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The Wizard of Oz at Children's Theatre Company.

The Wizard of Oz at Children’s Theatre Company

Published May 2, 2026 | Updated May 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and see The Wizard of Oz at Children's Theatre Company, playing now through June 14th, 2026! One of my favorite movies growing up was The Wizard of Oz. I just adored Judy Garland and her expressive voice, how the beautiful friendship blossomed between her, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man Continue Reading

Filed Under: Kids, Minneapolis, Theater

Kid eating Culver's custard.

Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day

Published May 1, 2026 | Updated May 1, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Mark your calendar- Culver's Scoops of Thanks Day is coming up soon! Once a year Culver's hosts Scoops of Thanks Day to raise money for local agricultural communities. You can get a scoop of custard with your $1 donation to a local FFA chapter on Thursday, May 7th, 2026. My family loves Culver's Restaurants! Continue Reading

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Quilts at Big Red Barn Folk Art and Craft Fair in Maplewood.

Big Red Barn Folk Arts and Crafters Fair in Maplewood

Published May 1, 2026 | Updated May 8, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to visit the Big Red Barn in Maplewood for the Spring Folk Arts and Crafters Fair! It's the area’s largest folk arts gathering with over 100 booths. The annual Spring Folk Arts and Crafters Fair is taking place at the Big Red Barn in Maplewood on Saturday, May 9th from 10am - 4pm. NEW Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Shop Local

Michaels Thumbprint Kids Club craft.

Michaels In-Store FREE Craft Experiences

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 29, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to your local Michaels for one of these In-Store Craft Experiences! Did you know Michaels hosts In-Store Craft Experiences? I have to admit I've shopped Michaels for years and didn't know about these events! UPDATE: Many of these events are completely free but some require attendees to buy select Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids

Franconia Art and Farmers Market overview image.

Franconia Art and Farmers Market First Sunday of the Month now through October

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 29, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Franconia's Art and Farmers Market every first Sunday of the month May through October! Have you been to Franconia Sculpture Park? Now is the time with this gorgeous spring weather! Even better- their Art and Farmers Market is the first Sunday of every month May through October 10 am- 2pm. You can Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Shop Local

Boy in front of Lego Store at Mall of America.

Build a FREE LEGO Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™ Mini at the LEGO Store in Mall of America

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 29, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to the Lego Store at Mall of America on Sunday, May 3rd for your chance to build a free LEGO Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™ Mini! I don't know about you, but I love freebies! And I'm a even bigger sucker for a freebie when it's one of my kiddos favorite things: LEGOS! We are lucky to have a LEGO Store right here Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, freebies, Mall of America Tagged With: kids, shopping

Gammelgården Museum of Scandia Season Opening Day

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Ready to step back in time and visit a Swedish gammelgården, or old farm in Scandia? You can during the Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 2nd! Have you ever been to Scandia? Located around 45 minutes away from the Twin Cities, it's a fun getaway taking you back to a previous time. A must stop during your visit Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids

Bike in front of Union Depot in St. Paul.

Lowertown Bike Shop Celebrates 15 Years in Business in Union Depot

Published April 29, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Like Bikes? DJ Music? Happy Hour? This free event is for you! Celebrate Lowertown Bike Shop's 15 Year Anniversary on May 1st! I absolutely love exploring Union Depot in St. Paul! It is so fun to visit and somewhere I always stop at is Lowertown Bike Shop. Not only are they a wonderful, local bike shop, they have Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

Kids and student teacher in the lab at Metro State University.

First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University

Published April 28, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University offers a fun hands-on learning opportunity for children! Colleges are a great resource for science events. Have you checked out the First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University events yet? The Metro State First Saturday Science workshops cover a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

Verne Drive In movie sign.

Verne Drive-In Theater in Luverne, Minnesota

Published April 28, 2026 | Updated April 29, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for a drive-in movie experience? Look no further than Verne Drive-In in Luverne, Minnesota! There's nothing we love more than a drive-in movie during the summertime! It's such fun to watch a movie on the big screen from the comfort of your own car. We've highlighted a few different options in Minnesota, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Movies

Adult and children creating art at Fraser Festival.

Fraser Festival – A Fun Sensory-Friendly Event in St. Paul

Published April 26, 2026 | Updated April 26, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Fraser Festival is a sensory-friendly festival open to everyone on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 in St. Paul. Don't miss your chance to attend Fraser Festival, a sensory- friendly festival held at the St. Paul RiverCenter this Saturday, May 2nd from 9am- 1pm. The event encourages everyone to come as they are, welcoming Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

Minnehaha Duck Race Drop.

Minnehaha Creek Duck Race in Minneapolis

Published April 26, 2026 | Updated April 26, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

You can check out a gigantic rubber duck race in Minneapolis May 2, 2026 at the Minnehaha Creek Duck Race! It's not every day you can say you're heading out to watch TONS of rubber ducks race downstream, but this Saturday, May 2nd from 11am to 2pm -- you can! Head to the 12th Ave. Bridge & Minnehaha Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids

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