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Jolly Green Giant.

Blue Earth Minnesota Giant Days

Published June 30, 2026 | Updated June 30, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Blue Earth Giant Days to celebrate the Jolly Green Giant with the biggest and best party in town! Have you been to Blue Earth, Minnesota to visit the Jolly Green Giant yet?! I have to admit that I rerouted an entire roadtrip a few years ago to check this out. It's just so unique and HUGE! You should head Continue Reading

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Pan o Prog Float for parade.

Pan-O-Prog Celebration in Lakeville

Published June 30, 2026 | Updated July 14, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

It's July, and that means time for the annual Pan-O-Prog celebration in Lakeville! Pan-O-Prog stands for "Panorama of Progress" and began largely due from the success of the development of Lakeville’s Airlake Industrial Park. Pan-O-Prog has been celebrated since 1967! This year fireworks are on July 4th and Continue Reading

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Taste of MN Food Truck.

Taste of Minnesota in Minneapolis

Published June 30, 2026 | Updated June 30, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Minneapolis for the Taste of Minnesota- a free two-day festival filled with delicious food, amazing music, family fun and more! The Taste of Minnesota is back and better than ever! Head to Minneapolis Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, for the Taste of Minnesota. It's two days packed with amazing Continue Reading

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Three Rivers adult and child looking at bugs.

FREE Drop-In Discoveries Events at Three Rivers Park District

Published June 25, 2026 | Updated June 24, 2026 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

Looking for a fun and FREE outdoor activity on a Sunday? Check out several Three Rivers Park District locations for multiple opportunities throughout the whole year! The Three Rivers Park District offers Free Drop-In Discoveries opportunites every Sunday (and some weekdays!) at several of their facilities. These Continue Reading

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Mill City Museum with people.

Minnesota Historical Society FREE Admission Days

Published June 25, 2026 | Updated June 24, 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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Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf.

Can Can Wonderland

Published June 24, 2026 | Updated June 24, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Ready for an epic adventure in St Paul? Look no further than Can Can Wonderland, an old can factory turned into arcade, mini golf, full kitchen and more! As my kids get older, I'm always looking for new places to explore and discover together! My oldest is almost 10 and loves mini golf, so I thought a visit to Can Continue Reading

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Sioux Falls SD Mural.

Sioux Falls, SD Adventure

Published June 22, 2026 | Updated June 23, 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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Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth.

Jolly Green Giant Statue and Museum in Blue Earth

Published June 18, 2026 | Updated July 30, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance at an epic selfie with the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth, Minnesota! Then head inside the museum and check out the largest collection of Jolly Green Giant memorabilia in the world! I don't know why, but I absolutely love roadside attractions! Whenever we take road trips, I always try to Continue Reading

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Canterbury Corgi Dog Races.

Sunday Pepsi Family Day at Canterbury Park

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

Select Sundays are Pepsi Family Days at Canterbury Park, you can find Family Meal Deals, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Kids Race the Track and more! Are you looking for a fun family adventure? Look no further than Sunday Pepsi Family Days at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Canterbury has a full line-up of summer Continue Reading

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Community Fun Day kids making art.

Community Fun Day hosted by Metro State University and St. Paul Public Library

Published June 17, 2026 | Updated June 21, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library for Community Fun Day Saturday, June 27th! Ready for activities, entertainment, food and more for the whole family? Head to the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library for Community Fun Day Saturday, June 27th starting at 2pm. Community Continue Reading

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Afton Strawberry Fest Photo Opp.

Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace

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

Visit the St. Croix River town of Afton for a FREE two-day outdoor festival June 27th- 28th, 2026. Besides enjoying some delicious fresh, locally grown strawberries, they'll also have 90+ artist vendors showcasing and selling their goods, vintage and 2nd-hand vendors selling repurposed or vintage treasures and a Continue Reading

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Children roller skating in Rice Park in St. Paul MN.

FREE Roller Skating at Rice Park in St. Paul

Published June 14, 2026 | Updated June 17, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

You can roller skate for FREE Friday evenings June through September at Rice Park in St. Paul! I don't know about you but roller skating outside is definitely a highlight of summer for our family! There's nothing better than putting on your skates and safety gear before heading out for a summer stroll. Guess Continue Reading

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