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Winterfest at Minnesota Zoo

Published February 12, 2026 | Updated February 11, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Come experience Winterfest at Minnesota Zoo on February 15th and 16th. Enjoy wellness activities and wintry fun that will keep you warm outdoors! Looking for something to do over President's Day Weekend? Many kiddos don't have school on Monday, why not spend it at the Minnesota Zoo? Lots of animals have adapted Continue Reading

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Fix It clinic Toaster Oven Repair.

Fix-It Clinics Throughout Minnesota

Published February 12, 2026 | Updated February 11, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Did you know there are tons of Fix-It Clinics throughout the State to bring your broken items for repair? Save money and keep things out of the landfill by coming to one of these events! Attend a Fix-It Clinic to meet with an expert fixer (or sewer) to repair your favorite items. Bring in your old clocks, vacuums, Continue Reading

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Volunteer mending a shirt at a Fix It Clinic.

Carver County Fix-it Clinics

Published February 11, 2026 | Updated February 11, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Do you have broken items sitting around your house that you don’t know how to fix but you don’t want to just throw away? If so, check out the Fix-it Clinics in Carver County where you can get household items fixed for free and also learn valuable repair skills. At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small Continue Reading

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Fleet Farm FREE In-Store Events

Published February 10, 2026 | Updated February 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Fleet Farm always has fun and free events throughout the year! Coming up next is the Valentine's Day Craft & Coloring Event on Saturday, February 14th. We've shared a lot about Fleet Farm events in the past because they are awesome! Up next at Fleet Farm is the Valentine's Day Craft & Coloring Event on Continue Reading

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Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures! at Target Center

Published February 10, 2026 | Updated February 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures! is visiting Minneapolis from February 27–March 1, 2026. Keep reading for a special Valentine's 2 for 1 ticket offer! Does your family love Disney on Ice? Mine sure does! We love seeing the Disney Characters perform their shows on ice. Not only is it amazing to see the various Continue Reading

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Boundless Playspace and Activity Center in Rochester

Published February 6, 2026 | Updated February 5, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

No visit to Rochester would be complete without a trip to Boundless Playspace and Activity Center! I don't know about you, but my kids are so restless with the cold this winter, it's hard to play outside for very long but I can tell they need to get their wiggles out! That's when it's the perfect time to visit an Continue Reading

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Go Dog Go at CTC on stage.

Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! at Children’s Theatre Company

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 7, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is on stage now at Children's Theatre Company through February 22nd, 2026. Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book of the same name. I don't know about you, but this has always been a favorite book in our house! We Continue Reading

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Stillwater Storytime Trolley

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 7, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Start planning for a summer adventure in Stillwater to ride the Storytime Trolley! Stillwater is such a magical place. With endless fun shops, engaging parks, the beautiful river backdrop- you can easily spend an entire day or even weekend there. A hidden gem that is my family's favorite is the Stillwater Continue Reading

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JC Penney Hedgehog craft for kids.

JCPenney Kids Zone FREE Craft + Coupon

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to JCPenney every second Saturday of the month for their Kids Zone featuring a free craft activity and an extra- savings coupon for the parents! Did you know JCPenney hosts a Kids Zone event every second Saturday of the month? Each month features a new free craft for kids, plus their adults receive an Continue Reading

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Seasonal Saturdays at Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 5, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Plan ahead for Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum's Seasonal Saturday! Winona's Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) hosts quarterly "Seasonal Saturdays," with the next one coming up soon! Stop by Saturday, February 14th from 10am- 5pm for $1 admission and special themed activities. Please note: 9:30am-10am is Continue Reading

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BIG List of Indoor Playgrounds in Minnesota

Published February 4, 2026 | Updated February 4, 2026 | by Hannah | 8 Comments

This BIG list of indoor playgrounds in Minnesota lets you find an indoor play space near you when the weather is too cold, rainy or hot to play outside! Minnesota Indoor Playgrounds (including Twin Cities Indoor Playgrounds) Do you have littles who don't love playing in the snow? Sometimes it's best to change Continue Reading

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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

Published February 4, 2026 | Updated February 4, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Lunar New Year is almost here. Celebrate with various events happening throughout Minnesota! 2025 is the year of the Snake! We created a big list of Lunar New Year events happening around Minnesota and we sorted them alphabetically by city. Check out the list below and figure out the best time to celebrate! Continue Reading

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