The Twin Cities has many unique playgrounds – but this one really deserves its own blog post! Cedar Park in Forest Lake, Minnesota is tucked away behind businesses like Burger King and Perkins, and its playground is nice. But the dragon alone makes it worth a visit! In 2015, a crew from a business called […]
Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids 2021
There are some great summer reading programs that your children can take advantage of to earn FREE books and other prizes! Here is a roundup for programs available to families in Minnesota! AudioFile SYNC – Teens age 13 and up can download two audiobooks each week for FREE. Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination – This […]
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 […]
Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Experience in Hastings returns on Saturday, May 15th
Do your kids love watching big construction equipment at work? Are they (and you) tired of being cooped up in the house, especially now as the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter? Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, MN is a heavy equipment adventure company where you can play on construction equipment. And with the […]
Free Admission to Minnesota State Parks on Saturday, April 24th
Earlier this year I shared that there are 4 days you can get FREE admission to Minnesota State Parks in 2021! All 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission to everyone on four days, and the next one is coming up this Saturday, April 24th! One was Saturday, February 13th […]
Minneapolis Ranks in the Top 3 U.S. Cities for an Outdoorsy Lifestyle
The outdoors publication Wilderness Times recently conducted a study to determine which US cities are the best of the best when it comes to leading an outdoorsy lifestyle. The results? Minneapolis came in at 3rd place with a total score of 7.58/10, while 1st and 2nd place went to Seattle and Boston. The factors they […]
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 […]
Twin Cities February 2021 Calendar! Fun, Freebies & Deals for Families
Though many events have been cancelled or changed due to COVID, there are still many COVID-safe things to do! First be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy in February to Save Money!
How to Find the Frozen Caveman in Minneapolis
UPDATE: The Caveman is no longer there – it was removed by the artist who created it. If you live in the Twin Cities and you haven’t heard on the news already, there’s a frozen caveman in Minneapolis! Well, not a real one, of course – but a piece of art originally created by Leonic […]
Landmark Center’s 2021 Urban Expedition is Virtual (January 24th – April 11th)
Take your kids for an educational and fun trip around the world with the Landmark Centers 17th annual Urban Expedition! Unlike previous years, when the events took place at the Landmark Center in St. Paul, the 2021 season of Urban Expedition will take place all online due to COVID. But it will still be a […]
Take a Kid Ice Fishing for Free in Minnesota January 16 – 18, 2021
This weekend, January 16 – 18 – 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 […]
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 […]
Free Admission to All Minnesota State Parks on Black Friday 2020
I share a lot of deals here, but if you’re overwhelmed with deals or just want an alternative to all the Black Friday busyness, here’s a great idea for you! All Minnesota state parks are FREE to visit on Black Friday, November 27th! On four days in 2020, all 75 Minnesota state parks and state […]
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop Kits to Take Home
I recently saw a Facebook post showing that the Home Depot is offering FREE Kids Workshop Kits that you can take home. You just need to ask for them. This is in lieu of their FREE monthly kids workshops that are on hiatus due to COVID. So instead they’re offering free kids workshop kits that […]
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