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Treasure Island at Children’s Theatre Company Discount Ticket Offer

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Treasure Island is sailing onto the stage now through October 19th at Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis! Did you know Treasure Island was published in 1883? The iconic pirate story by Robert Louis Stevenson has been reimagined many times over but there is still much to discover at Treasure Island at Continue Reading

CoComelon Playdate at Mall of America– now closed

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Are your kiddos obsessed with the CoComelon TV show? You've got to check out the new CoComelon Playdate Attraction at Mall of America! As of December 2025-- this attraction has now closed. My kiddos and I have always been big fans of CoComelon. The songs are catchy and fun, and the episodes are the perfect Continue Reading

Just Between Friends Kids JBF Consignment Sale

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Just Between Friends is having their next sale on September 25th - 28th, 2025 in Coon Rapids. Get ready for sustainable good deals! It seems like sustainability is everywhere lately! Sustainability isn't trending just because prices are rising for everything, many people are making a conscious effort to reuse, Continue Reading

Maplewood Mall — a Destination for the Whole Family

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Maplewood Mall is a fun mall to visit and explore! There's lots to see and do with the entire family while supporting local, small businesses. I don't know about you, but I love a good mall comeback! With lots of malls vacant and slowly closing, it's exciting to see Maplewood Mall turning into a fun destination Continue Reading

Moose Madness Family Festival in Grand Marais

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The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais during the annual Moose Madness Family Festival October 15th -17th. Are you heading up north for MEA weekend? If you are planning to be in Grand Marais, you should check out the Moose Madness Family Festival Thursday, October 15th- Saturday, October 17th. There are so many Continue Reading

MiniSota Play Cafe

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Looking for a fun play area to bring your kiddos? You have to check out MiniSota Play Cafe in Maple Grove! UPDATE-- The MiniSota Play Cafe will close end of April 2026. Come in now to use your play cards, gift cards, etc! You can learn more in their recent Facebook update. The MiniSota Play Cafe is Continue Reading

Disney on Ice is coming to the Target Center + Labor Day Ticket Sale

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Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures at the Target Center February 27th through March 1st, 2026! Tickets are on sale now-- keep reading for a special Labor Day discount! Are you excited for Disney on Ice to return to the Twin Cities? I know my kiddos are counting down the days already! We loved seeing the Continue Reading

Tell Me Your Dreams– a World Premiere at Stages Theatre Company

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Don't miss your chance to see Tell Me Your Dreams-- a world premiere musical for the youngest theatre goers now through August 24th at Stages Theatre Company! Tell Me Your Dreams is a world premiere musical based off the best selling book by Amanda Kloots and illustrated by Alex Willmore. It's the heartwarming Continue Reading

Build a Free Lego Crayon Set at the LEGO Store at Mall of America and Ridgedale Mall

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You can build your own free Lego Crayon Set at the Mall of America LEGO Store and the brand new Ridgedale Mall Store on Sunday, August 24th! Back to school is right around the corner! My kids love going to Mall of America to do some shopping and have a little fun before school starts. What I don't like is how Continue Reading