• Spirit of the Lakes Festival

    Surfside Park 2670 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN

    Experience a weekend full of art, food, live music, a parade and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and a boat-in movie at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3–9 p.m. Friday; and 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday at Surfside Park in Mound.

  • Spirit of the Lakes Festival

    Surfside Park 2670 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN

    Experience a weekend full of art, food, live music, a parade and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and a boat-in movie at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3–9 p.m. Friday; and 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday at Surfside Park in Mound.

  • Taste & Toast at the Arboretum

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN

    Celebrate the best of fresh, local flavors at this memorable evening experience. Set against the backdrop of the Arboretum’s vibrant gardens, enjoy complimentary tastings from local restaurants and food trucks, along with regional wine and beer—including selections crafted from cold-hardy grapes developed at the Arboretum’s own Horticultural Research Center, such as Marquette and Itasca. Visit […]

  • West Suburbs Vegan Potluck

    Unmapped Brewing Co. 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN

    Bring a plant-based dish to share from 6:30–8 p.m at Unmapped Brewing Co.

  • Field Fest at the Arb

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN

    Celebrate the family farms that feed and fuel the world at the Farm at the Arb’s annual harvest celebration. This year’s festivities include hands-on activities (dig up a sugar beet) that shine a spotlight on Minnesota’s vital sugar beet industry and grower Mary Sue Kruger. Discover the essential link between Minnesota’s expansive beet fields and […]

  • Test Kitchen

    Vantage Momentum Building 5735 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN

    Ages 7 and older bake and compare chocolate chip cookie recipes with Ann Senn from 6–8 p.m. at the Vantage Momentum Building. Registration required.

  • 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

    Enjoy family activities, live entertainment and local art from 5–10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.–4 p.m Sunday in downtown Excelsior.

  • Excelsior Apple Day

    Downtown Excelsior Water Street, Excelsior, MN

    Enjoy family activities, live entertainment and local art from 5–10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.–4 p.m Sunday in downtown Excelsior.

  • 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

    Enjoy family activities, live entertainment and local art from 5–10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.–4 p.m Sunday in downtown Excelsior.

  • Incredible Festival

    Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 2385 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN

    Enjoy bingo, carnival rides, raffles and other family-friendly games from 5–11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday at the Our Lady of the Lake Parish community festival.