What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (August 10-13)

Museum of Illusions opens in Mall of America

A new museum in the Twin Cities is centered around the magic of optical illusions. The Museum of Illusions is open now at the Mall of America on the second floor near the North entrance. The attraction has 60 different exhibits focused on vision, perception and the human brain. Guides are on site to help explain the illusions and assist with photography and tickets start at $20 and are available on the Museum of Illusions official website.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Head to a unique date night, dance at a family-friendly block party, or grab a bite to each at a food truck festival this weekend.

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Museum of Illusions Date Night:

Mall of America, Bloomington
August 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$24 admission

Head to the Museum of Illusions inside the Mall of America for a special date night event. Small bites and mocktails will be provided for guests, as well as plenty of photo opportunities throughout the Museum.

Eagan Food Truck Festival:

Eagan Festival Grounds
August 11
Free admission

Bring your friends and family out for a night of great food, awesome music and local beer. Over 20 food trucks come to town, showing off flavors from around the world.

All About Dogs Day:

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
August 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$30 per person

All About Dogs Day at the Arboretum

Dogs will take over the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this weekend for a dog-friendly event that includes dog yoga, competitions, and pet vendors.

Bring your pup to the Arboretum's 65-acre Dog Commons for a day of fun. A pet expo features 40 pet vendors with events that include a scavenger hunt, contests, dog yoga, agility demos and more. All dogs must remain on-leash at all times and be up-to-date on all vaccinations in order to attend the event.

Minnesota Children’s Museum’s Summer Block Party:

Minnesota Children's Museum, St. Paul
August 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free admission

A live DJ, two blow-up slides, and family-friendly activities will fill the street outside the Children's Museum this weekend. Museum admission is not included.

Dakota County Fair:

4008 220th St W, Farmington
August 7 through August 13
$10 parking passes, Grandstand tickets are sold separately

This county fair offers bingo, axe throwing, a demolition derby, pony rides, and rodeo events. There will also be a car show, local vendors, and a craft beer garden at the event.