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Rice Park Tree Lighting

Published November 9, 2025 | Updated November 8, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Rice Park Tree Lighting in St. Paul! It's hard to believe it's already November but the holidays will be here before we know it. I don't know about you but I do get bombarded with holiday events and some of them can really break the budget for our family! Heading to the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Parks, St. Paul

Northrup King Building image.

Art Attack November 13-15 in NE Mpls

Published November 9, 2025 | Updated November 8, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to see over 400 artists in the Northrup King Building in NE Mpls for the 2026 Art Attack happening November 13-15, 2026! Every fall, the gigantic Northrup King Building opens up for Art Attack. This is the public's chance to come into the building and see all the artists at the same time! Continue Reading

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A large, brightly lit Christmas tree stands in a busy square at night, surrounded by a crowd. Fireworks light up the sky on either side of the tree, creating a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night (FREE!)

Published November 9, 2025 | Updated November 7, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Union Depot's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, December 5th, 2026! Kick off the holiday season with the 14th annual free family-friendly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Movie Night at Union Depot in St. Paul on Saturday, December 5th. Enjoy the 2027 Continue Reading

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Close-up of festive cookies shaped like red sweaters with white and brown icing decorations, arranged on a wooden tray.

2026 Holiday Bake Sale at Union Depot

Published November 9, 2025 | Updated November 6, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for holiday treats? Be sure to mark your calendar for the Holiday Bake Sale at Union Depot on December 12th! Something about Union Depot in St. Paul just screams the holidays to me! I am very much looking forward to the annual Holiday Bake Sale at Union Depot. Don't miss your chance to shop the top Continue Reading

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Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2023.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth

Published November 14, 2025 | Updated November 6, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Duluth between November 21 and December 26 for Bentleyville "Tour of Lights," an amazing and FREE festive light display on the shores of Lake Superior. Bentleyville Tour of Lights, one of the popular locations on our List of Holiday Lights in Minnesota, is a free walk-through light display at Bayfront Continue Reading

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Michaels Holiday Clay Creations.

Michaels In-Store FREE Craft Experiences

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated November 6, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to your local Michaels for one of these In-Store Craft Experiences! Did you know Michaels hosts In-Store Craft Experiences? I have to admit I've shopped Michaels for years and didn't know about these events! UPDATE: Many of these events are completely free but some require attendees to buy select Continue Reading

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Lakeshore Learning In store free events.

Lakeshore Learning FREE In-Store Events

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

Lakeshore Learning has free in-store events for kids ages 3+ every month! Have you been to Lakeshore Learning? It's a store geared toward teachers and schools, filled with toys, books, supplies for any classroom. As a stay-at-home mom, I've been obsessed with their toys since my son was born! They make amazing Continue Reading

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MN Zoo Jack O Lantern Spectacular Display.

Minnesota Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Published September 16, 2026 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

Head to the Minnesota Zoo for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Friday, September 25th through Sunday, November 1st to see over 5,000 carved pumpkins on the pumpkin trail! Visiting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo has become our favorite Halloween tradition! It's a fun family outing or date night Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Events, Featured, Halloween

Hand holding a donut in front of a huge apple.

Our Favorite Apple Orchards in Minnesota

Published October 2, 2026 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Fall is the perfect time to visit an apple orchard and pick your own delicious apples! We rounded up a list of our favorite apple orchards to visit every year. Aamodts Apple Farm— Stillwater Every year we visit Aamodts Apple Farm in Stillwater. They have an awesome rotating selection of you pick apples along Continue Reading

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Stillwater Harvest Fest pumpkins.

Fall Festivals in Minnesota

Published September 5, 2026 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Hannah | 3 Comments

Fall is the best time for festivals throughout Minnesota! Check this big list of fall festivals in Minnesota for 2026. Fall is a great time to spend as much time outdoors as possible. What better reason to be outside than to attend a festival near you? From festival food, to special events, to fireworks, every Continue Reading

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Storm Creek Warehouse Sale.

2026 Storm Creek Warehouse Sale in Eagan

Published October 29, 2025 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Stock up on men's and women's eco-friendly clothing, outerwear and accessories at the Storm Creek Warehouse Sale in Eagan! It's FINALLY time to stock up on warm clothing and other gear, so head to the 13th Annual Storm Creek Warehouse Sale in person November 6–7 and November 13–14, with November 5 as an Exclusive Continue Reading

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FREE First Saturday at Walker Art Center

Published August 31, 2026 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Walker Art Center hosts Free First Saturday each month with free gallery admission and special events and activities based on a rotating monthly theme. Free First Saturday is back at the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! The fun takes place from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday, November Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, Minneapolis Tagged With: art, family events, museum

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