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Minneapolis Aquatennial

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The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back in 2026 from July 18th to 26th! The Aquatennial in Minneapolis will set sail Saturday, July 18th through Sunday, July 26th, 2026! All events are FREE, family-friendly, and open to all. This year's event kicks off with the signature Aquatennial Torchlight Parade on Wednesday, Continue Reading

Hopkins Raspberry Festival

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A sure sign of summer is raspberries. Get your fill in Hopkins at their Raspberry Festival mid-July! We all love raspberries, so why not celebrate them?!? The 92nd annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival begins July 15th and goes through July 19th. There's fun for all ages with so many events planned.  Check out all Continue Reading

FREE Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art

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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, July 12th, check out activities centered around the theme Elements of Continue Reading

FREE Fitness in the Parks Classes in St. Paul

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Get fit outdoors this summer with Saint Paul's FREE Fitness in the Parks class series. Getting fit, soaking up the sun, and keeping your wallet happy all at the same time is easier than ever this summer. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has brought back its incredibly popular Fitness in the Parks series, offering Continue Reading

Fleet Farm Kid’s Fishing Day with Free Tackle Box

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Kids can get an introduction to fishing at Fleet Farm Kid's Fishing Day! Saturday is Kid's Fishing Day at Fleet Farm where kids can be introduced to fishing with free fun, games, and more. Stop by any Fleet Farm location on Saturday, July 11th from 9 am - 12 pm. I know this event isn't specific to Minnesota, Continue Reading

Walnut Grove Pageant and Village Fair

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If you're a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books or TV series and haven't already visited Walnut Grove, Minnesota, July is a great time to do so! Walnut Grove is the childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House on the Prairie books. The town hosts a free Village Fair Continue Reading

Bloomington Summer Fete

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Listen to live music, watch a kids show, shop from food trucks, and observe one of Minnesota's largest fireworks displays at the Bloomington Summer Fete. Join in the fun on Friday, July 3 from 5 pm - 10:30 pm. It's time for the Bloomington Summer Fete, the true "ringing in" of Independence Day in the Twin Continue Reading

Climb to the Top at Landmark Center

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Get some great views of St. Paul when you Climb to the Top at Landmark Center's North Tower! We've written about Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul many times before. But a few times this summer, you can get a rare view of the city and beyond from the North Tower! The next upcoming date the Tower will be open Continue Reading

Goodwill Gift Card Bonus – Buy $50, Get $10

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With this Goodwill gift card bonus, you'll earn a $10 bonus gift card for every $50 in gift cards that you purchase! I've started to shop more at Goodwill over the last few years as I've become more of a "gently used" purchaser instead of a "brand new" purchaser. One way to ensure I get a little extra for my Continue Reading