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We'd love to chat with you about planning an event at Gertens. Please contact cwellman@gertens.com to plan an event.
Example Events:
Bus Group visiting/shopping
Private Planting event for your corporate group
Seasonal Greenhouse Production Tour
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for our more information on our new fall and winter event line-up... coming soon!
Little Sprouts Storytime for Kids - Monthly
Greenhouse Production Tours- November
Wintergreens Workshops- November
Santa Visits- December
Elf Workshops- December
UPCOMING FOOD TRUCKS
Sabrosos Taco Truck
Saturday October 4th, 10am-4pm
Authentic Mexican Tacos, Burritos, Flautas, Tostadas, snacks and beverages!
Caffeinated Rooster
Saturday October 11th, 10am-4pm
Breakfast Burritos, BLT's, Grilled Cheese, Tenders, Wings, Sweet Treats and more!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
About The Birds
October 18th 10am-2pm
If you enjoy winged friends, this event is for you! Have fun with the family while learning from experts!
10-10:45am UMN Raptor Center will be giving a presentation featuring three ambassador raptors (typically an owl, a hawk, and a falcon). Don't miss out on this thrill of live raptors!
11am-12pm Backyard Bird Feeding with Bonni of Gertens. Her expertise is sure to inform you on seed, feeder, deterring squirrels and helping you prep for the fall and winter-feeding season.
12:30-2pm Interactive Story Time with Heather Boschke author of Little Birdie Buddies of Minnesota. Her book series encourages readers to connect with nature, learn fun bird facts, and see their own inner beauty through the unique personalities of each bird. Little Birdie Buddies is for kids of all ages!
Seats are limited, reserve your spot today!
Paint a Pumpkin @ Gertens!
Join us at Gerten's for a fall family favorite! Kids and adults can decorate their very own pumpkin with paints provided by us.
Happening 4 Saturdays in October-4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Seats are limited, reserve your spot today!
Fall FUN Fest!
A weekend full of family friendly fall activities - only at Gertens!
Enjoy harvest time along side your children; walk thru our Straw Maze, visit our Apple Station, pose for Autumn pics by our giant inflatables, shop from our unique pumpkin piles, all while being inspired by halloween decor and more.
Fall games @ Gertens:
Pumpkin Bowling
Boo Tic Tac Toe
Corn Hole,
October 17th, 18th & 19th 11am-3pm each day
Halloween Costume Contest & Parade
Put on your best costume and let's celebrate Halloween in style! Costumes required. Fun guaranteed as you join others in our mini walking parade around the Gertens campus following judging.
October 25th @ 10am
Categories:
5 years old and under
6 years old and up
Family/Friends Theme
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, each category