BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Saint Paul: arts\, Friday (Fri Sep 18\, America/Chicago). Roll ing: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than downloa d. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). E vent details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDisc overy\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/saint-paul-mn/friday-arts.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Saint Paul: arts\, Friday (Fri Sep 18\, America/Chicago). Rol ling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than downlo ad. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDis covery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Saint Paul · arts · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Circus Trains Month! DTSTART:20260901T150000Z DTEND:20260930T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T180700Z UID:4973-1788256800-1790780400@www.tcmrm.org CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:The (Model) Circus Trains Are Back in Town!  \nCheck out the Circus Trains during all open hours in April and September! \nSee our popu lar O-Scale train (over 60’ long) which consists of animal cars\, passen ger cars\, and special circus flat cars\, each loaded with hand-made speci al circus wagons plus a Parade thru “Hamline” and wagon unloading show on the “big” layout. \nAdditional layouts will each feature Circus tr ains and / or displays in their own scale.
 This event is inspired by Ci rcus World Museum in Baraboo\, Wisconsin. \nCo-sponsors: Ring 80 of Circus Model Builders. \nWhat are Circus Trains? \nCircus trains began in the 1 870s\, by replacing the shows that moved by slow animal-drawn wagons.  Ov er the years these trains grew in length as the train cars switched from wood to steel construction.  Circus trains typically consisted of three t ypes of cars: large animal cars\, flat cars loaded with colorful wagons an d passenger cars for the workers and performers.  They were usually found in the train in that order.  Circus cars were generally longer than norm al freight cars because the railroads charged by the car & mile.  They we re painted very colorful to attract attention.  The greatest number of ci rcus trains operated between 1920 and 1950.  Over those years many merged and others went broke.\nOur O-Scale train was inspired by the “Circus W orld Museum” in Baraboo\, Wisconsin. The museum has a very large collect ion of train cars\, wagons\, events\, and other circus collections for you to see.  Our train features models of many of these wagons faithfully mo deled in O-Scale.  O-Scale works out to 1 to 48 and ¼” equals 1 foot.\ nOur Circus Train reenacts this operation on our large O-scale layout with an operating Circus Train\, several displays and a Parade staged in one o f our towns. \nAdmission \nAdmission to this special event is included in the Museum’s regular admission price of $10 per person\, Children 4 and under are admitted free of charge. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T180700Z LOCATION:Twin City Model Railroad Museum\, 668 Transfer Road\, Suite 8\, S aint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States URL:https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/the-circus-moves-by-rail/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Twin City Model Railroad Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tcmrm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eagan Art Block DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260909T122049Z UID:3341@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Eagan Art Block consists of kid and family-friendly art activi ties spread over 30 events in the 15 days throughout the city of Eagan.\n\ n[caption id="attachment_48371" align="aligncenter" width="600"] "Lovers" Sculpture by Anthony Caponi found at Caponi Art Park[/caption] LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T122049Z LOCATION:Eagan Art Block Locations\, Various Locations\, Eagan\, MN\, 5512 2+\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/eagan-art-block/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shutdown Week DTSTART:20260914T140000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001815Z UID:7673-1789376400-1789761600@smm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closed for some much-needed rest and repair ! Check out the fun and stay connected with us on social media. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001815Z LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States URL:https://smm.org/event/shutdown-week-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Science Museum of Minnesota X-SOURCE-URL:https://smm.org/exhibits-experiences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Excelsior Apple Days DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260815T012803Z UID:3345@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,dance,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:At Excelsior's Apple Days fall festival\, kids can get creativ e in the Kids Art Tent. All ages will enjoy listening to local music and s ampling regional food vendors. Tots will especially love the Happy Apple K ids Corner and parents may like the artisan vendors and street dance. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012803Z LOCATION:Excelsior Apple Days Grounds\, 37 Water Street\, Minnetrista\, MN \, 55331\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/excelsior-apple-days/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simply Jane Friday Drop-In Painting DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z UID:6304@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Simply Jane is open for drop-in painting during  open hours. A trained instructor will provide a short lesson on how to use professiona l fluid acrylic paints. Then choose your item and customize it with your o wn design. Studio Fee: $5. Paintable items start at $5. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061727Z LOCATION:Simply Jane Studio / ArtAble\, 3805 Cedar Avenue South\, Minneapo lis\, MN\, 55407\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/simply-jane-friday-drop-in- painting/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-m n X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Como Conservatory Fall Flower Show - Opening Day (FREE) DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T181919Z UID:5506@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Arguably\, the Sunken Garden is the most classic of the balmy and bright rooms of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park. Certai nly the most colorful\, the garden swaps its blooms out multiple times per year\, a seasonal delight for any age\, particularly in the drudges of a Minnesota winter.\n2026 Como Conservatory Flower Shows\n\n WINTER FLOWER SHOW - January 9 - March 15 \n SPRING FLOWER SHOW - Part 1: March 20 - A pril 26\n SPRING FLOWER SHOW - Part 2: May 1 - June 7\n SUMMER FLOWER SH OW - June 12 - September 13\n FALL FLOWER SHOW - Part 1: September 18 - O ctober 18\n FALL FLOWER SHOW - Part 2: October 23 - November 29\n HOLIDA Y FLOWER SHOW - December 4\, 2026 - January 3\, 2027\n\n2026 Como Conserva tory Fall Flower Show\nFrom Como's Sunken Garden website: Part 1 - Chrysa nthemum colors will include deep purple and dark red with small amounts of lavender and white. The first fall flower show features ritual plants\, m edicinal herbs\, and botanicals you might find in witches gardens.\n\nPart 2 - Chrysanthemum colors include bright yellow\, dark red\, green\, and w hite. The second flower show includes many forms of chrysanthemum flowers including bonsai mums surrounded by foliage accent plants such as ‘All G old’ Japanese Hakone Grass\, Japanese maples\, and pines.\n\nNote that t he Sunken Garden closes briefly between the two parts of the Fall Flower S how.\nMore free fun at Como Conservatory this fall\n\n FOR KIDS Como Litt le Explorer Thursdays\n\nMore information\n\n Event link: Como Conservato ry's Sunken Garden page LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T181919Z LOCATION:Como Park Zoo & Conservatory\, 1225 Estabrook Dr\, Saint Paul\, M N\, 55103\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/como-conservatory-fall-flow er-show/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roseville Fri-Yay: Food Is Fun! (FREE) DTSTART:20260918T153000Z DTEND:20260918T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z UID:2316@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,food,free DESCRIPTION:Fri-Yay! marks the end of the weekday for preschool set (ages 2-6) with special performers\, storytimes\, art projects and more. Drop in to the Roseville library for one event or come weekly\, no registration ne eded. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061727Z LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 North Hamline Ave\, Roseville\, MN \, 55 113\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/fri-yay-roseville-library/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prior Lake Chalk Fest DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T122837Z UID:6835@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Prior Lake's annual Chalk Fest event adds some flair to downto wn with professional chalk artists\, an amateur chalk art contest\, intera ctive art displays\, live music\, food trucks and more fun. Admission to t he event is free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T122837Z LOCATION:Downtown Prior Lake\, Dakota Street SE\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\ , United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/prior-lake-chalk-fest-fri/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Excelsior Apple Days DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T122837Z UID:6830@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,dance,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:At Excelsior's Apple Days fall festival\, kids can get creativ e in the Kids Art Tent. All ages will enjoy listening to local music and s ampling regional food vendors. Tots will especially love the Happy Apple K ids Corner and parents may like the artisan vendors and street dance. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T122837Z LOCATION:Excelsior Apple Days Grounds\, 37 Water Street\, Minnetrista\, MN \, 55331\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/excelsior-apple-days-fri/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paint & Sip MN @ The Summit Ratskeller DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T002707Z UID:34796-1789754400-1789761600@www.summitbrewing.com CATEGORIES:arts,food LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T002707Z URL:https://www.summitbrewing.com/event/paint-sip-mn-the-summit-ratskeller -8/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Summit Brewing Co. X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.summitbrewing.com/brewery-visits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Statewide Star Party at the Bell! DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T181731Z UID:10006539-1789761600-1789768800@www.bellmuseum.umn.edu CATEGORIES:arts,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Recommended for all ages \nAcross the state\, people will be l ooking up at the sky this weekend and learning about our state’s officia l constellation during the Bell Museum’s Statewide Star Party. Find an e vent at sites across the state\, or join us at the Bell on Friday night fo r our own Star Party!  \nOutside\, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside\, you can learn about the life of massive stars like Polaris and make art inspi red by them. We’ll also have short\, free planetarium shows on a first-c ome\, first-served basis! \n\nPlanetarium show: Our Northern Skies\nShowti mes: 8:10 pm\, 8:40 pm\, 9:40 pm\nASL Interpretation and Open Captioning included for all shows \n  \nRegistration is requested to receive updates regarding this event through Eventbrite. \nPLEASE NOTE: Your Eventbrite registration is not a planetarium show ticket. You can retrieve a planeta rium ticket from the front desk at the Star Party. \nRegister here \nParki ng\n\nPaid surface lot parking\, managed by UMN Parking & Transportation Services\, is available with an entrance off of Larpenteur Ave. The dail y rate is $6. Note: The parking fee is waived for any vehicle in the lot under 10 minutes. Pay stations only accept credit cards.\nAdditional paid parking nearby:\n\nUMN Lot #171\n1532 Cleveland Ave N\, St. Paul\n(paid p arking) \nUMN Lot #175\n2067 Dudley Ave\, St. Paul\n(paid parking) \n  \n The Bell Museum is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment. W e are proud to offer multiple services or resources detailed at the link b elow. For additional information or to request an accommodation\, please c ontact the accessibility office at 612-625-4511 or bellaccess@umn.edu. \nMuseum Accommodations LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181731Z LOCATION:Bell Museum\, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W\, St Paul\, 55113 URL:https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/event/statewide-star-party-at-the-bell- 2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Bell Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bell Museum Star Party (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T011500Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T122503Z UID:1888@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore the night sky with the aid of professionals and a fasc inating telescope on the museum’s outdoor observation deck (if sky condi tions permit). Plus\, these special monthly events offer FREE planetarium shows and hands-on indoor exhibits. The program is recommended for familie s with kids ages 7+ due to both the nature of the activities and the eveni ng start time. Registration is not required but is requested through Event Brite. This helps the museum plan for the number of people. Drop in anyti me during the event.\n\nNote that the museum exhibits are not open during these FREE Star Parties. Parking in the lot is $6/vehicle.\n\nFREE Planeta rium tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis at the fro nt desk. Registering does not reserve tickets\, so it is best to show up e arly. Showtimes: 9:40\, 10:10\, 10:40pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T122503Z LOCATION:Bell Museum of Natural History\, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W\, Saint Pa ul\, MN \, 55113\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/bell-museum-star-party/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR