The Dessert Diaries

Nickle Dickle Day - Sep 13 ( 8am to 5pm)
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nickle Dickle, 52 S Pine St, Waconia, MN, 55387, United States
Saturday, September 13 | 8am to 5pm
Stroll through the arts and crafts fair, the library book sale and the car and truck show. Watch the duck races and the 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Listen to live music while enjoying some delicious food. Run in a Nickle Dickle Day race! Great shopping and deals all around town…a day not to be missed!

Centennial Lakes Farmers Market – Sep 18
2025-09-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Lake FM, 7499 France Avenue South, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
Friendly mkt vendors set up wkly along the shaded, lakeside walkways of Centennial Lakes Park, offering products of the highest level of freshness & quality. Features a variety of locally grown vegetables & fruits, fresh cut flowers, honey, bakery products, meats, canned goods, candies & more. Convenient & free parking is readily avail. Enjoy the many activities of Centennial Lakes Park before, during & after the mkt!

Shakopee Fall food truck festival – Sep 20 (11am to 8pm)
2025-09-20 11:00 - 20:00 | Landing, 2187 County Rd 101,, Shakopee, MN, United States
Get ready for a day of delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and fun for the whole family at the Shakopee Food Truck Festival!
Enjoy the unique flavors from over 30 food trucks, offering everything from savory bites to sweet treats. Sip on craft beer and wine while browsing a variety of local vendors.
This family-friendly event promises entertainment for all ages, with live music, activities for kids, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a great day out, this festival is a must-attend!

Arboretum’s Applefest – Sep 27th (10am to 4pm)
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
They will celebrate the apple industry and the University of Minnesota’s rich history of apple research with apple bingo and trivia with local Arboretum celebrities, orchard tours, apple tasting, lawn games, music by Traveled Ground, and apple-themed concessions, including beverages, food trucks and vendors.

Richfield Farmers Market - Oct 4
2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Richfield FM, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423

Richfield Farmers Market – Oct 11
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Richfield FM, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423

Richfield Fall Boutique - November 1, 9am-2pm
2025-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Richfield Community center, 7000 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423-3116, United States
The Richfield Fall Boutique is held at the Richfield Community Center each Fall, and features handmade goods from local artists and crafters from Richfield and the surrounding area.
Once again in 2025, the Richfield Fall Boutique is a 2-Day event! Saturday November 1, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday November 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Richfield Fall Boutique - November 2, 9am-2pm
2025-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Richfield Community center, 7000 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423-3116, United States

Richfield Winter market - Nov 22 (11am-3pm)
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Community center, 7000 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423-3116, United States
The Richfield Winter Farmers Market features unique handmade gifts & seasonal local foods, including produce, cheese, baked goods, cottage foods, BBQ, coffee & more! Select Saturdays, 11a-3p. We match SNAP/EBT w/ Winter Market Bucks & Winter Produce Bucks! Located indoors, next to the B&J Tree Lot! Newsletter: www.richfieldmn.gov/news. Follow us @RichfieldFarmersMarket.

2025 Palace Theatre Holiday Market – November 28 (2pm-8pm)
2025-11-28 14:00 - 20:00 | Palace Theatre, 17 W 7th Pl, St Paul, MN, 55102-1101
Free and open to the public!
This one-of-a-kind event transforms the historic Palace Theatre into a festive marketplace, showcasing talented local artists in the heart of St. Paul.
What to Expect The Palace Theatre Holiday Market will feature over 50 amazing local artists and vendors.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Unique Shopping Experience: Discover a treasure trove of handcrafted and locally made goods, vintage items, and more. Find that one-of-a-kind gift you won’t see anywhere else!
Exclusive Venue Access: The Palace Theatre’s iconic stage will be transformed into a marketplace, and that means YOU can step onto the very stage where countless music legends have performed.
Artistic Excellence: The Holiday Market will showcase the finest local artists, vintage pickers, and crafters who bring their creativity and passion to the forefront.

2025 Palace Theatre Holiday Market - November 29 (10am-5pm)
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Palace Theatre, 17 W 7th Pl, St Paul, MN, 55102-1101

Holiday on Main - Dec 6 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m)
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
Welcome in the holidays in historic downtown Lakeville. The public is invited to celebrate the holidays at the annual Holiday On Main event held the first Saturday in December annually from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Lakeville shops will have specials and promotions all day as you complete holiday shopping, take pictures with Santa at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, and enjoy free family events and entertainment. A favorite is the trolley ride up and down Holyoke Avenue (weather permitting).

Richfield Winter market – Dec 6 (11am to 3pm)
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Community center, 7000 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423-3116, United States

Union Depot Holiday Bake Sale – Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM to 7 PM
2025-12-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Union Depot St Paul, 214 E 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States
The annual Union Depot Holiday Bake Sale will once again host the top Twin Cities bakeries for a day of cookies, candy and holiday shopping on Saturday, December 13 from 11 AM to 7 PM in the Waiting Room at Union Depot.
This is a FREE event and open to the public!
Event activities include: shopping 40+ local bakery and food vendors, musical performances, free tote bag and baking item to the first 300 guests and more –stay tuned for the full list of vendors.
Stick around after the Bake Sale and head out to the South Lawn to watch the CPKC Holiday Train pull into Union Depot for a festive musical performance!
For transportation and parking information, and to check out more holiday events at Union Depot, visit: https://www.uniondepot.org/holiday
