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10 Fun Local Things to Do This Fall


The end of another season is upon us. Things are winding down as the fall colors start to emerge. You might be wondering what you can do to entertain your family while you’re camping at the Ranch. In addition to all the fun activities to do at the Ranch, such as hiking, horseback riding, and fishing, there’s plenty of fun to be had in the area. Check out these ideas. Maybe you’ll find something on the list or spark your own idea.


1.     St. Cloud Farmer’s Market – Held from 8am until noon on Saturdays, the farmer’s market is located in the Lady Slipper Parking Lot - 198 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN. For more information, check out https://www.visitstcloud.com/venue/lady-slipper-parking-lot-3/

2.    Historic Harvest Fest – Held on September 28, 2024, this event is located at the Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN. It’s a free event with pumpkin painting, vintage style carnival games, a petting zoo, a hot apple cider bar, a cake walk, and more. Learn more at https://www.stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/historic-harvest-fest-3/

3.     Molitor’s Haunted Acres – Most Friday and Saturday nights in October. Located at 3571 5th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Go to: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/molitors-haunted-acres/32055

4.    St. Cloud Comic & Toy Show – Geek out at Crossroads Center, 4101 W Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387. The show will be held October 5 and 6, 2024. For more information, go to: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/st-cloud-comic-toy-show/36518

5.    Victorian Candlelight Tour & Theatrical Reading - The Linden Hill Historic Estate will host this delicious event on October 25, 2024 from 5-9pm. The event consists of food & beverages, candlelight tours of the mansion, and theatrical readings inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. For more information, visit: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/victorian-candlelight-tour-theatrical-reading/36392

6.    Monroe Crossing – Didn’t get enough bluegrass music this year? Check out this talented band at Great River Arts, 122 1st St SE, Little Falls, MN 56345. They perform October 18, 2024 at 7pm. Learn more here: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/monroe-crossings/29692

7.    Roller Skating – Check out a night of roller skating just for adults at Skatin' Place 3302 Southway Dr, St Cloud, MN, United States. The next night for this event is October 5, 2024 at 8:15pm.

8.    Draft Horse Field Day – 64917 309th St, Litchfield, MN. Start time 10am, parade 3:30pm. Flyer found here: https://nmdha.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230815_193002.jpg

9.    Corn Maze - Stoney Brook Farms 989 115th Ave NE, Foley, Minnesota. A huge 110-acre corn maze. Check out their website - https://www.stoneybrookfarms.com/.

10.  St. Cloud Art Crawl - Downtown St. Cloud West Saint Germain St., St. Cloud, MN. October 11, 2024 from 4-8pm. More information can be found here: https://www.visitdowntownstc.com/art-crawl/


Whatever you chose to do while you’re camping at El Rancho, we would like to thank you for a terrific season and we hope to see you next year! Be on the lookout on Facebook and the website for updates and blog posts throughout the fall and winter. The 2025 activities calendar will come out soon and will also be updated throughout the year. Thank you for making our campground yours!

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