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Two Great Stores for Gently Used Outdoor Gear

Published March 4, 2020 | Updated October 9, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Our family enjoys camping and hiking and the occasional bike ride. The tough part is finding the gear we need, for an affordable price. Nobody wants to wake up in a wet tent or be in a cold sleeping bag. Lucky for us we've discovered two great stores that offer gently used outdoor gear.  The first store is Continue Reading

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Alpaca Farm Days kids with alpacas.

National Alpaca Farm Days

Published September 22, 2026 | Updated September 25, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Get up close and interact with alpacas at National Alpaca Farm Days! The 19th annual National Alpaca Farm Days event is coming up, September 26th and 27th, 2026! This is a great opportunity to experience alpacas up close. Many farms allow you to feel the alpaca fleece, tour the farm, view live demonstrations Continue Reading

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Highland Hills Fall Chairlift Rides

Hyland Hills Fall Chairlift Rides

Published September 20, 2026 | Updated September 19, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Take a ride and enjoy fall from a different perspective in Bloomington. Tickets are on sale now! Mark your calendar for a different perspective on fall! Coming up on October 10th and 11th you can take one of the Hyland Hills Fall Chairlift Rides. It's a chance to check out some fall colors mingling with the Continue Reading

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Taco Tour on Lake Street

Published September 15, 2026 | Updated September 15, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to try some amazing tacos during the Taco Tour on Lake Street in Minneapolis! Get ready to try all types of tacos from the many delicious taco stops along Lake Street. There's also live music from 4 local bands (bring a blanket or some chairs to spread out on the grass and enjoy the new Continue Reading

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Fiesta Latina in St. Paul

Published September 16, 2026 | Updated September 15, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Celebrate all things Latino with the free Fiesta Latina in St. Paul, Minnesota. Enjoy dancing, music, arts and crafts, and more! The upcoming Fiesta Latina is a fun-filled event. You'll enjoy authentic Latin food, music, dance, entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly activities including free medical exams Continue Reading

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Minnesota Children’s Book Festival

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 11, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The Minnesota Children's Book Festival features author and illustrator presentations, artmaking activities, bookmaking, bubbles, balloon animals and more! I'm so glad that my kids love to read! I've always loved to read and recall flashlight reading late at night until my parents caught on to that trick.  My Continue Reading

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MN Zip Line

Earth Day Zip Line 40% Off Sale

Published April 3, 2023 | Updated September 7, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Plan ahead for your Minnesota Zip Line adventure and save up to 40% at Kerfoot Canopy Tour and/or Brainerd Zip Line Tour. If you've been wanting to try ziplining, we found a great deal for you. You can choose between the Kerfoot Canopy Tour located near Henderson or the Brainerd Zip Line Tour. You can purchase Continue Reading

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2026 Touch A Truck Events in Minnesota

Published June 14, 2026 | Updated September 5, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

Touch a Truck Events let your kids get up close to and even inside big rigs, emergency vehicles, public works equipment and more. We've compiled a list of upcoming events happening throughout Minnesota. Do you have kids that get super excited for anything with big wheels? Spring is just around the corner and Touch Continue Reading

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Long Drive-In Theatre in Long Prairie Minnesota.

Long Drive-In Theatre – A Minnesota Classic!

Published March 30, 2026 | Updated August 20, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The Long Drive-In Theatre in Long Prairie (in central MN) is opening for the season! See what's new for the 2026 season. Yes this winter was long, just when we thought it was warm it came back again! Finally...we are seeing signs of SPRING and we have something we can look forward to. Spring of course means one Continue Reading

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Minnesota State Fair Butter Sculptures

Minnesota State Fair Favorites: Cheap and FREE Fun!

Published August 13, 2018 | Updated August 18, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

We love the MN State Fair! We started taking our kids when they were 4 months old, double stroller and all.  We usually go at least once if not twice, spending almost a whole day there.  Typically we don't arrive when the gates open, we get there around 9 or 10 but we are there until it closes. A couple Continue Reading

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Dakota County Fair

Published August 10, 2026 | Updated August 10, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

Head to Farmington for the Dakota County Fair, which is considered one of the top county fairs in Minnesota. The Dakota County Fair gets underway Monday, August 10th and runs through Sunday, August 16th. See animals up close, attend a rodeo, lumberjack show, demolition derby, and more. Dakota County Fair Continue Reading

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como pool waterslide

Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul

Published May 27, 2026 | Updated August 8, 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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