Sever's
Fall means mazes and the one at Sever's offers a potential $500 cash prize for those who accept the corn maze challenge. Even if you're just there with the family to wind through the twists and turns, there's fun to be had with added attractions, including jumping pillows, tire mountain, pig zoo, kiddie train and more. An added bonus? The children will be tired out after a day of fun at the Shakopee venue. (Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 30, plus Oct. 20-21, $13-$23, seversfestivals.com.)
Pick it
Apples are ripe and ready to be plucked and turned into sweet goodness. Minnetonka Orchards is open for the season with Honeycrisp, Zestar, SweeTango and more. Attractions include an apple launcher, hayrides, retail barn and delectable fall bites. (10-6 p.m. daily through October, $7-$10, minnetonkaorchardmn.com.)
Fall color
Marvel at the shades of amber, red, green and gold on a fall sightseeing cruise down the Mississippi River. During the 90-minute ride, you'll see the St. Paul High Bridge, the confluence with the Minnesota River, Pike Island and Pig's Eye Cave, among other si. (Various times Fridays-Sundays in September and October, $10.50-$21, riverrides.com.)
Magnificent steeds
Amateur horse lovers will present their beautiful mares and stallions at the Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders Fall Festival Arabian Horse Show. Held on the State Fairgrounds in Warner Coliseum, the futurity show awards more than $200,000 to contestants in classes for Arabian and half Arabian horses. (9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2, free, medallionstallion.com.)
