The weekend weather will be great for fall festivities and spooky times! Swap tools and learn new DIY skills at the tool swap, or explore minerals, agates, gems and fossils- top off the weekend with Miranda Lambert and help a pet at the same time.
Oct. 12-27 (Saturdays, Sundays & MEA Weekend), Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities Harvest Festival
For a true autumn experience, wind your way through Minnesota’s largest corn maze at Twins Cities Harvest Festival and Maze. In addition to the legendary corn maze, families and friends can enjoy the straw bale maze, petting zoo, inflatables, pumpkin patch, hayrides, giant slide and corn pit where kids can dive into a pool of corn kernels. Fair foods and drinks will be available, such as mini donuts, cider and hot chocolate, and live music will be played throughout the grounds. Twin Cities Corn Maze. 952-992-9326
Oct. 18-27 (Fridays through Sundays), Shakopee
Trail of Terror
Considered to be the largest Halloween event in the Midwest, Trail of Terror includes more than 15 attractions, including the heated, indoor Maze of Mayhem, Cadaver Carnival, the Wicked Woods Walk and 5 Halls of Horror. New this year are the Bozo Bash and Killer Clown Bow & Arrow Attack, along with special events such as costume contests. Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds. 952-445-7361
Oct. 19, St. Paul
Miranda Lambert – Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour
Miranda nurtures two of her passions – music and mutts – on this tour through a partnership with Animal Ark at the “Fill the Little Red Wagon” activation, located at the entrance of the arena before the show. See animals available for adoption, and learn how you can foster, volunteer or attend one of their community events. Fans who make a monetary donation or donate new pet supplies the night of the show will be entered for a chance to win a VIP package to the show and a seat upgrade. Xcel Energy Center. 651-726-8240
Oct. 19, Maple Grove
Halloween Family Fun Event
This fun Halloween event for the entire family includes more than 20 host stations sponsored by community groups, businesses and volunteers. Children will enjoy Monster Inflatables, the Web of Confusion Maze, the Dizzy Mummy, Candy Corn Bowling, pumpkin rolling, fishing in the Bottomless Well, Skull Island treasure hunting, face painting, the Scream Contest, treats and more! Children should come dressed in costume for the Halloween Costume Fashion Show. Weaver Lake Park. 763-494-5985
Oct. 19, Bloomington
Twin Cities Tool Swap and Expo
The Minnesota Woodworkers Guild will host The Twin Cities Tool Swap and Expo. This event is geared towards woodworking and DIY enthusiasts. As part of the show, there will be an open exhibition area featuring the latest and greatest tools and products by some of the best vendors and manufacturers in the DYI business, as well as seminars and a tool swap in the parking lot for you to buy, sell or trade your no longer needed tools and equipment! Bloomington Armory. 651-271-4829
Oct. 19-20, Cottage Grove
Agate, Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show
This is the Minnesota Mineral Club’s 17th Annual Show featuring agate, mineral, gem and fossil exhibits and dealers, beads and jewelry, demonstrations, speakers and rock identification. The Kids’ Corner includes lots of great earth science activities for kids! National Guard Training & Community Center. 763-717-1641
Event highlights around the state this week include:
Oct. 19, Harmony/Preston
Haunted Harmony & Fall in Forestville
Oct. 12-27 (Saturdays, Sundays & MEA Weekend), Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities Harvest Festival
Oct. 17-20, Saint Joseph
Park Escape
Oct. 18 & 19, Crookston
The Big One Arts and Crafts Fair
Oct. 17-20, Grand Marais
Family Weekend
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Event Information provided by ExploreMN