Maplewood State Park (Joe Leier photo credit)
Leaf Days at Maplewood State Park – Take a walk, take a drive, take it in!
September 28-29 and October 5-6
Come and celebrate autumn during Leaf Days at Maplewood State Park. The Friends of
Maplewood annual gathering is an excellent opportunity to see the Park strut its dynamic colors
and participate in family-fun activities. The four-day festival is held September 28-29 and
October 5-6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The event began in 2002 and has grown dramatically through the years. “We enjoy hosting the
event,” said Scott Stenshoel, President of Friends of Maplewood. “Our volunteers do a
tremendous job planning and organizing the activities and food.”
There’s something for everyone at Leaf Days. “Some of our most popular events are building a
birdhouse or feeder, shelling corn, making rope, and pressing apples for cider,” said Denise
Laymon, Vice President. Food will be available for purchase at the Trail Center.
The event is a key fundraiser for Friends of Maplewood. “We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit,” said
Laymon. “We rely on donations and memberships to fund activities like Leaf Days, the
Candlelight Trek, and our summer workshops.”
The event is free but requires a current Minnesota State Park vehicle pass. If you don’t already
have one, please purchase one ahead of time at
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/permit.html rather than at the Ranger Station, saving
you and every one time.
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