• James J. Hill Days

    Downtown Wayzata Wayzata, MN

    Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, the builder of the present train depot in 1906, contributed significantly to transform Wayzata into the beautiful tourist location and friendly community we know today. […]

  • James J. Hill Days

    Downtown Wayzata Wayzata, MN

    Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, the builder of the present train depot in 1906, contributed significantly to transform Wayzata into the beautiful tourist location and friendly community we know today. […]

  • James J. Hill Days

    Downtown Wayzata Wayzata, MN

    Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, the builder of the present train depot in 1906, contributed significantly to transform Wayzata into the beautiful tourist location and friendly community we know today. […]

  • Minnesota Oktoberfest

    Delano Central Park 650 River St. N., Delano, MN

    Enjoy brews, food, live music, fall harvest vendors and countless ways for the entire family to connect in the spirit of this annual fall German festival celebrating Bavarian culture. Get ready to toe tap and twirl for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience including a robust live entertainment schedule happening in unison with the start of Oktoberfest […]

  • Excelsior Apple Day

    Downtown Excelsior Water Street, Excelsior, MN

    Experience Excelsior Apple Days—a cherished lakeside festival that unites our community, art, local flavors and a classic street dance. Since 1935, this event has delighted fans with a day packed full of activities like craft booths, a kids corner, food vendors, history tours, apple pie contests, live entertainment from local talents and renowned bands and […]

  • Scarecrows in the Garden

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN

    Starting September 20, stroll through delightful displays of scarecrows crafted by Arboretum staff, artists and visitors alike. Don’t miss Scarecrow Hill, where the Arboretum’s Horticulture Team creates dozens of playful and imaginative characters. Highlights include the Pumpkin House, the Round Haybale Contest and returning favorites like the charming Barntiques Custom Houses. Each of the six […]

  • Excelsior Apple Day

    Downtown Excelsior Water Street, Excelsior, MN

    Experience Excelsior Apple Days—a cherished lakeside festival that unites our community, art, local flavors and a classic street dance. Since 1935, this event has delighted fans with a day packed full of activities like craft booths, a kids corner, food vendors, history tours, apple pie contests, live entertainment from local talents and renowned bands and […]

  • Minnesota Oktoberfest

    Delano Central Park 650 River St. N., Delano, MN

    Enjoy brews, food, live music, fall harvest vendors and countless ways for the entire family to connect in the spirit of this annual fall German festival celebrating Bavarian culture. Get ready to toe tap and twirl for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience including a robust live entertainment schedule happening in unison with the start of Oktoberfest […]

  • Excelsior Apple Day

    Downtown Excelsior Water Street, Excelsior, MN

    Experience Excelsior Apple Days—a cherished lakeside festival that unites our community, art, local flavors and a classic street dance. Since 1935, this event has delighted fans with a day packed full of activities like craft booths, a kids corner, food vendors, history tours, apple pie contests, live entertainment from local talents and renowned bands and […]

  • Art Reception: Stillness in Bloom

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN

    Stillness in Bloom invites visitors to experience the balance between silence and vitality through an immersive collection of artworks created exclusively for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum by Rowan and Bly Pope. The Pope Brothers use various mediums including charcoal, paint and pencil to explore themes of growth, pause, quiet beauty, the sublime and nature's majesty. […]

  • Songs and Stories Unplugged

    Birch's on the Lake 1310 Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN

    Don’t miss this very special show with Songs & Stories by Stereo Kitchen’s Mitch Chargo and Stephen Condra, Todd Epley of Leep 27 and Trick, and Kevin Lenhart of The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band and CRC. Tickets for limited reserved seating go on Sale September 1 on Eventbrite. Walk-in bar seating is no charge but […]

  • Bone Chance Jazz Quintet

    St. Barnabas Lutheran Church 15600 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN

    Wayzata Musicales kicks off its 2025–26 concert season with a terrific jazz group. Bone Chance leader and one of the Twin Cities' premier musicians, Dave Graf, has been the go-to jazz trombonist for many local groups, including JazzMN. Now, he has gathered some of his friends to form a massively talented jazz quintet- Adi Yeshaya […]