If you've never been to the one-of-a-kind Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater, add it to your list! Not only does Teddy Bear Park offer great outdoor fun for kids, it's also a nice spot to enjoy the view of Stillwater as it's located up on the hill. In addition, there are nice indoor bathrooms on site – a rare Continue Reading
Family Friendly Irish Fun at the Landmark Center
Grab the kids and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul with two days of family friendly fun. I was recently reminded that kids enjoy celebrating St. Patrick's Day, however it's not always easy to find kid friendly activities. Lucky for those with kids, the Landmark Center in Continue Reading
Free Prom Dresses for MN Teens 2024
Check out this list of locations throughout the state of Minnesota where teens who need them can get prom dresses for free! It's been many years since my prom and we just finished with prom for our two girls who are now in college. We looked and looked and thankfully they are very thrifty girls but I Continue Reading
Cancelled for 2024: Dodge Nature Center Winter Fest
Please note this event has been cancelled for 2024. The Annual Dodge Center Winter Fest is coming up on February 17th. Get ready for outdoor fun! It's been mentioned before but Minnesota has some great nature centers spread around the state. Many are close to the metro, but you can also find some Continue Reading
31st Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival in Wabasha
Head to Wabasha in February for the 31st Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival! The 31st Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival is taking place Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th. I think almost all Minnesotans are fans of the movie Grumpy Old Men. You just have to love a movie that is set in Minnesota Continue Reading
Art Shanty Projects 2024
One of our favorite winter events is coming up: the annual Art Shanty Projects taking place on Bde Unma / Lake Harriet. UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to warm temps and thinning ice, Art Shanty Projects has closed early for the 2024 season. Something we all look forward to are the annual Art Shanty Projects. Continue Reading
GRAND Opening: Bartz Snow Sculpture January 20th
Visit the grand opening of the Bartz Snow Sculpture on January 19th to see their amazing and gigantic design! As of February 1, 2024, this weekend will be the last Bartz Snow Sculpture Events for the season. February 2- 4, you can "feed" the Sparky sculpture snowballs, buy Bartz gear and watch the sculpture be Continue Reading
Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day
At Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day kids can check out fire trucks, meet firefighters and take a turn on the 20-foot inflatable slide! Our kids love to go to Firehouse events. It's a chance to get up close with the trucks and all the equipment.The best part though, is meeting any and all of the firefighters. They Continue Reading
Snowshoeing in Minnesota
Snowshoeing is an expanding recreational activity and even though there hasn't been snow yet this winter, it's on the way! This list has awesome places to snowshoe and even options for rentals. Living in the snowy haven of Minnesota, we have lots of opportunities for snowshoeing! Throughout the state there are Continue Reading
Bold & Cold Events in Owatonna
Wrap up January in Owatonna at the 6th Annual Bold and Cold Winter Festival. Owatonna's Bold & Cold Events and activities run between January 22nd- 28th, 2024. Owatonna Park and Recreation, People's Press, and Owatonna Businesses partner to present many choices. There is sure to be something for everyone to Continue Reading
Catholic Charities Giving Tree at Mall of America
Catholic Charities will be hosting the 31st Annual Giving Tree event at Mall of America this year! One of my holiday traditions has been purchasing items for those in need and donating. In previous years I've found trees in various malls or stores that had an ornament or small tag with a specific need or Continue Reading
Winter Solstice Bonfire at the Belwin Conservancy
Celebrate the year's longest night and the return of the light at the annual Winter Solstice Bonfire at the Belwin Conservancy near Afton. There's something about a campfire and it's even better in the winter. Not just the warmth but the glow and watching all the colors in the flames. The Winter Continue Reading
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