The Minnesota State Fair is behind us and school is back in session. Meteorological fall has arrived. As temperatures cool and leaves fall, there’s so much prime activity happening around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

For the months of September, October, and November, you’ll find new posts each week about events, entertainment, and recreation curated by our team and collaborators. Below is a schedule, which we’ll update with links as the stories publish.

Sept. 5: Live music, art exhibits, and music history

Autumn brings a huge upswing in live music, and we’ve compiled a guide. Stick around for opportunities to check out key art exhibitions, and explore Duluth with music history on your agenda.

Sept. 12: Latinx Heritage Month

Listen to a curated playlist celebrating a broad spectrum of Latinx musicians, and learn more about them.

Sept. 19: Fall day trips

Find inspiration for exploring southern Minnesota as the leaves change, and get info about other harvest season destinations around the state.

Sept. 26: Twin Cities Marathon

Pump up your next run with a playlist designed to keep you moving.

Oct. 3: Rocktober

The month of October is notoriously filled with live music from national and local stars. Plan ahead with our guide.

Oct. 10: Indigenous Peoples Day

Celebrate contributions from Indigenous musicians with a playlist curated by local Native American contributors.

Oct. 17: Pie

Gather around the table with a treat that always satisfies, but especially in autumn. You won’t want to miss these pie picks from local establishments.

Oct. 24: Halloween

Leading into the weekend before Halloween, here’s a roundup of big events.

Oct. 31: Cider

The best apple-based beverages for autumn enjoyment.

Nov. 7: Sound Unseen

The music film fest returns to the Twin Cities Nov. 9-13. Here are eight films to check out, and some deeper exploration of the Minnesota-made centerpiece film, Finding Her Beat.

Nov. 14: Give to the Max, and fall reading

During this season of giving, learn about local musicians supported by area organizations. Plus, learn what’s inside Bob Dylan’s latest book, The Philosophy of Modern Song.

Nov. 21: Black Friday

The annual Black Friday shopping frenzy has special allure for record collectors. Find the exclusive releases and specials at local retailers during this Record Store Day event.

Nov. 28: Soup

As cold days approach, find restorative strength in the best bowls of soup in the Twin Cities.

About our art

Natalia Toledo is an assistant producer (multimedia) for The Current. Natalia is a Chilean-born, Minneapolis-based graphic designer and illustrator. She also DJs and makes beats under the artist name TaliaKnight.