September 2, 2013
Living in Minnesota – Get Out and About this Fall for Some Family Fun
Spend your Minnesota autumn outdoors
The summer is over. The kids are back in school. There is still some awesome weather ahead before the snowflakes start flying. Autumn in Minnesota is a treasured time with the nice weather, beautiful fall colors and many, many opportunities to spend time with friends and family. We’ve pulled together some resources and a few outings that caught our eye for family fun this fall.
The Explore Minnesota website has event listings for year round activities. You can find deals, maps and planning tools for things to do in Minnesota.
We like the Minnesota Parent website for its many resources, event listings and links to even more good stuff to be found on the internet.
Check out these opportunities for some September family outings
Labor Day Weekend: Marriage, Birth & Death in the 1800s at Fort Snelling in Bloomington, MN
Find out what life was like for early Minnesota settlers in the 1800s. Military displays, a parade and home life is explored in this fact filled learning opportunity for the whole family.
Have you ever been to the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN?
They are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year – it’s time to check out all the very interesting facts on flour mills, our rivers that powered the mills and the importance they played in building Minneapolis and Minnesota.
September in Minnesota averages 72 degrees – perfect to enjoy the outdoors.
The Shafer Corn Maze is about 50 minutes northeast of the Twin Cities in Shafer, MN.
Four miles of paths cut within 12 acres of corn – it’s amazing! Farm animal petting zoo, games and lots of fun for even the smallest of visitors. This is a great fall outing for the family.
The Riverwalk Market Fair in Northfield, MN is every Saturday until the end of October. The art fair is complemented with produce and flower vendors. Appreciate artisans of all kinds. Come hungry the food choices offer lots of options.
Check out the Hike and Seek event in Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Apple Valley on September 28th. You must pre-register.
This is a fundraising event to inspire children and families to get outdoors. Monies raised help establish outdoor programs that make children’s health a priority.
Become a Junior Naturalist by completing the 1-2mile hike. There are Stop and Study Stations, crafts, a scavenger hunt and take a photo with Ranger Rick.
Share with us your favorite Minnesota fall activities. It’s always nice to learn new about ways to have fun.