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Middle Eastern Festival in West St. Paul: July 15-16

Published July 8, 2023 | Updated July 7, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Listen to music, ride a camel, eat authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and more at the 13th Annual Middle Eastern Festival in Saint Paul. The 13th Annual Middle Eastern Festival in West St. Paul is Minnesota's largest Middle Eastern Festival. The event, hosted by St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, offers Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, St. Paul

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Cannon Valley Trail

Published July 4, 2023 | Updated July 6, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The Cannon Valley Trail in Southeastern Minnesota is a beautiful place to bike, hike or cross country ski. The Cannon Valley Trail is a paved bicycle and hiking trail, covering over 19 miles. The trail is tucked into bluffs, alongside fields, a river - the scenery is beautiful! In my experience, this is a Continue Reading

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Kayak and Canoe Rental at Three Rivers Park District

Published July 2, 2023 | Updated July 8, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Do you want to get out on the water this summer but do not own the right gear? No problem! Three Rivers Park District offers rental equipment for many activities. Canoes, kayaks (single and double), paddleboats, rowboats, and stand-up paddleboards are available to rent from the Three Rivers Park Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Great Deals, Parks, Sports

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Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swimming

Published June 29, 2023 | Updated July 5, 2023 | 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 Continue Reading

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Independence Day Celebration at Fort Snelling

Published June 26, 2023 | Updated June 26, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Experience an Independence Day from the late 1890s at Historic Fort Snelling. Get a head start on your 4th of July celebrations and plan to visit Fort Snelling a few days before the 4th of July holiday. The Minnesota Historical Society is hosting Independence Day, 1898 at the Historic Fort Snelling in Saint Continue Reading

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Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival

Published June 20, 2023 | Updated July 25, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a 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, the Continue Reading

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WaterFest at Lake Phalen

Published June 1, 2023 | Updated April 9, 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

Filed Under: Events, Parks, St. Paul

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Summer Movies at the Mall of America – $3 Each

Published May 30, 2023 | Updated June 19, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Bring the family to the B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series movies at Mall of America this summer with $3 tickets! On hot or rainy summer days one of our favorite things to do is go to a movie! The Summer Kids Series at B&B Theatres at Mall of America has a great line-up of movies offered at inexpensive Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Kids, Mall of America, Movies

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Legacy of The Lakes Museum Family Day

Published May 30, 2023 | Updated May 30, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Join the fun in Alexandria at Legacy of the Lakes Museum for their Annual Family Day event!  If you haven't been to Alexandria you should know that you are missing out on something great.  The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is just one of the many things located in or near Alexandria.  The museum is Continue Reading

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Breakfast on the Farm Events Starting in May

Published May 16, 2023 | Updated May 16, 2023 | by Kristi | 2 Comments

We have updated the Breakfast on the Farm list for 2023.  Even if the list is getting shorter, there are still several opportunities for tours, food and fun on farms. We might not have toddlers, but I can tell you our teens still enjoy the Breakfast on the Farm events. Although it's called "Breakfast on the Continue Reading

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Big Rig Rally in Eagan

Published May 16, 2023 | Updated May 15, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The Big Rig Rally Event is coming to Eagan. Celebrate National Public Works Week and enjoy a behind the scenes look at Eagan’s Central Maintenance Facility to learn about the Big Rigs that help make the city run. The upcoming Big Rig Rally taking place on June 1st is a fun event for kids of all ages.  I Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids

Record Store Day

Published April 19, 2023 | Updated April 19, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Visit your local record store this weekend to celebrate Record Store Day! This Saturday, April 22nd is host to the annual Record Store Day - a day to celebrate music, records and fun. There are over 30 record stores throughout Minnesota participating - both all around the metro as well as other stores around the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Concerts, Events

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