Events in the Twin Cities - September

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Hopefully you get a chance to take in some of these great events in the Twin Cities this September, there are so many events, festivals and activities taking place it will be difficult to choose. We’re excited about the Parade of Homes which begins September 10th and runs through October 2nd. Of course there are other things happening in the Twin Cities this September too, like the Renaissance Festival and Septemberfest. Whatever you do this September, be sure to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, winter will be here before you know it.

Events in the Twin Cities this September

Events in the Twin Cities – September

Minnesota State Fair
When: August 25^th – September 5^th
Where: Minnesota State Fair Grounds
Falcon Heights, MN

Often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 1.8 million guests annually. This end-of-summer tradition is always held the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day. The 2016 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 25 – Sept. 5.

Renaissance Festival
When: Weekends through October 2^nd, 2016
Where: 12364 Chestnut Blvd.
Shakopee, MN

Grab a turkey leg and a pint and celebrate the Renaissance with 7 themed weekends, 16 stages of entertainment, 250 artisan booths and fun for the whole family!

Septemberfest
When: September 8^th, 2016
Where: Carondelet Center
1890 Randolph Ave
St. Paul, MN

Eat, drink and meet with your favorite Sisters of St. Joseph! Join us for live music, food trucks and craft beer on Thursday, September 8th (rain or shine). FREE general admission. Music provided by Patty and the Buttons. Food available for purchase from local food trucks – Tot Boss, Habanero Tacos, Mik Mart Ice Cream. Beer Garden, $10 (includes one beer on us for those 21+). Door prizes!! Hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph Ministries Foundation

Parade of Homes
When: September 10^th – October 2^nd
Where: Various locations throughout the Twin Cities

Tour 423 New Homes Sept. 10-Oct. 2 (noon to 6pm) and 57 remodeled Homes Sept. 30 (1-7pm) and Oct. 1-2 (noon to 6pm). The Parade of Homes is a scattered site tour of new homes. Twice a year in the Twin Cities, builder members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) open hundreds of models, spec and pre-sold homes for people to tour. Details are included in a printed magazine Guidebook and online at ParadeofHomes.org.

Skyway Mini Golf
When: Now through September 25^th
Where: Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN

Tee up—on the terrace—and let the games begin! Amazing views and novelties await you on the Walker Art Center’s newest mini-golf course, featuring a giant hot dog, ping-pong paddles, a tricky chicken coop, and more.

Due to the renovation of the Walker/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden campus, we’ve set up a 9-hole course on the rooftop. Play a round in one of the Twin Cities’ most unique outdoor settings. Every ticket includes free gallery admission for each golfer.

5 to 10 on Hennepin
When: Now through December 29^th
Where: 8^th to 9^th Streets on Hennepin
Minneapolis, MN

Each week on Thursdays 5 to 10 will activate one city block between 5th and 10th streets along Hennepin Avenue from 5pm to 10pm by filling the sidewalks, surface parking lots, while partnering with business and property owners to provide:

An artist and makers market with up to 30 vendors per week
“Community Collaboration”
A mobile sound and light stage with three live performances each evening
Street performers and buskers
A coached basketball court
A ping pong table
Table games (chess, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four)
Food and drink
Temporary tables and chairs

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