Fall is here, the air is crisp and cool and winter is just around the corner. Make the most of this beautiful Minnesota season and get out with the family to these great family friendly fall events in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Trail of Terror – The largest Halloween event in the Midwest! Enjoy all these terrifying attractions including Bone Appetit, Howling Pines Wood Walk, Hotel 666, and the Crystal Caverns.

Aamodt’s Apple Farm – The place to get the Honey Crisp and all those other wonderfully delicious apple treats. This year is the First Annual EggFest – Join fellow EGGheads for a smoke-infused autumn afternoon of grillin’ and chillin’ in the orchard, located near scenic Stillwater, Minnesota.

Afton Apple Farm – Apple picking season is in high gear along with raspberry picking and a host of different fresh fruits from other regions. A 15 acre corm maze and a fun hayride for the whole family makes the short drive to Afton, MN well worth it.

Twin Cities Book Festival – The Twin Cities Book Festival—brought to you by Rain Taxi—is not only the largest and most important literary gathering in the Upper Midwest, it is the annual get-together for the Twin Cities’ devoted literary community. Meet a variety of different authors from the neighborhood and around the world. Listen to the fascinating author panels discussing topics of interest to authors. Book signings as well!

Sever’s Corn Maze – Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 13th thru October 27th. Spend the afternoon finding your way through the famous corn maze. When you’re finished pick out your Halloween pumpkin at the Sever’s Pumpkin Patch.