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Minnesota State Fair Favorites: Cheap and FREE Fun!

Published August 13, 2018 | Updated August 18, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

We love the MN State Fair! We started taking our kids when they were 4 months old, double stroller and all.  We usually go at least once if not twice, spending almost a whole day there.  Typically we don't arrive when the gates open, we get there around 9 or 10 but we are there until it closes. A couple Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Events, Great Deals, Kids, Minnesota State Fair, Review, St. Paul

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Dakota County Fair

Published August 10, 2026 | Updated August 10, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

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

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como pool waterslide

Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul

Published May 27, 2026 | Updated August 8, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, St. Paul

wood fired pizza with goat cheese.

Tips for Wandering the Back Roads to Pizza Farms

Published July 29, 2024 | Updated August 7, 2026 | by Kristi | 2 Comments

Have you visited a pizza farm? The rural areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin are home to at least a dozen pizza farms where you can savor a hot, freshly-baked pizza made with local ingredients while soaking in the farm atmosphere and enjoying the outdoors. Before there were four of us, there were two and we wandered Continue Reading

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Roasting Garlic over open fire at Minnesota Garlic Festival.

Minnesota Garlic Festival

Published August 7, 2026 | Updated August 7, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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

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Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat with decorative end.

Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival

Published July 30, 2025 | Updated July 31, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to the shores of Lake Bemidji for their annual Dragon Boat Festival. If you don't live near Bemidji, it might be time to plan a road trip.  The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival takes place July 30th - August 1st. If you're not familiar with the sport, Dragon Boat races are a variation of rowing. The game Continue Reading

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Coffee Flight at Third Space Café in Minneapolis

Coffee Flights at Minnesota Coffee Shops

Published February 3, 2026 | Updated July 28, 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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Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival

Published July 24, 2026 | Updated July 24, 2026 | by Kristi | 2 Comments

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

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Little Log House.

35th Annual Little Log House Antique Power Show

Published July 19, 2026 | Updated July 24, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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

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Highland Park Water Tower

Highland Park Water Tower Open House in St. Paul

Published July 8, 2026 | Updated July 8, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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

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Coon Rapids Fire Truck 4th of July Parade.

Coon Rapids 4th of July

Published June 29, 2026 | Updated June 29, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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

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planting seeds in starter container

FREE Seed Libraries in Minnesota

Published April 1, 2026 | Updated June 23, 2026 | by Kristi | 17 Comments

Free seed libraries are a great way to get seeds to start your garden and learn more about gardening in the process. Here is our list of free seed libraries throughout Minnesota! Have you heard of seed libraries? These are programs that are set up to educate both new and experienced gardeners, while typically Continue Reading

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