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Catholic Charities Giving Tree at Mall of America with Llamas Inside the Mall!

Published December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities will be hosting the 33rd Annual Giving Tree event at Mall of America this year! While the emphasis of the event is offering a chance to give back, they are also planning for a lot of fun with the chance to meet therapy animals including alpacas, llamas, a mini horse, cats and dogs. One of my Continue Reading

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House on the Inver Grove Heights Light Tour.

Inver Grove Heights Lights Tour

Published December 14, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to Inver Grove Heights this holiday season to see over 100 illuminated homes included on the IGH Lights Tour! A friend recently shared a list of outstanding light displays in Inver Grove Heights. The original listing was posted on the Facebook page for Joe Aitkins, the County Commissioner, years ago. At that Continue Reading

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showshoeing.

Snowshoeing in Minnesota

Published December 13, 2025 | Updated January 7, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

If you've ever looked out at freshly fallen snow and wanted to get out and enjoy that beautiful Minnesota scenery, I've got good news for you: Snowshoeing is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly winter activities to try, and you don’t even need to own gear to get started. From state parks and nature centers to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Parks, Sports

Family New Year’s Eve at Lebanon Hills

Published December 5, 2025 | Updated December 6, 2025 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

We are typically one holiday at a time but this sells out EVERY year.  If you've previously missed out on the Family New Year's Eve at Lebanon Hills, now is your chance to grab tickets for the family!   In the past when our kids were young, this was a fun event that we ALL enjoyed.  It does sell Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids, Parks

Post office in the Village at Dakota City.

Christmas in the Village at Dakota City

Published December 4, 2025 | Updated December 4, 2025 | by Kristi | 6 Comments

Take a stroll through the historical Village at Dakota City and enjoy Christmas of long ago.  It's time for Christmas in the Village at Dakota City. Located inside the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. You can walk or take a horse-drawn carriage through the village to take in the sights and sounds of Continue Reading

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Forest City Stockade 29th Annual Christmas Celebration

Published November 20, 2025 | Updated December 2, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Experience Christmas as it was celebrated in the past at the Forest City Stockade Pioneer Christmas! This is their 29th annual celebration! The Forest City Stockade is only open twice year, August and December, and each time of year offers unique fun. This year's annual winter event takes place on December 6th and Continue Reading

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Gnomesgiving Gnome Hunt in New Brighton

Gnomesgiving Gnome Search in New Brighton

Published November 11, 2025 | Updated November 11, 2025 | by Kristi | 2 Comments

Get outside and search for hidden gnomes in the Gnomesgiving Gnome Search in New Brighton! Wouldn't it be fun to go on a Gnome search, maybe in the woods?  Check out this fun event taking place in New Brighton. The Gnomesgiving Gnome Hunt takes place November 19th to December 3rd, 2025 in New Brighton. Continue Reading

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European Christmas Market, Union Depot, Saint Paul,

European Christmas Market Returning to Union Depot

Published November 2, 2025 | Updated November 10, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

We are excited to see the European Christmas Market returning to Union Depot in Saint Paul for its 12th anniversary! We might not be in Europe for the holidays however we can attend the European Christmas Market at the Union Depot (240 E Kellogg Blvd) in Saint Paul! The smells, shopping and of course the food Continue Reading

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Halloween Bat in front of Moon

Bats, Bones, and Bonfires event at River Bend Nature Center

Published October 19, 2025 | Updated October 22, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to the River Bend Nature Center in Faribault for the Bats, Bones, and Bonfires event and enjoy s'mores, games, and more! Bats, Bones, and Bonfires Looking for some more fall-related activities outside of the metro area? Head to the River Bend Nature Center near Faribault on Saturday, October 25th for the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Halloween, Parks

Highland Hills Fall Chairlift Rides

Hyland Hills Fall Chairlift Rides

Published September 24, 2025 | Updated September 24, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Take a ride and enjoy fall from a different perspective in Bloomington. Tickets are on sale now! Mark your calendar for a different perspective on fall! Coming up on October 4th and 5th you can take one of the Hyland Hills Fall Chairlift Rides. It's a chance to check out some fall colors mingling with the Continue Reading

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Alpaca Farm Days kids with alpacas.

National Alpaca Farm Days

Published September 13, 2025 | Updated September 11, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Get up close and interact with alpacas at National Alpaca Farm Days! The 19th annual National Alpaca Farm Days event is coming up, September 27 and 28, 2025! This is a great opportunity to experience alpacas up close. Many farms allow you to feel the alpaca fleece, tour the farm, view live demonstrations and Continue Reading

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Fiesta Latina in St. Paul

Published September 12, 2025 | Updated September 12, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Celebrate all things Latino with the free Fiesta Latina at CLUES in St. Paul, Minnesota. Enjoy dancing, music, arts and crafts, and more! The upcoming Fiesta Latina is a fun-filled event. You'll enjoy authentic Latin food, music, dance, entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly activities including free medical Continue Reading

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