Fall in Love with St. Louis Park: A Guide to Embracing the Best Autumn Traditions

As summer fades away, Minnesota ushers in a new season full of vibrant colors, cooler temperatures and an array of seasonal events that celebrate all things autumn. In the charming city of St. Louis Park, locals and visitors alike eagerly anticipate this time of year as they venture out to soak up the sights and sounds of fall.

To get into the spirit, head over to Wolfe Park Pavilion (3700 Monterey Dr) for Oktoberfest on September 28th from 15pm. This lively event celebrates German culture with authentic food and live music played by popular local bands such as The Bavarian Musikmeisters. Dont miss out on trying traditional bratwursts paired perfectly with a cold beer!

For those who love art, be sure to check out Art Starts PopUp Youth Market at Westwood Hills Nature Center (8300 W Franklin Ave) on October 19th from 11am2pm. Support young artists while also enjoying free refreshments!

One cannot experience fall without taking advantage of pumpkin picking! Luckily Sogn Valley Orchard (9200 Old Cedar Ave S.) has plenty to offer including apples donuts fried pies and other tasty treats during their Pumpkin Festival running every weekend in October from 10am 6 p.m., you can participate in wagon rides around their farm grounds or choose your own perfect JackOLantern from their selection.

And finally, no visit would be complete without stopping by oneofakind shopping opportunities available throughout Mainstreet boutique shops like The Independent Mercantile Co.(5045 France Avenue South,) which specializes is gifts made locally sourced materials; colorful handbags made ecofriendly material at Elixery(750 Mainstreet,)and contemporary clothing at Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique(3922 West FiftyFourth Street.)

With so much to see and do, St. Louis Park is the perfect place for travelers looking to experience the best of fall in Minnesota.

Websites:

Wolfe Park Oktoberfest: (https://www.stlouispark.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8934/)

Art Starts PopUp Youth Market:( https://artstart.org/popupyouthmarketwestwoodhillsnaturecenteroctober19/)

Sogn Valley Orchard Pumpkin Festival: (http://sognvalleyorchard.com/pumpkinfestival/)

The Independent Mercantile Co.: (https://independentmercantile.com/)

Elixery:( https://elixery.com/)

Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique: (https://naninalu.com/)