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Statewide Star Party

Published September 15, 2026 | Updated September 15, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Spend a night exploring the sky at a statewide star party. With twenty-eight locations across Minnesota hosting an event, look for one close to you to attend!  My husband is very interested in all things celestial. He's the guy that will set an alarm to be sure he's awake to see a lunar eclipse, and he'll Continue Reading

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Take a Kid Hunting Weekend

Published September 15, 2026 | Updated September 15, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

This weekend (September 26th and 27th) is Take a Kid Hunting Weekend in Minnesota. Minnesota residents 16 and older can hunt small game without a license when they are accompanied by a youth younger than age 16. Note that open seasons, limits, and regulations must still be followed. Check the small game hunting page Continue Reading

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Wild Rice Festival

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The Wild Rice Festival in Roseville includes Little Earth Native Drum Group and Dancers, cider pressing, traditional crafts, and more! Saturday, September 26 is a celebration of wild rice, Native American culture, and Minnesota's harvest season. The 22nd annual Wild Rice Festival takes place at the Harriet Continue Reading

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Target Car Seat Recycling Event

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The next Target car seat trade-in window is happening September 20th- October 3rd, 2026! Now in it's 10th year, bring an old car seat to Target from September 20th- October 3rd, 2026, when you do, you'll receive a Target Circle Bonus that saves you 20% off a car seat, stroller, or select baby gear (playyards, high Continue Reading

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Trucksploration

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Check out LOTS of big vehicles at Trucksploration at Lake Harriet Upper school in Minneapolis and meet the personnel who protect and serve the Twin Cities. Got a kiddo that loves all things trucks? Saturday, September 19th is Trucksploration in Minneapolis. This event allows children of all ages to climb on, Continue Reading

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Lantern Lighting Ceremony at Lakewood Cemetery.

Lantern Lighting Celebration at Lakewood

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

The Lantern Lighting Celebration at Lakewood is coming up soon! Reserve your lantern to honor, celebrate and remember a loved one in advance and save with early registration. The Lantern Lighting Celebration at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is a time and place for you to honor, celebrate and remember a loved Continue Reading

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Grape Stomp Festival at Saint Croix Vineyards

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

Bring the family to stomp grapes the old-fashioned way at the annual Grape Stomp Festival at Saint Croix Vineyards in Stillwater! Head to Stillwater for a fun weekend - and bring the kids if you've got 'em - of some grape stomping and wine making fun at the Grape Stomp Festival at Saint Croix Vineyards. It's Continue Reading

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Costumed performers at Minneapolis Monach Festival

Minneapolis Monarch Festival

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

The annual Minneapolis Monarch Festival takes place at Lake Nokomis with free, family-friendly activities. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival takes place on Saturday, September 12th. This annual event will be at Lake Nokomis Community Center, with activities for all ages for a day full of fun. The Festival Continue Reading

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Fajita & Margarita Cruise on the St. Croix River

Published April 1, 2026 | Updated September 8, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Get out on the water and save, while enjoying a fajita dinner and margaritas on a Saint Croix River Cruise! St. Croix River Cruises' Faijta & Margarita Cruise takes place select Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May - October. You'll cruise down the scenic St. Croix River and enjoy the sites while dining on Continue Reading

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Wild Mountain Discount Superday Passes (Water Rides, Go-Karts, Alpine Slide)

Published May 14, 2026 | Updated September 8, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Save with discount Wild Mountain passes and enjoy water rides, go-karts, the Alpine slide and more! Have a day of fun at Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls this summer and save with discount on Superday Passes or Superday Tickets! For a limited time, you can order through Groupon and pay as low as Continue Reading

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FREE National Park Service Annual Pass for All 4th Grade Students

Published September 8, 2026 | Updated September 6, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

If you've got a 4th grader, sign them up for a free National Park Service Annual Pass that the whole family can use! Do you have a child in fourth grade this school year? If so, you'll want to know about the Every Kid Outdoors program that offers a FREE annual pass to all National Park Service Federal Continue Reading

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Trees with autumn leaves next to a lake in Itasca State Park.

Fall Programs and Events in Minnesota State Parks and Trails + Fall Color Finder

Published September 7, 2026 | Updated September 6, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Use the Fall Color Finder to locate the best autumn colors in Minnesota and also check out Fall events in Minnesota State Parks and Trails! As cooler weather heads our way, we here in Minnesota look forward to seeing the gorgeous fall colors on the trees. Did you know the DNR website has a Fall Color Finder Continue Reading

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