Weekend options: St. David's Center Fall Festival, Mill City Oktoberfest

This outdoor event encourages families to exercise together. Have a close encounter with animals and nature. Interactive art and health-boosting activities and more. A 5K fun run begins at 9 a.m. (10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Free. St. David's Child Development and Family Services, 3395 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka. 952-548-8604. www.stdavidscenter.org.)

The Mill City Farmers Market and Mill City Museum team up to celebrate Minnesota's brewing past. Let your senses enjoy the tastes, sights, sounds and smells of German with cooking demonstrations, music and beer samples. Buy locally grown foods at the farmers market and participate in activities throughout the museum. (8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Free. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-341-7555. www.mnhs.org.)