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Whirlygig Music and Beer Festival

Published May 11, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026 | by Kim | 1 Comment

Whirlygig, Minneapolis' biggest Music and Beer Festival, is May 15th- 17th, 2026 at Indeed Brewing Company. Indeed Brewing Company's Whirlygig is back! The weekend-long event takes place in conjunction with Art-A-Whirl, an annual artist studio tour throughout Northeast Minneapolis.  Entry to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Concerts, Events, Minneapolis

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Homegrown Festival, Walk, and Run

Published May 1, 2026 | Updated May 1, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

The Homegrown Festival, Walk, and Run is Friday, May 8th, 2026 in Saint Cloud. This is your chance to race without spending a lot of money on registration- it's only $5 per person! Check out the 2026 Homegrown Walk, Run, and Festival at Wilson Park in Saint Cloud. The event on May 8th is part of the Bernick's Family Continue Reading

Filed Under: Concerts, Events, Kids

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TC Kids Run Free Program

Published April 9, 2026 | Updated April 9, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Calling all runners! Kids 18 years of age and under can enter Twin Cities In Motion in-person events for free! Twin Cities in Motion has organized the TC Kids Run Free Program. This program allows youth to participate in their events FREE of charge. The organization supports this effort because running and exercise Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Minneapolis, Sports, St. Paul

Get Discounted Groceries with Fare for All and Twin Cities Mobile Market

Published April 8, 2026 | Updated April 8, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

The Food Group of Minnesota offers groceries at a discount each month through Fare for All and Twin Cities Mobile Market sales. Have you noticed the price of everyday essentials skyrocketing over the past few years? The Food Group of Minnesota is here to help! The Food Group of Minnesota, a nonprofit Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Groceries

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Wright County Swappers Meet: Minnesota’s Largest Outdoor Market

Published April 8, 2026 | Updated April 9, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

The Wright County Swappers Meet opens for the season this Saturday, April 11th, 2026, in South Haven. The Wright County Swappers Meet is Minnesota's Largest Outdoor Market and has been family owned and operated since 1970. It has been recognized by WCCO viewers as Minnesota’s Best Flea Market in 2014.   If Continue Reading

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Bloody Mary Crawl in Downtown Saint Cloud

Published March 12, 2026 | Updated March 12, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Do you consider yourself a Bloody Mary connoisseur? Find your favorite at the Downtown St. Cloud Bloody Mary Crawl! The St. Cloud Downtown Council is hosting a Bloody Mary Crawl on Sunday, March 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. I don't know about you, but I think a what makes a Bloody Mary complete are the garnishes! Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Restaurant

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Prebook Parking at MSP to Save Time and Money

Published February 24, 2026 | Updated February 24, 2026 | by Kim | 1 Comment

The Minneapolis Saint Paul Airport offers a convenient way to save money when you pre-book parking. Are you traveling for Spring Break? It's really hard to believe that it's right around the corner. Pre-booked parking for MSP Airport is SO easy and a great way to save money for your travels! Book your Spring Break Continue Reading

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Space Fest 2026 – Explore Space at the Bell Museum

Published February 10, 2026 | Updated February 10, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Space Fest 2025: Cosmic Chaos takes place February 13-15, 2026 at the Bell Museum. The Bell Museum, a natural history museum and planetarium, located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Saint Paul is providing an opportunity to explore the universe. The picture above captures so much amazement Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

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Sample Chocolate at the Valentine’s Day Chocolate Crawl in Cold Spring

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 5, 2026 | by Kim | 1 Comment

Spend Friday, February 13th sampling Valentine's Day chocolate at area businesses around Cold Spring. The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce has organized a Chocolate Crawl at area businesses throughout Cold Spring on Friday, February 13th. Enjoy free chocolate samples, from chocolate candy to chocolate Continue Reading

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Doggie Depot at Union Depot

Published January 24, 2026 | Updated January 24, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Calling all dog lovers to Saint Paul's Union Depot Saturday, February 1st! Experience Doggie Depot at Union Depot Sunday, February 1st from 10 am - 3 pm. In collaboration with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, voting is taking place now through January 25th to name the Canine King and Queen. Watch the winners in Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

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Detroit Lakes Polar Fest

Published January 2, 2026 | Updated January 2, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

We found another Polar Fest! Head to Detroit Lakes, in northern Minnesota, to experience winter and get outside this February 6th- 22nd, 2026. Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes offers various activities between February 6th and February 22nd, 2026. Each February, the festival hosts many activities to choose from that Continue Reading

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Winter Day of Play.

Winter Play Day Festival at Three Rivers Park District

Published December 31, 2025 | Updated December 31, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Get outside and enjoy the fresh snow on Saturday, February 21st at locations throughout Three Rivers Park District! The headlining event is the Winter Play Day Festival on Saturday, February 21st from 11 am - 3:30 pm at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. There are many activities planned. Winter Play Day Festival Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

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