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Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake

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Looking for a fun and free summer activity with your kids? Check out Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake! We kicked off the summer with a day at Tamarack Nature Center. I am absolutely loving nature centers around the Twin Cities, not only are they free-- it's very fun to explore and discover each Continue Reading

Dicks House of Sport FREE Open Field Play

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Head to Dicks House of Sport in Minnetonka for Free Open Field Play every day of the week! Have you been to the Dicks House of Sport in Minnetonka located in the Ridgedale Mall? It's basically an amped up Dick's Sporting Goods with lots of experiences in addition to their retail sales. This location has huge Continue Reading

Minnetonka Summer Fest – Saturday, June 27th

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Celebrate the start of summer at Summer Fest in Minnetonka on Saturday, June 27th. Summer Fest in Minnetonka offers a variety of FREE, family-friendly activities on the Minnetonka Civic Center campus. The fun kicks off on Saturday, June 27th, at 4 pm and lasts until 10:30 pm, concluding with Continue Reading

Eagan Art Festival

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Head to Eagan the Annual Eagan Art Festival happening in June UPDATE: The Eagan Art Festival is on a pause for 2026, but it will return June 19-20, 2027. I know our house could really use some new art on the walls or maybe even something for the yard. I'm sure I can find many things at the 32st annual Eagan Art Continue Reading

Joyer Adventure Farm 2025 – Now Open

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The Joyer Adventure Farm is now open, as of June 12th, 2025, for tons of family fun! Have you been to Joyer Adventure Farm in Lino Lakes? They've been a working farm since 1916! The 2025 Joyer Adventure Farm season starts this Thursday, June 12th with lots of baby animals to visit in the barnyard, zoom Continue Reading

Minnesota Zoo Red Panda Forest

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The Minnesota Zoo Red Panda Forest is now open! Come visit the red pandas, tufted deer, and red-crowned cranes. UPDATE: Saturday September 20th is International Red Panda Day! To celebrate, animal educators will be on hand in the Red Panda Forest habitat to tell us all about the adorable creatures. For instance, Continue Reading

Game On! Now open at the Minnesota Children’s Museum

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Game On! a new exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum is open now through January 4th, 2026! My kids and I had the opportunity to check out the brand new exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum called Game On! and we loved it! My kids range in age from 8 to 3 and all of us, including me, had the best time Continue Reading

Daiso Stores in Minnesota

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Daiso, an affordable retail chain known for their Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, snacks, and more, is opening stores in Minnesota. The Woodbury location is having a grand opening celebration this weekend with goodie bags for the first 100 customers! When I first heard about Daiso stores I was pretty Continue Reading

Edina Arts Fair Kids Zone

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The Edina Art Fair has a super fun and free kids zone for families to check out June 6 - 8! The Edina Art Fair is fun outdoor fair on 50th and France in Edina. While the artwork is amazing, it can be a long day and not as much fun for kids who aren't into looking at art! But don't let that phase you - because they Continue Reading

Outdoor Alebrijes Sculptures on Raspberry Island in St. Paul

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You can view larger than life sculptures of Alebrijes right in St. Paul on Raspberry Island from June 1- October 26, 2025! When I heard about a new outdoor art exhibit on Raspberry Island, I knew I needed to check it out ASAP. While it doesn't technically open til June 1st my kiddos and I ventured to Raspberry Continue Reading