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Bell Museum Collectors Day

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The Bell Museum Annual Collectors Day is Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Join Bell Museum for their third annual Collectors Day, a daylong event where members of the community are invited to share and showcase their own personal collections. Visitors will interact with collectors as they share stories about Continue Reading

2025 Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s

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Head to Cabela's for Santa's Wonderland this holiday season. You can get a FREE photo with Santa, participate in free activities and weekly giveaways! I don't know about you, but all these holiday traditions can really make a dent in the pocketbook! I love taking my kids to see Santa but it was getting so Continue Reading

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life at Minnesota History Center in St. Paul

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Step into the life of Julia Child at this brand new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Open now through May 31st, 2026! I have to admit, I didn't know a lot about Julia Child before I visited this new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center, but it was quite interesting to learn about her journey from Continue Reading

Charlotte’s Web: The Perfect 60-Minute First Play for Kids at Stages Theatre Company

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Charlotte's Web is on stage now at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins through October 26th! Charlotte's Web by E.B. White is one of my absolute favorite childhood books, so when I saw that Stages Theatre Company was putting on a production, I had to be there! Charlotte's Web is recommended for all ages and last 60 Continue Reading

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

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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

Kowalski’s Market Boo Bash Trick or Treating Event

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Diwali: Festival of Lights at Midtown Global Market

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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