On the Town

FALL FESTIVITIES

Find fun weekend activities throughout the month at 50th & France.

50TH & FRANCE IS THE PLACE TO BE for fun, family-friendly fall festivities. Throughout the month of October, kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy three notable weekend events: Pumpkins on the Plaza, Llamas on the Plaza and Trick-or-Treating.

The second annual Pumpkins on the Plaza will take place on October 8 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., when families are invited to the Plaza at Nolan Mains for pumpkin painting. While there will be some pumpkins available for walk-ups on a firstcome, first-served basis, families are encouraged to pre-register to reserve a pumpkin and guarantee a spot at the event. Register at 50thandfrance.com.

The popular Llamas on the Plaza is back again this year, on October 22. (And November 19, if you’re not available in October.) Taking place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plaza at Nolan Mains, guests will have the opportunity to interact with llamas from Weeping Willow Acres—walking, feeding and taking photos with the llamas while learning more about these unique animals. No registration is required. (Please note that while llamas love people, they don’t do well with dogs, so please leave your furry friends at home.)

And on October 29, the entire shopping district of 50th & France will be open for trick-or-treating. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat at area businesses throughout the day.

These all-ages events are free and open to the public, taking place at the Plaza at Nolan Mains. —Amy Overgaard

The 50th & France District, France Ave. S. and W. 50th St.; 50thandfrance.com

Compiled by Hanna McDaniels and Paige Schuller

LOCAL EVENTS

Candleberry on the Lakes

10/07–10/23 Candleberry on the Lakes is a seasonal boutique open throughout the month of October. There will be an array of fall items from various local small businesses to spice up your home for the season. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mondays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays. Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.; mnboutiques.com

Play Scrabble!

10/27 Play scrabble with friends and family at the Edina Senior Center. Find the right words and outwit your friends

Halloboo Trick or Treat Trail

with your vast vocabulary. Register online through the City of Edina’s website. All ages. Prices vary. Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square #101; 952.833.9570; edinamn.gov

Halloboo Trick or Treat Trail

10/27 Have a blast at this spooktacular alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating this October. Have your kiddos put on their Halloween costumes, pack a bucket and enjoy a fun evening at Edinborough Park. Please register for your desired time slot. All ages. $10/ kid. 4–7:30 p.m. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S.; 952.833.9450; edinamn.gov

AREA EVENTS

Oktoberfest Bar Crawl

10/01 Kick off the month of October with an Oktoberfest bar crawl, where you’ll enjoy different Oktoberfest beers at each participating bar. Purchase your ticket online. Ages 21 and over. Prices vary. 3–10 p.m. The Brass Rail Lounge, 422 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.332.7245; grapeandbarrel.com

Collectors Day 2022

10/01 Stop by the Bell Museum for the first ever Collectors Day, a celebration of 150 years of Bell Museum. Spend the day exploring the personal collections of Twin Cities locals, and learn about their collecting process. All ages. Included with general admission to the museum. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave., St. Paul; 612.626.9660; bellmuseum.umn.edu

Storybook Stroll

10/05 Get your children active and explore the beauty of nature through books and activities. Children will be able to check out new books while taking a stroll through the North Mississippi Regional Park and embarking on a nature-filled adventure. All ages. $2. 9:30–10:30 a.m. North Mississippi Regional Park, 5116 N. Mississippi Drive, Mpls.; activekids.com

Cafesjian Art Trust Opening

10/06 A modern and contemporary art museum made up of over 3,000 pieces from the collection of late businessman Gerard Cafesjian recently opened in Shoreview. Among the collection are several works by glass artist Dale Chiuly, the man behind “Sunburst” sculpture at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and a close friend of Cafesjian. All ages. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free, but registration is required. Cafesjian Art Trust, 4600 Churchill Street, Shoreview; 612.359.8991; cafesjianarttrust.org

Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the Walker

10/09 This monthly event is designed for people of all ages with sensory processing differences. The Walker Art Center will curate the perfect and calm viewing experience, closed to the general public and with accommodations that make the environment less overstimulating. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred. All ages. Free. 8–11 a.m. Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Mpls.; 612.375.7600; walkerart.org

Candlelight Halloween

10/13 Get ready for some spooky tunes and be in awe as you watch and lis-

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ten to the Listeso String Quartet perform. Music performed ranges from Thriller by Michael Jackson to the Stranger Things theme song, Survive. Ages 6 and up. $30. 6–7:05 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Marquette Ave., Mpls.; listeso.com

Leaf Fest

10/15 Get out and see the beautiful fall leaves at Caponi Art Park’s annual Leaf Fest. Enjoy an afternoon of fall festivities; between the various crafts and outdoor activities there is sure to be something for everyone to “fall” in love with. All ages. Free. Noon–4 p.m. Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan; 651.454.9412; caponiartpark.org

Minneapolis Halloween Half

10/29 Get your running shoes and spookiest Halloween costume, and head to Minneapolis for a Halloween weekend race. With three distance options (5K, 10K and half marathon), there is something for runners of all levels. Everyone will receive a medal and a T-shirt. All ages. Registration fees vary. Half marathon and 10K start at 8:30 a.m, 5K starts at 8:45 a.m. Race Village, 420 SE Main St., Mpls.; minneapolishalloweenhalf.com

Nickelodeon Booniverse Pumpkin Carving

10/30–10/31 Stop by the Mall of America and see your favorite Nickelodeon characters’ images carved into pumpkins at Nickelodeon Booniverse, complete with Halloween decorations and other spooky attractions. All ages. Admission prices vary. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mall of America, 5000 Center Court, Bloomington; 952.883.8800; nickelodeonuniverse.com

Scarecrows in the Gardens

Through 10/31 Take a stroll alongside some friendly faces at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Enjoy a fall day at the arboretum and check out the scarecrows before they hang up their straw hats and retire for the winter on October 31. All ages. Admission prices vary. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska; 612.624.2200; arb.umn.edu

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