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What to do in Minnesota: Things to do this weekend (Sept. 13-15)

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Published  September 9, 2024 6:40pm CDT
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Minneapolis’ only castle opening for ‘Cocktails at the Castle’

The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute’s adults-only fall event. The theme is ‘County House Party’ inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).

The Brief

    • The Twin Cities is filled with tons of events this weekend to enjoy, including the MinnesoThai Street Food Festival, Cocktails at the Castle, an Oktoberfest celebration and much more.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Fall is creeping into Minnesota, and with it comes fall-themed events to enjoy, including the Scarecrows in the Gardens event and an Oktoberfest event this weekend. 

MinnesoThai Street Food Festival

  • 5376 Gamble Drive, St. Louis Park
  • Sept. 14-15
  • Free to attend

Love Thai food? This festival is for you. Enjoy authentic Thai street food and cultural performances at the MinnesoThai Street Food Festival. The event will also include live music, art, a beer and wine garden, a drag show and even a papaya eating contest. 

Cocktails at the Castle

  • American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
  • Sept. 14, 6-11 p.m.
  • Tickets range from $45 to $100

This year's Cocktails at the Castle's theme is "County House Party." Hosted at the American Swedish Institute, the party will include music, art, and, of course, drinks. The event is 21+ plus and you register here. 

There will be top local musicians performing, the American Swedish Institute's first drag show, interactive art demos and much more!

Oktoberfest 2024 at OMNI Brewery

  • OMNI Brewery & Taproom, Osseo
  • Sept. 14, 12-9 p.m.
  • Free to attend

As fall nears, celebrate Oktoberfest at OMNI Brewery in Osseo this weekend. There will be a stein holding contest where you can win a $50 gift card. Drink Oktoberfest in stein, and keep it, for $20. There will also be a variety of food and live music for celebrators.

Scarecrows in the Gardens

  • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
  • Sept. 14
  • Free for members for people ages 15 and younger, $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and older.

Get into the Halloween spirit early at the Dahlberg Terrace and Scarecrow Hill in the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Check out the scarecrow artistry from the experts. These scarecrows will be out daily until Oct. 31, and you can vote for your favorite one!

Rewind to the 90s

  • Boom Island Brewing Company, Minnetonka
  • Sept. 14
  • Free to attend

Get a flashback to the 90s at Boom Island Brewing Company this Saturday. Listen to your favorite 90s hits and test your 90s knowledge with trivia. Vendors will be selling a variety of 90s memorabilia, and the event will feature a 90s costume contest.