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Waconia Scarecrow Tour

Published October 13, 2021 | Updated October 14, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

It's time for the Waconia Scarecrow Tour! This fun annual event is taking place October 14 - 24. With lots of different scarecrows to spot, it can be a fun game to see who, what, and where they are. You can pick up a map/ballo listing all the scarecrows and tour them all! Then, choose your favorite scarecrow on Continue Reading

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*SOLD OUT* Get FREE Tickets to the Minnesota Timberwolves Game on 10/25

Published October 12, 2021 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Want to see a Timberwolves game for FREE?! Right now Aura is providing FREE Timberwolves tickets for select seats at the third home game of the season on Monday, October 25 at 7 pm vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. (They previously offered free tickets to the home opener and the second home game, but those have been Continue Reading

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Food for Fright at Ghastly Acres (Monticello)

Published October 8, 2021 | Updated October 8, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Visit Ghastly Acres in Monticello this weekend for their annual Food for Fright event! It takes place October 8, 9, and 10 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm each night. They also have a less scary experience taking place from 12 - 2 pm on Saturday, October 9 with photo ops and candy for the little ones. The event is free; they Continue Reading

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Fall Activities in Minnesota – Discount Tickets!

Published October 8, 2021 | Updated October 13, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

One of the biggest reasons to LOVE our beautiful home state of Minnesota is that we get to experience all four seasons! Whether it's hot, cold, or somewhere in between, we Minnesotans find a way to get outside and enjoy the weather. There are plenty of free fall activities in Minnesota, of course, but Continue Reading

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Fall Fun Fest at Peaceful Pines Farm (Pine City)

Published October 6, 2021 | Updated October 11, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Have you ever been to Pine City? It's a town of about 3,000 people located about an hour north of the Twin Cities metro area. Pine City is home to Peaceful Pines Farm, a family-friendly farm that runs a pumpkin patch and apple orchard each fall. Their mission is to provide a place for families to make memories and Continue Reading

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October Celebration at Eastman Nature Center

Published October 1, 2021 | Updated October 3, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Eastman Nature Center in Dayton (near Maple Grove) is one of my favorite places to visit with my family! This Saturday (October 2nd) they're hosting an October Celebration in partnership with OMNI Brewing Co. The event is FREE and you can stop by anytime from 1 - 6 pm. Enjoy an afternoon in nature! Choose a trail Continue Reading

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Free Family Fun Day at Goodhue County Historical Society (Red Wing)

Published September 30, 2021 | Updated September 28, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

This Saturday, October 2 is Free Family Fun Day at Goodhue County Historical Society (GCHS) in Red Wing. This month's theme is Halloween. The fun takes place from 12 - 3 pm. Join us for a hauntingly good time at the history center for our Halloween-themed Free Family Fun Day. Learn about some of the history of Continue Reading

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Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze 2021 – 55% Off Admission!

Published September 28, 2021 | Updated October 2, 2021 | by Laura | 9 Comments

Enjoy the largest corn maze in Minnesota along with a pumpkin patch, a sunflower field, weekend hayrides, food trucks, fall marketplace and more at the 2021 Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze! It's time for fall fun, and I'm especially excited to bring my kids to the largest corn maze in Minnesota! At 20 Continue Reading

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Lakeville Art Festival

Published September 17, 2021 | Updated September 16, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Browse and shop for some new art this weekend at the Lakeville Art Festival. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19 from 10 am - 5 pm each day on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Art Center. The event features artwork from approximately 60 artists. About Lakeville Art Festival: Considered to be Continue Reading

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Holz Farm Harvest Festival (Eagan)

Published September 17, 2021 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Would you like to farm in the 1940's? The Holz Farm Harvest Festival is something you want to make sure is on your calendar this weekend. Formerly known as Lone Oak Days, this event takes place at the Holz Farm in Eagan. You can step back in time on the farm on Saturday, September 18. Choose from 10 am - 12:30 pm or Continue Reading

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Check Out Free Explorer Backpacks at Lowry Nature Center

Published September 13, 2021 | Updated September 14, 2021 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Get out and explore nature with FREE Explorer Backpacks at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve! These Explorer Backpacks are available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis. They're available Mondays through Saturdays from 9 am - 4 pm each day, and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm. Each backpack comes Continue Reading

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Eagan Art Block

Published September 10, 2021 | Updated September 11, 2025 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The City of Eagan is partnering with community groups for the annual Eagan Art Block, taking place September 13 through 27. This collaborative community event is bursting with interactive events and activities, all taking place within a one-square-mile area in the center of Eagan. Enjoy gallery shows, pop-up Continue Reading

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