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

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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

Columbia Heights Annual Fire Department Open House

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During the Columbia Heights Fire Prevention Open House you can spray a real fire hose, meet Dalmatians, enjoy free ice cream, watch a fire demonstration, meet local firefighters, and more!  The Columbia Heights Fire Department will host its annual Fire Prevention Open House on October 11th, 2025 as part of Continue Reading

Red Wing Arts Fall Festival

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Enjoy the beautiful fall colors among the bluffs at the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival on October 10th - 11th, 2026! Over 120 artists head to Red Wing for the annual Red Wing Arts Fall Festival in Downtown Red Wing on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th. Festival visitors can expect a variety of Continue Reading

Red Wing Shoe Company Warehouse Sale

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Head to Red Wing October 9th- 12th, 2025 for an epic sale on American-Made Red Wing Shoes during their Company Warehouse Sale. Are you even Minnesotan if you haven't heard of Red Wing Shoe Company? Locally made in America, Red Wing Shoe Company create very popular and high quality shoes. All joking aside, they are Continue Reading

Vintage Fall Crawl in the Twin Cities

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Calling all vintage lovers! From now until October 31st, you can join in the Vintage Fall Crawl by purchasing a passport and it will save you 10% at each of the participating vintage stores. Do you love shopping vintage clothing and housewears? I know I do! Sometimes it is overwhelming to figure out where to shop Continue Reading

The Minnesota Reptile Show at the MN State Fairgrounds

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The Minnesota Reptile Show is happening on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at the MN State Fairgrounds from 10am- 4pm. Need to get out of the house and do something different? Head to The Minnesota Reptile Show! The Minnesota Reptile Show is Sunday, October 5th from 10am- 4pm at the MN State Fairgrounds in the North Continue Reading

Pumpkin Patches in Minnesota

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We rounded up our favorite pumpkin patches to visit each fall! Did your go-to place for pumpkins make our list? There is nothing I love more than fall! I love everything about the season-- sweater weather, sipping on a Pumpkin Spice Latte, putting up fall decorations, visiting apple orchards and more. Picking out Continue Reading

Gina B Designs Warehouse Sale in Plymouth

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Gina B Designs is a stationery brand designed right here in Minnesota. The perfect time to stock up and save big is at their upcoming Warehouse Sale on October 1st - 3rd! I absolutely love sending snail mail to my friends and family! But buying greeting cards and stationery can really add up! I can't wait to check Continue Reading

Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs) Annual Fall Festival in Lakeville

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Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs) is a nonprofit that places service and facility dogs with individuals and organizations throughout Minnesota. Come check out their Second Annual Fall Festival in Lakeville on October 4th! Looking for a fun family-friendly event featuring lots of lovable dogs and a Continue Reading