Hooray for summertime in Minnesota! It’s finally here. A Minnesota summer always fills up fast with lakes, parks, camping trips, and all the free things we love doing with kids. But there’s one experience that belongs on the “must-do” list for summer: Minnesota Twins games at Target Field. It’s not just a baseball game — […]
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Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2026 The Twin Cities has so many fun activities and events for kids and families – but did you know that many are FREE? So every year I compile a list of all the free fun I could find! Plus a free gift – here’s a […]
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