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NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY — Now that summer is over and the kids are back in school, Minnesotans might as well start looking forward to their next-best season — autumn. With that comes the usual harvest celebrations, gorgeous fall foliage reflected on the state’s 10,000 lakes and of course Halloween, which has become one of the nation’s favorite holidays. If the number of local attractions is any indicator, we in the Northeast Metro especially like our autumn celebrations. Thus
the annual Lowdown listing of upcoming events, almost all within 45 minutes of anywhere in our coverage area. Check our calendar pages for events added after press time. Enjoy. • Magician Karl Achilles appears at 1 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. in Wyoming. Info: www. pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704. •Leaf viewing excursions on the Osceola & St Croix Dinner Train depart at 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10, traveling from Osceola to Marine and offer three-course meals with wine for $35 to $55. Reservations: 715-355-3570
or www.trainride.org. •The Second Annual Apple Away 5K is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. It starts near Hay Lake Museum, goes through back roads and ends at Gammelgården Museum in Scandia, followed by apple-themed snacks and games. The fee of $25 includes admission to both museums and benefits the WCHS and Gammelgarden. Contact: www.gammelgardenmuseum.org or 651-433-4014. •Harvest Howl is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave., Columbus. Native American
demonstrations, local artisans, archery, kids’ games, pumpkin painting contests, concessions. $6 to $8. Info: www.wildlifesciencecenter.org. • St. Croix Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 10; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater. Free. Usually a pumpkin contest weigh-off, pumpkin drop, chili cook-off, microbrew and wine tasting, carving exhibitions, kids’ tractor pull, pie-eating contest, games, music, pumpkin regatta, street dance. Contact: www. harvestfeststillwater.com.
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