Only open to the public twice a year, the Highland Water Tower in St. Paul is open this weekend, October 8 & 9, 2022! It’s open both days from 9:00am – 5:00pm. It’s located at 800 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN. Fall colors are at their peak right now and it’s a GREAT place […]
Where to See Alpacas (for FREE) during National Alpaca Farm Days September 24 – 25!
I never knew about National Alpaca Farm Days until 2020 when we were looking for something outdoors to do, and a place called Foggy Bottom Alpacas in Isanti had a FREE open house! Now I see that other alpaca farms have open houses too during this one weekend – the last weekend in September. Keep […]
Homemade Playdough Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!)
I’m excited to share a homemade playdough recipe with you! This homemade playdough recipe is super easy, and only uses 5 ingredients (one of which is water). It’s super frugal to make at home, too. It’s made with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen anyway, so it shouldn’t cost you much of anything. […]
Shoreview Commons Destination Playground is Fun for Kids of All Ages
We visited Shoreview Commons Destination Playground after it first opened, plus many times since, and it’s awesome! It has fun play equipment, an obstacle course, a 50-foot zipline, and a TREEHOUSE tower that’s 20 feet tall! It’s located at 4580 Victoria Street in Shoreview, right by the Shoreview Community Center (which has Tropics Indoor Waterpark) […]
The Wienermobile is in Minnesota on These Dates in July
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile is touring Minnesota this July! 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 month. Here’s the schedule: Thursday, July 14th 9:00am – 12:00pm Cub Foods Cottage […]
Walk into Art at Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove June 11 & 12 (Free Event)
Chalkfest is back at Arbor Lakes! Chalkfest is a FREE 2-day street festivals with unique artwork, entertainment, food and more. It features sidewalk chalk art by professionals, amateurs and art enthusiasts from all over the world. Plus, the Arbor Lakes Mural Tour is back. It was introduced in 2020 and was so popular it’s sticking […]
Meet the Minions! Meet and Greet in St. Louis Park on May 13th
The Minions are coming! The Minions are coming! Seriously – they’ll be at Showplace ICON in St. Louis Park this Friday, May 13th, 2022 from 5:00 -8:00pm for a free meet and greet! Bob and Kevin – two characters from Universal’s Minions: The Rise of Gru – will be there for pictures. Don’t miss it! […]
Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2022
In years past there were fun places to visit in the Twin Cities on Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE. This year there are mostly events that are free for everyone! Of course, you could be like me and be just fine napping in bed all day! But if you’re looking […]
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 […]
Free Admission to Minnesota State Parks on These 4 Days in 2022
There are 4 days you can get FREE admission to Minnesota State Parks in 2022! And the first one is this Saturday, February 19th, 2022! All 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these fee-free dates! Saturday, February 19 Saturday, April 23 Saturday, June […]
Kites on Ice Festival in Buffalo February 12th
I’m always on the hunt for things to do that are both unique AND free…and the 4th annual Kites on Ice Festival in Buffalo, Minnesota definitely fits this perfectly! Buffalo is about 45 minutes west of the Twin Cities, and they’re hosting their Kites on Ice Festival on Saturday, February 12th from 11:00am – 3:00pm. […]
Family Guide to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2022 (Jan 28 – Feb 6)
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is back! Due to COVID, it was a drive-thru event in 2021. We went and it was super fun – but I’m happy that it’s back in-person this year with tons of free events for everyone! The 2022 Saint Paul Winter Carnival, known as “The “Coolest Celebration on Earth,” starts […]
Take a Kid Ice Fishing & Fish for Free in Minnesota January 15 – 17, 2022
This weekend, January 15- 17 – coinciding with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend – it’s Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend! The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are encouraging families to try out ice fishing together – for free! Minnesota residents can fish or spear fish for free when accompanied by a child […]
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 6th for kids ages 4 to 9
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 6th, 2021! USA Hockey and a few hundred local programs across the country will encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Come Play Hockey Month. Each host site will have a limited amount […]
Where to See Alpacas during National Alpaca Farm Days (September 25 – 26)!
I never knew about National Alpaca Farm Days until 2020 when we were looking for something outdoors to do, and a place called Foggy Bottom Alpacas in Isanti had a FREE open house! Now I see that other alpaca farms have open houses too during this one weekend – the last weekend in September. Keep […]
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