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Minnesota Zoo – FREE Admission for Veterans and Military Personnel in November

Published November 1, 2025 | Updated November 2, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

In honor of Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Minnesota Zoo is offering FREE admission to veterans and active military personnel the entire month of November! Their families can join in the fun at a discount too. It's a great way to say thank you to those who have served and the Continue Reading

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See Santa for FREE at Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors

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

Catch a unique Santa experience with Santa at the Lighthouse in Two Harbors – it's free! We're always on the lookout for a unique Santa experience, especially one that's available at no cost to you. Santa is returning to Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors this holiday season, and you can visit him for Continue Reading

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hyvee veterans day breakfast.

Hy-Vee FREE Veterans Day Breakfast 2026 + 15% Off Groceries

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

Veterans Day means a FREE breakfast for veterans at Hy-Vee! Hy-Vee is once again honoring veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day, plus extra savings on groceries. Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast 2026 Details Save 15% on Groceries Too Veterans and active-duty military Continue Reading

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Minnesota Trunk or Treat and Halloween Events for 2026

Published October 6, 2026 | Updated October 31, 2026 | by Laura | 12 Comments

Find the best Halloween fun with this BIG list of Minnesota Trunk or Treat events all throughout the state in 2026 – complete with dates and times. My kids love dressing up every year for Halloween and getting a stash of candy...I can't think of any kid that doesn't love doing that! Many families still go Continue Reading

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Makato Day of the Dead Celebration memorial items.

Day of the Dead Celebration in Old Town Mankato

Published October 19, 2025 | Updated October 30, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Celebrate Day of the Dead in Old Town Mankato! There will be music, dancing, food trucks, a car show, and more! It's easy to find Halloween parties and events, but Día de los Muertos celebrations are a little harder to come by. Saturday, October 31st, 2026, visit Mankato for a Day of the Dead celebration! This Continue Reading

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New Brighton MN Pumpkin Walk.

Pumpkin Walk in New Brighton

Published October 19, 2025 | Updated October 30, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The New Brighton Pumpkin Walk is happening, Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5-8 pm at Veterans Park! Wander through glowing rows of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns at this free, family-friendly Halloween event. Get outdoors and enjoy some spooky sights this weekend in New Brighton with the Pumpkin Walk! The fun Continue Reading

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Mother and Child at Walker Sensory Friendly Sunday Event.

Sensory Friendly Sunday Events at the Walker Art Center

Published October 3, 2024 | Updated October 28, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Participate in sensory friendly activities at the Walker Art Center on the second Sunday of each month. The Walker Art Center has joined other museums and venues by adding some Sensory Friendly Sunday Events. The next event is scheduled for Sunday, November 8th, 2026. Sensory Friendly Sunday, held on the second Continue Reading

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Vadnais Heights Scarecrow Trail and Costume Parade

Published October 16, 2025 | Updated October 26, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Head to Vadnais Heights for their free Scarecrow Trail and Halloween Party. Both are free and open to the public! Vadnais Heights is taking Halloween party festivities outside with a Scarecrow Trail and Halloween Party with a costume parade! First up is the Scarecrow Trail. You can walk through Community Park Continue Reading

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Pumpkin Composting Events in Minnesota

Published October 27, 2025 | Updated October 25, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Get rid of your pumpkins with these free pumpkin composting events in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Compost, don't trash! With Halloween quickly approaching and the weather cooling down, many of us have pumpkins on our porches. It's a fun fall tradition to pick out your favorite Continue Reading

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Lunds & Byerlys Chili Sale

Published October 31, 2025 | Updated October 24, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

It's time for the annual Lunds & Byerlys Chili Sale with lots of chili fixin's on sale at a big discount! This week, visit Lunds & Byerlys for their annual Chili Sale with select chili-related items priced at a discount with no additional purchase or coupon required, while supplies last! I'm glad to see Continue Reading

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At the Kids at Pumpkin Patch at Our Lady of Peace Minneapolis, three children in warm clothing play at a green sensory table filled with corn kernels outdoors. There are pumpkins in the background and a few adults nearby.

Pumpkin Patch at Our Lady of Peace

Published September 24, 2026 | Updated October 23, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

We all know there are roughly a bazillion pumpkin patches in Minnesota, but most of them are located in the suburbs or in greater Minnesota. What about local options for families who live in Minneapolis? Our Lady of Peace in south Minneapolis hosts a Pumpkin Patch every fall so families can find all the fun of a Continue Reading

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Minnesota State Month – Apply to Colleges and Universities for FREE in October

Published September 25, 2025 | Updated October 22, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

October is Minnesota State Month, which means you can apply to 33 state colleges and universities for free, no application fee required! If you, your child or someone else you know is thinking about college, you'll want to know about Minnesota State Month, the one month of the year when all Minnesota State Continue Reading

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