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A Goodbye to the Old Three River Parks French Play Area – Hello to the New!

Published April 28, 2017 | Updated June 28, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The NEW French Regional Park Play Area is now open!  This popular park with a huge play structure is located in Plymouth. It is just one of the multiple fun Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas. The old play structure was removed in 2017 to make way for the new and improved one.  Take a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Events, Kids, Parks

Wells Fargo History Museum

Published March 5, 2017 | Updated March 5, 2017 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Just when I think I've learned about all the museums in our area, I discover another one.  The Wells Fargo History Museum is located in Minneapolis.  The best part about it, it's free.  It's open M-F from 9-5, so it might take some planning to get to it if those are your work hours.  It's family friendly and includes Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Minneapolis, travel

Free First Saturday: Kids’ Film Festival at the Walker Art Center

Published February 28, 2017 | Updated February 28, 2017 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Not only is it the Free First Saturday at the Walker Art Center, it's the Kid's Film Festival, taking place March 4th.   The Kid's Film Festival is a series of short films all for kids.  There are different time slots, depending on the age of your kids.  Some of the films are for all ages while others are geared Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, Minneapolis, Movies

Few Seats But Great Eats – Best Tiny Restaurants in the Twin Cities

Published February 23, 2017 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Sometimes going out to eat is just hoping there'll be a seat when you arrive.  Sure, some of the fancy places take reservations, but if you want down home cooking then that's probably not an option.  We love to try off the beaten path places and have discovered a selection of few seats but great eats in Minneapolis and Continue Reading

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Rock’n Jump Opens in Eagan

Published December 28, 2016 | Updated July 18, 2019 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Finding indoor activities for the middle schoolers is a bit of a challenge. Even the elementary age is sometimes tough.  They've outgrown most of the indoor play areas, and even some of the smaller water parks. There's a new option scheduled to open this week in Eagan. Find discount Rock'n Jump passes Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, Sports

Rice Park Tree Lighting

Published November 18, 2016 | Updated November 17, 2016 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

It's that time of year again.  The time for twinkle and tinsel to be in abundance.  Rice park in St. Paul is host to a beautifully lit scene.  The Rice Tree Lighting will take place tomorrow, the 19th. The event begins at 3pm and goes until 10pm. The park will be lit up at 6:30 p.m., and WinterSkate will open at 7:20 Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Parks, St. Paul

Barn Bluff

Published November 13, 2016 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Our November feels more like September, maybe that means December will feel more like October?  Can always hope, but I do enjoy a white holiday season.  Either way, the change of seasons are one of the best reasons for living here.  If hiking is something you enjoy, then the Red Wing area offers some great options. Are Continue Reading

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Westwood Hills Nature Center

Published November 3, 2016 | Updated June 27, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

With this amazing fall weather, it's time to get out and explore.  Westwood Hills Nature Center is a hidden gem located in St. Louis Park. Open year round, with indoor and outdoor options for exploring nature. Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored Continue Reading

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Food Allergy Friendly Trunk or Treat Event

Published October 17, 2016 | Updated October 17, 2016 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

For many kids, Halloween is not their favorite holiday.  It's not that they don't like dressing up, or that they don't love candy.  Food Allergies make it a not so fun holiday for some kids.  There's a Food Allergy Friendly Trunk or Treat Event coming up on Saturday, October 29th in Woodbury.  If your child is one that Continue Reading

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An Unexpected Visit to the North Shore

Published October 1, 2016 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

This time of year many of us make plans to visit the North Shore area, to see the fall colors.  We all hope to see the orange and red leaves, get some fabulous photos and have amazing weather.  But what happens when we make the plans, take time off work, and the weather doesn't cooperate?  Do you cancel or go anyway? Continue Reading

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Prairie Sugar Weekend at Kelley Farm

Published September 22, 2016 | Updated September 22, 2016 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

It's Prairie Sugar Weekend at Kelley Farm, Saturday and Sunday (24th and 25th).  A great event for the whole family.  You can step back in time at a place, that makes learning fun and interactive. Join the Kelley farmhands as they make prairie sugar, also known as sorghum molasses. Help strip the leaves off the Continue Reading

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Monarch Festival

Published July 5, 2016 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Monarch butterflies have always been fascinating, the way they can be a butterfly or a worm.  Coming up this week on the 9th is the Monarch Festival.  It takes place at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, near Lanesboro.  There's a small fee for the event, and you can purchase tickets in advance here.  Come Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Events, Parks

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