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The UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event

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Are you in need of two wheels, perhaps something to enjoy summer?  Check out the upcoming UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event. This will be the LAST annual bike sale. We just found out that this well-loved annual bike sale will be coming to an end. But, your last chance to shop for a bike is happening soon! The Continue Reading

Spring on the Farm at Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park

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Head to Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park to celebrate spring and experience life on the farm with planting, animals, and more! This warm weather and sunshine mean that spring is here and it's also time for a fun Spring on the Farm Event at Historic Eidem Farm. Located in Brooklyn Park, you will find lots of fun Continue Reading

Rock the Barn at Dodge Nature Center

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Head to Rock the Barn at Dodge Nature Center for this annual farm and music festival with pony rides, farm animals, dandelion fritters, barnyard games, and more family-friendly fun for all! Enjoy nature, music and of course not to forgetting the most important element... the BARN!  Rock the Barn at Dodge Center takes Continue Reading

Belwin Bison Festival in Afton

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At the Belwin Bison Festival, celebrate the release of new bison with family fun and activities including music, art, food and more. Did you know we have at least two public places to see Bison in Minnesota?  The Belwin Conservancy is one of them and their festival is coming up soon!  Visit Belwin Continue Reading

2026 Parade of Trucks in Winona

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Head to Winona to see all kinds of big working vehicles, including fire trucks, semi trailers, street sweepers and more for the Parade of Trucks happening on May 16. The typical "Touch a Truck" event goes further in Winona with the Parade of Trucks!  In 2021, they switched to a parade style format, and Continue Reading

Friends School Plant Sale

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Shop the largest plant sale in the state at the Friends School Plant Sale at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds May 8th- 10th, 2026! You'll find over 2,000 plant varieties! I sure hope we can safely say that Spring is here!!  The upcoming Friends School Plant sale is a great way to find the plants we Continue Reading

Doors Open Minneapolis

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Doors Open Minneapolis lets you explore buildings from theaters and houses of worship to government buildings and businesses for a FREE behind-the-scenes look at 100 venues throughout the city. Once again the city of Minneapolis will be opening up their doors to the public. We are excited to see it return and Continue Reading

Bluff Country Studio Art Tour

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Discover the beauty and diversity of art in southeastern Minnesota (along with northeastern Iowa) while also taking in the scenery via the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour! One of our favorite places to visit is the Bluff area of southern MN.  Houston County and Caledonia bring back special memories for our family as Continue Reading

Hyland Play Area AKA Chutes and Ladders Park

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Looking for a great park to take the kids to have them get rid of some of that excess energy? Hyland Play Area in Bloomington is awesome! If you’ve lived in the Twin Cities for a while, you’ve probably heard people rave about "Chutes and Ladders." While its official name is the Hyland Play Area, this Bloomington Continue Reading