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Daiso store building.

Daiso Stores in Minnesota

Published June 4, 2025 | Updated September 23, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Daiso, an affordable retail chain known for their Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, snacks, and more, now has multiple locations in Minnesota. Here's everything you need to know before you visit, including store locations, pricing, and what to expect. When I first heard about Daiso stores I was pretty Continue Reading

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Kids with Excavator Home Depot craft.

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

Published September 24, 2026 | Updated September 23, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

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

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Sioux Falls SD Mural.

Sioux Falls, SD Adventure

Published June 22, 2026 | Updated September 22, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun road trip adventure? Sioux Falls, South Dakota is under 4 hours from the Twin Cities-- it's affordable and lots of fun! I truly love going on road trips! When I was looking for places for our family to go this summer, I happened upon Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The timing was right-- under 4 hours Continue Reading

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Crosslake Days Chili Cook Off testers.

Crosslake Days: Schedule, Chili Cook-Off & VIP Badge Deals

Published September 21, 2026 | Updated September 21, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the Crosslake Days Fall Festival. This annual event is a weekend of family fun with activities for all ages! Crosslake Days is an annual event sure to be fun for the whole family! Activities include Arts & Crafts Fairs, Chili Cook-off, Lost Chili Pepper Hunt, Cider Continue Reading

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Cars and Caves event.

Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza in Chanhassen

Published September 15, 2026 | Updated September 15, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Head to Chanhassen for their Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza. It's a free event benefiting different local non-profits each month! Cars and Caves is a free outdoor auto extravaganza of Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, and Street Rod cars hosted by Chanhassen AutoPlex. The 2026 season Continue Reading

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People shopping jewelry annual sale.

Marquess Studios Annual Sample Sale

Published September 13, 2026 | Updated September 13, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for unique jewelry at amazing prices? Shop the Marquess Studios Annual Sample Sale on Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18th! Marquess Studios is a local jewelry studio focusing on repurposed heirloom, custom and statement jewelry. Their jewelry is fun, unique and show-stopping! And you have a Continue Reading

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The Children’s Theatre Company production of Pinocchio. Photographed by Glen Stubbe for Children’s Theatre Company Saturday September 5, 2026.

Pinocchio at Children’s Theatre Company

Published September 13, 2026 | Updated September 13, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss Pinocchio at Children's Theatre Company running now through October 18th, 2026! It's been a long time since I've visited the story of Pinocchio. Even though I have 3 kids, I've never shown them the Disney movie version that I grew up with. It's such a great story and I'm so glad my son and I got to Continue Reading

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KPOP performance at MOA Rotunda.

Korean Culture Festival at the Mall of America

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 11, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Experience vibrant Korean culture at the Korean Cultural Festival at the Mall of America this Saturday, September 12th. From 1-5pm, 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, music, Continue Reading

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MinnesoThai Kids Dancing.

MinnesoThai Street Food Festival in St. Louis Park

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for something fun to do September 19th and 20th? Head to St. Louis Park for the MinnesoThai Street Food Festival! On Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th, MinnesoThai will be hosting a Thai Street Food Festival in St. Louis Park. Admission is free for this vibrant celebration of Thai Continue Reading

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Mill City Museum with people.

Minnesota Historical Society FREE Admission Days

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Four times a year the Minnesota Historical Society hosts a free admission day featuring historical sites and museums in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Do you enjoy learning about the history of Minnesota? Then we have a thrifty tip for you! Every quarter, the Minnesota Historical Society hosts a free Continue Reading

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Mora Fly In Plane.

Mora Fly-In Airport Event

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Mora Saturday, September 19th for their Fly-In Airport Event for family fun! On Saturday, September 19th, you can head north about an hour from the Twin Cities to Mora Municipal Airport for their yearly Mora Fly-In event. From 8am to noon, there will be a pancake breakfast, airplane and classic car Continue Reading

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Marine Mills Folk School Cotton Candy.

Marine Mills Folk School Festival

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Marine on the St. Croix this Saturday, September 19th for the Marine Mills Folk School Festival, where you can experience a day in the life of a folk school! Ever wanted to try out folk school? Now's your chance at the Marine Mill Folk School Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19th from 10am - 4pm. There Continue Reading

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