1. Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar
Veterans and active military can show their military ID for a free entree from a specially curated Veterans Day menu. (7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 11. 1565 Cliff Rd., Eagan. masonjar.kitchen)
2. Seafoam Green Tangerine
The rock band headlines along with openers Postcards and Quarter Past Halftime. (7 p.m. Fri. Acadia Cafe, 329 Cedar Av., Mpls. acadiacafe.com)
3. Public Telescope Viewing
Sky-gaze at celestial objects and view a presentation. (8 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 5, except Nov. 28. John T. Tate Hall, University of Minnesota, 116 Church St. SE., Mpls. umn.edu)
4. Holly Jolly Market
Save a little cash and find something special to decorate your home from vendors selling vintage and repurposed furniture. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 101 Market, 8980 Quantrelle Av. NE., Otsego. nathes101market.com)
5. Richfield Pumpkin Smash
Halloween is over, and if you have to dump your decomposing pumpkins have some fun doing it. Watch them splat and get smashed before landing in the compost pile. No paint or glitter, please. (10 a.m.-noon Sat. Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Av. S., Richfield. visitrichfield.com)
6. Twin Cities Book Festival
More than 130 publishers, book dealers, authors and literary organizations present readings. Activities include author meet-and-greets. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul. uniondepot.org)
7. Free Tibet Festival
The Minnesota Tibetan community presents a program highlighting the history of the Tibetan freedom struggle and culture. Momos will be served. (Noon-8 p.m. Sat. Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Mpls. facebook.com)
8. State Veterans Day Celebration
The community breakfast features a keynote speaker and live music. (8:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Mankato Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Mankato, Minn. mn.gov)
