Mankato Fall Bridal Show

Features include: 

The best wedding professionals in Southern Minnesota! 
Live music throughout the whole event from the Penny Peaches! 
Check out what's trending NOW with our trend zones for your wedding day inspiration from Parties & Weddings! 
Delicious samples from Absolute Catering and other vendors! 
Complimentary Mimosas for our couples from the Courtyard by Marriott! 

Learning from Place: 100 Years of Mexican American Culture on St. Paul's West Side

Discover the stories, history, and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side—the heart of Minnesota’s Latino community. This immersive experience focuses on The Flats and the Latino Cultural District, a neighborhood shaped by generations of Mexican Americans, and now home to the future Minnesota Latino Museum. Offered in collaboration with the Minnesota Latino Museum.

Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland

“Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland” is an energetic and exciting concert celebrating the music and showmanship of Judy Garland. Join Jennifer and her eleven-piece band, including seven horns. Here, she sweetly sails through Garland classics like “You Made Me Love You”, “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart”. Also, of course, “Over the Rainbow”.

Havoc at the Pavek: Haunted Manor

The Pavek Museum brings back the thrilling Havoc at the Pavek, and this year’s theme is Haunted Manor! This one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt-style experience is a STEM adventure that takes you through the history of electronic communication but with a ghostly twist. Journey through a series of STEM activities hidden throughout the museum, collecting pieces along the way to build a special artifact that will help remove the ghosts!

Finding Forward: The Truth, The Divide, and The Journey To Rebuilding Trust

An inspiring evening of discussion as Duchesne Drew of Minnesota Public Radio, Star Tribune Publisher Steve Grove, and University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer come together to tackle the growing challenge of polarization in our communities. They’ll explore how storytelling, civic dialogue, and media ethics—transparency, fairness, and accountability—can rebuild trust and help bridge divides across journalism, media, and education.

Fall Fest FUN ZONE!

Lake City's Patton Park will be filled with Fall on the Go themed activities, games, and decor from September 28th through November 1st, 2025.

Stop down to Patton Park on opening day (9/28 at 11am) to kick of Lake City's Fall Fest the right way!

Bring your kids (or your inner child) to Lake City's beautiful leafy parks and have fun in the FUN ZONE this fall!

Weekends at Wolf Ridge: Geology & Agates

Spend a fall weekend on Minnesota’s North Shore exploring the geology of the Lake Superior region. This hands-on workshop introduces the forces that shaped the area, with a focus on the formation of Lake Superior agates—Minnesota’s state gemstone.

Learn how to identify agates, discover the best hunting techniques, and then practice your skills during a field trip in the scenic Finland area, where you can search for your own treasures.

Weekends at Wolf Ridge: Migration Stories

Spend a glorious fall weekend on Minnesota’s North Shore gaining hands-on experience and learning from expert naturalists.

Workshops are based at the Wolf Ridge campus and nearby natural areas, with lodging and meals included. Designed for lifelong learners, the weekend welcomes both seasoned naturalists and curious beginners. Participants choose one workshop but enjoy shared meals and evening programs with others, creating a rich community of discovery.

Book Signing: "The Scenic Route"

Join author and historian Arnold R. Alanen for a presentation on his book The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore. Explore the fascinating history and cultural landscape of Highway 61, the iconic road that winds along Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border. From fishing villages and logging sites to lighthouses, parks, and roadside attractions, Alanen highlights the people and places that shaped one of the Midwest’s most beloved byways.