Love to be outdoors? On select days each year, you can get FREE admission to all national parks nationwide! What a great time to experience all nature has to offer. On ten days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Here are the days […]
Free Printable Back to School Packet
It’s August and back to school shopping and preparations are in full swing. In many parts of the country school starts this month. But where I am – in Minnesota – it starts in early September. No matter where you live, a GREAT way to start out the school year is to have your child […]
Just Between Friends Andover Kids Consignment Sale September 10 – 13
It’s time for the Just Between Friends Andover Fall Kids Consignment Sale! It’s Thursday, September 10th through Sunday, September 13th at the Andover YMCA Community Center!!! First, be sure to get your FREE admission ticket for opening day. What I love about these sales is that they have so much variety and for great prices. […]
Cirque Italia’s Water Circus is Coming to Maplewood (10% Off Code!)
Looking for something a little different to do with the family this Labor Day weekend? Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Metropolis is coming to Maplewood Mall September 4–7, 2026, bringing an international cast of circus performers, a giant traveling big-top tent, and something you definitely don’t see at your everyday circus: a 35,000-gallon water stage! The […]
7 Reasons to Go to a Minnesota Twins Game This Summer (& 25% Discount!)
If you haven’t made it to a Minnesota Twins game yet this summer, consider this your sign to pick a date! We’ve been to several games this summer, and every time we go, there’s something different that makes the day fun. It’s not just about watching baseball — there’s the atmosphere, the food, the music, […]
What’s New at the Minnesota State Fair 2026
It’s almost time for the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and if your family is already counting down the days until corn dogs, cheese curds, animals and all the rides, there’s even more to look forward to this year. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 27th through Sept. 7th, and there are quite a few new […]
How to Save Money at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is almost here! And it’s Thursday, August 27th through Labor Day, September 7th, 2026. I’m super bummed that summer goes so fast, but I’m happy that we have a fabulous state fair, one that was rated the #1 state fair in the nation! Here is a list of the ways you can […]
Coyote vs. Acme: Special Sneak Preview Screenings – Sunday, August 23rd
Coyote vs. Acme: Special Sneak Preview Screenings This Sunday, August 23rd! Looking for a fun way to spend a summer Sunday with the family? Love the classic Looney Tunes cartoons about Wile. E. Coyote and Road Runner? There’s a new movie adventure about them heading to theaters, and you can actually see it one week […]
Washed Ashore at Como Zoo: See 10 Amazing Recycled Art Sculptures
If you’re looking for something different to see at Como Zoo this summer, keep an eye out for some very unusual animals. Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea is on display throughout the zoo grounds through Labor Day. This travelling exhibit features 10 enormous sculptures of marine and coastal wildlife. And while these colorful […]
Movies at the Star: Outdoor Movies at Mall of America
Looking for a fun movie night with a little something extra? Mall of America’s Movies at the Star is bringing outdoor movie nights to the Twin Cities with blockbuster films, pre-show entertainment, food trucks and an open-air movie experience under the stars. While these events aren’t free, they could make for a fun family night […]