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Nightfalls in Redwood Falls

Published April 17, 2023 | Updated April 18, 2023 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

Head to Nightfalls in Redwood Falls for an amazing show of lights in Ramsey Park with drive-thru displays and lighted trail walks. We've driven through the town of Redwood Falls in the daytime and the Nightfalls in Redwood Falls has us planning for an evening visit!  If you've never been to Redwood falls, the Continue Reading

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Southdale Center Hosts Annual Vehicle Day

Published April 6, 2023 | Updated April 16, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

  Kids can get up close and even sit in side fire trucks, snow plows, delivery trucks and more at Vehicle Day at Southdale Center in Edina. When our girls were young they loved to watch for the garbage truck.  Tractors on the farm were always a fun ride too.  Younger kids love big machines and Continue Reading

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MN Zip Line

Earth Day Zip Line 40% Off Sale

Published April 3, 2023 | Updated April 5, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Plan ahead for your Minnesota Zip Line adventure and save 40% at Kerfoot Canopy Tour and/or Brainerd Zip Line Tour. If you've been wanting to try ziplining, we found a great deal for you. You can choose between the Kerfoot Canopy Tour located near Henderson or the Brainerd Zip Line Tour. You can purchase the 40% Continue Reading

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Shows at the Forestview Planetarium

Published March 5, 2023 | Updated March 6, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Now is your chance to check out a show at the Forestview Planetarium in Baxter! Great things happen all over Minnesota.  Even if we haven't all heard of The Forestview Planetarium, it's a place worth checking out.  Located in the Brainerd/Baxter area, it's not open all the time - so be sure to check Continue Reading

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Winter Stuff in Lake City

Published February 10, 2023 | Updated February 11, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Lake City's Winter Stuff is just like it sounds - fun winter stuff to get out and do in Lake City weekends throughout February. Each year around this time, Lake City has held an annual Winter Fest. With Covid still hanging around last year they made the decision to not have their typical event. Organizers didn't Continue Reading

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Beginner Wildlife Tracking in Minnesota

Published January 30, 2023 | Updated January 31, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

If you live in Minnesota, this is a great winter to start a new hobby: wildlife tracking.  This is one of those winters where we can't seem to find a place to put the snow each time it accumulates on our driveway.  Our snowblower has been in and out of garage more than our car this season.   The Continue Reading

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Ramsey County Winter Recreation Sampler

Published January 27, 2023 | Updated February 9, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Enjoy some free outdoor fun at the Winter Recreation Sampler in select Ramsey County parks! Visit two different parks at select weekends in February for the Winter Recreation Sampler sponsored by Ramsey County Parks. You'll be able to experience kick-sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more Continue Reading

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St Cloud Park and Rec Cross Country Skiing

Winter Chill Event in St. Cloud

Published January 17, 2023 | Updated January 20, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Join in some central MN fun in St. Cloud at the Winter Chill with sledding, snowshoeing, arts and crafts, s'mores over the fire, prizes and more! The upcoming Winter Chill event in St. Cloud takes place January 21st from 1-4pm. It's the perfect time to get the kids outside, active and enjoying the season. This Continue Reading

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Winter Scavenger Hunt at Willow River State Park

Published January 17, 2023 | Updated January 17, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Take part in the Winter Scavenger Hunt at Willow River State Park to get outside and get searching! Winter doesn't have to be all indoors.  We live in a state that has four seasons so we might as well bundle up and enjoy some outdoor fun too!  A scavenger hunt is something everyone can do! Just dust Continue Reading

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Full Moon Walk at Pine Point Regional Park

Published January 14, 2023 | Updated January 17, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

 The upcoming Full Moon Walk at Pine Point Regional Park is a great opportunity to enjoy winter while marveling at the moon!  There are many different ways we can enjoy winter.  Yes we all live here so we might as well find ways to embrace and enjoy it a little. Of course complaining about the Continue Reading

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Winter Charm on the Farm at Farmamerica

Published January 7, 2023 | Updated January 9, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Discover the beauty of winter at Farmamerica in Waseca! Farmamerica is once again hosting two Winter Charm on the Farm events. The first is Saturday, January 14 and the second is Saturday, February 25. Both events will take place from 11 am - 3 pm. Celebrate the winter season at Farmamerica! Bundle up and Continue Reading

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New Year Gnome Scavenger Hunt in St Louis Park

Published December 31, 2022 | Updated December 31, 2022 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Join in the fun New Year Gnome Scavenger Hunt in St Louis Park! Join in the fun each week searching for a Gnome in St. Louis Park.  The first four weeks in January, a different New Year's gnome will be placed in one of the city's parks. Once a gnome is placed in a park, that gnome will remain there until the Continue Reading

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