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Outside of the Weisman Art Museum.

Weisman Art Museum (WAM) at the University of Minnesota

Published April 16, 2025 | Updated August 26, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis is completely free and fun to explore! Did you know there is an art museum tucked into the University of Minnesota that's completely free? While the exterior of the Weisman Art Museum is iconic and makes me wonder-- how expensive is it to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Minneapolis

Kids wearing glasses for star party at Como Planetarium.

50th Anniversary Star Party at the Como Planetarium in St. Paul

Published April 16, 2025 | Updated April 16, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for a free event to attend this week? Look no further than the 50th Anniversary Star Party at the Como Planetarium on Thursday, April 17th! The Como Planetarium is a hidden gem in St. Paul. It has a 55-seat planetarium that specializes in educational experiences. They have been in operation since 1975 and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

A large sculpture of a rabbit with exaggerated features, including big eyes, sits in a grassy park surrounded by trees. Apartment buildings are visible in the background. The sky is overcast, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves.

Outdoor Sculpture Areas in Minnesota

Published April 15, 2025 | Updated April 15, 2025 | by Hannah | 5 Comments

Minnesota is filled with places to enjoy art outdoors. Find out about some of our favorite outdoor sculpture areas throughout the state! Now that the weather is becoming more bright and beautiful, we're thinking again about all the places we can get outside and enjoy the outdoors. A big bonus is when you Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Featured, Parks, travel

Women cuddling with a cat at Pop Cats Festival.

Pop Cats Festival at Union Depot in St. Paul

Published April 6, 2025 | Updated April 6, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Pop Cats Festival is coming to Union Depot for a weekend of cat-centric fun on April 12 and 13! Have you ever dreamed about being around everything CATS? Gotta admit I have not (I'm more of a dog person), but this event looks really fun! This wacky weather has me looking for more out of the box events and Pop Cats Continue Reading

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Kid looking at fossil find.

Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice at Minnesota Children’s Museum

Published April 5, 2025 | Updated April 5, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to check out Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice at Minnesota Children's Museum open now through May 11th, 2025! Do you have a dino-obsessed kiddo? All my kids have gone through major dinosaur obsessions over the years, but currently it's my 2 two year who is asking for dinos again and again! Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

Boy working on art at Edina Art Lab.

First Saturday Art Lab at Edina Art Center

Published April 1, 2025 | Updated March 31, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

You can head to the Edina Art Center for an artsy and free craft morning every First Saturday of the month! Did you know that the Edina Art Lab hosts a free First Saturday Art Lab every month? I had no idea, but once I heard about it, I knew I had to share the info! We love trying out new art forms at my Continue Reading

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Kids watching seals at Como Zoo.

Flippers, Fins, and Fun Weekend at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Published March 28, 2025 | Updated March 27, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Spend your weekend with the seals at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory during their Flippers, Fins, and Fun Weekend! Do you like visiting Como Park Zoo and Conservatory? I feel like we are beyond lucky to have this free (donations encouraged) gem right here in St. Paul, Minnesota! My whole family loves to visit the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

when you trap a tiger actors and tiger puppet on stage.

When You Trap a Tiger at Stages Theatre Company

Published March 18, 2025 | Updated March 17, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to see the World Premiere play: When You Trap A Tiger at Stages Theatre Company now through March 30th! Want to check out a World Premiere play based on the popular book: When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller? You are in luck-- it's running now through March 30th at Stages Theatre Company in Continue Reading

Filed Under: Kids, Theater

A white historical building with red-tiled roofs under a blue sky. A banner on the tower advertises "A Thousand Nestling Dolls" exhibition from October 5, 2024, to March 9, 2025. Potted plants and a bare tree are in the foreground.

The Museum of Russian Art

Published March 14, 2025 | Updated March 14, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) in Minneapolis to see their latest exhibit: A Thousand Nesting Dolls which has been extended through April 6th, 2025! Have you been to The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis? I've seen the interesting white building on the corner of Stevens in Minneapolis but I had never Continue Reading

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MN Zoo sea lion show.

Minnesota Zoo’s Royal Credit Union Sea Lion Discovery Show

Published March 14, 2025 | Updated March 13, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Minnesota Zoo's brand new show: The Royal Credit Union Sea Lion Discovery Show is happening every day at 11am and 2pm! We love visiting the Minnesota Zoo in all seasons! There's so much to do inside and out, and we always have a blast during our visits. When I saw that a new show was launching in Discovery Bay- I Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids

Taiwanese Indigenous Dancers.

Taiwanese Cultural Festival at Mall of America

Published March 13, 2025 | Updated March 13, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Immerse yourself in Taiwanese Culture during the Taiwanese Cultural Festival at Mall of America this Saturday, March 15th! We love the free events at Mall of America! They do such a great job of highlighting the best of Minnesota and all the different cultures that call this state their home. Up next is the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Mall of America

Festival of Holi dancers at Midtown Global Market.

The Hindu Society of Minnesota Presents: Holi at Midtown Global Market

Published March 12, 2025 | Updated March 12, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of India during the Holi Celebration at Midtown Global Market on Saturday, March 16th. The Holi Festival of Colors in India is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and the destruction of the demoness Holika. It is celebrated every year on the day after the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

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