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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 | 1 Comment

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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Crafting at Goodhue

FREE Family Fun Day at Goodhue County Historical Society

Published April 2, 2026 | Updated June 23, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Make plans to Hop into Spring family fun at the Goodhue County Historical Society Free Family Fun Day! We love to attend fun events at local Museums and Historical Societies around the state. We found a fun one coming up, the Free Family Fun Day- Hop into Spring at the Goodhue County Historical Continue Reading

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Faribault Mill’s Annual Factory Sale

Published May 13, 2026 | Updated June 10, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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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Kids Dancing at Rock the Cradle.

Rock the Cradle 2026 at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Published June 5, 2026 | Updated June 5, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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

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lake elmo park preserve

Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swimming

Published June 29, 2023 | Updated May 31, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Find a spot to cool off from sizzling summer temperatures at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The Lake Elmo Park Reserve is part of the Washington County Park System. This Park Reserve offers gently rolling hills with a variety of landscape types, including forest and prairie. It's also filled with wildlife. Watch for Continue Reading

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