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Ringling Circus on stage.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back in St. Paul

Published October 23, 2026 | Updated October 22, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back in St. Paul for the first time in over two decades! The Greatest Show on Earth® is coming back to town – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will perform at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on October 23rd – 25th. There's a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, St. Paul

Table with various foods on it.

Restaurant Week in the Twin Cities + Gift Card Giveaway

Published July 7, 2026 | Updated October 22, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

It’s time for the Fall Restaurant Week in the Twin Cities! Keep reading for your chance to win $500 in gift cards! From October 19th- 25th, you can enjoy specially priced meals at participating restaurants as part of Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will serve two-course and three-course prix-fixe Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Restaurant

A storefront of Kowalski's Market with a brick facade and large windows. The entrance is decorated with an assortment of pumpkins, squash, and fall flowers. Shadows from trees are visible on the ground.

Kowalski’s Market Boo Bash Trick or Treating Event

Published October 23, 2025 | Updated October 20, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to any Kowalski's Market on Tuesday, October 27th from 4-7pm for their Annual Boo Bash Trick or Treating Event. Do you like grocery shopping at Kowalski's Markets? I love visiting their stores! One thing we always try to fit into our schedule is their annual Boo Bash around Halloween. On Tuesday, October Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Halloween, Shop Local

Storyteller with puppets and book for Kiddywampus Storytime.

Free Storytimes at Kiddywampus

Published March 20, 2026 | Updated October 13, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Free storytimes at Kiddywampus Toy Store are Wednesdays in Hopkins and St. Louis Park through the end of 2026! Did you know local toy store, Kiddywampus, offers free story times at 2 of their locations- Hopkins and St. Louis Park? Well now you do, and you should definitely check it out! Kiddywampus is a locally Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Shop Local

North Star Pumpkin Town Paul Bunyan.

North Star Pumpkin Town

Published September 5, 2026 | Updated October 11, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Check out a new attraction in Chaska called North Star Pumpkin Town! One of my favorite parts of fall is enjoying some fun with my family – especially if there's a new place to check out! This October in Chaska you can check out a magical lantern-lit jack-o'-lantern village at the brand new North Star Pumpkin Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Featured

Gopher State Railway Train.

Gopher State Railway Museum Pumpkin Express

Published October 10, 2025 | Updated October 8, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Gopher State Railway Museum in New Prague is hosting a Pumpkin Express Train on October 10th! The Gopher State Railway Museum is located two miles north of New Prague on 20 acres of land where it is developing an operating railroad museum. The mission of Gopher State Railway Museum is to educate the public Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Halloween, Kids

A spacious indoor play area with colorful play equipment on blue mats, including a tunnel, foam pits, swings, and climbing structures. The room has a section for arts and crafts with tables and chairs. Bright lighting and a vibrant atmosphere.

We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Woodbury

Published December 15, 2024 | Updated October 5, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

There's a new gym in town! We Rock The Spectrum Woodbury is an inclusive indoor gym for all children. We Rock The Spectrum Woodbury just opened their doors in 2024. We had the opportunity to visit and I want to share our experience with you. First of all, I have a child on the spectrum so I know what it's Continue Reading

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Columbia Heights Fire Truck in front of fire station.

Columbia Heights Annual Fire Department Open House

Published October 5, 2026 | Updated October 5, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

During the Columbia Heights Fire Prevention Open House you can spray a real fire hose, meet Dalmatians, enjoy free ice cream, watch a fire demonstration, meet local firefighters, and more!  The Columbia Heights Fire Department will host its annual Fire Prevention Open House on October 10th, 2026 as part of Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids

Twin Cities Vintage Fall Crawl Passport.

Vintage Fall Crawl in the Twin Cities

Published October 3, 2026 | Updated October 5, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

Calling all vintage lovers! For the entire month of October, you can join in the Twin Cities Vintage Fall Crawl by purchasing a passport that will save you 10% at each of the participating vintage stores. Do you love shopping vintage clothing and housewares? I know I do! Sometimes it is overwhelming to figure Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Shop Local

pumpkins with messy painting by children.

Fleet Farm FREE In-Store Events

Published August 8, 2026 | Updated October 2, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Fleet Farm always has fun and free events throughout the year! Coming up next is their Pumpkin Painting Event! Visit Fleet Farm on on Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 12pm, for their Pumpkin Painting Event! They'll have pumpkins, paint, markers and stickers ready for you and your family to decorate your pumpkin Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, freebies, Kids, Valentine Event

Chameleon face close up.

The Minnesota Reptile Show at the MN State Fairgrounds

Published September 30, 2025 | Updated October 2, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

The Minnesota Reptile Show is happening on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 at the MN State Fairgrounds from 10am- 4pm. Need to get out of the house and do something different? Head to The Minnesota Reptile Show! The Minnesota Reptile Show is Sunday, October 11th from 10am- 4pm at the MN State Fairgrounds in the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, St. Paul

Aerial view of a classical music performance as part of the Courtroom Concerts series at Landmark Center in St. Paul. Musicians on stage include a violinist, cellist, and violist. An audience of seated people observes, surrounded by ornate wood paneling and large windows. A chandelier hangs overhead.

FREE Courtroom Concerts at Landmark Center in St. Paul

Published September 22, 2026 | Updated October 1, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Looking for a budget-friendly live music concert? Check out the Courtroom Concerts at the Landmark Center- they are completely free! Courtroom Concerts take place select Thursdays at noon at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. You can hear a variety of music from accomplished musicians and composers, as well as Continue Reading

Filed Under: Concerts, Events, St. Paul

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