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Vadnais Heights Grande Parade

Vadnais Heights Heritage Days this August

Published August 8, 2026 | Updated August 8, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Enjoy fun for all ages at the 2026 Heritage Days Celebration in Vadnais Heights! Events take place between August 10th through the 16th. All events take place at Community Park or Vadnais Heights Commons unless otherwise noted. Events include a bean bag tournament, food, children's games and inflatables, a Continue Reading

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Sam’s Club Membership Discount – Only $25!

Published June 11, 2026 | Updated August 1, 2026 | by Laura | 3 Comments

If you're not already a Sam's Club member, now's your chance to join and save BIG when you sign up with this Sam's Club Membership discount for 2026! We've got the BEST Sam's Club Membership Discounts currently available! We'll continue to update this post with the best current 2026 offer as the deals keep Continue Reading

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String Band at Minnesota State Fair Talent Competition.

Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Auditions – Watch for FREE!

Published July 28, 2026 | Updated July 28, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Here's you chance to watch acts audition for a spot in the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest! Every year, the Minnesota State Fair hosts an Amateur Talent Contest with 120 acts competing across three divisions, trying for a spot in the Finals to eventually be named the winner. But did you know that Continue Reading

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Child dressed up as fire fighter at Minnesota Children's Museum.

Minnesota Children’s Museum – FREE First Sundays

Published May 26, 2026 | Updated July 28, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

The next first Sundays at Minnesota Children's Museum is coming up soon! One day per month admission is free when you reserve your spot in advance. Minnesota Children's Museum is happy to offer FREE admission one Sunday per month when you reserve your tickets in advance! The museum is collaborating with Continue Reading

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Fire Truck Canadian Days Parade

Canadian Days in Little Canada

Published July 24, 2026 | Updated July 24, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Celebrate Canadian Days in Little Canada July 31st to August 2nd!  This community festival began as a bicentennial celebration in 1976 and has continued as a way to honor Little Canada's sister-city relationship with Thunder Bay, Ontario. They'll have a classic car show, fireworks, inflatables, multiple Continue Reading

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Kolacky Days in Montgomery

Published July 24, 2026 | Updated July 24, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Head to Montgomery for Kolacky Days to experience one of southern Minnesota’s most iconic annual traditions! Join the community for a weekend full of authentic kolackys, lively entertainment, and fun for all ages. The small town of Montgomery (about an hour south of Minneapolis) celebrates Kolacky Days July 24 - Continue Reading

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Aquatennial Torchlight Parade

Published July 13, 2026 | Updated July 20, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Get your chairs and blankets ready! The annual Aquatennial Torchlight Parade takes place on Wednesday, July 22nd. The parade begins at 7:30 pm in downtown Minneapolis and is Minnesota's largest night-time parade. You can find the map and schedule here on the event website. Mark your calendar for the 2026 Continue Reading

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Laura Ingalls and Nellie Olson Look-Alike contest in Walnut Grove Mn.

Walnut Grove Pageant and Village Fair

Published June 30, 2026 | Updated July 19, 2026 | by Laura | 1 Comment

If you're a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books or TV series and haven't already visited Walnut Grove, Minnesota, July is a great time to do so! Walnut Grove is the childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House on the Prairie books. The town hosts a free Village Fair Continue Reading

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Loring Park Art Festival.

Loring Park Art Festival

Published July 19, 2026 | Updated July 19, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Loring Park Art Festival in Minneapolis features 140 artists displaying and selling their work along with music, stage performances, activities for kids and food! Are you busy making plans for the upcoming weekend? There's a lot going on, especially if you enjoy art and festivals. One of the big events that Continue Reading

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Opera on the river stage with singer.

Opera on the River (Stillwater)

Published July 19, 2026 | Updated July 19, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Head to Opera on the River at Lowell Park in Stillwater this Saturday for a free musical performance! Opera on the River takes place on the banks of the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater. The concert is FREE to the public and will take place Saturday, July 25th at 7:30 pm. I can't think of a Continue Reading

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FREE High School Sports Physicals at Twin Cities Orthopedics and Other Locations

Published July 17, 2026 | Updated July 17, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Does your student-athlete need a physical? Here are some locations that offer free high school sports physicals in Minnesota! As summer gets into full swing, now is the time to plan ahead for fall as high school sports start up again! Chances are your student-athlete needs proof of a recent physical to be able to Continue Reading

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Twins Community Fund FREE Youth Baseball and Softball Clinics

Published March 29, 2026 | Updated July 17, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Thanks to the Twins Community Fund, kids ages 6-12 can attend free youth baseball and softball clinics around Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota! Every summer, the Twins Community Fund brings FREE youth baseball and softball clinics to communities across Twins Territory. The clinics include Continue Reading

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