Maplewood Museum, MN

Fall Folk Arts & Crafters Fair 2025
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
The Fall Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair will be held 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm located at 2170 County Road D E, Maplewood MN 55109.

This wildly popular event is a fundraiser, supporting the preservation of the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s 12 historic structures dating back to 1891.

Parking will be at Mariner School, with a convenient ADA accessible shuttle to bring you to MAHS.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the MAHS Events Team via email: events@maplewoodmuseum.org.

Thank you! We’ll see you soon!

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VENDOR SPOTS FOR THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE SOLD VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE, DIRECT MESSAGE, OR FACEBOOK COMMENTS.

New vendors must complete this jotform application: https://form.jotform.com/251226110058141

If anyone claims to be selling vendor spots for this event in comments or direct messages, they are trying to SCAM YOU.

Communications about this event should ONLY go through events@MaplewoodMuseum.org or emails from Maplewood Area Historical Society staff.

New vendors must complete this jotform application: https://form.jotform.com/251226110058141

You will receive communication from events@MaplewoodMuseum.org once your application is processed.

Thank you! We’ll see you soon!

Twin Cities Noir : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Twin Cities Noir by Julie Schaper and Steven Horwitz on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

The Relentless Business of Treaties : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring The Relentless Business of Treaties: How Indigenous Land Became US Property by Martin Case on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

The Night Watchman : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich on FRIDAY, November 28, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.
We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

St. Nikolaustag on the Farm!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the season with Minnesota German holiday traditions at St. Nikolaustag On The Farm, Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm!
Join us for an amazing day at the beautiful 1891 Bruentrup Heritage Farm and:
Meet St. Nikolaus for a one-of-a-kind free Photo Op in the festively decorated 1905 Big Red Barn;
Enjoy live on-site music;
Shop for hand-made wares at out very own Weihnachtsmarkt Vendor Market;
Enjoy this family event complete with Make-N-Take Kids Crafts;
This event is FREE and hosted by the Maplewood Area Historical Society for our local communities. BUT we can’t exist without your support and suggest a $10 per person or $30 per family donation to support the Maplewood Area Historical Society and the good work we do!
You can donate online here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/DFRR72NKERB2Z/checkout/B3D3MM5L6GAO42HIAITGGYPV
There is no admission charge for this event, but donations are encouraged to the Maplewood Area Historical Society.
The Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm is located at 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood MN 55109.
Questions? Contact us at info@MaplewoodMuseum.org.

The Good Fight : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring The Good Fight: A Life in Liberal Politics by Walter F. Mondale and David Hage on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.
We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Sweet Land : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-12-26 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Sweet Land by Will Weaver on FRIDAY, December 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.
We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Spring Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00
The Spring Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair will be held 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm located at 2170 County Road D E, Maplewood MN 55109.
This wildly popular event is a fundraiser, supporting the preservation of the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s 12 historic structures dating back to 1891.
Parking will be at Mariner School, with a convenient ADA accessible shuttle to bring you to MAHS.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the MAHS Events Team via email: events@maplewoodmuseum.org.
Thank you! We’ll see you soon!
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VENDOR SPOTS FOR THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE SOLD VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE, DIRECT MESSAGE, OR FACEBOOK COMMENTS.
New vendors must complete this jotform application: https://www.jotform.com/260568078056161
If anyone claims to be selling vendor spots for this event in comments or direct messages, they are trying to SCAM YOU.
Communications about this event should ONLY go through events@MaplewoodMuseum.org or emails from Maplewood Area Historical Society staff.
New vendors must complete this jotform application: https://www.jotform.com/260568078056161
You will receive communication from events@MaplewoodMuseum.org once your application is processed.
Thank you! We’ll see you soon!

Big Red Barn Farmers Market
2026-06-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 and 7 more dates
The Big Red Barn Farmers Market is every Sunday, June – September, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Market is located at (and operated by!) the Maplewood Area Historical Society at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm at 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN 55109.
Apply to be a vendor through this jotform link: https://form.jotform.com/260706744506155
