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
Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion in Walnut Grove
Did you grow up watching Little House on the Prairie? It was one of my favorite shows! I just wanted to share that the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove MN is hosting a large TV Little House Cast Reunion this summer. Not all of the details are out yet, so far at least 10 cast members have been Continue Reading
Tour an Amazon Fulfillment Center
Most of us have ordered something from Amazon at least once, if not more times than we can count! Have you ever wondered what the inside of their fulfillment center looks like and how they get things to where they need to be? We just discovered you can tour some of their fulfillment centers. The Shakopee location is Continue Reading
Witch’s Hat Water Tower Open to Visitors
Typically you'll find an iconic Minneapolis landmark Witch's Hat Water Tower open to visitors just once a year. Built in 1913, it's one of only a few water towers of its kind left in the area. The tower opens to visitors just once a year, the Friday evening after Memorial day. This year that falls on May Continue Reading
Cascade Bay Preview Weekend
This past weekend really seemed like spring and summer might actually be here. A few weeks ago it seemed we were having the winter that wouldn't end. One of our favorite signs of summer is the opening of Cascade Bay in Eagan. It happens to be one of our favorite places to cool off and have some hot weather Continue Reading
Ron’s Warehouse – Alexandria
For those of you in central Minnesota, you might already know about Ron's Warehouse. For the rest of you, it just might be a place you want to check out or even road trip to. Located in Alexandria, it has moved a few times but has been in its present location for many years, so hopefully it's done moving. You'll Continue Reading
Cross Country Skiing at Night
Many of us look forward to Winter for one reason, the snow. We live in Minnesota so we might as well embrace it and enjoy the winter activities right? While cross country skiing is fun, many of us work during the day and have a hard time fitting it into our schedule. The Three Rivers Park District has the perfect Continue Reading
Adult Night at Cheap Skate
As a kid many of us went to at least one rollerskating birthday party. I grew up in a small town that had a large rollerskating rink, great memories of that place. If you're an adult and want to have some rollerskating fun, we found just the place. Adult night at Cheap Skate in Coon Rapids takes place most Continue Reading
Tom Weber 100 THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES Book Signings
It's no secret we love to read and we also love to explore, so we are super excited about a new book and two book signing events. The Tom Weber 100 THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES Book Signings are coming up October 13th. We are always looking for new ideas of things to do in the metro. This book would be great to Continue Reading
Martin Marietta Granite Quarry Tour
Those of you that live in and around the St. Cloud/Waite Park area are familiar with the nickname "Granite City". Others in different areas of the state may not be familiar with that. A large amount of Granite can be found in the area, thus how the nickname came to be. This Wednesday, June 13 you have a chance to Continue Reading
The Moline Open House — Tour Building And Meet Tractor Experts
Perhaps you may have heard of the Minneapolis Moline? It's been several years but the tractors and machinery were made locally here in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. This Saturday, (April 21) you have a chance to see seven recently restored tractors at special open house event. No tickets or reservations Continue Reading
New Play area at Ridgedale Center
Although many of us had hopes for a warm winter, this week does not appear to be part of that. If getting out of the house is at the top of your list, add the recently opened Ridgedale Center free play area to your list. The beautiful 6000 square area is a great place for the kids to have some fun. Located on the Continue Reading
