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Quilts at Big Red Barn Folk Art and Craft Fair in Maplewood.

Big Red Barn Folk Arts and Crafters Fair in Maplewood

Published May 1, 2026 | Updated May 8, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to visit the Big Red Barn in Maplewood for the Spring Folk Arts and Crafters Fair! It's the area’s largest folk arts gathering with over 100 booths. The annual Spring Folk Arts and Crafters Fair is taking place at the Big Red Barn in Maplewood on Saturday, May 9th from 10am - 4pm. NEW Continue Reading

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Franconia Art and Farmers Market overview image.

Franconia Art and Farmers Market First Sunday of the Month now through October

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 29, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Franconia's Art and Farmers Market every first Sunday of the month May through October! Have you been to Franconia Sculpture Park? Now is the time with this gorgeous spring weather! Even better- their Art and Farmers Market is the first Sunday of every month May through October 10 am- 2pm. You can Continue Reading

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Gammelgården Museum of Scandia Season Opening Day

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Ready to step back in time and visit a Swedish gammelgården, or old farm in Scandia? You can during the Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 2nd! Have you ever been to Scandia? Located around 45 minutes away from the Twin Cities, it's a fun getaway taking you back to a previous time. A must stop during your visit Continue Reading

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Bike in front of Union Depot in St. Paul.

Lowertown Bike Shop Celebrates 15 Years in Business in Union Depot

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Like Bikes? DJ Music? Happy Hour? This free event is for you! Celebrate Lowertown Bike Shop's 15 Year Anniversary on May 1st! I absolutely love exploring Union Depot in St. Paul! It is so fun to visit and somewhere I always stop at is Lowertown Bike Shop. Not only are they a wonderful, local bike shop, they have Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

Kids and student teacher in the lab at Metro State University.

First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University

Published April 28, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University offers a fun hands-on learning opportunity for children! Colleges are a great resource for science events. Have you checked out the First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University events yet? The Metro State First Saturday Science workshops cover a Continue Reading

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Verne Drive In movie sign.

Verne Drive-In Theater in Luverne, Minnesota

Published April 28, 2026 | Updated August 20, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for a drive-in movie experience? Look no further than Verne Drive-In in Luverne, Minnesota! There's nothing we love more than a drive-in movie during the summertime! It's such fun to watch a movie on the big screen from the comfort of your own car. We've highlighted a few different options in Minnesota, Continue Reading

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Adult and children creating art at Fraser Festival.

Fraser Festival – A Fun Sensory-Friendly Event in St. Paul

Published April 26, 2026 | Updated April 26, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Fraser Festival is a sensory-friendly festival open to everyone on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 in St. Paul. Don't miss your chance to attend Fraser Festival, a sensory- friendly festival held at the St. Paul RiverCenter this Saturday, May 2nd from 9am- 1pm. The event encourages everyone to come as they are, welcoming Continue Reading

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Minnehaha Duck Race Drop.

Minnehaha Creek Duck Race in Minneapolis

Published April 26, 2026 | Updated April 26, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

You can check out a gigantic rubber duck race in Minneapolis May 2, 2026 at the Minnehaha Creek Duck Race! It's not every day you can say you're heading out to watch TONS of rubber ducks race downstream, but this Saturday, May 2nd from 11am to 2pm -- you can! Head to the 12th Ave. Bridge & Minnehaha Continue Reading

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Rider on bull at rodeo event.

Minneapolis Rodeo at Surly Brewing Festival Field Discount Tickets + Ticket Giveaway

Published April 24, 2026 | Updated April 24, 2026 | by Hannah | 5 Comments

Put on your cowboy boots and enjoy a day of family fun at the Minneapolis Rodeo at Surly Brewing Festival Field on June 6th, 2026! Keep reading for details on how to get a discount tickets as well as a ticket giveaway! Did you know you can experience the first-ever outdoor Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Continue Reading

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Midwest Indie Bookstore Map.

Independent Bookstore Day

Published April 17, 2026 | Updated April 20, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Starting the Wednesday before, you can pick up a passport, collect stamps and earn 20% off a future purchase at each bookstore! Although Independent Bookstore Day isn't an official holiday by any means, it might as well be at our house.  We love independent Continue Reading

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The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story.

The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story at Stages Theatre Company

Published April 16, 2026 | Updated April 16, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to see this World Premiere Musical about Minnesota Twins hero, Joe Mauer. The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story is on stage now through May 10th! I absolutely love taking my kids to musicals, but it's even more fun when our favorite things collide: musicals and baseball! You might think Continue Reading

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Star Lite Drive In overview image of screen and field.

The Starlite Drive-In in Litchfield

Published April 16, 2026 | Updated August 20, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Litchfield, Minnesota for a fun drive-in movie experience at The Starlite Drive-In! Do you have a drive-in movie on your summer bucket list? I know I do! I have such fond memories of going to drive-in movies every summer with my family and friends. Now that my kids are getting a little older, I can't wait Continue Reading

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