This Autumn, Embrace Art! Minnetonka Center for the Arts Unveils a Picture-Perfect 2025 Fall Class Schedule Painting, Ceramics, Weaving, Sculpture, Drawing and So Much More! WHAT: Minnetonka Center for the Arts Fall Classes – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN To support its mission to expand visual arts education for all ages, interests, and abilities, the Minnetonka Center […]

Dead End Hayride — Minnesota’s premier haunted hayride experience — brings the screams out of the deep, dark 160-acre wood and farmland. After encountering families of cannibals, flying goblins wielding chainsaws and other deranged horror scenes while on the horrific hayride, guests are dropped off to explore by foot — if brave enough — dozens […]

Experience an unforgettable fall with Minnesota’s top family festival at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota. Bring your friends and family to enjoy 30+ activities and adventures like picking pumpkins (or—launching pumpkins out of a cannon!), blasting apples, tromping through a massive corn pit, climbing a giant Straw Bale Mountain, flying down a zipline, super-sized slides, […]

Dead End Hayride — Minnesota’s premier haunted hayride experience — brings the screams out of the deep, dark 160-acre wood and farmland. After encountering families of cannibals, flying goblins wielding chainsaws and other deranged horror scenes while on the horrific hayride, guests are dropped off to explore by foot — if brave enough — dozens […]

Experience an unforgettable fall with Minnesota’s top family festival at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota. Bring your friends and family to enjoy 30+ activities and adventures like picking pumpkins (or—launching pumpkins out of a cannon!), blasting apples, tromping through a massive corn pit, climbing a giant Straw Bale Mountain, flying down a zipline, super-sized slides, […]

Experience an unforgettable fall with Minnesota’s top family festival at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota. Bring your friends and family to enjoy 30+ activities and adventures like picking pumpkins (or—launching pumpkins out of a cannon!), blasting apples, tromping through a massive corn pit, climbing a giant Straw Bale Mountain, flying down a zipline, super-sized slides, […]

Step into a glowing autumn adventure along The Great Pumpkin Trail at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, MN. This family-friendly, half-mile trail features over 10,000 intricately carved pumpkins creating an unforgettable fall adventure. Stroll through a breathtaking giant pumpkin tunnel and discover themed areas, such as a magical underwater world. Encounter one-of-a-kind characters, dazzling lights displays, […]

Step into a glowing autumn adventure along The Great Pumpkin Trail at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, MN. This family-friendly, half-mile trail features over 10,000 intricately carved pumpkins creating an unforgettable fall adventure. Stroll through a breathtaking giant pumpkin tunnel and discover themed areas, such as a magical underwater world. Encounter one-of-a-kind characters, dazzling lights displays, […]

The Arboretum's AppleHouse is a seasonal destination, featuring Minnesota-grown apples, including varieties grown at the Arboretum’s Horticultural Research Center nearby. Many of the University of Minnesota’s introduced apple varieties are for sale at the AppleHouse, along with gourmet packaged foods, frozen apple pies, pastries, packaged gourmet goodies, gifts and — in the fall — pumpkins, […]

The Fifth New York Botanical Garden Triennial with the American Society of Botanical Artists On view September 27, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Join us for an exhibition about fascinating plants and the relationships that sustain them! No organism on Earth can survive alone, but some rely on collaboration more than others. The fungi, lichens, […]

October 1-November 23, 2025 Children’s Theatre Company presents The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid! The Enormous  Crocodile  is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling…  Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re […]

Groveland Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Minneapolis artist, Kit Wilson. A full-time artist, Wilson began exhibiting at Groveland Gallery in 2002. Lost Mountain will consist of 20 paintings of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Wilson contemplates Superior’s shifting characteristics from a single vantage point, documenting the lake’s surface and changes in […]

3Groveland Gallery is pleased to present The Alsea River, an exhibition of new drawings by Joyce Lyon, opening October 18. Originally from New York, Lyon has resided in Minnesota for over 50 years. She was a founding member of the Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM) and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including: […]

Come take a leisurely horse drawn trolley ride around the site. Relax and take in the scenery of the season as our big, strong draft horses rumble gently through the forest. Grab a friend and come enjoy the crisp autumn weather. We provide the blankets!

The Happiness Gym November 6 – December 7, 2025 A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman Co-Directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez Alan Page Auditorium | Mixed Blood Theatre Joy is a radical act. Driven by scientific research into what promotes happiness, audiences will be […]

It’s our favorite event of the year! The Northrup King Building's highly anticipated fall open studio event showcases and celebrates four floors of amazing art and the artists who make up our creative community. Meet the artists, find a treasure for your home, learn about the creative process with live art demos, immerse yourself in […]

Kick off the holiday season by joining us for a fun-filled weekend of shopping, creativity, and community at the Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts & Gifts Extravaganza! Two floors with over 170 regional vendors. Touch, taste, sample, and explore various gourmet treats, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, artwork, seasonal gifts, and much more! Whether you're […]

Recommended for all ages The climate is changing, but where do you fit in? Join us to hear from community partners, environmental non-profits, government organizations, and your neighbors. They will share resources and tips on how you can make large and small changes to build your climate action footprint. Spotlight Science is a regular program […]

On a 90-minute guided tour, learn how Minnesotans played significant roles in the Civil War by looking at the battle flags, art and memorials commemorating their participation and how it is remembered in the State Capitol. Visit the Governor's Reception Room where six renowned paintings depict Minnesota regiments in pivotal battles, View conserved battle flags, […]

Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our Rootstock Chef Niki Heber creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before or after with their tea ticket. We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian diets at […]

Join our coffee chat lecture series and learn more about the iconic Round Tower at Fort Snelling. Built in 1820, it was originally designed as a final line of defense for soldiers in case of attack. For over 200 years the Round Tower has stood witness to many eras of Minnesota history, which we will […]

The free program is in partnership with MNHS Press and will feature Drew Ross in conversation with author Bill Lindeke, with time for questions from the audience, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase from the Museum Shop and for signing by both authors. Registration is recommended, but not required. If you're unable […]