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Opt Outside on Black Friday Events

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Too much turkey and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving? On Friday, instead of shopping you can choose the outside version of fun! How about checking out one of the Opt Outside events happening near you? Of course, you can always just find a park or trail near you, but it's also fun to get out and explore a new area and Continue Reading

Halloween Skate in Burnsville

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It's fun to get dressed up for Halloween. It doesn't have to be scary - it can be something fun and creative! Get your costume ready and head to Burnsville on Sunday, October 31 from 12 - 1:30 pm for the Halloween Skate. The Burnsville Ice Center’s Halloween Skate features trick-or-treating, open skating, prize Continue Reading

Sugar Factory (Mall of America) – Up to 40% Off Lunch, Candy and Treats

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Save BIG at the Mall of America Sugar Factory with these discount offers for both the restaurant and the retail store! Have you been to Sugar Factory at Mall of America yet? It has a restaurant side in which you can sit down and order off the menu as well as a retail side in which you can treat yourself to Continue Reading

Waconia Scarecrow Tour

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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

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

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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

Food for Fright at Ghastly Acres (Monticello)

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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

Fall Fun Fest at Peaceful Pines Farm (Pine City)

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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

October Celebration at Eastman Nature Center

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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

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

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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