Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 9–11)
(FOX 9) - From climbing a historic St. Paul water tower for fall views to Oktoberfest celebrations, there’s plenty going on around the Twin Cities this weekend.
Highland Park Water Tower Open House
- Oct. 10–11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Highland Park Water Tower, Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway, St. Paul
- Free
Climb 151 steps to the top of the Highland Park Water Tower for views of the St. Paul and Minneapolis skylines and the changing fall colors. Along with the spectacular view, the 1928 tower, designed by city architect Clarence Wigington, is a neighborhood landmark in Highland Park.
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
- Oct. 9, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Oct. 10, noon to 10 p.m.
- Minnesota State Fairgrounds
- Free admission
Twin Cities Oktoberfest marks its 16th year with two days of local beer, food and live entertainment at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Selby West Fall Fest
- Oct. 10, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Selby Avenue between Snelling and Fairview avenues, St. Paul
- Free
Celebrate fall in St. Paul’s Selby West neighborhood with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting, tarot card readings and "chicken poop bingo" – which according to Google appears to be exactly what it sounds like. The day also includes a screening of Disney’s "Coco."
Minnesota Comic Book Association FallCon 2026
- Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand
- $15 for both days; children 9 and younger are free
Comic book creators, artists and vendors take over the State Fairgrounds Grandstand for the Minnesota Comic Book Association’s FallCon.
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical
- Performances run Oct. 6 through Oct. 11, various times
- Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington St., St. Paul
- Tickets start at $45
The hit 1988 romantic comedy comes to the stage in a new musical following three best friends working at a small-town pizza shop as they navigate relationships, friendship and their futures.