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Free Art Activities at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Fridays This Summer

Published June 18, 2026 | Updated June 18, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Start your weekend off with art! Every Friday this summer, find a free art activity at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The Walker Art Center has an event to check out Fridays this summer. Visit the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden every Friday this summer to create art in their Friday Art-Making in the Garden Summer Continue Reading

Filed Under: Crafts, Events, freebies, Kids, Minneapolis Tagged With: art, kids, kids events

Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth.

Jolly Green Giant Statue and Museum in Blue Earth

Published June 18, 2026 | Updated June 18, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance at an epic selfie with the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth, Minnesota! Then head inside the museum and check out the largest collection of Jolly Green Giant memorabilia in the world! I don't know why, but I absolutely love roadside attractions! Whenever we take road trips, I always try to Continue Reading

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Fleet Farm Decorate a Cap for Dad event poster.

Fleet Farm FREE In-Store Events

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Fleet Farm always has fun and free events throughout the year! Coming up next is the Decorate a Free Cap for Dad on Saturday, June 20th We've shared a lot about Fleet Farm events in the past because they are awesome! Up next at Fleet Farm is the FREE Decorate a Cap for Dad on Saturday, June 20th from 9am to noon Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, freebies, Kids, Valentine Event

Canterbury Corgi Dog Races.

Sunday Pepsi Family Day at Canterbury Park

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Select Sundays are Pepsi Family Days at Canterbury Park, you can find Family Meal Deals, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Kids Race the Track and more! Are you looking for a fun family adventure? Look no further than Sunday Pepsi Family Days at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Canterbury has a full line-up of summer Continue Reading

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Cars and Caves event.

Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza in Chanhassen

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Head to Chanhassen for their Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza. It's a free event benefiting different local non-profits each month! Cars and Caves is a free outdoor auto extravaganza of Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, and Street Rod cars hosted by Chanhassen AutoPlex. The 2026 season Continue Reading

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Community Fun Day kids making art.

Community Fun Day hosted by Metro State University and St. Paul Public Library

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library for Community Fun Day Saturday, June 27th! Ready for activities, entertainment, food and more for the whole family? Head to the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library for Community Fun Day Saturday, June 27th starting at 2pm. Community Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

Colorful indoor amusement park with a roller coaster winding around a large, playful central structure adorned with cartoon-themed decorations. Visitors are walking around and enjoying the lively atmosphere and attractions.

Toddler Tuesdays at Mall of America

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Visit Toddler Tuesdays at the Mall of America for FREE Events and Discounts for toddlers and their caretakers! Toddler Tuesdays at the Mall of America provides exclusive discounts, especially for toddlers and their caretakers, each and every week! Save on Nickelodeon Universe ride wristbands, kid-friendly meals, Continue Reading

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Afton Strawberry Fest Photo Opp.

Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Visit the St. Croix River town of Afton for a FREE two-day outdoor festival June 27th- 28th, 2026. Besides enjoying some delicious fresh, locally grown strawberries, they'll also have 90+ artist vendors showcasing and selling their goods, vintage and 2nd-hand vendors selling repurposed or vintage treasures and a Continue Reading

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Children roller skating in Rice Park in St. Paul MN.

FREE Roller Skating at Rice Park in St. Paul

Published June 14, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

You can roller skate for FREE Friday evenings June through September at Rice Park in St. Paul! I don't know about you but roller skating outside is definitely a highlight of summer for our family! There's nothing better than putting on your skates and safety gear before heading out for a summer stroll. Guess Continue Reading

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Crystal airport open house plane.

Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-In

Published June 14, 2026 | Updated June 14, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-In is taking place on Sunday, June 21st 8am - 3pm. Lots of fun for the whole family at the Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-In on Sunday, June 21st! Start the morning off with a pancake breakfast from 8am - 11:30am. It's $10 per person with kids under 3 FREE! (cash or check Continue Reading

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Back to the 50s Cars at MN State Fairgrounds.

Back to the 50s Weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Published June 14, 2026 | Updated June 14, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Cars are taking over the Minnesota Fairgrounds for Back to the 50s Weekend June 19th - 21st! 2026 marks the 52nd year that the Minnesota Street Rod Association's "Back to the Fifties Weekend" will again fill the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with nearly 10,000+ street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, Continue Reading

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White Bear Lake Marketfest band playing on the street.

Downtown White Bear Lake Marketfest

Published June 14, 2026 | Updated June 14, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Downtown White Bear Lake for Marketfest Thursday evenings in June and July! Have you been to downtown White Bear Lake? It has a fun mainstreet filled with local businesses. Every Thursday in June and July, they host Marketfest. White Bear Lake Marketfest is a family-oriented downtown festival that promotes Continue Reading

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