Lip Lab by Bite @MOA – Bloomington, MN

Lip Lab by Bite @MOA – Bloomington, MN

 We went inside the new experiential and customizable lipstick bar now open at MOA.

 

Young Joni: Charred Savoy Cabbage with Mustard-Miso Vinaigrette – Minneapolis, MN

Young Joni: Charred Savoy Cabbage with Mustard-Miso Vinaigrette – Minneapolis, MN

James Beard Award-winning chef (Ann Kim) @annbkool’s restaurant serving wood fired pizzas and dishes.

One of our favorite Fall dishes is back on the menu!

Our Charred Savoy Cabbage with mustard-miso vinaigrette, fried ginger and garlic,

Calabrian chile and Thai basil is delicious (it also happens to be vegan)!

Young Joni

For daily takeaway (Wed-Sun):

Young Joni

 

 

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Shop the Fall Harvest!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Shop the Fall Harvest!

Explore beautiful landscapes and display gardens featuring collections of trees and plants for inspiration, discovery, and scientific study.

Then, shop the Fall Harvest for seasonal floral arrangements, greeting cards, botanical products, knitted wearable accessories, gifts for the home and both functional and whimsical wood-crafted items — all made with care by members of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Visit too… the AppleHouse!

AppleHouse

Pick up the flavors of fall at the Arboretum’s AppleHouse. This seasonal shop features a rotating variety of freshly-picked, in-season apples. Call 612.301.3487 for a list of available apples. In addition to apples, shoppers will find apple cider, frozen apple pies, gourmet food items and seasonal decor. North Star Mini Donuts will also sell their famous apple cider mini donuts on select days throughout the season.There will be a limited selection of mums available in August, and watch for Arboretum-grown pumpkin, squash and gourds arriving in October. Starting in November, the AppleHouse transforms to a holiday boutique, stocked with a variety of holiday gifts, as well as treats for your holiday meals.

All proceeds from the AppleHouse help support Arboretum research and general operations.

Hours

The AppleHouse is open for the 2021 season!

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Nov. 6-Dec. 20.

*Call 612.301.3487 for a list of available apples; updated daily.

Member Discount

Members receive a 10% discount on purchases. Present your current membership card at checkout to receive the discount.

Location

The Seven Pools at Thomas Lowry Park has been Completely Rebuilt! – Minneapolis, MN

The Seven Pools at Thomas Lowry Park has been Completely Rebuilt! – Minneapolis, MN

Here’s a look at the scene as neighbors gathered to celebrate!

The Seven Pools is a graceful, manmade cascade of water through seven basins, surrounded by a pergola, brick walkways and complimentary landscaping. It’s located at 900 Douglas Ave. S, about a block west of the Hennepin-Lyndale split in Lowry Hill neighborhood.

It was designed by Phelps Wyman, a notable landscape architect and Minneapolis Park Commissioner from 1917 to 1924. The Pools feature was completed in 1925 when the park opened (it was called Mount Curve Triangles until 1984) and last underwent major repairs in 1953.

Special thanks to Friends of Thomas Lowry Park, which raised almost $350,000 to help fund the project.

 

The Great Pumpkin Train: Duluth Depot – North Shore Scenic Railroad

The Great Pumpkin Train: Duluth Depot – North Shore Scenic Railroad

When you arrive at the patch, each passenger gets to pick out their own pumpkin to take with them. The train ride is about 90 minutes total, and you’ll return to the Duluth Depot where you can stay all day to tour the railroad museum (included and open until 5pm). Normally we have lots of other activities in the museum, however this year some of those crafts/activities won’t be available. But all the great exhibits will be in the museum, along with live music in the outdoor boarding area. Helpful tip: Bring a bag to carry pumpkins in – Cloth grocery bags work great.

The Pumpkin Trains Weekend is October 21st thru October 24th!  It’s an annual fall tradition you won’t want to miss, and is sure to create new memories you’ll want to experience each year. This year with limited capacities to help with social distancing.

About

Pricing starts at $20 per ticket Thursday & Sunday (ages 3 and up), $5 additional on Friday & Saturday (peak days)
Reservations Strongly Suggested – Limited Seating

Duration: 1.5 Hours
Distance 10 Miles roundtrip

October 21 – 24, 2021
10:00 am, 11:20, 12:50 pm, 2:20 or 3:50pm

New This Year!

Dome Car Seats on the Pumpkin Trains! Pay a little extra for a fancy seat in one of the two domecars. Some passengers will choose this option as a way to ride the kid-themed train, but enjoy a train excursion on a weekend when this trip is the only option.

On the train enjoy narration, Halloween music, and the beautiful scenery of the North Shore. Back at the depot, stay for magic shows, coloring, balloon twisting, Halloween movies, bounce houses, and more. ONE WEEKEND ONLY. Museum is open until 5pm and is included with your ticket.

The Lake Superior Railroad Museum, included with your ticket, is only open until 5pm. If you are on a later train, be sure to come early to enjoy the museum activities.

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All ticketed passengers get 1 pumpkin included at the patch. Ages 2 and under are free however do not get a pumpkin included (parents usually share).

We’re sorry but the pumpkin patch train is NOT a fully wheelchair accessible event due to the historic nature of the train equipment and the accessibility of the patch itself. However, the 10am, 12:50 and 3:50 train is available for the ride only (cannot debaord wheelchairs at the patch and there are no accessible restrooms onboard).

 

 

 

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