Discounted Wine Tastings at Wild Mountain Winery in Taylors Falls (& My Review!) So a couple of years ago my friend and I got together just have a fun girls weekend around the Twin Cities, and one of the places we had been wanting to go is a winery. I had checked out Groupon for […]
Spring Break Guide for the Twin Cities 2022
Spring break is a full week off for kids (and sometimes even longer), and in Minnesota is typically in March. Whether your kids’ week off is in early or late March (or even April), this guide should help you think of fun things to do! Basically I’ve compiled multiple guides from my site – some […]
The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun INTERACTIVE SPREADSHEET!
Last year I posted “The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun” and it was so helpful to one reader that she created an interactive spreadsheet version of it and sent it to me! She also added some more regional information. Thank you to Elizabeth Goskesen for putting this together! You can search the spreadsheet by […]
Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2021
Every year there are fun places to visit in the Twin Cities this Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE. This year is a little different due to COVID, but there are still fun, free (and cheap) things to do! Of course, you could be like me and be just fine napping […]
Twin Cities Spring Babies Festival 2021 TICKET GIVEAWAY! (Ends 4/15)
Ready or not…or should I say, spring or not (!)…The Twin Cities Spring Baby Animals Festival is back in Brooklyn Park on weekends April 9th – 25th! Last year the event was cancelled due to COVID, but it’s back this year! And I have a family 4-pack of tickets to GIVE AWAY! Tickets for this […]
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies 2021
Ready or not…or should I say, spring or not (!)…The Twin Cities Spring Baby Animals Festival is back in Brooklyn Park on weekends April 9th – 25th! Last year the event was cancelled due to COVID, but it’s back this year! Tickets for this all-outdoor event are $11 online, but you can save a little […]
The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun
Minnesota is home to amazing family attractions, museums, zoos, parks and so much more. I grew up in Duluth and then moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to start a family, but no matter where you go in the state, there is so much to discover and explore with kids of all ages. Cities throughout […]
Minnesota Drive-Thru Events in January & February 2021
It’s the New Year (yay!) and COVID is still canceling many events (boo!), but if there’s one thing people prove, it’s that we still will figure out how to have some fun! Drive-thru holiday lights events were super popular this holiday season, and this guide I put together listed the ones I found throughout the […]
Twin Cities January 2021 Deals & Events Calendar
Though many events have been cancelled or changed due to COVID, there are still many COVID-safe things to do! In January, there are: Online Storytimes Outdoor AND Indoor Farmer’s Markets all around the Twin Cities Drive-Thru Light shows continuing! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival including a NEW Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park! View the […]
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park in 2021
It’s been a rough 2020, but 2021 will start out with some fabulous opportunities for safe COVID fun, including the St. Paul Winter Carnival! Yes – the St. Paul Winter Carnival is still happening this winter! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is celebrating its 135th year in 2021, and they have a NEW attraction – […]