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Family Fun

Kid-friendly outings and events for the whole crew.

63 events

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Sep 17 – Oct 16

Minnesota Zoo – Daily General Admission

Minnesota Zoo · Apple Valley · $19.95–$25.95

Family

10 AM

Como Zoo Little Explorers Thursday

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · St. Paul · Free (donations appreciated)

Family

10 AM

Garden Storytime

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

Sep 17 – Oct 16

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – Daily General Admission (Fall Hours)

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · St. Paul · Free (donations appreciated)

Family

Sep 17 – Oct 16

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America – Daily Rides & Attractions

Nickelodeon Universe · Bloomington · $35–$45+ (unlimited wristband)

Family

4 PM

Knitting in Nature

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

4:30 PM

Crochet Corner – Saint Anthony Park Branch

Saint Paul Public Library (system-wide events) (St Paul) · St. Paul · Free

Family

5 PM

Statewide Start Party

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

7 PM

Stargazing at JD Rivers’ Garden

JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

Friday, September 18, 2026

Sep 18 – Oct 7

Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun (Display Opens)

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chanhassen) · Chaska · Included with general admission ($20–$25 non-members; free for members and ages 15 and under)

Family

Sep 18 – 19

Como Conservatory Fall Flower Show – Opening Day

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – Marjorie McNeely Conservatory · St. Paul · Free (donations appreciated)

Family

10:30 AM

Storytime – Saint Anthony Park Branch

Saint Paul Public Library (system-wide events) (St Paul) · St. Paul · Free

Family

2 PM

Knitting Club

Hennepin County Library (system-wide events) (Minneapolis) · Minneapolis · Free

Family

Sep 18 – 19

Forgotten Star Brewing Oktoberfest 2026

Forgotten Star Brewing Co. · Fridley · Free (Sat & Sun)

Family

Sep 18 – 20

Church of the Annunciation SeptemberFest

Church of the Annunciation · Minneapolis · Free admission

Family

Sep 18 – 19

Guardian Angels Catholic Church Fall Festival

Guardian Angels Catholic Church · Oakdale · Free admission

Family

6 PM

Minnesota Zoo Foundation Beastly Bash

Minnesota Zoo · Apple Valley · See website

Family

6 PM

Beastly Bash 2026

Minnesota Zoo · Apple Valley · Ticketed (price not listed)

Family

Saturday, September 19, 2026

All day

Prairie Seed Collection

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve · Rogers · See listing

Family

All day

Family Archery

Elm Creek Park Reserve · Maple Grove · See listing

Family

All day

Bird Banding

Lowry Nature Center · Victoria · See listing

Family

8 AM

Sensory Friendly Saturday

Bell Museum · St. Paul · See listing

Family

8:30 AM

Guided Birding Walk with MOU

Bell Museum · St. Paul · See listing

Family

8:30 AM

Early Birders – September

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

9 AM

Fall Colors Family Canoeing

Cleary Lake Regional Park · Prior Lake · See listing

Family

9 AM

Twin Cities VisionWalk

Lake Harriet · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

9 AM

Oromoo Irrechaa

Lake Nokomis · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

9 AM

Trail Loppet

Theodore Wirth Park · Golden Valley · See listing

Family

9:30 AM

Made in the Shade

Bde Maka Ska · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

10 AM

River Insects and Water Quality

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park · Brooklyn Park · See listing

Family

10 AM

St. Jude Walk/Run

Boom Island · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

10 AM

Holz Farm Fall Festival

Holz Farm Park · Eagan · Free

Family

10 AM

White Bear Township Day

Polar Lakes Park · White Bear Township · Free

Family

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Crayola Experience – Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Crayola Experience at Mall of America · Bloomington · Admission required (varies; bundles available)

Family

Sep 19 – Oct 20

Nickelodeon Universe – General Family Admission (Fall)

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America · Bloomington · $35–$40 (unlimited wristband)

Family

10 AM

Afton Apple Orchard – Corn Maze Opens

Afton Apple Orchard · Hastings · General orchard admission

Family

10 AM

Monarch Festival / Festival de la Monarca

Lake Nokomis Community Center · Minneapolis · Free

Family

Sep 19 – 30

Dehn's Country Manor Fun Farm – Fall Season Open

Dehn's Country Manor · Delano · $10 weekdays; $12–$15 weekends

Family

10 AM

Saturday Discovery Booths

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chanhassen) · Chaska · Included with admission

Family

Sep 19 – 20

Sever's Fall Festival – Bring Your Dog Day

Sever's (seasonal festivals) (Shakopee) · Shakopee · From $14

Family

10:30 AM

Minnesota Zoo – Wings & Things Show (Fall)

Minnesota Zoo · Apple Valley · Included with admission ($19.95–$25.95)

Family

11 AM

Saturday Vibe – Mini Maker

Saint Paul Public Library · St. Paul · Free

Family

11 AM

Burnsville Pride Celebration

Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville · Burnsville · Free

Family

Sep 19 – 20

Fulton Brewery Oktoberfest – Weekend 1

Fulton Brewery · Minneapolis · Paid

Family

Sep 19 – 20

Church of St. Peter Fall Festival

Church of St. Peter · North St. Paul · Free

Family

6 PM

St. Vincent de Paul Harvest Oktoberfest

St. Vincent de Paul Church · Brooklyn Park · See listing

Family

7 PM

The Format w/ Get Up Kids

First Avenue · Minneapolis · $64+

Family

Sunday, September 20, 2026

All day

Pierre Bottineau Open House

Elm Creek Park Reserve · Maple Grove · See listing

Family

All day

A Slow Walk With a Naturalist

Lowry Nature Center · Victoria · See listing

Family

Sep 20 – Oct 31

Pahl's Market Fall Festival

Pahl's Market · Apple Valley · $10/child (single day); $25/child (season pass); adults free with paid child

Family

10 AM

Drop-In Discoveries: Meet the Animal Ambassadors

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park · Brooklyn Park · See listing

Family

Sep 20 – Oct 20

Como Zoo & Conservatory Fall Flower Show (General Admission)

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · St. Paul · Free (donation appreciated)

Family

10 AM

Garden Storytime

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

Sep 20 – Oct 2

Waldoch Farm Corn Maze (Joyer Adventure Farm)

Waldoch Farm & Garden Center · Lino Lakes · Varies

Family

11 AM

Minnesota Zoo – Backstage Pass: Moose

Minnesota Zoo · Apple Valley · $125 per person (includes Zoo admission)

Family

2 PM

Minnesota Zoo – Music in the Trees (Select Sundays)

Minnesota Zoo · Apple Valley · Included with zoo admission

Family

Monday, September 21, 2026

All day

My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Bookworms

Lowry Nature Center · Victoria · See listing

Family

3 PM

Nature Crafts

Brackett Field Park · Minneapolis · See listing

Family

6 PM

Fall Equinox Hike & Campfire

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve · Savage · See listing

Family

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

All day

Nature Journal Club: Fall Equinox

Lowry Nature Center · Victoria · See listing

Family

9 AM

Prairie Seed Collection

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve · Savage · See listing

Family

10 AM

Nickelodeon Universe – Mall of America Toddler Tuesday

Mall of America / Nickelodeon Universe · Bloomington · Free (special toddler ride pass available)

Family

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

12 PM

Equinox Solar Observing

Bell Museum · St. Paul · See listing

Family