As a family of six we have attended one — count it, one — movie together in an actual movie theater. After factoring in even matinee ticket prices, a jumbo tub of popcorn and a box of Milk Duds, it’s just too tough to justify the splurge when we can cozy up at home with […]

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Wondering where to take your small fry to experience hands-on science? Here are seven ideas of places that offer education programs for a wide range of ages, many of them ongoing, and two upcoming events you won’t want to miss! Hands-on Science Special Events Invent it. Build it. 2018 Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S., Minneapolis, […]

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In our first installment of “What to do if …..Series,” we are focusing on lice.  Why?  Because it is my nightmare, and our family just went through this experience.  What I thought would be a catastrophe, turned out to be not that big of a deal. I know what you’re thinking, and I thought the […]

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Where do you go for free Halloween fun around the Twin Cities? Well there is really no shortage of events. We LOVE our Halloween around here. Be sure to check out our separate article listing Halloween events at Minneapolis and St. Paul Parks. Many of those events are also free.  And keep checking back, because […]

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While there is almost no end to free Halloween fun, some things are worth paying for and may even be a good excuse for a road trip. Here, we have gathered special Plan Ahead Halloween events. All of these events require a fee and some require registration. *This article contains Amazon affiliate links to Halloween […]

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Fall color is one reason this is my favorite time of year.  I love the fun days of summer and the hopeful days of spring and the quietness of winter (until it starts to go on eight months and more, then it’s just being passive aggressive), but my absolute without a doubt favorite time of the […]

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Nature center Halloween events  are for the wild families of the Twin Cities. Three Rivers Parks and other nature centers have their annual spooky events coming up in October. Get a last chance at nature before winter takes over. *This article contains Amazon affiliate links to Halloween costumes. Family Fun Twin Cities receives a small […]

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