The weather won’t stop your fun this weekend! Visit one of the top craft festivals in the country at Cantebury, shop local fine arts in Wayzata or head to Northern Clay and play all day. Learn about the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and Native American history and culture through a series of interactive learning stations, the public is invited to this free event to explore Hocokata T. Don’t miss the MN Bluegrass Fall Jam’s indoor music festival featuring numerous groups performing bluegrass, old-time stringband and related forms of acoustic music.
Nov. 14-17, Shakopee
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters will display and sell their handcrafted works at the Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair. The Arts & Crafts tour of shows are consistently ranked in the Top 100 Shows in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. In addition to shopping tons of treasures, there will be an hourly gift certificate winner, plenty of food and drink, lots of family fun and free parking. Canterbury Park. 402-331-2889
Nov. 15 – Dec. 23, Wayzata
Arts of the Holidays
During Arts of the Holidays, you can shop fine arts and crafts by more than 130 local artists, selected for character and value, and perfect for holiday giving. This is a great way to shop local and support the arts, all in a relaxing setting. Lunch is available Mondays through Fridays. Minnetonka Center for the Arts. 952-473-7361
Nov. 16, Shakopee
CommUNITY Day
Community is About Unity. The public is invited to this free event to explore Hocokata Ti and learn more about the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and Native American history and culture through a series of interactive learning stations. The stations will provide visitors with an overview of topics and issues important to Indian Country, including arts and crafts, Native American culture and language, local history, Indigenous foods, film showings, federal policy impact, gaming history and much more. Hocokata Ti. 952-233-9151
Nov. 16-17, Plymouth
Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam
Don’t miss this indoor music festival featuring numerous groups performing bluegrass, old-time stringband and related forms of acoustic music. Enjoy nightly stage shows, instrument workshops, Theme Jams, Open Mic times, the Grass Seeds Academy for kids and teens, and the Great Minnesota Ukulele Gathering. Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West-Plymouth. 651-456-8919
Nov. 17, Minneapolis
Holiday Open House
This annual Holiday Open House on the Sunday a few weeks before holiday shopping begins in earnest. Help us launch the winter season with cider and Somali coffee, locally-made treats, and hundreds of pots in our galleries. Free hands-on clay activities featuring Petite Plates and Pie Penguins, and artist demonstrations will both inspire and captivate you. Stay for a just quick bit of shopping or bring friends or family and make a whole day of it. Northern Clay Center. 612-339-8007
Event highlights around the state this week include:
Nov. 2 – Dec. 15, Rochester
Historic Mayowood Mansion Christmas Tours
Nov. 14-17, Shakopee
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Nov. 16, St. Cloud
Granite City Train Show
Nov. 16, Longville
“Brunch, Bubbles & Bling” Champagne Breakfast
Nov. 7-16, Duluth
An Enemy of the People (a new adaptation)
Event Information provided by ExploreMN