Mendota Heights Weekend Things Sept. 23-25

When/Where: 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23/ 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul

Why Go: Fort Snelling was a bustling training center during WWII, drawing troops from across the Midwest. See the Fort as it was back then, explore uniforms, barracks and try out a WWII–style obstacle course.

Pricing: $5, $4 for MHS members

Festa Italiana

When/Where: 3- 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24/ Harriet Island Regional Park
Why Go: Take a gondola ride, tour St. Paul’s Italian neighborhoods on motorbike, or simply stroll through the vendors and exhibits of Italian cuisine, music and folk art.  
Price:  Free admission

When/Where: 11- 3 p.m., Sat. Sept. 24/Wescott Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) 1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan

Why Go: Stillwater's Midtown Antiques will be on hand to appraise your heirlooms. Have a large, bulky item? Bring photos instead taken from the front and side angles. If the large item has drawers, bring in a single drawer.
Price:  Free

When/Where: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; , 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley

Why Go: Meet the artist behind “Faces of New America,” a photo exhibit featuring first- and second-generation immigrant youth.  

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24/ State Capitol Grounds, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Saint Paul 

Why Go: The International Day of Climate Action is dedicated to sharing information about climate change and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Visitors can also listen to music by Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, Alicia Wiley, The New Primitives, and Brian Laidlaw and the Family Trade. Speakers will include Karen Monahan, John Abraham, Shawn Otto, Alika Galloway.

Pricing: Free. Free Metro Transit bus passes, schedule of events, and more information are available at MN350.org.