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Coffee Flight at Third Space Café in Minneapolis

Coffee Flights at Minnesota Coffee Shops

Published February 3, 2026 | Updated February 11, 2026 | by Kristi | 15 Comments

Drinking a flight of your favorite beverage doesn't have to include alcohol, it can be coffee! Try one of these Minnesota Coffee Shops where you can grab a flight! Many of us, including myself enjoying meeting up with friends to have a good conversation and perhaps catch up on the day to day things.  Often Continue Reading

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Prom Dresses on Rack.

FREE Prom Dresses for MN Teens 2026

Published January 27, 2026 | Updated January 27, 2026 | by Kristi | 24 Comments

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 – thankfully, they are very thrifty girls – but I Continue Reading

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snow tubing.

Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill in Eagan

Published January 24, 2026 | Updated February 3, 2026 | by Kristi | 4 Comments

Enjoy some snow tube fun at the Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill in Eagan! With the winter season lasting many months in Minnesota, it is fun to find a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy and embrace the weather. The Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill, located in Eagan, is a great spot for those looking to try snow Continue Reading

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Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day

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

At Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day kids can check out fire trucks, meet firefighters and enjoy some chili and cider! 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 love to meet Continue Reading

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Winter Fete in Bloomington

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

It's time for the the 22nd annual Bloomington Winter Fete-- a family friendly winter celebration filled with a variety of activities.  Winter Fete begins December 2025 and goes through February 2026 in Bloomington. Activities are free unless otherwise noted, and fun for the whole family! Check out the Continue Reading

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33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival in Wabasha

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

Head to Wabasha in February for the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival! The 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival is taking place Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th. 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 AND Continue Reading

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People snowshoeing in a forest during Bold and Cold Fest.

Bold & Cold Events in Owatonna

Published December 29, 2025 | Updated December 29, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Wrap up January in Owatonna at the 7th Annual Bold and Cold Winter Festival. Owatonna's Bold & Cold Events and activities run between January 19th- 25th, 2026. 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

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Art Shanty on Lake Harriet.

Art Shanty Projects 2026

Published December 29, 2025 | Updated December 29, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

One of our favorite winter events is coming up: the annual Art Shanty Projects taking place on Bde Unma / Lake Harriet.  Something we all look forward to are the annual Art Shanty Projects. Each year offers something unique, fun and interesting to break up the cold and dull winter. The Art Shanty Projects Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Minneapolis

The Giving Tree event at MOA, a woman bringing in a gift to donate.

Catholic Charities Giving Tree at Mall of America with Llamas Inside the Mall!

Published December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities will be hosting the 33rd Annual Giving Tree event at Mall of America this year! While the emphasis of the event is offering a chance to give back, they are also planning for a lot of fun with the chance to meet therapy animals including alpacas, llamas, a mini horse, cats and dogs. One of my Continue Reading

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House on the Inver Grove Heights Light Tour.

Inver Grove Heights Lights Tour

Published December 14, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to Inver Grove Heights this holiday season to see over 100 illuminated homes included on the IGH Lights Tour! A friend recently shared a list of outstanding light displays in Inver Grove Heights. The original listing was posted on the Facebook page for Joe Aitkins, the County Commissioner, years ago. At that Continue Reading

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showshoeing.

Snowshoeing in Minnesota

Published December 13, 2025 | Updated January 7, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

If you've ever looked out at freshly fallen snow and wanted to get out and enjoy that beautiful Minnesota scenery, I've got good news for you: Snowshoeing is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly winter activities to try, and you don’t even need to own gear to get started. From state parks and nature centers to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Parks, Sports

Family New Year’s Eve at Lebanon Hills

Published December 5, 2025 | Updated December 6, 2025 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

We are typically one holiday at a time but this sells out EVERY year.  If you've previously missed out on the Family New Year's Eve at Lebanon Hills, now is your chance to grab tickets for the family!   In the past when our kids were young, this was a fun event that we ALL enjoyed.  It does sell Continue Reading

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