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Monsters on Vacation at Minnesota Children’s Museum

Published June 4, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The monsters are back and better than ever at Minnesota Children's Museum Monsters on Vacation special exhibit open now through January 10th, 2027! I was so excited when we got the invite to check out the Monsters on Vacation exhibit at Minnesota Children's Museum! Nothing screams the start of a summer than a day Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, St. Paul

Kid creating a chalk drawing at Chalkfest Maple Grove.

Chalkfest in Maple Grove

Published June 3, 2026 | Updated June 5, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Get ready to see beautiful, fun and whimsical works of art in chalk June 13th and 14th at the 11th Annual Maple Grove Chalkfest! Every year we look forward to the Maple Grove Chalkfest. The artwork the chalk artists create is completely outstanding, it's free to attend and take lots of fun selfies! It's also one Continue Reading

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Butterfly House and Aquarium in Sioux Falls, SD

Published June 3, 2026 | Updated June 4, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

If you're in Sioux Falls and love butterflies, a stop by the Butterfly House and Aquarium should be on your list! My family and I recently spent a weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls is right by the Minnesota boarder and is a rest spot for many people on the way to the Badlands and Mount Rushmore. It Continue Reading

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Albertville Friendly City Days carnival.

Albertville’s Friendly City Days

Published June 2, 2026 | Updated June 2, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

June 10th -14th, head to Albertville for Friendly City Days: a fun festival for the whole family! I have to admit that most of my memories in Albertville are at the Albertville Outlet Mall. Let's be honest- it really is a good outlet mall! But Albertville also hosts a fun and free annual festival called Continue Reading

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Family Pathways Thrift Store Display.

Summer Road Trip Savings at Family Pathways Thrift Stores

Published June 2, 2026 | Updated June 6, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Get ready for an awesome Summer Road Trip! It's that time again for amazing savings at Family Pathways Thrift Stores throughout Minnesota on June 6th through the 14th, 2026! Summer is the best time for road trips and finding the best deals! Family Pathways Thrift Stores can help you check both boxes off your Continue Reading

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St. Anthony Park Art Festival

Published May 31, 2026 | Updated May 31, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The St. Anthony Park Art Festival is this Saturday, June 6th! There's tons of fun things to do with the entire family. The St. Anthony Park Art Festival is this Saturday, June 6th in St. Paul at Carter and Como Avenues. It's big festival featuring over 65 artists, a children's art tent, book sale, plant sale, live Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

Pine Island Carnival.

Pine Island Cheese Festival

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

The Pine Island Cheese Festival is June 4th- 7th and it's so much more than cheese! It's fun for the whole family with a carnival, live music, food and more! Pine Island is located 60 minutes southeast of the Twin Cities on the way to Rochester. They have been hosting the Pine Island Cheese Festival for 90 years! Continue Reading

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Kids Zone at Jackson Street Roundhouse.

Tots and Trains at Jackson Street Roundhouse

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

Do you have a toddler that loves trains? Check out Tots and Trains every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul. My daughter and I decided to check out Tots and Trains at Jackson Street Roundhouse last month. We weren't sure what to expect, but we had such a good time, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, St. Paul

Kids with Excavator Home Depot craft.

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

Published May 28, 2026 | Updated May 29, 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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Meet at Mia: Summer Series for Adults

Published May 28, 2026 | Updated May 31, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Back again this summer is Meet at Mia: a free summer series for adults select Thursday evenings June through September. Are you ready to get to know the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in a new way? This summer you can attend one or more or all of the new Meet at Mia series. Select Thursday evenings 5-9pm from May Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

Child creating art at Walker Art Center.

Free First Saturday at Walker Art Center

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

The Walker Art Center hosts Free First Saturday each month with free gallery admission and special events and activities based on a rotating monthly theme. Free First Saturday is back at the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! The fun takes place from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday, June Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, Minneapolis Tagged With: art, family events, museum

Three people in a workshop: a smiling woman in a plaid shirt sitting next to a boy wearing a blue helmet and safety goggles, and a woman in a red apron standing behind them. They are surrounded by wooden panels and tools.

FREE Lowe’s Kid Workshops

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

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

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