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Photo of young boy flying kite and other festivities at the Lake Harriet Kite Festival.

Winter Festivals in Minnesota

Maple Grove Farmers Market.

Shop Local! Your Winter Guide to Minnesota Indoor Farmers Markets

MN DNR Fire Tower at Minnesota State Fair.

Minnesota Fire Towers and Scenic Views

Girl in Indoor Playground

BIG List of Indoor Playgrounds in Minnesota

Kids playing in the water exhibit inside the Mill City Museum.

STEM Family Day at Mill City Museum

History and science come together for STEM Day at Mill City Museum with family activities focusing on the role of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) for the past and present. If you've never visited Mill City Museum, it's definitely worth a stop! Not only are the views of the river amazing, but the history and hands-on learning Continue Reading

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Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota 2026

Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota brings five amazing movies to the Omnitheater’s giant screen! My son and I love going to the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Omnitheater. It's one of our favorite things to do during winter! Omnifest is taking place at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St Paul February 26th through April Continue Reading

Bluey's Backyard Koi Pond.

Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard in Southdale Center

Ready to jump into Bluey's world? You can with a visit to Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard in Southdale Center! Are your kids Bluey fans? Mine are, and sometimes I think I like the show even more than my kids. It's just so heartwarming! When I saw Bluey's Backyard was coming to Minnesota- I knew we had to be there to check it out! Bluey x Continue Reading

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Events

Kids playing in the water exhibit inside the Mill City Museum.

STEM Family Day at Mill City Museum

Deep Sky omnitheater show still image.

Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota 2026

A group of people pose with a large picture frame in front of a red and yellow backdrop. One person wears a lion mask. Two kids hold signs; one says "Hello 2020." A baby is seated in a stroller. A banner reading "Cakes" hangs in the background.

Lunar New Year Events Round Up

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Attractions

Bluey's Backyard Koi Pond.

Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard in Southdale Center

FREE Tours of the Minnesota State Capitol (Guided and Self-Guided)

Girl in Indoor Playground

BIG List of Indoor Playgrounds in Minnesota

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Great Deals

Disney on Ice Minnie, Mickey, Donald and Goofy on the ice.

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures! at Target Center

Nickelodeon Universe BOGO Wristbands

Two adults ice skating at a rink.

Minnesota Indoor Ice Skating Deals

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Explore

barn quilt star

Barn Quilts of Minnesota

Eagle in a tree.

Soar with the Eagles at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha

Split Rock Lighthouse.

Northern Minnesota Day Trips from Bemidji

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Hi, I'm Chrysa, and I'm here along with my friends Hannah and Laura to share fun and thrifty ways for you and your family to enjoy all the awesome things Minnesota has to offer! Read More

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