EVENTS

workshops, sales & community fun.

We host inspiring workshops, exciting sales and community events for all seasons including hands-on succulent bowl workshops, seasonal wreath building, container design weekends, special dining experiences, and family-friendly fun at both the farm and garden center.

PREVIEW OUR 2026 LINEUP BELOW
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at Tangletown Gardens Farm | 10 am - 2 pm

farm day.

Our Farm Day is the perfect family event! Full of food and fun, the day includes a picnic lunch from Wise Acre, farm tours, and kids activities, on site at our farm in Plato, MN.

Get a peek behind the scenes to see where our plants and vegetables are grown, meet our animals, and learn about the secrets of good soil with Farmer Dean.

Grab your friends and family and spend a beautiful summer day on the farm with us! 

Every Saturday and Sunday at Tangletown Gardens Farm beginning May 9th through June | 9 AM - 3 PM

weekend farm sales.

NEW IN 2026! Shop straight from the source. Shop Tangletown-grown annuals, succulents, perennials, grasses, tropicals, houseplants, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, specialty conifers, trees & more located in a newly constructed greenhouse and retail facility at our farm. Plus enjoy a hand picked array of ever changing Farmer Dean Deals and Tangletown Treasures.

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

golden hour garden party.

Join us for an evening in the garden center at its absolute peak. This is our way of showing our appreciation for our amazing customers. Let's celebrate you and the beauty of the season we’ve grown together!

Wander through the garden center as it transforms for an evening with artful installations, a curated makers market, and spaces designed to inspire and delight. Sip botanical cocktails, enjoy seasonal bites from Wise Acre Eatery, and explore exclusive one-night-only offerings throughout the shoppe.

Our design team will be on hand offering complimentary landscape consultations, so you can start dreaming up what’s next for your own space.

Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | 7 PM

harvest supper.

Join us for our signature event this season, the Harvest Dinner at Wise Acre Eatery.  We are bringing the farm to South Minneapolis at the height of harvest!

Join Dan Schmit & the Wise Acre Team for a magical night of local food, season and chef driven dishes, beautiful wines and amazing people. We are committed to bringing the farm experience directly to South Minneapolis this year to celebrate the absolute pinnacle of the harvest season.

This event is more than a dinner; it represents a significant team endeavor. We are bringing the  Wise Acre & Tangletown Gardens teams together to showcase our food, flowers, and hospitality in an intimate south Minneapolis setting. This dinner will be featuring the freshest, most vibrant ingredients. Every course is a tasteful reflection of the soil, the sun, and the diligent care invested in our local produce.

Includes: 5+ Course meal, Wine or Alcohol Free Pairing, Gratuity, & Tax

Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | all day

oktoberfest.

Embrace the fall feels on 54th and Nicollet as we celebrate the abundance of the harvest with a day of family-friendly activities on October 10th! Kids and adults alike will enjoy searching for hidden treasures amongst our seasonal displays in our scavenger hunt, getting hands-on with our pumpkin decorating contest, and visiting with a baby Highland cow from the Tangletown Farm.

The fun doesn't stop at Tangletown! Take a stroll across 54th to enjoy the Wise Acre Biergarten with fest beer, sausages, hot cider, and other seasonal fare. Enjoy music, games, and the all farm-to-table goodness Wise Acre has to offer. Brunch available 8am-3pm, Biergarten open Noon-6pm.

Thursday, December 10th, 2026 | 4 pm - 9 pm

holiday night market.

Join us at Tangletown Gardens on December 10th as our magical Garden Center transforms into a twinkle-lit wonderland for our legendary annual Holiday Night Market!

For one night only, bundle up in your best Apres-ski outfit and sip, nibble, and wander your way through 25 local artisans and makers, all tucked amid natural winter beauty, crackling firelight, and festive magic.

Sip on hot chocolate or something spirited from the Vespa bar by Picnic Linden Hills, visit with Santa and his trusty sidekick, Cinnamon the Scottish Highland Cow, snack on delicious warm bites from Wise Acre Eatery, and watch our designers handcraft inspiring holiday creations in the greenhouse.