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Minnesota Vikings Kids Club Membership

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Vikings Kids Club gives kids 14 and younger a goodie-filled welcome kit, VIP event invites, monthly e-newsletters, member-only contests, exclusive player engagement, and more! Got any kiddos on your gift list who LOVE the Vikings? Consider getting them a Vikings Kids Club Membership! A year-long membership for Continue Reading

Minnesota Turkey Trots 2026: Thanksgiving Day Races for the Whole Family

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Get your family moving before the big Thanksgiving meal! Turkey trots have become a favorite Thanksgiving morning tradition in Minnesota, and there's a race for everyone, from free kids' dashes to scenic 10Ks around the lakes. Here are the Minnesota turkey trots happening on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November Continue Reading

The Ultimate Minnesota Holiday Events & Attractions Roundup (Beyond the Lights!)

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While we love dazzling light displays, the holidays in Minnesota offer so much more! From festive markets and craft nights to theatrical performances and free visits with Santa, we've gathered all the individual event posts we've shared this year into one comprehensive list.  Click the links below for the Continue Reading

Gingerbread Wonderland Twin Cities

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Don't miss the amazing holiday tradition of Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House! Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House is a wonderful holiday tradition that's not to be missed. It starts November 21st and goes through January 7th, so there's plenty of time to get it on your calendar. Gingerbread (or in Continue Reading

An Eidem Farm Christmas

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Experience century-old Christmas traditions at the free and family friendly Eidem Farm Christmas event! So much of the magic of Christmas is based on tradition. This year, you and your family can experience Christmas traditions from over 100 years ago at Eidem Farm! Take a walking tour of the site while Continue Reading

Free Printable Holiday Budget Worksheet + Tips to Keep Your Spending in Check

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The holidays are full of fun, but they can sneak up on your budget fast. This free printable holiday budget worksheet helps you set a plan before you shop, so you can enjoy the season without the January money hangover. I shared these tips on KSTP-5 for Minnesota Live's Money Monday, and you'll find the worksheet Continue Reading

Huge Discounts! Your Twin Cities Warehouse Sale Calendar & Insider Dates

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We all love a good local bargain and one of the best ways to get them is from warehouse sales! Happening all through the year, here are the companies you can expect to have sales and when. I love supporting local businesses. While some of them are just mom and pop shops in the neighborhood, or vendors at the Continue Reading

Free Photos with Santa in Minnesota + More Ways to Visit Santa for Less

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Visiting Santa is one of the sweetest holiday traditions, but mall photo packages can add up fast! The good news is there are several ways to see Santa in Minnesota for FREE, including free photos for your kids AND your pets. Here's our roundup of free and low-cost Santa visits around the state. Most locations Continue Reading

Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fair

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Enjoy shopping, family fun and more at the Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fairgrounds on two weekends in December, this year entry is FREE! Need to wrap up your holiday shopping and want to shop local? Head to the Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fair on December 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20, 2026. Over 80 Continue Reading