Quilters flock to Chaska for 6-day festival
Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.
Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.
Winstock Country Music Festival lineup revealed for June 2025
The Winstock Country Music Festival lineup for the June 2025 event includes Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis.
The Winstock Country Music Festival lineup for the June 2025 event includes Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis.
Honeycrisp harvest just days away
Minnesota?s apple season is well underway but there?s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They?re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It?s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Minnesota?s apple season is well underway but there?s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They?re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It?s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
What to do in Minnesota: Things to do this weekend (Sept. 13-15)
Fall is creeping into Minnesota, and with it comes fall-themed events to enjoy, including the Scarecrows in the Gardens event and an Oktoberfest event this weekend.
Fall is creeping into Minnesota, and with it comes fall-themed events to enjoy, including the Scarecrows in the Gardens event and an Oktoberfest event this weekend.
Minneapolis? only castle opening for ?Cocktails at the Castle?
The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute?s adults-only fall event. The theme is ?County House Party? inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).
The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute?s adults-only fall event. The theme is ?County House Party? inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).
Burnsville festival is back and better than ever
The Burnsville Festival Fire Muster is back and better than ever. This three-day festival kicked off on Thursday and includes food trucks, live music, family fun events, and more. FOX 9?s Se Kwon chats with the President and Board Chair, Dan Kealey, about what this means for the community while they continue to heal from a tough year. To learn more about the festival, visit https://www.burnsvillefestival.org/
The Burnsville Festival Fire Muster is back and better than ever. This three-day festival kicked off on Thursday and includes food trucks, live music, family fun events, and more. FOX 9?s Se Kwon chats with the President and Board Chair, Dan Kealey, about what this means for the community while they continue to heal from a tough year. To learn more about the festival, visit https://www.burnsvillefestival.org/
James J. Hill Days this weekend in Wayzata
The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more.
The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more.
Monarch Festival combines science and art at Lake Nokomis
Monarch butterflies are getting ready to spread their wings and take flight on a long journey to Mexico and Saturday will be the 16th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Naturescape Garden. The festival is perfect for those who love butterflies, native plants, music and art. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival is free to attend and will be Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monarch butterflies are getting ready to spread their wings and take flight on a long journey to Mexico and Saturday will be the 16th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Naturescape Garden. The festival is perfect for those who love butterflies, native plants, music and art. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival is free to attend and will be Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Sept. 6-8)
This weekend is filled with events, including boxelder bug races and a celebration honoring James J. Hill.
This weekend is filled with events, including boxelder bug races and a celebration honoring James J. Hill.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 1)
Enjoy a day out at the Minnesota State Fair, step back in time at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, or watch some fireworks during events in the Twin Cities this weekend.
Enjoy a day out at the Minnesota State Fair, step back in time at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, or watch some fireworks during events in the Twin Cities this weekend.
Exploring MN parks from a new vantage point
Labor Day is typically the end cap on summer and that goes for the recreation equipment rentals through places like Three Lakes Park District. The kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be put into hibernation after Labor Day weekend so if an open water adventure is calling, your time is limited. Three Rivers has rentals on a first come first serve basis. Call ahead to check hours and availability.
Labor Day is typically the end cap on summer and that goes for the recreation equipment rentals through places like Three Lakes Park District. The kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be put into hibernation after Labor Day weekend so if an open water adventure is calling, your time is limited. Three Rivers has rentals on a first come first serve basis. Call ahead to check hours and availability.
ValleyScare, Tricks and Treats Halloween events coming in September
Valleyfair is bringing back its spooky Halloween celebration this fall as a separate ticketed event.
Valleyfair is bringing back its spooky Halloween celebration this fall as a separate ticketed event.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 23-25)
The first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair, plus other beloved festivals and much more are going on this weekend.
The first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair, plus other beloved festivals and much more are going on this weekend.
Big concert weekend in Twin Cities
Music fans are gearing up for a big concert weekend in the Twin Cities with headliners like Green Day and Metallica. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
Music fans are gearing up for a big concert weekend in the Twin Cities with headliners like Green Day and Metallica. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
MN Renaissance Festival begins this weekend in Shakopee
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 16-18)
Many events this weekend for art lovers, thrill seekers and food fans alike.
Many events this weekend for art lovers, thrill seekers and food fans alike.
Afton Alps bringing back tubing this winter with a newly constructed park
Afton Alps is bringing back a fun winter activity with the launch of a new tubing park this winter.
Afton Alps is bringing back a fun winter activity with the launch of a new tubing park this winter.
?Mystery on the Mississippi? brings theater to Mississippi River
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
Hmong inspired garden at MN Landscape Arboretum
History is coming to life in a new garden called the Seeds of Knowledge and Healing. At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with Zongxee Lee, the woman behind the Hmong passion project.
History is coming to life in a new garden called the Seeds of Knowledge and Healing. At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with Zongxee Lee, the woman behind the Hmong passion project.
Five-course chef?s dinner inside Eagan gas station
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.