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Minneapolis Rodeo at Surly Brewing Festival Field Discount Tickets + Ticket Giveaway

Published April 24, 2026 | Updated April 24, 2026 | by Hannah | 5 Comments

Put on your cowboy boots and enjoy a day of family fun at the Minneapolis Rodeo at Surly Brewing Festival Field on June 6th, 2026! Keep reading for details on how to get a discount tickets as well as a ticket giveaway! Did you know you can experience the first-ever outdoor Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Continue Reading

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Midwest Indie Bookstore Map.

Independent Bookstore Day

Published April 17, 2026 | Updated April 20, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Starting the Wednesday before, you can pick up a passport, collect stamps and earn 20% off a future purchase at each bookstore! Although Independent Bookstore Day isn't an official holiday by any means, it might as well be at our house.  We love independent Continue Reading

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The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story.

The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story at Stages Theatre Company

Published April 16, 2026 | Updated April 16, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to see this World Premiere Musical about Minnesota Twins hero, Joe Mauer. The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story is on stage now through May 10th! I absolutely love taking my kids to musicals, but it's even more fun when our favorite things collide: musicals and baseball! You might think Continue Reading

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Minnesota Historical Society FREE Admission Days

Published April 16, 2026 | Updated April 16, 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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Star Lite Drive In overview image of screen and field.

The Starlite Drive-In in Litchfield

Published April 16, 2026 | Updated April 20, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to Litchfield, Minnesota for a fun drive-in movie experience at The Starlite Drive-In! Do you have a drive-in movie on your summer bucket list? I know I do! I have such fond memories of going to drive-in movies every summer with my family and friends. Now that my kids are getting a little older, I can't wait Continue Reading

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Family Pathways Thrift Store Furniture Display,

Family Pathways Thrift Stores 5 on 35 Progressive Sale

Published April 9, 2026 | Updated April 10, 2026 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Head to the Family Pathways Thrift Stores April 10th through April 13th for a progressive sale, with your discount growing at each stop up to 35% off! Thrift shopping is extremely popular these days. It's fun to find an unexpected gem, and it's even better to know you are saving items from ending up in a landfill. Continue Reading

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By the Yard Tent Sale discount furniture.

By the Yard Annual Tent Sale

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

Head to Jordan for By the Yard's Annual Tent Sale for 20%- 50% off maintenance free outdoor furniture! Saturday, April 18th from 8am - 4pm, By the Yard will be hosting their Annual Tent Sale at their headquarters in Jordan. By the Yard is a great company for outdoor furniture because it's completely maintenance Continue Reading

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Farmamerica Barnyard Animal Babies

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

Ready to cuddle some spring farm babies? You can at Farmamerica's Barnyard Animal Babies Weekend in Waseca! The 1930s Barnyard is going to be full of life this summer! Come meet and interact with the animals that are going to be ready to greet you at Farmamerica on April 25th for Barnyard Babies! What is Continue Reading

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People standing in an art gallery, observing a large abstract artwork on the wall. Some are wearing headphones. The room is softly lit, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

Seasonal Saturdays at Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona

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

Plan ahead for Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum's Seasonal Saturday! Winona's Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) hosts quarterly "Seasonal Saturdays," with the next one coming up soon! Stop by Saturday, April 11th from 10am- 5pm for $1 admission and special themed activities. Please note: 9:30am-10am is Continue Reading

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A group of people pose with a large picture frame in front of a red and yellow backdrop. One person wears a lion mask. Two kids hold signs; one says "Hello 2020." A baby is seated in a stroller. A banner reading "Cakes" hangs in the background.

Lunar New Year Events Round Up

Published April 2, 2026 | Updated April 23, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

UPDATE: If you're looking for EARTH DAY Events and ended up here, find those HERE. Lunar New Year is almost here. Celebrate with various events happening throughout Minnesota! 2026 is the year of the Horse! We created a list of Lunar New Year events happening around Minnesota and we sorted them alphabetically Continue Reading

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Class making art at Eagan Art House.

First Friday Art at the Eagan Art House

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

There's FREE art making every first Friday of the month at the Eagan Art House! Looking to make some free art? You can during First Friday Fun at the Eagan Art House! Drop in anytime during the first Friday of the month between 4:30- 6:30 pm and enjoy a free craft. I went to a class at the new Eagan Art House Continue Reading

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Rick Anderson Bike Sale.

Rick’s Bike Sale – World’s Largest Refurbished Bike Sale in Apple Valley

Published March 31, 2026 | Updated March 31, 2026 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

Rick's Bike Sale, the HUGE refurbished bike sale, is returning to Apple Valley this year on May 2nd, 2026! This popular annual event, Rick Anderson's 18th annual bike sale is often referred to as the World's Largest Refurbished bike sale.  Of course that would be difficult to prove true or false, but either way Continue Reading

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