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What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Sept. 6-8)

By FOX 9 Staff
Published  September 4, 2024 11:30am CDT
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The Wayzata Depot in Wayzata, Minnesota.  (Melissa Turtinen/FOX 9)

The Brief

    • There are tons of events around Minnesota this weekend, including a festival celebrating James J. Hill, boxelder bug races, and an event for dogs and their owners.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - This weekend is filled with events, including boxelder bug races and a celebration honoring James J. Hill. 

James J. Hill Days

James J. Hill Days this weekend in Wayzata

The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more.

  • Downtown Wayzata, Minnesota
  • Sept. 6-8
  • Free

The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more. 

Paws on Grand

  • Grand Avenue, St. Paul
  • Sunday, Sept. 8

Paws on Grand features dozens of organizations where you can adopt a pet, shop the marketplace, get pet portraits, and cheer on Weiner dog races. 

Wild Minnesota

  • Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud, Minnesota
  • 3:30 p.m., Sept. 6

Attendees can learn about Minnesota wildlife, hear from live speakers, participate in kids' activities, and learn about bear awareness and other wildlife. 

Minnesota Boxelder Bug Days

  • Boxelder Bug Square, Minneota, Minnesota
  • Sept. 6-8

A family town celebration with free entertainment, food and activities. Activities include a bean bag tournament, inflatables, a parade, craft/vendor show, a fun run, a barbecue contest, chili cook-off, boxelder bug races and more. 

Burnsville Festival and Fire Muster

Burnsville festival is back and better than ever

The Burnsville Festival Fire Muster is back and better than ever. This three-day festival kicked off on Thursday and includes food trucks, live music, family fun events, and more. FOX 9’s Se Kwon chats with the President and Board Chair, Dan Kealey, about what this means for the community while they continue to heal from a tough year. To learn more about the festival, visit https://www.burnsvillefestival.org/

  • Burnsville, Minnesota
  • Sept. 5-7
  • Free

The event highlights the City of Burnsville and raises money for local nonprofits. It includes multicultural activities, history and culture. Activities include a medallion hunt, a food truck festival, live music, craft beer and more. 

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