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Live Nativity in Minnesota Drive Through and Walk Through Events

Drive-Through and Walk-Through Live Nativity Events in Minnesota

Published December 2, 2025 | Updated November 10, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Celebrate Christmas with these Minnesota Live Nativity Events! We've gathered a big list of upcoming Living Nativity and Christmas Story drive-through and walk-through events happening all over the state of Minnesota! These beautiful, live recreations of the Christmas story feature community members playing Continue Reading

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN MINNESOTA

Holiday Lights in Minnesota – A Big Alphabetized List!

Published November 10, 2025 | Updated November 10, 2026 | by Laura | 9 Comments

See where to take the family to enjoy the beautiful holiday lights with this big list of Minnesota Holiday Light Shows! One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is viewing the beautiful holiday lights. Our family's tradition when I was a child was to drive around and see beautiful Christmas light shows after Continue Reading

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European Christmas Market, Union Depot, Saint Paul,

The Coziest Gift Hunt: Your Guide to Minnesota’s Best Holiday Boutiques and Christmas Markets

Published November 6, 2025 | Updated November 10, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

The cozy hunt for the perfect gift is officially on! We've compiled the ultimate guide to Minnesota's best Christmas markets, holiday boutiques, and craft shows for the 2026 season. Every November, the winter hush begins to settle over Minnesota, and with it arrives the cheerful sparkle of festive lights, handmade Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Shop Local Tagged With: Holidays, shopping

FREE Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Published October 5, 2026 | Updated November 8, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Celebrate Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art on the second Sunday of each month. There's a different theme each time! The Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts Family Day on the second Sunday of every month. Next up, on Sunday, November 8th, check out activities centered around the theme Inside Continue Reading

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Costco Membership Discount: Get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card When You Join!

Published July 29, 2026 | Updated November 8, 2026 | by Laura | 2 Comments

This Costco membership discount helps you save on a future purchase by gifting you a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card just for signing up! If you're not already a Costco member, and you've been thinking about trying it, NOW is your chance to join and get a BIG bonus just for signing up! The BEST deal we're Continue Reading

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Cheers Pablo (Coon Rapids, Woodbury) – Discount Painting Class

Published November 26, 2025 | Updated November 8, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Enjoy a discount painting class at Cheers Pablo in Coon Rapids or Woodbury with this special offer! Have you been wanting to try a paint night for fun with friends or for your next date night? Right now you can grab a Groupon for Cheers Pablo in Coon Rapids or Woodbury and book your next night out! My husband Continue Reading

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Mall of America Holiday Shopping Promotion

Published November 6, 2025 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The famous Mall of America Holiday Rewards program has begun! Now through February 28, 2027, you'll have the opportunity to earn some fantastic rewards, just by shopping at the Mall of America! Submit your receipts via the Mall of America app and you'll start adding up points that you can cash in for great rewards Continue Reading

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Hy-Vee Baking Sale

Published November 5, 2026 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Shop this weekend's Hy-Vee Baking Sale to get some great prices on pantry items you may need for your holiday baking! I don't typically start my baking for Christmas until closer to Christmas, BUT I do keep an eye out for all of the great sales that pop up this time of year on holiday baking items! Even if you Continue Reading

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Lunds & Byerlys Baking Sale

Published November 7, 2025 | Updated November 5, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The Lunds & Byerlys Baking Sale is back! Now is the time to stock up on all your baking needs for the holiday season and beyond! I always wait for this sale to come back every holiday season – it's the Lunds & Byerlys Baking Sale! With these prices, it's the perfect time to stock up for all your baking Continue Reading

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A bustling book fair with attendees browsing various stalls filled with books. Authors are signing books at a dedicated section, and people are engaged in conversations. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant with a diverse crowd.

Twin Cities Book Festival – FREE at Union Depot in St. Paul

Published November 6, 2025 | Updated November 4, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Bibliophiles, unite! Clear your calendar for the Twin Cities Book Festival happening this Saturday at Union Depot in St. Paul. Rain Taxi's 26th annual Twin Cities Book Festival takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm at Union Depot in St. Paul. It's free and open to the public, which makes it Continue Reading

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Kids visiting Santa at Landmark Center Santas Workshop in St. Paul.

Santa’s Workshop at Landmark Center in St. Paul

Published December 11, 2025 | Updated November 4, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Add some classic Christmas fun to your holiday calendar with Santa's Workshop at Landmark Center in St. Paul! Visiting Santa doesn't have to be expensive...you just need to know where to find him for FREE! Santa's Workshop is a fun, free family event for all happening Sunday, December 13 from 1 - 3 Continue Reading

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Winter Warm-Up at U.S. Bank Stadium – Indoor Running and Skating

Published November 25, 2025 | Updated November 2, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Escape the cold and enjoy indoor running and inline skating during the Winter Warm-Up at U.S. Bank Stadium! As our weather turns colder, we have to get creative as to when and how we exercise. We can choose to bundle up, or we can find alternative locations. Once again this winter, U.S. Bank Stadium is offering Continue Reading

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