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Burnsville Celebrates Polar Fest

Published January 2, 2026 | Updated January 30, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Head to Burnsville on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 for free family fun during Polar Fest! Celebrate winter with outdoor fun at Burnsville's Polar Fest planned for Saturday, January 31st from 11am - 2pm. The coolest festival in Burnsville takes place at North River Hills Park. North River Hills Park is located Continue Reading

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Wonders of Winter in Maple Grove

Published January 23, 2026 | Updated January 23, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Embrace the snow and the cold Saturday, January 31 at Wonders of Winter in Maple Grove! Once again this year, Maple Grove is hosting a Wonders of Winter event to celebrate all things winter in Minnesota. This year's event takes place Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 1 - 4 pm at Central Park. Celebrate winter Continue Reading

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Buck Hill tubing event.

Northern Lights Laser Light Tubing at Buck Hill

Published January 23, 2026 | Updated January 23, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Northern Lights Laser Light Tubing is returning to Buck Hill this year! We can all agree that tubing is fun, but it's way more fun at night. Stepping up a notch is tubing with laser lights! Buck Hill will once again be offering some special tubing fun with Northern Lights Laser Light Snow Tubing from February 19 - Continue Reading

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Kid with kite on Lake Harriet.

Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

Published December 29, 2025 | Updated January 23, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival is a favorite tradition each year, and we're excited that it's back in action in 2026! UPDATE: The 2026 event has been cancelled due to extreme cold. Look up and surround yourself with colorful kites flying over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24th, 2025 Continue Reading

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Minneapolis Boat Show Floor

2026 Minneapolis Boat Show – Coupon Code to SAVE 20%

Published January 14, 2026 | Updated January 19, 2026 | by Laura | 19 Comments

The 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show is happening January 22-25, 2026. Plan ahead and save on your tickets with our coupon code! It's never too early to start dreaming about warmer weather! One popular event that happens every year to turn our minds to spring is the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Continue Reading

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The Physics Force Public Shows

Published January 12, 2026 | Updated January 14, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

See the wonders of physics brought to life in The Physics Force show at the U of M's Northrup! If you haven't attended one of the Physics Force shows before, it's definitely worth a look! These theater productions feature big demos – with physicists dropping from the air and lighting being controlled through Continue Reading

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Outdoor Candlelight Events in Minnesota

Outdoor Candlelight Events in Minnesota

Published November 23, 2025 | Updated January 11, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Spend an evening outside and make the best of winter with these outdoor candlelight events in Minnesota! Walk, snowshoe or ski through candles, luminaries or lanterns. We thought we would share several fun outdoor candlelight events coming up throughout Minnesota. The common thread is that each of them includes Continue Reading

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MacPhail Free Family Music Series: The Jolly Pops

Published January 12, 2026 | Updated January 11, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

At the MacPhail Free Family Music Series, not only can the whole family enjoy a great concert, but can also take a free sample lesson on the instruments featured and take part in a music-themed art project. Music is an important part of our lives...it's everywhere! That's why this particular event is a great way Continue Reading

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boy in dentist chair listening to dentist.

Give Kids A Smile FREE Dental Care Event

Published January 9, 2026 | Updated January 9, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Give Kids a Smile provides free dental care for Minnesota kids in need, and the next event is coming up early February! We all know going to the dentist is important, and even more so for kids! However, for some it's not something that's easy to fit into the budget. Give Kids a Smile is an event coming up Continue Reading

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Closeup of screwdrivers.

Hennepin County Fix-it Clinics

Published January 7, 2026 | Updated January 7, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Do you have broken items sitting around your house that you don't know how to fix but you don't want to just throw away? If so, check out the Fix-it Clinics in Hennepin County where you can get household items fixed for free and also learn valuable repair skills. At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household Continue Reading

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Dakota County Fix-It Clinic Volunteers.

Dakota County Fix-It Clinics

Published January 7, 2026 | Updated January 7, 2026 | by Laura | 2 Comments

Bring in items in need of repair to a Fix-It Clinic near you to see if they can be repaired for free! We've written about Fix-It Clinics before as a great way to save money and reduce waste. Many times those of us who are not handy (raising my hand here!) tend to just buy a new product and throw the old one Continue Reading

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Volunteer working at Anoka County Fix It Clinic.

Anoka County Fix-It Clinics

Published January 7, 2026 | Updated January 7, 2026 | by Laura | 2 Comments

Get help with fixing your broken items at one of the upcoming Anoka County Fix-It Clinics! Just the other day my dad and I were talking about how so many items these days seem to be disposable...or at least, it's often easier (not to mention cheaper) to just buy new instead of fix what is broken. One other Continue Reading

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