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Things to do in Minnesota this week: haunted ghost tours, fall festivals, a musical showcase, and more
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Discover Union Depot’s Haunted Secrets

What: Union Depot Ghost Tours
When: Oct. 8, 1 p.m. & Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Where: 214 Fourth St. E., St Paul

History and supernatural enthusiasts will be thrilled by the secrets uncovered on a Union Depot Ghost Tour with CynCity Tours. This 90-minute journey takes participants through the building’s haunted past, including exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas of Union Depot.

Union Depot Ghost Tours

Courtesy of Union Depot

Harvest the Season

What: Gibbs Farm Fall Grounds and Gardens Tour
When: Oct. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: 2097 Larpenteur Ave., Falcon Heights

The second Grounds and Gardens tour of the year is here! As the Minnesota growing season wraps up, participants will explore the heritage orchard, restored prairie, and crop garden, picking seasonal produce to take home. After harvesting, enjoy tastings of both historic and modern preserved foods.

Empowering Voices

What: ‘Girlhood (It’s Complicated)’ Musical Showcase
When: Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul

Join students from the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music and MacPhail Center for Music for a recital showcasing the talents of girls from the Twin Cities and beyond. Featuring singer-songwriter Lana Fuentes, pianist Madeleine Klevay, and violinist Shruthi Srinivasan, the event will be held on the third floor from 6 pm-7:30 pm. Arrive early to explore the new “Girlhood (It’s Complicated)” exhibit.

Hit the Trails

What: Fall Color Trail Run/Hike
When: Oct. 11-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska

Enjoy beautiful fall colors at the Arboretum with a run! Choose your own course (1k, 5k or 10k) and experience the changing season at the Arb.

Fall Color Trail Run at the Arboretum

Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

Fall Family Fun

What: Sever’s Fall Festival
When: Oct. 12 & 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 3121 W. 150th St., Shakopee

Sever’s Fall Festival, established in 1997, is the Midwest’s original fall festival and features the beloved Magical Forest corn maze. Enjoy over 30 family-friendly attractions and activities! Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27.

Sever’s Fall Festival in Shakopee, Minnesota

Courtesy of Sever's Fall Festival

Celebrate Oktoberfest in New Ulm

What: Schell’s Oktoberfest
When: Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1860 Schell Road, New Ulm

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Schell’s with games, lively music, and delicious eats like pretzels and brats. Enjoy family-friendly fun, with free entry for kids under 12. Don’t miss their limited-edition “Oktoberfest” Lager—grab your tickets now and get ready to celebrate!

Schell’s Oktoberfest in New Ulm, Minnesota

Courtesy of Schell's

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