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Kids Dancing at Rock the Cradle.

Rock the Cradle 2026 at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Published June 5, 2026 | Updated June 5, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Rock The Cradle is a free day of music and fun for kids and their grownups at Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company. Put on your dancing shoes as Rock the Cradle is back for 2026! This free event for kids and their grownups is one of our favorite events in the Twin Cities. It's a great way Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, Minneapolis

WaterFest at Lake Phalen

Published May 28, 2026 | Updated May 29, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Celebrate Minnesota's clean lakes with WaterFest, a free annual family festival at Lake Phalen Park in St. Paul! The annual WaterFest at Lake Phalen takes place this coming Saturday, May 30! This event is fun for the whole family, with lots of great activities taking place. WaterFest is a free family festival Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Parks, St. Paul

French Regional Park Play Area Plymouth.

Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas – Open for 2026

Published May 27, 2026 | Updated May 28, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

It's time to get the kids outside and active at Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas now open for 2026! Many of look forward to the Season Opening of Three RiversParks District Outdoor Play areas.  We would all love it if they were open year round, but many of the larger areas are not, mainly for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, Parks

como pool waterslide

Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul Open through Labor Day

Published May 27, 2026 | Updated May 27, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

Cool off at Como Regional Park Pool in Saint Paul this summer! Summer weather is in full swing. Having multiple options for outdoor water activities is a must! Add Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul to your list of places to check out. Weather permitting, Como Regional Park Pool will be open June 13 - Continue Reading

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Faribault Mill’s Annual Factory Sale

Published May 13, 2026 | Updated June 10, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

One my favorite warehouse sales is coming up and you don't want to miss it! It's the annual factory sale at Faribault Mill.  One of my favorite blankets in our house was made at the Faribault Woolen Mill. Although my blanket is more along the lines of an antique, I was very excited to read about the upcoming Continue Reading

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The UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event.

The UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event

Published May 13, 2026 | Updated May 13, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Are you in need of two wheels, perhaps something to enjoy summer?  Check out the upcoming UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event. This will be the LAST annual bike sale. We just found out that this well-loved annual bike sale will be coming to an end. But, your last chance to shop for a bike is happening soon! The Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Great Deals, Minneapolis, Sports, Warehouse Sale Tagged With: biking, events

Children petting baby goats at Eidem Farm Spring on the Farm Event.

Spring on the Farm at Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park

Published May 12, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park to celebrate spring and experience life on the farm with planting, animals, and more! This warm weather and sunshine mean that spring is here and it's also time for a fun Spring on the Farm Event at Historic Eidem Farm. Located in Brooklyn Park, you will find lots of fun Continue Reading

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Rock the Barn at Dodge Nature Center

Rock the Barn at Dodge Nature Center

Published May 7, 2026 | Updated May 7, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to Rock the Barn at Dodge Nature Center for this annual farm and music festival with pony rides, farm animals, dandelion fritters, barnyard games, and more family-friendly fun for all! Enjoy nature, music and of course not to forgetting the most important element... the BARN!  Rock the Barn at Dodge Center takes Continue Reading

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Bison at Belwin.

Belwin Bison Festival in Afton

Published May 7, 2026 | Updated May 7, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

At the Belwin Bison Festival, celebrate the release of new bison with family fun and activities including music, art, food and more. Did you know we have at least two public places to see Bison in Minnesota?  The Belwin Conservancy is one of them and their festival is coming up soon!  Visit Belwin Continue Reading

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Winona Parade of Trucks Event.

2026 Parade of Trucks in Winona

Published May 7, 2026 | Updated May 7, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to Winona to see all kinds of big working vehicles, including fire trucks, semi trailers, street sweepers and more for the Parade of Trucks happening on May 16. The typical "Touch a Truck" event goes further in Winona with the Parade of Trucks!  In 2021, they switched to a parade style format, and Continue Reading

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plant sale.

Friends School Plant Sale

Published May 5, 2026 | Updated May 6, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Shop the largest plant sale in the state at the Friends School Plant Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds May 8th- 10th, 2026! You'll find over 2,000 plant varieties! I sure hope we can safely say that Spring is here!!  The upcoming Friends School Plant sale is a great way to find the plants we Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

Doors Open Minneapolis Buildings.

Doors Open Minneapolis

Published May 1, 2026 | Updated May 1, 2026 | by Kristi | 3 Comments

Doors Open Minneapolis lets you explore buildings from theaters and houses of worship to government buildings and businesses for a FREE behind-the-scenes look at 100 venues throughout the city. Once again the city of Minneapolis will be opening up their doors to the public. We are excited to see it return and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

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