Fall means harvest, beautiful foliage, apples, pumpkins, corn mazes, and Oktoberfest. Enjoy a river cruise, do some good, be entertained and enjoy the beauty here and around the state.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Sept. 12-22, St. Paul
David Dimitri’s L’Homme Cirque
“L’homme Cirque” is an innovative combination of acrobatics, music, and dance, performed by famous Swiss circus artist, David Dimitri, who is also known as the “Lord of the Wire” (New York Times). Circus Juventas. 651-699-8229
Sept. 13 – Nov. 3 (Fridays through Sundays), Shakopee
Sever’s Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Experience the largest corn maze in the state with dozens of other attractions, activities, and vendors at the new Shakopee location! Immerse yourself in Sever’s Jurassic Adventure and look for six pictures of “Paleontologist Sever.” Mark your map with where you found him and enter your answers on Sever’s website for a chance to $500 at the end of the season. Sever’s Fall Festival grounds. 952-270-6293
Sept. 21, Delano
Delano Oktoberfest
The 3rd Annual Delano Oktoberfest offers fun activities for the whole family with an expanded Oktoberfest Market, main stage entertainment, craft beer, craft wine, delectable Germanic cuisine including the famous German Schnitzel, and the SauerPower Kraut Contest. A free children’s area will feature bounce houses, games of skill and prizes upon completion of a Spielkarten. The first 500 adults receive a commemorative 2019 Oktoberfest mug with their paid admission. Downtown Delano and the new riverfront park. 612-916-1639
Sept. 21, Excelsior
Excelsior Apple Day
This lakeside festival celebrates community and features locally-produced foods, artwork, and handicrafts, along with antiques, live music and a good old-fashioned street dance. A beer and wine tent opens at noon. Downtown Excelsior on Water Street. 952-474-6461
Sept. 21, Champlin
Champlin Oktoberfest & Shed Fest
Start the festivities with Oktoberfest and enjoy live polka music, followed by classic rock ‘n roll and big hair from evening into the night! Games throughout the day include stein-holding competitions, stein races, brat tossing, inflatable ax throwing and bean bags. Food and beverages will also be available all day. Champlin City Hall Campus. 763-421-2820
Sept. 21-22, Marine on St. Croix
Marine on St. Croix Art Fair
With more than 100 artists, the Marine Art Fair has a reputation of being outstanding. This show is fun for all ages, displaying fine art, food children’s crafts and music. Visit beautiful, historic Marine on St. Croix during the peak season for fall colors. The Marine Art Fair is part of Take Me to the River, a chance to experience the intersection of Art & Nature in the St. Croix Valley. 651-439-1465
Sept. 21-22, Lakeville
Lakeville Art Festival
Considered to be one of the finest art festivals south of the river, the Lakeville Art Festival is held in historic downtown Lakeville, on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Featuring over 100 artists on the park-like grounds using a unique circular arrangement of artist booths, the Lakeville Art Festival provides an intimate and accessible setting to enjoy fine art. Historic downtown Lakeville. 952-985-4640
Sept. 21, 27 & 28 and Oct. 4 & 5, Taylors Falls
Fall Color Leaf Dinner Cruises
Dining aboard one of our authentic paddlewheel river boats is a delightful way to spend a summer or fall evening with friends and family. Enjoy a delicious meal, live entertainment and the beauty of the St. Croix River. Each trip includes a narrated scenic tour of the history and the rock formations along the river. Leaf luncheon, history and specialty cruises are also offered. Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours. 651-465-6315
Sept. 21 – Oct. 27, Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze
Wander through this year’s 20-acre maze which is specially designed to honor the Lynx and includes team trivia questions throughout. Jump in the corn pit, stroll through the straw bale maze and enjoy live music, a petting zoo, duck and goat races, hayrides, inflatables and a giant slide! Awesome fair food and refreshments will also be available. Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze grounds. 952-992-9326
Sept. 22, Minneapolis
Doing Good Together Festival of Giving
Festival of Giving is a one-of-a-kind event that promotes kindness, service and community engagement. Join DGT and big-hearted families in kindness activities, hands-on service projects, multicultural performances and more. Also enjoy festival food and drink, and fundraising games. Nicollet Island Pavilion. 612-253-0255
Event highlights around the state this week include:
Sept. 20-22, Mankato
Mahkato Wacipi
Sept. 21, Delano
Delano Oktoberfest
Sept. 21, St. Cloud
St. Cloud Pride and St. Cloud Craft Beer & Ciderfest
Sept. 21-22, Bemidji
Buena Vista Fall Color Festival & Top of the World Wagon Rides
Sept. 21, Duluth
2019 Indigenous Foods Expo
Event Information provided by ExploreMN