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Phipps Community Day at Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the curtain at the Phipps Center for the Arts? On Saturday, March 29th, the public is invited to Phipps Community Day to find out! I know the blog is called Thrifty Minnesota, but sometimes we like to cross the boarder into Wisconsin and Hudson is one of our favorite places! They Continue Reading

Join in the Annual Ladybug Release at Mall of America

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Did you know Mall of America releases thousands of ladybugs every year to help keep their plants healthy? You can join in the fun and help release them for free! Mall of America is home to over 30,000 live plants and trees! Did you know they cannot use harmful pesticides to keep the plants pest-free? Instead they Continue Reading

Free Storytimes at Kiddywampus

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Free storytimes at Kiddywampus Toy Store are Wednesdays and Thursdays now through end of april at all 3 locations. Did you know local toy store, Kiddywampus, offers free story times at all three locations- Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Chanhassen? Well now you do, and you should definitely check it Continue Reading

Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play at the Bell Museum

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Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play is an interactive and fun exhibit made especially for kids on view now at the Bell Museum through June 7th, 2026. Have you been to the Bell Museum? I just adore this place! I love their special exhibits, visiting the Touch and See Lab with my kids, checking out a Continue Reading

Bachman’s Flower Show: Cirque de Fleurs – A Vintage Carnival Floral Fantasy

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This year Bachman's Spring Flower Show is at Bachman's on Lyndale now through April 4th. Step into a world of fantasy during Bachman’s Flower Show: Cirque de Fleurs - A Vintage Carnival Floral Fantasy! This year it's happening at Bachman's on Lyndale and there's tons of fun in addition to the gorgeous Continue Reading

World Puppetry Day at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

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Join In the Heart of the Beast for World Puppetry Day on Saturday, March 21st! In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is collaborating with Twin Cities Puppet Guild and puppeteers all over the world through Unima, to host a day of activities on World Puppetry Day, Saturday March 21st! The event is free 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

Dinosaur World Live at Children’s Theatre Company

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Don't miss your chance to see realistic and true-to-size Dinosaurs at Dinosaur World Live at Children's Theatre Company! Running now through April 5th, 2026. I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to think of this show when I saw it on the season calendar at Children's Theatre Company. I am not much of a puppet 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