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Sleigh and Cutter Festival in Waseca

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The 75th annual Sleigh and Cutter Festival in Waseca runs January 27th to March 5th, 2025. Want to escape the winter blues? Head to Waseca for the Sleigh and Cutter Festival: where you can see an outdoor horse parade in the middle of the winter and so much more! The Sleigh and Cutter Festival is fun for all Continue Reading

Blizzard Bash at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

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Head outside and enjoy some winter recreation in Cottage Grove Saturday, February 15th during Blizzard Bash!  The fun is happening at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park with Blizzard Bash on Saturday, February 15th from 11 am - 4 pm. Please note they said it doesn't matter the amount of snow, this event will Continue Reading

Monticello Glow Fest by MontiArts

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Winter lights are making a comeback in February! Grab your light-up necklace or glowsticks and check out the Monticello Glow Fest on Saturday, February 22nd. The Monticello Glow Fest presented by MontiArts, is happening the evening of Saturday, February 22nd at the Monticello Community Center. Glow Fest events Continue Reading

Kids Fest in Minnetonka

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Kids Fest in Minnetonka on Sunday, February 2nd is winter fun for the whole family! Are you looking for free winter fun for the whole family? Look no further than Kids Fest in Minnetonka. This winter festival takes place on Sunday, February 2nd from 11am- 2:30pm at the Minnetonka Community Center. Kids Fest Continue Reading

Great Big Game Show Discount Tickets at Mall of America

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Get discounted tickets for the Great Big Game Show at Mall of America! Do you ever watch big game shows on TV and think you could do that? Well now is your chance to play! Head to the the Great Big Game Show at Mall of America. It's the full interactive experience-- think lights, music, and more. The only thing Continue Reading

IKEA Pop-Up Maple Grove Refresh Celebration

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From 11am- 2pm on Saturday, February 1st, join in the fun at the IKEA Pop-Up Maple Grove Refresh Celebration for refreshments, tours, giveaways and more! I really love how IKEA has added pop-up locations throughout the Twin Cities. I truly enjoy shopping there but sometimes I don't always want to head over to Continue Reading

Jurassic Quest Discount Tickets – Minneapolis March 14-16, 2025

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Get up close to your favorite dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest comes back to Minneapolis March 14-16, 2025! Here's your chance to get discount tickets! North America's most popular and interactive dinosaur event will be back in Minneapolis for one weekend only: March 14-16, 2025! Have you been to this event? We went Continue Reading

YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED Advance Screening

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This is your chance to see YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED before the rest of the general public with a free advance preview screening on Thursday, January 16th! I don't know about you, but I am super excited for YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED, starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. It's going to be awesome to see them Continue Reading

Minnesota Ice Festival in Eagan

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Head over to Eagan for a lot of winter fun at the Minnesota Ice Festival starting on Friday, January 10th! Do you feel kind of bored after the holidays? The excitement of seeing family and enjoying the new presents from Santa is over, and it's just plain cold out! Beat the winter blues by embarking on an icy Continue Reading