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Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play at the Bell Museum

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Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play is an interactive and fun exhibit made especially for kids on view now at the Bell Museum through June 7th, 2026. Have you been to the Bell Museum? I just adore this place! I love their special exhibits, visiting the Touch and See Lab with my kids, checking out a Continue Reading

Bachman’s Flower Show: Cirque de Fleurs – A Vintage Carnival Floral Fantasy

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This year Bachman's Spring Flower Show is at Bachman's on Lyndale now through April 4th. Step into a world of fantasy during Bachman’s Flower Show: Cirque de Fleurs - A Vintage Carnival Floral Fantasy! This year it's happening at Bachman's on Lyndale and there's tons of fun in addition to the gorgeous Continue Reading

World Puppetry Day at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

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Join In the Heart of the Beast for World Puppetry Day on Saturday, March 21st! In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is collaborating with Twin Cities Puppet Guild and puppeteers all over the world through Unima, to host a day of activities on World Puppetry Day, Saturday March 21st! The event is free Continue Reading

Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. Paul

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Did you know you can visit the Minnesota Museum of American Art for FREE in downtown St. Paul? Visiting the Minnesota Museum of American Art in downtown St. Paul has been on my list for a while... I couldn't believe there's a museum you can visit for FREE and I haven't been yet! In my defense, it's still pretty Continue Reading

Red Wing Arts FREE Community Artmaking Saturdays

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Starting this month, Red Wing Arts is open for FREE artmaking one Saturday per month! Visiting Red Wing, Minnesota is a fun thing to do in all seasons. There's a lovely view of the water, an adorable downtown filled with local businesses, a GIANT Red Wing boot and now there's another excuse to make your way Continue Reading

Dinosaur World Live at Children’s Theatre Company

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Don't miss your chance to see realistic and true-to-size Dinosaurs at Dinosaur World Live at Children's Theatre Company! Running now through April 5th, 2026. I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to think of this show when I saw it on the season calendar at Children's Theatre Company. I am not much of a puppet Continue Reading

Local Minnesota Coffee Shops with Play Areas

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Looking to get out of the house, enjoy some coffee and play with your kiddo? Check out our list of local coffee shops with play areas! I've been a stay-at-home mom for quite a few years now and sometimes I just want to get out of the house with my kiddos for a delicious cup of coffee. I love taking my kids to Continue Reading

Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids at The Walker Art Center

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Bring your kiddos to an art exhibit made just for them! Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids is open now through April 5th at the Walker Art Center. My daughter and I had the opportunity to visit the new exhibit made specifically for kids at the Walker Art Center. We had a good time exploring somewhere I might Continue Reading

International Festival of Owls in Houston, MN

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Head to the International Owl Center in Houston, MN for International Festival of Owls March 6th- 8th, 2026! Did you know Minnesota has a International Owl Center? It's located in Houston, about 2 hours from the Twin Cities past Rochester. The best time to visit is during their International Festival of Owls March Continue Reading