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Flint Hills Family Festival

Published May 28, 2026 | Updated May 28, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The Flint Hills Family Festival is back this year in downtown St. Paul on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30. The entire family can check out the Flint Hills Family Festival Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026. Hours are 6 - 9 pm on Friday and 9 am - 4 pm on Saturday. This year, the Festival returns to Continue Reading

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Sibley Farm Mankato

Sibley Park & Farm (Mankato)

Published May 26, 2026 | Updated May 26, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Have barnyard themed family fun at Sibley Farm and Park in Mankato. View farm animals, play on the farm-themed playground equipment and more! I grew up in Mankato, and I have very fond memories of my childhood there, especially frequent visits to Sibley Park to play on the equipment and see the animals. They have Continue Reading

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FREE MN Vikings Youth Football Camps

Published May 26, 2026 | Updated May 26, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

This summer 2026, the Minnesota Vikings are offering free youth football camps for kids ages 6 - 14! Get your young Vikings fans out of the house this summer and into a FREE youth football camp! This summer, Hy-Vee is teaming up with the Minnesota Vikings to offer free youth football camps for kids ages 6 - Continue Reading

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Mississippi River Paddle Share Program

Published June 2, 2025 | Updated May 26, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Don't have your own kayak but want to get out on the water? No problem! You can rent a kayak via the Mississippi River Paddle Share Program. With warmer weather coming up, we wanted to remind you all about the Mississippi River Paddle Share program. The 2026 season runs from May 22 - October 31. If you don't Continue Reading

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Como Zoo Weekend Shuttle Bus.

Como Zoo FREE Weekend Shuttle – It’s BACK!

Published May 29, 2026 | Updated May 26, 2026 | by Laura |

Hitch a ride and skip the parking hassle by hopping on the Como Zoo free shuttle! Did you know that Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers free shuttle service? Parking is always crazy at Como when the weather warms up, so the shuttle is a great way to avoid that hassle. The shuttle service for 2026 runs Continue Reading

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little boy in movie theater with popcorn.

Riverview Theater Summer Kids Matinees – Just $2!

Published May 24, 2026 | Updated May 24, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

We've mentioned Riverview Theater in Minneapolis before as a great thrifty option for moviegoers, and this summer they're offering movies for kids, too! Riverview Theater's Summer Kids Matinees series will take place weekday mornings (Tuesdays - Thursdays) with matinées throughout Summer 2026! All seating is Continue Reading

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Popcorn and pop for movie theatre concessions.

Emagine Kids Summer Movie Series – $6 Admission

Published May 24, 2026 | Updated May 24, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

This summer you can escape the heat with your kids and see a movie with tickets from the Emagine Kids Summer Movie Series for only $3! Spending an afternoon in a darkened movie theater with the air conditioning cranked way up is a great way to get a little relief on steamy summer days. Even if the weather isn't Continue Reading

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Memorial Day parade in Minnesota.

Memorial Day Events in Minnesota

Published May 22, 2026 | Updated May 22, 2026 | by Laura | 3 Comments

Check out this list of Memorial Day Events happening throughout Minnesota. There are ceremonies, parades, and more. Memorial Day is coming up Monday, May 25th, 2026. Here are some ways you can remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country. Rosemount – Memorial Day Event in Central Park. Continue Reading

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Emma B Howe YMCA Pool.

FREE YMCA Summer Memberships for High School Students

Published May 20, 2026 | Updated May 20, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Calling all youth starting grades 9 - 12 in the fall. It's time to connect at your local YMCA this summer with a free membership!  Teens who are starting grades 9 - 12 in the fall can sign up for a FREE YMCA summer membership at locations in the Twin Cities via their GET SUMMER program! Registration starts Continue Reading

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kids playing on field at sanneh foundation summer soccer camp.

FREE Sports Camps through The Sanneh Foundation

Published May 14, 2026 | Updated May 13, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The school year is winding down. Are you trying to figure out your summer calendar? Make sure to check out the opportunities for free youth community camps offered through the Sanneh Foundation. The Sanneh Foundation offers free sports community camps each summer with options for soccer, basketball, pickleball, Continue Reading

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Como Park Cafesjian Carousel.

FREE Rides on the Cafesjian Carousel

Published May 13, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Ride the Cafesjian Carousel at Como Park FREE select days this summer. Have you noticed a large, colorful and musical carousel as you walk through Como Park? Check your calendar, as there are a few days this summer you can ride the carousel for FREE! The Cafesjian Carousel is named after the late Gerald L. Continue Reading

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Military family enjoying a museum.

FREE Museum Admission for Military Families

Published May 13, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026 | by Laura | 3 Comments

Military families can gain free museum admission throughout the U.S. thanks to the Blue Star Museums Initiative. Active duty military personnel and their families can get free admission to hundreds of museums nationwide (in all 50 states) courtesy of the Blue Star Museums Initiative. This year's program starts on Continue Reading

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