There are so many things you can do at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota! This place has over 35 activities plus quirky, unique surprises everywhere. It opens for the season weekends including MEA, September 12th. 2026 – October 31, 2026. We visited Pinehaven Farm in previous seasons and had a blast. We did so much […]
MEA Weekend Fun for Twin Cities Families (2026)
MEA (now called Education Minnesota) is October 15-16 which means NO SCHOOL for Minnesota students, and there’s a ton of fun you can find here in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here are my guides to local fun and road trips near and far! Plus I have DISCOUNTS for several activities: Minnesota Children’s Museum ($3 […]
Free Halloween Costume Swaps in the Twin Cities 2026
Looking to save money and keep costumes out of the landfill this Halloween? Costume swaps are a fun, eco-friendly way to refresh your family’s Halloween wardrobe without spending a dime. Bring your gently used costumes, accessories, and party supplies, and trade them for something new-to-you! Free Halloween Costume Swaps in the Twin Cities 2026 From […]
Free Printable Halloween Bucket List
I am the list QUEEN. From to-do lists to shopping lists to fun lists – it’s how I get things done! One FUN list I love to do with my kids is a BUCKET list. And when October comes, there are a TON of fun things our family loves to do, so we plan out […]
Exclusive Discount for The Great Pumpkin Trail in Wyoming, MN! (2026)
The Great Pumpkin Trail in Wyoming, Minnesota is back in 2026! The Great Pumpkin Trail is back for its third year at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota—and it’s every bit as magical as it looks in the photos. We went the first two years and were blown away. Rarely does an event look exactly like […]
NEW Twin Cities Interactive Calendar!
I’m excited to share that I have a new Twin Cities interactive calendar! For years I’ve had one page that I’ve updated regularly with events, but due to the many event submissions that I get, I needed to figure out a way to offer automated event submissions. Plus, I wanted to offer something interactive with […]
FREE Halloween 3D Coloring Scene Printable
I have a NEW freebie for you!!!! It’s a Halloween 3D Coloring Scene Printable! It has 4 pages and you just color each part of the scene, then put it together. It’s easy to do with simple instructions. Kids will love the many Halloween images to color on each page! There’s a haunted house, a […]
Discounted Minnesota Renaissance Festival Tickets 2026
Discounted Minnesota Renaissance Festival Tickets 2026! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee takes place weekends August 22nd through October 4th, and you can get discounted tickets now including from Groupon! Regular prices are: Adults $29.95 Senior $27.95 Child $19.95 (ages 5-12) Note that children 4 and under are FREE. Advanced admission is $26.95 (adults) and $16.95 […]
Free Museum Admission with Bank of America’s ‘Museums on Us’
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do in the Twin Cities? If you have a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank card, you’re in luck! On the first full weekend of the month, cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission to five amazing cultural attractions in Minnesota, thanks to Bank of […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in October to Save Money 2026
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month! October Halloween deals are happening this […]
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