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Mick Sterling Elk River Riverfront Concert

Elk River Riverfront Concert Series

Published June 7, 2021 | Updated July 26, 2021 | by Kristi | 3 Comments

Enjoy some great music along the banks of the Mississippi River at the Elk River Riverfront Concert Series Thursday nights this summer. It's so fun to see the summer events starting back up after such a quiet 2020.  We enjoy finding events in the evening where can relax and enjoy some music or life theatre Continue Reading

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Rhythm on the Rails FREE Summer Concert Series in Shakopee

Published July 9, 2021 | Updated July 11, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

  The Rhythm on the Rails summer concert series is back in Shakopee again this summer. Quite the fabulous line up planned too!  I see several that I am excited about.  Wednesday evenings, beginning July 14 through August 11, 2021. you can enjoy free concerts from 6-9pm.  A fabulous way to enjoy Continue Reading

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Co-op Farm Tour: A Fun Way to Learn About Locally Grown Food

Published July 1, 2021 | Updated July 5, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Learn more about how our food is grown locally on the Co-op Farm Tour with family-friendly interactive activities, face-to-face chats with farmers and more. Discovering where food comes from and learning about locally grown sources is all part of the Co-op Farm Tour.  Starting at 10 am on July 10th you have the Continue Reading

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Music in Kelley Park

Published June 12, 2021 | Updated June 16, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Enjoy music in Kelley Park in Apple Valley Friday nights all summer long. The Music in Kelley Park Concert Series takes place Friday evenings in the summer.  Kelley Park is located in Apple Valley and is a great park to check out on hot days with kids, it has a nice splash pad and play Continue Reading

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A Visit to Voyageurs National Park

Published August 27, 2020 | Updated May 19, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Almost all of us have heard of the Boundary Waters and perhaps some of you have camped or canoed in the area.  Did you also know that Minnesota has a National Park?  It might not be as popular or as well known as many of the other National Parks in the USA but after a recent visit, we think it's worth a Continue Reading

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ice sculpture with chainsaw

Ice Gardens in Chaska

Published January 26, 2021 | Updated May 15, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Ice Gardens are coming to downtown Chaska with life-size ice sculptures and live ice carving.  With winter events we always hope the weather will cooperate. We need just the right amount of snow, ice and cold.  It's sort of like the perfect recipe except we have no control over the Continue Reading

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Bachman’s Spring Ideas House

Published March 1, 2021 | Updated March 1, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Spring is on its way and it's time to get some decorating ideas at Bachman's Spring Idea House! Spring is a great time to update a few things.  If you need ideas, the Bachman's Spring Ideas House starts soon and offers countless ideas (March 11-April 11).  The home is located next door to the flagship Continue Reading

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Savage Sports Center

Savage Sports Center

Published February 6, 2021 | Updated February 6, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Walk, jog, and run indoors for free at the Savage Sports Center, offering a state-of-the-art artificial grass field perfect for winter exercise. We've had a pretty mild winter so far, but with some colder days here this week, it reminds me that finding indoor fun is a little more difficult in the winter.  Continue Reading

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Spend Time with Llamas

Published January 9, 2021 | Updated January 10, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

You can get up close and spend some quality time with llamas in Minnesota! Over the weekend my whole family spent some time with Llamas.  I had read about Carlson's Lloveable Llamas a year or so ago and decided to surprise my family.  We drove about 45 minutes through some rolling hills near Waconia to a Continue Reading

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Tubing at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Published January 7, 2021 | Updated January 7, 2021 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Enjoy Minnesota winter fun at Tubing at Elm Creek Park Reserve. See the changes for 2021 including a reservations only policy. We might not have any mountains but we are lucky enough to have some great hills for sledding and tubing.  One of our favorite spots happens to be part of the Three River Park Continue Reading

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15th Annual Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt

Published November 6, 2020 | Updated November 20, 2020 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Get ready for the 15th Annual Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt and see what changes are in store for this year. **Update: The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt has been canceled for 2020. :( The 15th Annual Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt will be taking place, although a little differently this year. The biggest change is Continue Reading

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19th Annual Holiday Stroll in Red Wing

Published November 17, 2020 | Updated November 17, 2020 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Even with 2020 throwing us some major curve balls we are still determined to have a nice holiday season.  The 19th Annual Holiday Stroll in Red Wing has been a nice tradition for us. This year it takes place Friday November 27th.    The Holiday Stroll is a chance to wander a beautiful small town and Continue Reading

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