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
Minnesota Garlic Festival
Get ready for ALL things garlic at the annual Garlic Festival in Hutchinson on August 15th. Saturday August 15th is the day to enjoy and learn about all things garlic at the annual Minnesota Garlic Festival. Games, music, and of course food can all be found at the Garlic Festival. The annual event takes place Continue Reading
Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival
Head to Central Minnesota to experience farming from a bygone era at the Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival. Although my Dad would take us to Threshing shows all over MN, the Rose City Threshing Show and Heritage Festival was just a few short miles from where I grew up. The noises of the engines, Continue Reading
35th Annual Little Log House Antique Power Show
Check out the upcoming 35th Annual Little Log House Antique Power Show July 24th -26th! Some of the best hidden gems in our state are "hidden" simply because they aren't open all the time. The Little Log House Antique Power Show is an event this weekend and you may be wondering exactly where the "Little Continue Reading
Highland Park Water Tower Open House in St. Paul
At the Highland Park Water Tower Open House, you can climb the stairs to the top for an amazing summer and fall view of the surrounding area. Get a higher perspective of the city of St. Paul! Coming up soon you can climb the steps of the 127-foot Highland Tower in St. Paul. The tower is open to the public twice Continue Reading
Coon Rapids 4th of July
Coon Rapids celebrates the 4th of July in a big way every year and returns this year with a parade, live music, food, and lots more fun! This means Coon Rapids is the place to be July 2-4th. Their annual Fourth of July Community Celebration has tons of fun for the whole family. Coon Rapids Continue Reading
2026 Touch A Truck Events in Minnesota
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
Rock the Cradle 2026 at Minneapolis Institute of Art
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
WaterFest at Lake Phalen
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
Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas – Open for 2026
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
Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul
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
Faribault Mill’s Annual Factory Sale
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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