Weekend Packed with Family Fun in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

13/09/2025 3 min
Weekend Packed with Family Fun in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

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Listeners, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is bursting with energy this weekend, and you truly do not want to miss out on all the fun. Today, September 13th, you can kick off your Saturday with the Rivoli Bluff Bash at Rivoli Bluff Farm in Saint Paul, running from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy free tours, kids’ activities, face painting, and even mingle with some garden chickens. Over in Minneapolis, Pershing Park hosts the Fulton Fall Festival from 11am to 3pm, featuring a bike parade, inflatables, carnival games, and even a petting zoo—the definition of classic neighborhood fun.For those craving culture and a global vibe, make sure to stop by Fiesta Latina at CLUES St. Paul, 797 East 7th Street, between 11am and 5pm. The festival will have folkloric and contemporary dance, live music, healthy Latino food, free medical exams, a backpack giveaway, and crafts for families. It’s a celebration of Latin heritage, and the streets will be closed to set the stage for this lively event. If you're near North St. Paul, Casey Lake Park comes alive from 11am to 6pm with the Autumn Arts Festival, offering live multicultural performances, more than 40 local art vendors selling one-of-a-kind treasures, food trucks, free bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, and live portrait sketching. Families are especially welcome, and all activities are free.Saint Paul’s Nativity County Fair is a classic Highland Park tradition that continues Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy carnival rides, classic fair foods, and games that have been delighting Twin Cities families for over fifty years. Over in Mac-Groveland, Mac-Grove Fest at Edgcumbe Recreation Center is an all-day block party with music, dancing, food trucks, and crafts.If you’re looking to unwind in nature, Silverwood Park near Minneapolis invites you for their Field Trip event from 12pm to 4pm today—immerse yourself in art-making, live music, outdoor play, and an artist-led hike. For young adventurers, Family Fundays at North Mississippi Regional Park runs from 10:30am to noon, with hands-on learning about crickets and grasshoppers followed by a naturalist-guided hike.Fishing fans will love Fall Family Fishing Night at 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, between 4:30 and 6:30pm. All equipment is provided, and pro anglers will be there to share helpful tips, so whether you're a first-timer or seasoned caster, drop by for some reel fun.On Sunday, the festivities roll on—with Oktoberfest happening at 301 Summit Ave in Saint Paul. Revel in German culture, dance to live music, taste festive foods, and say hello to autumn the Bavarian way. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum Hobby Show is in Falcon Heights until 2pm, with scale models and storytime for train-loving kids.For those who love storytime and crafts, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden in Minneapolis features free storytelling at 10am, while Next Chapter Bookseller in Saint Paul hosts a picture book reading plus activities for little ones at 10:45am. At George Latimer Central Library, enjoy a live "Stories Sing" with Minnesota Opera teaching artists at 11am—perfect for all ages.Saint Paul also kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month today with Mexican Independence Day celebrations at El Rio Vista Recreation Center. Parade, football fiesta, tons of food, and a Kids Zone mean all-day excitement for the family.Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for your ultimate guide to what’s happening in Minneapolis-Saint Paul every week. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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