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Mold-A-Rama molds sitting together at Como Zoo.

Last call for Mold-A-Rama Souvenirs at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Published October 24, 2025 | Updated October 24, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

It's last call for Mold-A-Rama Souvenirs at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory! The nostalgic machines are leaving the week of November 3rd. Did you hear the news? The Mold-A-Rama machines are leaving Como Park Zoo and Conservatory the week of November 3rd! These nostalgic machines use melted plastic that is shaped Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, St. Paul

A storefront of Kowalski's Market with a brick facade and large windows. The entrance is decorated with an assortment of pumpkins, squash, and fall flowers. Shadows from trees are visible on the ground.

Kowalski’s Market Boo Bash Trick or Treating Event

Published October 23, 2025 | Updated October 27, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to any Kowalski's Market on Tuesday, October 28th from 4-7pm for their Annual Boo Bash Trick or Treating Event. Do you like grocery shopping at Kowalski's Markets? I love visiting their stores! One thing we always try to fit into our schedule is their annual Boo Bash around Halloween. On Tuesday, October Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Halloween, Shop Local

Choo Choo Bobs Train Tables.

Choo Choo Bob’s 20th Anniversary Celebration– 20 cent admission!

Published October 23, 2025 | Updated October 27, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Celebrate 20 years of Choo Choo Bob's Train Store October 27th- 31st, ending with a special trick or treating event on Halloween! Choo Choo Bob's Train store is such a special destination in Union Depot in St. Paul. My kids and I have visited several times and we love spending time there. From the train tables, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, St. Paul

Minnesota Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Pumpkins

Minnesota Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Published October 20, 2025 | Updated October 20, 2025 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

Head to the Minnesota Zoo for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular through November 2 to see over 5,000 carved pumpkins on the pumpkin trail! Grab your friends and family and snag tickets to this year's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular before they sell out! This year the trail leads you on a magical journey through the joy of Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Events, Halloween

Lake Street Mural Day people on the street.

Lake Street Mural Day

Published October 20, 2025 | Updated October 20, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Learn more about the 30+ murals on Lake Street during Lake Street Mural Day on Saturday, October 25th! Ever wondered about all the amazing and interesting murals that have been popping up on Lake Street in Minneapolis? The Lake Street Council has been busy in 2025 hoping to make Lake Street the epicenter of Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

Ofrenda at Dia De Los Muertos.

Día de Muertos Celebration at Midtown Global Market

Published October 19, 2025 | Updated October 19, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Saturday, November 1st, Midtown Global Market will celebrate Día de Muertos with family-friendly fun! The Día de Muertos celebration is a free event taking place from 11 - 3 pm. Features include: You can find more information about the Día de Muertos event on Facebook. About Midtown Global Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

Kids playing life size chess at Union Depot.

Games Galore every Wednesday at Union Depot in St. Paul

Published October 19, 2025 | Updated October 19, 2025 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Check out larger-than-life board games at Union Depot every Wednesday for free! Did you know Union Depot hosts Games Galore every Wednesday? From 10am- 8pm, Union Depot's games are open to the public, and you are invited to bring your own games to play as well! Guests of all ages are invited to play giant-size Continue Reading

Filed Under: freebies, Kids, St. Paul

Little Shop of Horrors on stage.

Little Shop of Horrors at The Phipps Center for the Arts

Published October 16, 2025 | Updated October 16, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Little Shop of Horrors is running now through November 2nd at The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI! I know this blog is called Thrifty MINNESOTA, but we do occasionally cross state lines for amazing events, attractions and deals! One city we love is Hudson, Wisconsin, there's a great downtown area right by Continue Reading

Filed Under: Theater

In the Heart of the Beast Painter with puppet.

FREE In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Workshops

Published October 13, 2025 | Updated December 10, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Free In the Heart of the Beast Puppet Making Workshops throughout November 2025 in Minneapolis. Ever wanted to help create a giant puppet?! Now is your chance to attend a free workshop from In the Heart of the Beast. Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, Minneapolis

Indian dancers on stage.

Diwali: Festival of Lights at Midtown Global Market

Published October 10, 2025 | Updated October 10, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Diwali: Festival of Lights at Midtown Global Market is a free, family-friendly celebration of Indian culture happening this Saturday, October 11th. The Hindu Society of Minnesota presents “Diwali: Festival of Lights at Midtown Global Market" on Saturday, November 11th from 12-3pm. Diwali is India's most Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events

Gopher State Railway Train.

Gopher State Railway Museum Pumpkin Express

Published October 10, 2025 | Updated October 10, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Gopher State Railway Museum in New Prague is hosting a Pumpkin Express Train on October 11th The Gopher State Railway Museum is located two miles north of New Prague on 20 acres of land where it is developing an operating railroad museum. The mission of Gopher State Railway Museum is to educate the public Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Halloween, Kids

The cast of The Enormous Crocodile at Children's Theatre Company.

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical at Children’s Theatre Company

Published October 7, 2025 | Updated October 8, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Musical is happening now through November 23rd at Children's Theatre Company! A really big perk of this writing job is getting to see amazing shows. I've seen a lot of the last few years of writing, so this is a big deal. to say: Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Continue Reading

Filed Under: Kids, Theater

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