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FREE Lowe’s Kid Workshops

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Every month Lowe's stores host a free kid workshop where kids can DIY a new creation for free! Did you know Lowe's has a Free Kids Workshop every month? The Saturday dates vary by month, but these DIY events are completely free. Please note you do need to sign up your kiddo in advance. The next Free Lowe's Kids Continue Reading

Local Minnesota Coffee Shops with Play Areas

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Looking to get out of the house, enjoy some coffee and play with your kiddo? Check out our list of local coffee shops with play areas! I've been a stay-at-home mom for quite a few years now and sometimes I just want to get out of the house with my kiddos for a delicious cup of coffee. I love taking my kids to Continue Reading

Bachman’s 2026 Holiday Events + Holiday Ideas & Inspiration for the Home!

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One of our favorite annual traditions is coming up soon. We love to get ideas for our home at the Bachman's annual holiday event + join Santa for holiday crafts at Bachman's! 2026 Bachman's Holiday Events: On Sat, November 21st, Santa will be at the Minneapolis Bachman's (6010 Lyndale Ave S) with his best Continue Reading

Bell Museum Collectors Day

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The Bell Museum Annual Collectors Day is Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Join Bell Museum for their annual Collectors Day, a daylong event where members of the community are invited to share and showcase their own personal collections. Visitors will interact with collectors as they share stories about their Continue Reading

First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University

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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

Red Wing Arts FREE Community Artmaking Saturdays

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Starting this month, Red Wing Arts is open for FREE artmaking one Saturday per month! Visiting Red Wing, Minnesota is a fun thing to do in all seasons. There's a lovely view of the water, an adorable downtown filled with local businesses, a GIANT Red Wing boot and now there's another excuse to make your way Continue Reading

FREE Kids Workshops Are Back at Home Depot Every First Saturday of the Month!

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Head to your nearest Home Depot as Free Kids Workshops are back every first Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Want your kiddos to explore building and creating without making a mess in your own home? Head to Home Depot every first Saturday of the month from 9am- 12pm for their Free Kid Workshop Continue Reading

Free Toddler Tuesdays and Thursdays at TCO Sports Garden in Vadnais Heights

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Check out free Toddler Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am at TCO Sports Garden in Vadnais Heights. Need somewhere to run away the winter blues with your toddler? Look no further than Toddler Tuesdays and Thursdays at TCO Sports Garden. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:30-11:30am from November 3rd, Continue Reading

Twelve Kinds of Ice, a World Premiere Musical, at Children’s Theatre Company

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Welcome Winter with the World Premiere Musical: Twelve Kinds of Ice on stage now through November 22nd at the Children's Theatre Company! I am a little bit spoiled with this job! Getting to see shows at Children's Theatre Company is amazing, but going to a World Premiere Musical? That's epic! I wasn't sure Continue Reading