Harvest Fest, Fire Safety, FarmScare, Apple Picking and Caramelpalooza

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of things going on in the Stillwater area courtesy of the Moms of Stillwater Facebook page.

If you haven't already, like their page to keep up with "all things Mom."

Stillwater Harvest Fest

When: Oct 13-14

Chili Cook-Off, Microbrew tasting, Giant Pumpkin weigh-Off, Pumpkin Regatta, Live Music, Kids costume parade, Seasonal food vendors, Pedal Tractor Pull, face painting, Pie Eating Contest, and more!

Axdahl’s Haunted FarmScare

Every Friday and Saturday night through Oct. 27 from dusk until 10 p.m.

Haunted barn, woods, corn maze and "red" room, located at Axdahl’s Garden Farm.  Recommended for age 14 and older.  If younger, must be accompanied by adult.

Stillwater Area High School Music Department Rummage Sale

Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school.

Proceeds of the Rummage Sale are divided equally among the three areas of the music department. If you have clean, gently used items that you would like to donate to the Rummage Sale, bring them to the Stillwater High School gym on Friday, Oct. 12, from 2-7 p.m.

Aamodt’s Apple Farm

October - days and times vary.

Free Family event - hay wagon rides, Honeycrisp Express, hay bale maze, John Deere Tractor Trikes.

Tag-A-Tree Weekend

Oct. 13-14 at Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm

Pre-select a tree before the Christmas season. It’s a great way to get the best selection of trees and enjoy a fall afternoon, then come back during the season and harvest your tree. Wagon rides and hot cider is also available.

Community Thread Rake a Day

Sign up today: Rake a Difference Day 2012

Sat., Oct. 27

This event connects groups of volunteers with seniors and adults with disabilities in Washington County who need assistance raking their yards.

Valley Vine and Harvest Throwdown

Sunday, Oct. 14 from 4-7 p.m.

Canvas Health's fourth annual Valley Vine & Harvest Throwdown. The fourth annual competitive food and wine event is at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center.

Lowe's Build and Grow

Spooktacular Ghoul Bus

Saturday, October 13 (10 a.m.)

Stillwater Fire Department Open House

When: Saturday, Oct. 13

Where: Stillwater Fire Station

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

There will be firefighting demonstrations, station tours, free fire education/prevention material, blood pressure checks, face painting, and child fingerprinting.

Stillwater Public Library

Read to a dog

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012

Start Time: 11:30 AM

Meet our therapy dogs who love to be read to. Jade (Standard Poodle), Wilma (St. Bernard) and more visit the library looking for readers.

Afton Alps Fair Ski and Snowboard Swap and Sale

Oct 12-14, Free Hayrides, chair lift rides, crafts and games. Swap and Sale of previous used and new equipment. Sale is Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St. Croix Caramelpalooza

When: Saturday Oct 13

Live music, free tasting of gourmet dessert sauces, a cookbook swap, petting zoo, pumpkin carving demo, caramel apples and homemade caramel corn. Noon-5 p.m. at 261 Parker St., Marine on St. Croix, MN. 651-433-1400.