09/22/2026
š Looking for the best fall things to do in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and around the Twin Cities? Save this one. š
Fall in Minnesota is hard to beat. Whether your perfect October weekend means apple picking, wandering through a pumpkin patch, hiking through peak fall colors, or voluntarily paying someone to scare the life out of you at a haunted house, thereās plenty to do around the MinneapolisāSaint Paul metro.
We pulled together some of our favorite Twin Cities fall activities, including:
š Apple orchards around Stillwater, Afton, Waconia, White Bear Lake, and beyond
š Pumpkin patches and corn mazes throughout the MinneapolisāSaint Paul metro
š„¾ Minnesota hiking trails and state parks for fall colors
š» Haunted houses and Halloween attractions for those who like their fall activities a little scarier
And honestly, this is one of my favorite things about living in Minnesota. You can spend Saturday morning hiking along the river, stop at an orchard for apples and c***r, and still be back in Minneapolis or Saint Paul for dinner.
SAVE this post for the next time someone asks, āWhat should we do this weekend?ā And send it to the person you want to spend a fall Saturday with. š
š Now I want to know: Whatās the ONE fall activity youāre most excited about this year? Apple orchard? Pumpkin patch? Fall hike? Haunted house? Or is there a Twin Cities favorite we missed?
Drop it in the comments ā Iād love to add a few new places to my own fall list.
ā Dan
Your Minneapolis & Twin Cities REALTORĀ®
Real estate with clarity, not pressure.
