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2025 Touch A Truck Events in Minnesota

Published August 15, 2025 | Updated September 11, 2025 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

Touch a Truck Events let your kids get up close to and even inside big rigs, emergency vehicles, public works equipment and more. We've compiled a list of upcoming events happening throughout Minnesota. Do you have kids that get super excited for anything with big wheels? Spring is just around the corner and Touch Continue Reading

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Roasting Garlic over open fire at Minnesota Garlic Festival.

Minnesota Garlic Festival

Published August 2, 2025 | Updated August 3, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Get ready for ALL things garlic at the annual Garlic Festival in Hutchinson on August 9th. August 10th 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 in Continue Reading

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Dakota County Fair

Published August 2, 2025 | Updated August 27, 2025 | 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 4th and runs through Sunday, August 10th. See animals up close, attend a rodeo, car show, demolition derby, and more. Dakota County Fair Special Continue Reading

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Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat with decorative end.

Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival

Published July 30, 2025 | Updated August 2, 2025 | 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 2nd. If you're not familiar with the sport, Dragon Boat races are a variation of rowing. The Continue Reading

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Little Log House.

34th Annual Little Log House Antique Power Show

Published July 19, 2025 | Updated August 27, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Check out the upcoming 34th Annual Little Log House Antique Power Show July 25 -27! 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 Log Continue Reading

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Highland Park Water Tower Open House in St. Paul

Published July 11, 2025 | Updated September 30, 2025 | 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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Grove Cove Aquatic Center Maple Grove

Published June 29, 2025 | Updated June 29, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Check out the Grove Cove Aquatic Center in Maple Grove for indoor and outdoor water fun! The Grove Cove Aquatic Center is a family-friendly indoor AND outdoor pool complex located within the Maple Grove Community Center and Lifetime Fitness Maple Grove. Cool off from the warm temperatures in the water. Are Continue Reading

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Coon Rapids Fire Truck 4th of July Parade.

Coon Rapids 4th of July

Published June 26, 2025 | Updated June 26, 2025 | 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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Barn Quilts of Minnesota

Published June 6, 2025 | Updated September 11, 2025 | by Kristi | 3 Comments

Make your way through Central Minnesota while discovering beautiful barn quilts along the way. Use a Barn Quilt Trail map as your guide! Typically when we hear the word quilt, we automatically think of fabric.  Quilts aren't always fabric; they can be painted on wood or on other things besides fabric. If you Continue Reading

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Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul Open through Labor Day

Published June 6, 2025 | Updated June 6, 2025 | 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. It's open June 11th- August 20th, 2025. With a lap pool, children's Continue Reading

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River Springs Water Park in Owatonna

Published June 4, 2025 | Updated June 4, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to River Springs Water Park in Owatonna for a day of fun in the sun! The River Springs Water Park is open daily starting June 6th. This water park features slides, pool areas, a lazy river, and more opportunities to explore the water!  Amenities and Features at the River Springs Water Continue Reading

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Kids Dancing at Rock the Cradle.

Rock the Cradle 2025 at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Published June 2, 2025 | Updated June 2, 2025 | 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 2025! 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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