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 – […]
Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Events in Minnesota 2020
(LAST UPDATED: January 1, 2021 – List now contains 20 events, 9 of which are FREE! I’ve crossed out the ones with dates that have ended.) The weather is getting chillier and now that daylight savings time has ended, it gets dark earlier, so what does that mean? The holiday season is almost here! (I […]
10 Minnesota Jigsaw Puzzles and Games that are $20 or Less
What’s a Minnesota stay-at-home quarantine without some Minnesota stay-at-home fun? Governor Walz ordered Minnesotans to stay home for 2 weeks, with guidelines loosening gradually after that, as long as the COVID-19 projections stay the same. Jigsaw puzzles have become SUPER popular lately (thanks to my friend Ann for showing me this!), so I thought I’d […]
Free and Low Cost Activities to Help Kids Stay Active
With spring fast approaching, it’s about time to begin considering what activities you can plan to help keep your kids active. During the winter it can be easy to let kids stay inside and watch TV or play videogames; however, if allowed to continue all year long, behaviors like this can quickly become habits that […]
How to Make the Most of Spring (Without Breaking the Bank)
When spring rolls around it’s tempting to want to get out and make the most of the warmer weather. However, if you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars taking a vacation, it’s important to know the available alternatives. From road trips to gardening, local events, and sports, here is what you need to know […]
Twin Cities May Deals & Events Calendar
The first weekend of May is one of those weekends that’s just full of events every year. (That weekend and the second weekend in September, if you’re wondering.) But all month long there is fun! I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar and will be adding more events as I heard of them! Some highlights […]
Local Food Tours Are A Fun Stay-cation Alternative
Don’t have a big vacation budget this year? You’re not alone. Around a quarter of American families reported not being able to afford a summer vacation in 2018. The ‘stay-cation’ has become a great alternative for those who have a few vacation days to use up but not enough funds to travel. How to spend […]
Twin Cities Halloween & Fall Family Events 2018
October is one of my favorite months of the year because of the cool, crisp air, pumpkin everything, and Halloween events and fall festivals galore! Here I’ve rounded up over 80 fun events you can enjoy with your family in the Twin Cities. Many are free, some are at cost (but so worth it!). All […]
Live on WCCO This Morning: Last-Minute Gift Shopping Tips and Winter Break Fun
This week I was on WCCO This Morning talking about how to save money while last-minute shopping, and free and inexpensive winter break fun! If you missed the segments you can view them here: “Money-Saving Tips for Last-Minute Shopping” Free and Inexpensive Winter Break Fun:
10+ Ideas for Free or Inexpensive Twin Cities Winter Break Fun 2017-2018
Winter Break starts this week for my kids, and goes through New Year’s Day. I know they’ll be busy with Christmas presents for at least part of the time, but what to do for the rest of winter break? Here is a list of ideas for free or inexpensive winter break fun in the Twin […]
Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota
If one or more of your family members is enrolled in a program like WIC or Medical Assistance, you/they may qualify for FREE or specially discounted admission at places like the Minnesota Zoo or Science Museum of Minnesota! Here is a list of the places you may get in FREE or for a discount, where, […]