Have you heard of a pizza farm? If your family likes pizza, this is definitely something you will want to experience. We have collected a handful of pizza farms in Minnesota and western Wisconsin that are less than 100 miles away. Most Pizza Farms ask that you bring no animals and that you pack out […]

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Nothing is more perfect for summer than an ice cream cone or shake or sundae or banana split or waffle cone or dish or…. you name it.   If you want to enjoy frosty, creamy goodness, here’s a round up of most of the independent ice cream shoppes around town. What’s your favorite? Minneapolis Ice Cream […]

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As the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesotans take pride in our summer water sports.  We’ve collected water ski shows, boat rentals, kayaks and canoes, sailing experiences and other water fun.  Most are located in the metro while some of them are just a short drive away. Happy wakes to you. Click on a title to […]

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Food trucks are taking over our city!  Family Fun Twin Cities has  the scoop for you and your family. My husband and I love the Food Network’s  The Great Food Truck Race. The show fascinates me. The way the producers make it happen is a tad cheesy, but totally worth it. In Season 4, they […]

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National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 9th this year. You can find an extensive list of events at the National site, however listings are slow to trickle in each year, so we recommend checking last year’s listings and calling to ask if they are having an event this year. We have verified the dates below […]

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  It is our hope that you can use our June Family Events & Activities Guide page as a convenient way to find our traditional Free & Budget lists along with all the special themed activities each month brings. June, for instance, is chock full of family summer festivals across the Twin Cities Metro Area, […]

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Minneapolis wading pools that are not connected to schools, are scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend of 2018. Below is a list of Minneapolis wading pools with addresses and other notes we hope you find helpful. Jim Lupient Water Park, North Commons Water Park and Webber Natural Swimming Pool officially open June 9th but have […]

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Summer is an extremely popular time to visit Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Yes, you might have to fight a few crowds — especially on the weekends — but the attractions are, in our opinion, worth it. This season, Como is at its best with carousel rides, live music, lawn games, summer blooms and more. […]

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Tired of heading out to the same old swimming spot? We’ve combed the Metro in search of new places to try with our own families and came up with ten we think are worth checking out for their beaches, playground, and other recreational opps nearby: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond  | Lake Elmo Open: […]

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Do you want to do science activities with your kids but don’t have any idea of where to begin? Don’t worry, I was in your shoes hating to figure out science fair projects and science activities. All this and my husband used to be a science teacher. We’ve collected a plethora of science fun including […]

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“Kids Crafts” — these two words cause me to shudder whenever I hear them.  Even now as my littles are growing up and can do easy projects by themselves, I still dread these.  But I am growing and learning.  Here’s what I’ve learned about arts and crafts for kids in my 13 years of parenting. […]

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