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Walker Art Center FREE Thursday Nights

Published March 16, 2026 | Updated March 15, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Enjoy free admission and programming every Thursday night at the Walker Art Center! We are lucky to live in an area that offers such a wide array of museums and art galleries! Be sure you make plans to check this interesting space out. As one of many museums and galleries in Minnesota, the Walker Art Center is Continue Reading

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Como Planetarium

Published March 16, 2026 | Updated March 15, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Looking for some indoor family fun options? The Como Planetarium is a great idea for your family's next excursion. It's located in St. Paul and offers some great shows – the kind that are educational, but disguised as fun! The Planetarium offers shows to the public on select Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings Continue Reading

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Man and Boy tapping maple tree for syrup

Maple Syrup Events in Minnesota

Published March 8, 2026 | Updated March 8, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

See how maple syrup goes from tree to table and get involved with the process with these maple syrup events in Minnesota. The timing on the calendar and the temperatures point to one of Minnesota's signs of spring. This year, find a day to experience Maple Syrup Season! If you have not yet experienced this Continue Reading

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Free Rita’s Italian Ice on the First Day of Spring

Published March 4, 2026 | Updated March 4, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Celebrate the first day of spring by picking up a FREE Rita's Italian Ice! This happens every year on the first day of spring, which this year is Friday, March 20, 2026. Just stop in to your local Rita's Ice on the day to receive a free 6-ounce Italian Ice in the available flavor of your choice. There are LOTS Continue Reading

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Pancakes cooking at Dodge Nature Center Breakfast Event

Dodge Nature Center Pancake Breakfast

Published February 27, 2026 | Updated February 27, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Bring the family to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by Dodge Nature Center! You can also learn about the process of maple sap collection and syrup production. I'm telling you...there is nothing like enjoying pure maple syrup on some freshly made pancakes! Bring the family to enjoy a delicious pancake Continue Reading

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Kids playing in the water exhibit inside the Mill City Museum.

STEM Family Day at Mill City Museum

Published February 20, 2026 | Updated February 20, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

History and science come together for STEM Day at Mill City Museum with family activities focusing on the role of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) for the past and present. If you've never visited Mill City Museum, it's definitely worth a stop! Not only are the views of the river amazing, but the Continue Reading

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Performers at Urban Expedition.

Urban Expedition at Landmark Center in St. Paul

Published February 15, 2026 | Updated March 16, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Explore cultures from around the world with Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition program with 5 new countries for 2026. Kids and adults can learn about the world on select Sundays winter and spring with Landmark Center’s Urban Expedition program! This well-loved program in St. Paul provides authentic Continue Reading

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Washington County Fix-It Clinics

Published February 11, 2026 | Updated February 11, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Get help for repairing your broken household items at Washington County Fix-It Clinics! If you've got some non-functioning items sitting around your home, it may be worth it to repair them instead of just going out and buying new ones. Not only is it better for the environment to repair and reuse, it will also Continue Reading

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Nickelodeon Universe BOGO Wristbands

Published February 5, 2026 | Updated February 5, 2026 | by Laura | 8 Comments

Save on a fun visit to Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America this week with this BOGO Wristbands Offer! We just love spending time at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America. There is so much to do for the whole family with rides for everyone from the toddlers to the grown-ups. It's an especially good Continue Reading

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Space Fest: Star Party at Bell Museum

Published February 4, 2026 | Updated February 3, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

To infinity and beyond! Explore the night sky at the Bell Museum's February Star Party. The Bell Museum is hosting a Space Fest: Star Party on Friday, February 13 from 6:30 - 8 pm. Admission is free for the event, but you are asked to register in advance via Eventbrite. In addition to the opportunity to look Continue Reading

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FREE Tours of the Minnesota State Capitol (Guided and Self-Guided)

Published February 4, 2026 | Updated February 3, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

You can tour the Minnesota State Capitol for free! Check out the architecture and interior with a free tour, either guided or on your own. How long has it been since you've been to the Minnesota State Capitol? Maybe you went there on a school field trip many years ago, or perhaps you're just new to the area. Now Continue Reading

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Two adults ice skating at a rink.

Minnesota Indoor Ice Skating Deals

Published February 4, 2026 | Updated February 3, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

It's time to lace up your skates and hit the rink! Enjoy indoor ice skating in Minnesota with this big list of ice skating deals on admission and skate rentals. I've lived in Minnesota most of my life, and while I don't exactly love winter, I do love that we have different seasons here. Why not embrace the Continue Reading

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