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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 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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WaterFest at Lake Phalen

Published May 28, 2026 | Updated May 29, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Celebrate Minnesota's clean lakes with WaterFest, a free annual family festival at Lake Phalen Park in St. Paul! The annual WaterFest at Lake Phalen takes place this coming Saturday, May 30! This event is fun for the whole family, with lots of great activities taking place. WaterFest is a free family festival Continue Reading

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Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas – Open for 2026

Published May 27, 2026 | Updated May 28, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

It's time to get the kids outside and active at Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas now open for 2026! Many of look forward to the Season Opening of Three RiversParks District Outdoor Play areas.  We would all love it if they were open year round, but many of the larger areas are not, mainly for Continue Reading

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Rhubarb Festival in Lanesboro

Published May 29, 2024 | Updated May 26, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The Rhubarb Festival is back in Lanesboro Saturday, June 6th! Enjoy fun-filled festival entertainment, eat some yummy food, and try your hand at the free rhubarb games and contests. I grew up with rhubarb in a few places on our farm, and although we have tried to grow here the process has been slow. For now our Continue Reading

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Big Stone Mini Golf Course.

Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden, Minnetrista

Published June 30, 2024 | Updated May 22, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

At Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden in Minnetrista you can play a game of mini golf as you wander through amazing art! My husband and I ventured out for a date night last night and had a blast. Not a crazy loud concert or anything, but a quiet evening of mini golf and wandering through sculptures, even saw Continue Reading

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The UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event.

The UMN ReUse Warehouse Bike Sale Event

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

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

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Spooky Places in Minnesota

Published October 5, 2015 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Perhaps it is because Halloween is around the corner, or maybe it's the sound of crunching leaves this time of year.  The frost that covers the ground in the early morning, and the limited amount of sunlight as the darkness creeps in a little earlier each night. Whatever the reason...our curiosity seems to rise Continue Reading

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Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Published May 19, 2016 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Kristi | 2 Comments

Are you interested in learning more about St. Paul?  Perhaps you have an interest in architecture or history?  If you said yes, then the Summit Avenue Walking Tour would be a great activity to check into.  There are several upcoming dates to choose from, including this Saturday, May 21st.  You can purchase tickets in Continue Reading

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Summit Hill House in spring.

Summit Hill House Tour Event

Published August 10, 2023 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The Summit Hill House tour event takes place October 8th. This 50th year tradition is a rare opportunity to take a look inside some of the most stunning and historic homes in the Summit Hill neighborhood! Although the Summit Hill House Tour took a little break for a few years, it's back for the 50th year. If you Continue Reading

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