Boredom Busters are here to save the day and keep your kids busy and off of screens! Boredom Busters! 7 Free Printable Posters with 42+ Fun Ideas If kids complain of one thing all the time, it’s probably “I’m bored!” Mine certainly do and screens are often the easiest thing to occupy themselves. But that’s […]
The Wienermobile is in Minnesota this Spring 2025
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile is touring Minnesota in May 2025! If you’re never seen a Wienermobile in-person and it’s on your bucket list (or even if it’s not), now’s your chance! It’s going to be in various cities around the metro area this spring.
Love and Ice: Celebrate Winter at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Twin Cities families! Looking for something to do that’s romantic and family-friendly this Valentine’s weekend? The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has two events worth checking out: the Institute of Ice and the Institute of Hearts. Both are perfect for lots of photo opportunities and both are FREE! Institute of Ice: Marvel at Frozen Art […]
Family Guide to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2025 (Jan 23 – Feb 2)
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is back with tons of free events for everyone! The 2025 Saint Paul Winter Carnival, known as “The “Coolest Celebration on Earth,” starts Thursday, January 23rd and lasts through Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. It’s the 139th anniversary of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the oldest winter festival in the United […]
Free Printable Winter Scavenger Hunt
It’s winter in Minnesota, and winter activities like skiing and sledding are in full swing! And I have this exclusive NEW Free Printable Winter Scavenger Hunt to help you and your kids have fun outside! Search for these wintery things around your house and neighborhood. Even with all the snow, there’s a lot you can […]
Hidden Gems for Families in the Twin Cities
We love the Mall of America, the popular zoos and museums (Minnesota Children’s Museum, Science Museum of Minnesota, etc.), and many other hotspots in the Twin Cities. We visit them often and because there’s always something new at these places, we always enjoy returning. But sometimes we want to explore something new or a little […]
Visit Historic Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park
Historic Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park is a charming, family-friendly destination that gives visitors a glimpse into farm life from the early 1900s. It’s a 19-acre living history farm, so it feels like you’re going back in time to experience life on a real 19th century potato farm. And except for special programming, you can […]
Doors Open Minneapolis Returns in May 2024 (Explore Buildings for FREE)
Do you like to explore Minneapolis buildings and businesses? Have you ever wondered what they look like behind the scenes? Doors Open Minneapolis is BACK on May 18 -19, 2024 and you can do all of this and more for FREE! Doors Open Minneapolis started in 2019, but didn’t return in 2020 due to the […]
FREE Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops LIVE
FREE Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops LIVE – April 11, 12 & May 10! IT’S PARTY TIME! Join Lake Area Discovery Center at their FREE Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops LIVE, as they celebrate 25 years of educating Minnesota’s youngest learners! The events will include toe-tappin’ tunes, musical puppets, activities, snacks, […]
Brookdale Library in Brooklyn Center, MN is a Wonderland of Books & Magic
Step into the enchanted world of Brookdale Library, where kids discover enchantment amidst a wonderland of books and magic! The Brookdale Library in Brooklyn Center, MN has such imaginative fun for kids. It has a castle, a play kitchen, and plenty of tables, chairs and books. It’s a spacious, modern library with plenty for all […]
Free Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival – Saturday, January 27th
Let’s go fly a kite! Or just watch a bunch of them flying in the air! The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hosting the 22nd annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival on Saturday, January 27th from 12:00 – 4:00pm! Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet during […]
See the Bartz Snow Sculptures Giant Seal in New Brighton
The Bartz Brothers snow sculpture for 2024 is here – and it’s a seal! The Bartz Brothers have been creating newsworthy snow sculptures in New Brighton for years. They’ve done them in their front yard but now this year the sculpture is at Brightwood Hills Golf Course in New Brighton, and is in conjunction with […]
Free Live Nativity Events in the Twin Cities 2023
One of the most special and unique experiences your family can have during the Christmas season is to visit a live nativity event. When I grew up in Duluth we would go to one in our neighborhood and it was always a popular and fun event. It’s exciting for kids to see the Christmas story […]
The Ultimate List of Twin Cities Fall & Halloween Family Events 2023
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 fun events you can enjoy with your family in the Twin Cities. Many are free, some are at cost (but so worth it!). All items are […]
MEA Weekend Fun for Twin Cities Families (2023)
MEA (now called Education Minnesota) is October 19-20 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! Highlights for MEA in the Twin Cities: Pumpkins, Scarecrows and a […]
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