Holiday nostalgia at Turnblad Mansion
The Twin Cities’ only castle is open for a holiday exhibition filled with decorated rooms, familiar memories and scenes from past decades. The American Swedish Institute’s annual holiday experience runs through Jan. 24 and also includes seasonal Nordic food, a gift store and a large holiday handcraft market.
The Twin Cities’ only castle is open for a holiday exhibition filled with decorated rooms, familiar memories and scenes from past decades. The American Swedish Institute’s annual holiday experience runs through Jan. 24 and also includes seasonal Nordic food, a gift store and a large holiday handcraft market.
St. Anthony Christmas Market supports community mission
A St. Anthony thrift store has opened a Christmas market so large it’s operating in a separate store across the parking lot from its main location. The Hidden Treasures Thrift Store Christmas sale is located at 2912 Pentagon Dr. Shoppers can browse thousands of new and vintage holiday items through Nov. 21st. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A St. Anthony thrift store has opened a Christmas market so large it’s operating in a separate store across the parking lot from its main location. The Hidden Treasures Thrift Store Christmas sale is located at 2912 Pentagon Dr. Shoppers can browse thousands of new and vintage holiday items through Nov. 21st. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Holiday tradition returns for its 30th year
The Twin City Model Railroad Museum opens the 30th season of Night Trains on Saturday. They transform their train layouts by adding glowing holiday lights and a layer of snow. The show runs from 3 to 7 p.m. each Saturday through the last Saturday in February. Admission is $15 per person. Children four and under are free. It's located at 668 Transfer Road in St. Paul.
The Twin City Model Railroad Museum opens the 30th season of Night Trains on Saturday. They transform their train layouts by adding glowing holiday lights and a layer of snow. The show runs from 3 to 7 p.m. each Saturday through the last Saturday in February. Admission is $15 per person. Children four and under are free. It's located at 668 Transfer Road in St. Paul.
Bring on the jingle bars
A Waconia holiday pop-up opens Friday. The Jingle Bar at Lola’s Lakehouse has a different theme for each space. This year they're opening two weeks earlier than normal. Reservations are recommended as they fill up quickly.
A Waconia holiday pop-up opens Friday. The Jingle Bar at Lola’s Lakehouse has a different theme for each space. This year they're opening two weeks earlier than normal. Reservations are recommended as they fill up quickly.
Woodbury's Town Lake Terror House features haunted trail
A Woodbury Halloween display is back for its 8th year and in a new location. The Town Lake Terror House is located at 2608 Town Lake Dr. The graveyard-themed setup includes a scare-free backyard trail, professional-grade props, fog, spooky sounds and programmed lights. Homeowner Travis Ruberto says the lights are his favorite detail.
A Woodbury Halloween display is back for its 8th year and in a new location. The Town Lake Terror House is located at 2608 Town Lake Dr. The graveyard-themed setup includes a scare-free backyard trail, professional-grade props, fog, spooky sounds and programmed lights. Homeowner Travis Ruberto says the lights are his favorite detail.
Rare Frank Lloyd Wright home goes up for sale in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright is on the market for just under $2.5 million. The Usonian-style house was built in 1951 and overlooks Cedar Lake. It's 2,511 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms on a nearly half acre lot. The home's only new addition is a detached two-car garage. The home is listed by David Stickney of Stickney Real Estate.
A Minneapolis home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright is on the market for just under $2.5 million. The Usonian-style house was built in 1951 and overlooks Cedar Lake. It's 2,511 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms on a nearly half acre lot. The home's only new addition is a detached two-car garage. The home is listed by David Stickney of Stickney Real Estate.
Video rental store and magazine shop open in Twin Cities
Physical media is making a comeback in the Twin Cities, with a new video rental store in Minneapolis and a specialty magazine shop in St. Paul. Saturn Video is in the Seward Neighborhood and is open Friday through Sunday. Ink-ish Magazine Shop is on Randolph just off 35E in St. Paul. It's open from 9 a.m. to 3 .m. Saturday and Sunday.
Physical media is making a comeback in the Twin Cities, with a new video rental store in Minneapolis and a specialty magazine shop in St. Paul. Saturn Video is in the Seward Neighborhood and is open Friday through Sunday. Ink-ish Magazine Shop is on Randolph just off 35E in St. Paul. It's open from 9 a.m. to 3 .m. Saturday and Sunday.
Inside Minneapolis' new social spa
A new social spa in Minneapolis' Harrison neighborhood is built around a simple routine: hot, cold, rest, repeat. At All's Well Sauna and Waterspa guests move through saunas, a cold plunge and screen-free relaxation spaces, then can wind down with a non-alcoholic drink in the lounge. It's located at 201 Irving Ave N.
A new social spa in Minneapolis' Harrison neighborhood is built around a simple routine: hot, cold, rest, repeat. At All's Well Sauna and Waterspa guests move through saunas, a cold plunge and screen-free relaxation spaces, then can wind down with a non-alcoholic drink in the lounge. It's located at 201 Irving Ave N.
Anoka's 1st-place TVMA Halloween house
Anoka Halloween has announced the winners of its House Decorating Contest and 1st place goes to 912 41st Avenue. The homeowners created an entire walk-through experience with a laser swamp and circus tent. It is rated TVMA meaning if you are under 17 you should be accompanied by a guardian. Public viewing will take place on October 30th - 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Anoka Halloween has announced the winners of its House Decorating Contest and 1st place goes to 912 41st Avenue. The homeowners created an entire walk-through experience with a laser swamp and circus tent. It is rated TVMA meaning if you are under 17 you should be accompanied by a guardian. Public viewing will take place on October 30th - 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Anoka Halloween: House decorating contest winner
Anoka’s Halloween house decorating contest winners are in and the top family-friendly pick is the Monster House at 1318 Sunny Ln. Public viewing will take place October 30th - 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Anoka’s Halloween house decorating contest winners are in and the top family-friendly pick is the Monster House at 1318 Sunny Ln. Public viewing will take place October 30th - 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Winter houseplant checklist
Garden Guy Dale K. share some tips for getting your houseplants ready for colder weather.
Garden Guy Dale K. share some tips for getting your houseplants ready for colder weather.
Live orchestra brings new score to Hunchback of Notre Dame
A classic silent film is getting a live-orchestra treatment in the North Loop Halloween weekend. The performance includes a 60-piece orchestra, full choir and a rock 'n roll light show, with tickets under $30. The Hunchback of Notre Dame with orchestra experience will take place on October 30th and 31st at the Luminary Arts Center.
A classic silent film is getting a live-orchestra treatment in the North Loop Halloween weekend. The performance includes a 60-piece orchestra, full choir and a rock 'n roll light show, with tickets under $30. The Hunchback of Notre Dame with orchestra experience will take place on October 30th and 31st at the Luminary Arts Center.
Ballet Tuesdays return to Landmark Center
Ballet Co.Laboratory has teamed up with St. Paul's Landmark Center to bring back Ballet Tuesday. Audiences can enjoy excerpts from Ballet Co.Laboratory’s productions and participate in mini-dance lessons plus crafts. All performances take place from 12pm-1pm and are free and open to the public. Upcoming Ballet Tuesday Schedule: November 24, 2026: Nutcracker in Wonderland February 16, 2027: Where The Wild Things Are April 13, 2027: Billy Elliot: The Ballet May 4, 2027: Seasons
Ballet Co.Laboratory has teamed up with St. Paul's Landmark Center to bring back Ballet Tuesday. Audiences can enjoy excerpts from Ballet Co.Laboratory’s productions and participate in mini-dance lessons plus crafts. All performances take place from 12pm-1pm and are free and open to the public. Upcoming Ballet Tuesday Schedule: November 24, 2026: Nutcracker in Wonderland February 16, 2027: Where The Wild Things Are April 13, 2027: Billy Elliot: The Ballet May 4, 2027: Seasons
Weekend Event: Tribute experience honoring those who served
United in Service is a new event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. It will bring together military history, hands-on equipment and a free claims clinic for veterans from Oct. 15–18. It was created by DAV of Minnesota and includes a 12,000-square-foot exhibit, a Tribute Garden with 5,000-plus family-sponsored tags and a Military Experience Park. Friday is for veterans and veteran families. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.
United in Service is a new event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. It will bring together military history, hands-on equipment and a free claims clinic for veterans from Oct. 15–18. It was created by DAV of Minnesota and includes a 12,000-square-foot exhibit, a Tribute Garden with 5,000-plus family-sponsored tags and a Military Experience Park. Friday is for veterans and veteran families. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.
Preparing your garden for frost
Garden Guy Dale K shares the gardening must-dos before we get our first frost.
Garden Guy Dale K shares the gardening must-dos before we get our first frost.
Hope through swing and taiko
Audiences can dance and interact with artists during an immersive show blending taiko, live jazz and swing dance. Swingposium runs Oct 16 -18 at CSPS Hall in St. Paul. It shares the true story of how Japanese Americans turned to swing dance and big band music during U.S. WWII incarceration camps. Tickets are available through Theater Mu.
Audiences can dance and interact with artists during an immersive show blending taiko, live jazz and swing dance. Swingposium runs Oct 16 -18 at CSPS Hall in St. Paul. It shares the true story of how Japanese Americans turned to swing dance and big band music during U.S. WWII incarceration camps. Tickets are available through Theater Mu.
Havoc at the Pavek returns with local legends STEM mystery
A new escape room-style STEM adventure is back with a fresh mystery. Havoc at the Pavek explores the science and history of electronic communication with a mysterious twist. The event is on Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication is located at 3517 Raleigh Ave. in St. Louis Park. Pre-register on Eventbrite for pay-what-you-can pricing. General admission pricing will be available for walk-ups, $12 for adults and $7 for students (4-17) and military.
A new escape room-style STEM adventure is back with a fresh mystery. Havoc at the Pavek explores the science and history of electronic communication with a mysterious twist. The event is on Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication is located at 3517 Raleigh Ave. in St. Louis Park. Pre-register on Eventbrite for pay-what-you-can pricing. General admission pricing will be available for walk-ups, $12 for adults and $7 for students (4-17) and military.
Free Geek TC turns old electronics into something useful
Free Geek Twin Cities focuses on repair, reuse and responsible recycling. The organization says it recycled more than 100 tons of e-waste in 2025, sold more than 54,000 electronics items in its thrift store while giving out more than 1,000 free laptops. They take working and non-working electronics donations and also offer a free fix-it clinic on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register ahead of time on their website.
Free Geek Twin Cities focuses on repair, reuse and responsible recycling. The organization says it recycled more than 100 tons of e-waste in 2025, sold more than 54,000 electronics items in its thrift store while giving out more than 1,000 free laptops. They take working and non-working electronics donations and also offer a free fix-it clinic on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register ahead of time on their website.
After a forced move, the corn maze is back in Brooklyn Park
The Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze has moved to 8901 101 Ave. N in Brooklyn Park. This year’s big draw is the return of the corn maze with an America 250 theme. They also have inflatables, a petting zoo, train rides, corn pits, a straw bale maze, yard games, live music, and magic shows. The festival runs on weekends from Oct. 3 through Nov. 1, with extra dates during MEA break.
The Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze has moved to 8901 101 Ave. N in Brooklyn Park. This year’s big draw is the return of the corn maze with an America 250 theme. They also have inflatables, a petting zoo, train rides, corn pits, a straw bale maze, yard games, live music, and magic shows. The festival runs on weekends from Oct. 3 through Nov. 1, with extra dates during MEA break.
Saint Paul's Highland water tower opens for fall color views
A historic water tower in Saint Paul’s Highland neighborhood opens to the public for free just twice a year, and the fall open house is Oct. 10th & 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can head to the intersection of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway for observation deck views, original blueprints and information on water treatment and distribution.
A historic water tower in Saint Paul’s Highland neighborhood opens to the public for free just twice a year, and the fall open house is Oct. 10th & 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can head to the intersection of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway for observation deck views, original blueprints and information on water treatment and distribution.