Auxiliary Harvest Sale
Stock up on cozy fall favorites at the Auxiliary Harvest Sale, featuring handcrafted goods by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary members. From clothing and knitwear to soaps, candles, decor, stationery, and more, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself or get a head start on holiday gift shopping. Oct. 3-4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Snyder Auditorium, arb.umn.edu
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
Photo by Pictures Over Stillwater
Now in its 48th year, the beloved Rivertown Fall Art Festival draws more than 10,000 visitors from Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and the greater Midwest to the St. Croix River for a day of art and community. Explore more than 210 artist booths showcasing everything from fine art to handmade jewelry—plus food vendors, a beer garden, and live entertainment. Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Lowell Park, greaterstillwaterchamber.com
St. Paul Art Crawl
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Wander more than 30 galleries across the capital city during the St. Paul Art Crawl, a self-guided tour of hundreds of local artists’ works. Along the way, enjoy live music and local food and drink for a true community celebration. Oct. 10-12, times and locations vary, stpaulartcollective.org
Glass Pumpkin Patch
Photo courtesy of Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Shop a variety of glass pumpkins, watch live glassblowing, and design your own custom creations at this year’s Glass Pumpkin Patch. With new special activities to enjoy, it’s sure to be a colorful, one-of-a-kind autumn outing. Oct. 11-12, shopping 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., special activities 1-6 p.m. @ Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, mnglassart.org
City of Lakes Art Fair
Debuting this fall on the shores of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, the City of Lakes Art Fair spotlights over 150 local artists alongside live music, food and drink, and much more. Hosted by Homespun Events, it’s the ideal spot to experience the crisp air, changing leaves, and the city’s creative spirit. Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Bde Maka Ska, homespunevents.com
PlantyCon 2025
Launching this year, PlantyCon is a festival all about—you guessed it—plants. During the event, guests can explore inspirational displays and special deals throughout Bachman’s, attend plant education sessions, connect with plant brands and creators, enjoy live music and food vendors, and even get a free plant-themed tattoo. Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Bachman’s on Lyndale, bachmans.com
Mindful Living Workshop: Designing a Wellness Space at Home
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If you’re looking for inspiration for that one underused nook in your house, look no further than the Mindful Living Workshop, led by Amy Klein, interior designer and founder of local wellness studio OLEILU. Guests can expect to come away with a deeper understanding of soulful interior design, holistic wellness, and sensory-based approaches to design. Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ ModernWell Wayzata, modernwell.com
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