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A large, intricate K'NEX structure featuring a complex track with loops and lifts. On the wall, text reads: "450' Track, 6 Months, 4 Lifts, 17 Paths, 72,000 Pieces." The structure is displayed indoors with natural light from windows.

Hands On Fun at The Works Museum in Bloomington

Published October 23, 2024 | Updated March 13, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Works Museum in Bloomington is hands-on engineering fun for kids and their grown ups. Have you ever visited The Works Museum in Bloomington? It's a really fun interactive museum that focuses on engineering and hands-on learning for kids. My son and I had the opportunity to visit over MEA break and we had a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids

Three people in zombie makeup pose inside a dimly-lit room with Halloween decorations. One crawls on the floor, while the other two stand behind, reaching forward with menacing expressions. Spooky lights and eerie drapes enhance the haunted setting.

Onionhead’s Revenge Haunted House at Mall of America Discount Tickets

Published October 21, 2024 | Updated October 25, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for some Halloween thrills at a good price? Onionhead's Revenge Haunted House at Mall of America has discount tickets available now! Halloween is such a fun time of the year but it sure can get expensive doing all the fall things-- pumpkin patches, apple picking, haunted houses, costume buying and more! If Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Halloween, Mall of America

A child stands smiling in front of a large candy display labeled "Grandpa Joe's World Famous Candy Buffet." The display features a variety of colorful candies in containers. Two rubber ducks decorate the top. The child holds a box of candy.

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop

Published October 19, 2024 | Updated October 18, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

With multiple locations in the Twin Cities, you need to visit Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop for their nostalgic candy, soda shop and famous $5 Candy Buffet! My son and I stumbled upon Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop in Bloomington this week and decided to stop in. Boy were we in for treat-- literally and figuratively! Continue Reading

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Two people sit on a stage set resembling a cozy room, surrounded by soft cushions. A wall with cartoon-style art featuring a girl with elf ears and a snowy background serves as the backdrop, along with posters and drawings.

Drawing Lessons at Children’s Theatre Company

Published October 19, 2024 | Updated October 18, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to see the World Premiere production of Drawing Lessons at Children's Theatre Company now through November 10th, 2024! There is something so exciting about going to see a play that's a world premiere! My son and I felt lucky to be the audience of Drawing Lessons at Children's Theatre Continue Reading

Filed Under: Kids, Theater

Entrance of Asia Mall with a wooden facade and a bright red sign. A directory board lists various shops inside. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the rustic look of the mall's exterior.

Asia Mall in Eden Prairie

Published October 11, 2024 | Updated October 12, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to the Asia Mall in Eden Prairie for a unique experience finding Asian groceries, picking up live seafood, dining at the top local Asian restaurants and more all under one roof! My son and I decided to venture to Asia Mall in Eden Prairie last weekend. I was intrigued with the website and some pictures I saw Continue Reading

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Enchanted Fantasy Film Museum Vikings costumes with boy.

Enchanted Fantasy: Film Museum Discount Tickets

Published October 8, 2024 | Updated June 30, 2025 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Enchanted Fantasy: Film Museum is located in Maplewood Mall and currently has over 156 costumes on display from movies and TV shows. Thanks to the museum for providing us with complimentary tickets. Enchanted Fantasy: Film Museum is the first ever film costume museum in Minnesota and it's located inside of Continue Reading

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Haunted Hill Actors.

Ringler’s House on Haunted Hill Discount Tickets

Published October 6, 2024 | Updated October 25, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Ringler's House on Haunted Hill is located in Brook Park, Minnesota. Keep reading for information on how to score discount tickets! Ringler's House on Haunted Hill was created in 2000 and is located in Brook Park, Minnesota which is east of Mora and a little over an hour from the Twin Cities. It started as a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Halloween

Senorita Mariposa at Stages Theatre Company.

Senorita Mariposa at Stages Theatre Company

Published October 1, 2024 | Updated October 1, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to see Senorita Mariposa, an uplifting and exciting adventure, running now through October 6th at Stages Theatre Company Stages Theatre Company is at it again with another amazing production: Senorita Mariposa. This is a world premiere musical, based on the book with the same name by Ben Continue Reading

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MOYA juggling.

MOYA by Zip Zap Circus at Children’s Theatre Company

Published September 26, 2024 | Updated September 28, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Get ready to be entertained at MOYA by Zip Zap Circus now at Children's Theatre Company through October 20th! My son and I love going to see circus shows. There's something special about watching mind bending feats live and in-person. Sometimes I find myself sitting at the edge of my seat or biting my nails Continue Reading

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Curious George exhibit.

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! Exhibit at the Minnesota Children’s Museum

Published September 26, 2024 | Updated September 28, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Now through January 5th, 2024, you can visit Curious George: Let's Get Curious! Exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum in downtown St. Paul. Did you grow up reading Curious George books? There is something about that silly monkey and the man in the yellow hat that just instantly brings me back to my childhood! Continue Reading

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Monster Summer movie poster.

MONSTER SUMMER Free Advance Screening

Published September 19, 2024 | Updated September 19, 2024 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

This is your chance to see MONSTER SUMMER before the rest of the general public with a free advance preview screening on September 28th! Monster Summer is a PG-13 Teen focused thriller releasing just in time for the spooky season!  If you haven't seen the trailer yet, take a look: More about MONSTER Continue Reading

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KPOP performance at MOA Rotunda.

Korean Culture Festival at Mall of America

Published September 19, 2024 | Updated September 19, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Mall of America Sunday, September 21st for free entertainment at the Korean Culture Festival! From 1-5pm on Sunday, September 21st the Korean Culture will be taking over the Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America. Enjoy K-pop dance by MKDC, Taekwondo demonstrations, traditional Korean dance, Continue Reading

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