Twin Cities Medtronic Marathon Weekend
Fri Oct 4 - Sun Oct 6
Saturday - 10k, 5k and family events at State Capitol
Sunday - 10 mile and marathon
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
MN State Fairgrounds
Fri Oct 4 & Sat Oct 5
Twin Cities Oktoberfest, the #4 ranked Oktoberfest in America. Every year they are proud to offer an entirely local event. That includes all beer, food, music and other entertainment. Plenty of beer! Food offerings included multiple varieties of brats and German potato salad, traditional German pretzels, savory and sweet pies and more. Plenty of music and dancing…with three bands well-versed in traditional German Oktoberfest music –
Brick Fest Live!
MPLS Convention Center
Sat Oct 5 & Sun Oct 6
Children and adults are amazed by life-sized LEGO models and hands-on building activities that have been assembled to set the imagination free. In addition to seeing the most life-size models and participating in fun building challenges, Brick Fest Live attendees can play in the Giant Brick Pit, add to the Graffiti Wall and more.
Bill Nye the Science Guy
State Theater, MPLS
Sat Oct 5
The countdown is on to save the world from catastrophic climate disaster, but is it too late? Bill Nye doesn’t think so! A cultural icon who made science accessible and “cool”for kids in the ‘90’s, Bill Nye is back, and this time with a LIVE stage show and a new mission: to help rescue Earth’s inhabitants from climate change…with science!
Delivered with a solid dose of humor and nostalgia, Bill will take us back through his history as “The Science Guy”, and will fast-forward to today, showcasing his passion for the latest scientific advancements in the race to reverse the impending doom of climate change.
White Christmas
Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Opens Oct 4 thru the holidays!!!
1st time ever on stage at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Tickets at www.chanhassenDT.com
St Paul Art Crawl at Union Depot
Fri Oct 4 - Sun Oct 6
Ready to refresh your home or wardrobe? Shop 28 local artists with a wide variety of options at Union Depot including painters, photographers, mixed media artists, jewelry designers and apothecary creators! Come support local makers and bring home a new piece of art.
Listen to live music, enjoy specials and happy hour at 1881 restaurant and win free prizes and giveaways!
6th Annual Bloody Mary Festival at Union Depot St Paul
Sat Oct 5. 10:30 am to 6 pm
From Minneapolis to St Paul and beyond they’ve scoured Minnesota for the craftiest and most creative Bloody Marys. Ticket includes unlimited Bloody Marys, food & other beverages and more!
Scarecrows in the Gardens
Now thru Oct 31st at the Mn Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
Fall Festival at the Anoka County Fairgrounds
Fri Oct 4 - Sun Oct 6
100+ venders, beer garden, Carnival, Anoka Haunted House, Live music and more.
Rivertown Arts Festival
Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater
Sat Oct 5 & Sun Oct 6
Located in beautiful historic downtown Stillwater along the scenic St. Croix River, a stunning fall backdrop to showcase your art! To attract visitors, this event also offers a beer & wine tent, a variety of food selections, Live music, and entertainment.
This juried Fine Art Festival showcases up to 180 artisans showcasing specialty hand-crafted items, including artist mediums of all kinds: ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiberwork, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and more!
Afton Alps Ski Swap
Fri Oct 4 - Sun Oct 6
Mark your calendars and get ready for the Team Afton Ski Swap @ Afton Alps! Great deals on new and used ski & snowboard gear, winter apparel, and more!
Schedule:
Friday, Oct 4: 5:30-9:00pm
Saturday, Oct 5: 10am-6pm
Sunday, Oct 6: 10am-3pm
All are welcome to shop—no need to sell to join the fun - or take in the views and start dreaming of winter!