

Maple Grove Community Center 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove

Sunflower Festival | Waldoch Farms – Lino Lakes

September 4 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunflower Festival | Waldoch Farms – Lino Lakes

Waldoch Farm Lake Drive, Lino Lakes

Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

September 4 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

Choo Choo Bob's Union Depot - Head House Level 1, 214 4th Street East, St Paul

Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

September 4 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

Roseville Library 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville

6:00 AM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 5 @ 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

7:00 AM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

September 5 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

Minneapolis Farmers Market West Lyndale Avenue North 312, Minneapolis

St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

September 5 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

St Paul Farmers Market - Lowertown 5th Street East 290, Saint Paul

The Minnesota State Fair

September 5 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

8:00 AM

Mill City Farmers Market | 750 S 2nd St – Minneapolis

September 5 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mill City Farmers Market | 750 S 2nd St – Minneapolis

Mill City Farmers Market 750 S 2nd Street, Minneapolis

St. Luke’s Farmers Market | Saint Luke Lutheran Church – St Paul

September 5 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

St. Luke’s Farmers Market | Saint Luke Lutheran Church – St Paul

Saint Luke Lutheran Church 1807 Field Avenue, St Paul

Bloomington Farmers Market | East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

September 5 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bloomington Farmers Market | East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

Bloomington Civic Plaza West Old Shakopee Road 1800, Bloomington

Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k | Elm Creek Park Reserve – Maple Grove

September 5 @ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k | Elm Creek Park Reserve – Maple Grove

Elm Creek Park Reserve 12400 James Deane Pkwy, Maple Grove

$25.98

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 5 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska

Free – $20

Southwest Farmers Market | 5025 Knox Ave S – Minneapolis

September 5 @ 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Southwest Farmers Market | 5025 Knox Ave S – Minneapolis

Southwest Farmers Market 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis

Sunday, August 30, 2026

August 30, 2026 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

August 30 @ 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

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...

August 30, 2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

August 30 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

The Farmers Market Annex is located right next to the Minneapolis Farmers Market, creating one of the largest and most vibrant market destinations in the Twin Cities. While the main market is known for its long-standing farmers and fresh produce, the Annex offers a complementary mix of local makers, artisan...

August 30, 2026 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

August 30 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

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...

Monday, August 31, 2026

August 31, 2026 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

August 31 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

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...

August 31, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

August 31 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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...

Free – $20

August 31, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

August 31 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

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!

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

September 1, 2026 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

September 1 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

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...

September 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Roseville Farmers Market | Corpus Christi Catholic Church – Roseville

September 1 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Roseville Farmers Market | Corpus Christi Catholic Church – Roseville

The Roseville Farmers’ Market is located at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. EBT, cash, card, and market bucks/coins are accepted. You’ll find locally grown vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, plants, and artisan food goods just outside the church.

September 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 1 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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...

Free – $20

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 2 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

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...

September 2, 2026 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

September 2 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

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...

September 2, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 2 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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...

Free – $20

Thursday, September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 3 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

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...

September 3, 2026 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

September 3 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

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...

September 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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...

Free – $20

Friday, September 4, 2026

September 4, 2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 4 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

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...

September 4, 2026 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

September 4 @ 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Minnesota State Fair

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...

September 4, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

September 4 @ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The “Original People’s Garden” Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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...

Free – $20

Saturday, September 5, 2026

September 5, 2026 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

September 5 @ 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N – Minneapolis

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...

September 5, 2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

September 5 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Farmers Market Annex | Minneapolis Farmers Market

The Farmers Market Annex is located right next to the Minneapolis Farmers Market, creating one of the largest and most vibrant market destinations in the Twin Cities. While the main market is known for its long-standing farmers and fresh produce, the Annex offers a complementary mix of local makers, artisan...

September 5, 2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

September 5 @ 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

St Paul Outdoor Farmers Market | Lowertown – St Paul

For over 170 years, The St. Paul Farmers’ Market has been proud to enjoy the support of the community. That tradition of support continues today. We are the longest-running farmers’ market in the state of Minnesota. Established in 1854 by the St. Paul Growers’ Association, the market is a family-friendly...

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