• Minnesota Renaissance Festival 2026

    Kids & Family
    Minnesota Renaissance Festival 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    Last weekend of the Renaissance Festival: Festival Friday on Oct. 2 with discount gate prices, then Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday with Bavarian music, hearty fare and a pretzel jewelry contest. Gates open 9 to 7 in Shakopee; the season ends Sunday, Oct. 4.

    $19.95 – $29.95
  • Sever’s Fall Festival

    Kids & Family
    Sever's Fall Festival 3121 150th St W, Shakopee, MN

    The long-running Shakopee fall festival, open weekends through Nov. 1 with more than 30 attractions, live entertainment and seasonal food.

  • Fall on the Farm at Queen Bee'z Lawn and Garden

    Kids & Family
    Queen Bee’z Lawn & Garden 17860 Panama Ave, Prior Lake, MN

    Queen Bee'z turns the garden center into a family fall day: food trucks, animal feeding, pumpkins and mums. $10 per person for a one hour slot, sign up online.

  • Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair

    Kids & Family
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair by day for the kids: trick-or-treat trails, character meet and greets, kid shows and Halloween midway games, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1. Included with park admission.

    Included with park admission; day tickets from $ online37.99
  • Brews for Barks: Backyard Celebration at Spot’s Last Stop

    Fundraiser
    Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue 6025 170th St E, Prior Lake, MN

    Free backyard party at Spot's Last Stop with adoptable dogs, local breweries, food trucks, vendors, raffles and a silent auction. Brewery sampler packs and a bags tournament are sold ahead.

    Free
  • Oktoberfest Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church

    Kids & Family
    Holy Cross Lutheran Church 14085 Pike Lake Trl NE, Prior Lake, MN

    A fall afternoon Oktoberfest at Holy Cross Lutheran in Prior Lake: brass band music, brats, sauerkraut, drinks and games for all ages.

  • MOOOVie Night at WEE Farm

    Kids & Family
    WEE Farm 4562 McColl Drive, Savage, MN

    An outdoor fall movie night at WEE Farm. Bring a blanket; popcorn, drinks and snacks are for sale.

  • Fall Community Fest

    Kids & Family
    Prior Lake High School 7575 150th St. West, Savage, MN

    The 40th annual Fall Community Fest fills the Prior Lake High School Activities Center with local businesses, nonprofits, games, food trucks and the PLHS band. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

    Free
  • TeenTober at the Prior Lake Library

    Kids & Family
    Prior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Free after-school crafts for teens 12 to 18 every Tuesday in October, starting with mini notebook bedazzling on Oct. 6.

    Free