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Augsburg Adventure Park Richfield Tunnel.

Free Family Fun at Augsburg Adventure Park

Published June 29, 2025 | Updated July 8, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

With the warm weather headed our way, now is a great time to check out the Augsburg Adventure Park, an All-Inclusive Playground in Richfield! The Augsburg Adventure Park opened July 2021. This play structure is designed to include all visitors and is a great play destination for all abilities! The Augsburg Continue Reading

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Summer Festivals Throughout Minnesota

Published June 13, 2025 | Updated September 19, 2025 | by Kim | 3 Comments

As we enter into summer, we enter into festival season! Check this big list of summer festivals in Minnesota for 2025. Summer is a great time to spend as much time outdoors as possible. What better reason to be outside than to attend a festival near you? From festival food, to special events, to fireworks, Continue Reading

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Farmers Market produce.

Saint Paul Farmers Markets Open

Published May 3, 2025 | Updated May 3, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

The Saint Paul Farmers Markets are open across the Twin Cities. The snow is melting, the sun is shining, birds are singing, it's summer market time! The Saint Paul Growers Association provides twenty markets across five counties, offering a fresh food option six days a week from April through November. The Continue Reading

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U of MN ReUse Program Warehouse.

University of Minnesota ReUse Program

Published April 13, 2025 | Updated April 18, 2026 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Find new treasures each week at the University of Minnesota ReUse program. The warehouse is open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays. With an organization as big as the University of Minnesota you can image just how many items (including furniture, supplies, equipment) they end up with that no longer have a Continue Reading

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Sled Dog Puppies

Klondike Dog Derby in Excelsior

Published January 29, 2025 | Updated January 31, 2025 | by Kim | 1 Comment

If the Klondike Dog Derby had gone as planned for 2025, we could have seen thirty teams of sled dogs and their mushers race through a 40 mile course from Downtown Excelsior throughout Lake Minnetonka - but lack of snow has changed up the plans a bit. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled again for 2025 due Continue Reading

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spicer winterfest ice castle.

Spicer Winterfest Events Throughout January and February

Published December 18, 2024 | Updated January 31, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Head to Spicer this January and February for lots of fun outdoor events for the whole family at Winterfest! Between January 13 - February 9, 2025 Spicer is hosting a whole slew of fun family events celebrating winter outdoor fun. With so many choices, there is sure to be something for everyone!  NOTE: Continue Reading

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Buy Minnesota State Fair Tickets for $14 ONE DAY ONLY

Published November 25, 2024 | Updated November 25, 2024 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

On November 26, buy tickets to the 2025 Minnesota State Fair for only $14!  The countdown to the Minnesota State Fair is on, with a little over 250 days to go!  For one day only, Tuesday November 26, you can buy tickets for next year's Minnesota State Fair which will run from August 21 – September 1, 2025. You Continue Reading

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Brick Fest Live Child in pile of Legos

Brick Fest Live Discount Tickets: Minneapolis LEGO Event

Published September 21, 2024 | Updated September 21, 2024 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Do you or someone you know like LEGO? Purchase discounted tickets through Groupon for Brick Fest Live, coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center this fall, and save! Brick Fest Live is coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center October 5 - 6, 2024. While this Family Event for LEGO fans is not coming until the Continue Reading

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airshow with vintage planes.

Paynesville Air Show

Published August 15, 2024 | Updated August 15, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Head to central Minnesota for the 2025 Paynesville Airshow! The Friends of the Paynesville Airport present the 2025 Paynesville Airshow on Saturday, August 23rd. Beginning at 9 am, the show is free to attend and the airshow starts at 2pm. At the Paynesville Air Show, you'll have the opportunity to Continue Reading

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Elk RiverFest Orono Park Family Zone

Published July 26, 2024 | Updated July 26, 2024 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Bring your family and find free fun for everyone at the Elk RiverFest Orono Park Family Zone. Find fun family activities at the Orono Park Family Zone, located at Orono Park on Saturday, July 27th from 10 am - 12 pm. This event is free to attend, however, some activities may require pre-registration. With so many Continue Reading

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Free Outdoor Musical Performances in Dayton

Published July 23, 2024 | Updated July 23, 2024 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Spend a summer night enjoying a FREE outdoor musical of The Little Mermaid in Dayton during July and August. Are you looking to see a theatre production and save on the price of admission? Check out this opportunity for an outdoor musical to enjoy during the summer. Bunce Performing Arts presents their annual Continue Reading

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Kids, Theater

child at climbzone

Save up to 30% at ClimbZone at Mall of America

Published June 24, 2024 | Updated January 5, 2025 | by Kim | Leave a Comment

Climb to new heights at ClimbZone inside Mall of America. Purchase tickets now and save up to 30% off admission. ClimbZone, the most unique indoor climbing experience and family entertainment center is located within the Mall of America. ClimbZone features 44 artistic climbing walls to conquer. Each wall is Continue Reading

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