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30th Birthday Celebration

Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 11AM – 5PM for a 30th Birthday Celebration to remember! See the new sculptures and enjoy free activities for the whole family!

Art & Farmers Market

The first Sunday of the Month, May – October, 10am – 2pm

Book your wedding at Franconia!

Magical moments guaranteed.

Fall Family Days

Hayrides every weekend in October, starting October 4th!

Upcoming Events

SEPT 26
30th Birthday Celebration
11AM-5PM | Annual Art & Artists Celebration

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OCT 4
Franconia Art & Farmers Market
10AM-2PM | Monthly market featuring local farmers, artists, and community organizations.

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OCT 4
Fall Family Days Kick-Off
12-4pm | Music from the Swongos & Prairie Fire Choir, plus hayrides 12-4PM!

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OCT 10
Seed Collection
1-4pm | Join The Prairie Enthusiasts for a hands-on native flower and native grass seed collection event.

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OCT 17
Willow Walk & Tension Trays
1-4pm | Explore the willow at Franconia and learn how to make simple tension trays with this natural resource

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OCT 17
Thetawave Sound Bath
7:30-9PM | Free sound-healing experience offered monthly in Franconia’s Driscoll Education Center.

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OCT 31
Halloween Party
12-4pm | Hayrides, candy, and costumes, oh my! Celebrate Fall with the whole family!

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NOV 7
Intro to Tufting
12-4pm | Create your own one-of-a-kind tufted rug in this beginner-friendly workshop with Neeka Jackson

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Art Education

Do you allow dogs?

We sure do. Dogs are welcome at the sculpture park but are not allowed in Franconia Commons. Your dog must be leashed and remain on the pathways. You must also clean up after your dog.

Do you have golf carts?

We provide golf carts for visitors  on a first come, first serviced basis (non-reservable) between 10am-5pm (last rental at 4pm), everyday from April 15 through October 15, for a $20 rental fee. Rentals are 1 hour.

What are your hours?

The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are free and open 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm.

Please see our Visit page for Franconia Commons hours.

Where are you located?

Franconia is conveniently located at the intersection of highways 95 and 8 just west of Taylors Falls, MN. Click here to open a map for directions.

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