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This Week’s Best

8 hand-picked for September 16 – 22

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

6:30 PM
Drag Queen Bingo at LUSH
LUSH · Minneapolis · Free (RSVP encouraged)
Unique

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

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Sep 19 – 20
SurlyFest Oktoberfest
Surly Brewing Co. · Minneapolis · Free admission; food and drinks for purchase
Food & Drink
8 AM
Bloomington Farmers Market – Final Saturdays
Bloomington Farmers Market · Bloomington · Free admission
Food & Drink

Sunday, September 20, 2026

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
Sep 20 – Oct 20
Como Zoo & Conservatory Fall Flower Show (General Admission)
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · St. Paul · Free (donation appreciated)
Family