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SUMMARY:Solution Studio
DESCRIPTION:Our summer maker space is back\, featuring activities and challenges inspired by the work of University of Minnesota researchers. In Solution Studio\, you can follow your curiosity and let your creativity loose. Play games\, build things\, and awaken your inner scientist. We provide the materials and tools. You get to explore\, create\, experiment\, and share! \nSolution Studio highlights games that let you collaborate\, compete\, and discover. Grab a friend or play solo! \n– Play science chase\, a board game about the scientific process!\n– Try the plant game. Will your plant survive\, thrive\, or wither?\n– Make a tool to help you grab a ping pong ball off a column of air!\n– Build a tower of tree species to represent a biodiverse forest that can stand up to threats!\n– And more! \nScientists use creativity every day. They use their imaginations to solve real challenges facing people and the planet. Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis St. Paul Long-Term Ecological Research program are learning how nature in cities is different from nature outside of cities. They ask how air\, water\, soil\, plants\, animals\, and even humans are impacted by and adapt to an urban environment – and what we can do to improve the ecological health of cities. In Solution Studio\, you get to solve challenges inspired by this cutting edge research! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Jun 16\, 2026 to Aug 30\, 2026 and happens every:\nTuesdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nWednesdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nThursdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nFridays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nSaturdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nSundays: 10:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/solution-studio/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West\, St Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tot Time | Maple Grove Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Tot time\nTot time is an unstructured\, drop-in playtime in the Community Center gym for pre-k children and their caregivers. A wide variety of toys and play items are provided.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tot-time-maple-grove-community-center/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Maple Grove Community Center\, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd\, Maple Grove\, 55369\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Play & Recreation,Kids,Weekday
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SUMMARY:The "Original People's Garden" Exhibit | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:This living exhibit garden is co-curated by the Arboretum and community partners. Relying on knowledge passed through grandparents\, the Original People’s Garden features plants the Ojibwe people of the Woodlands and Great Lakes regions use as food and medicines. The exhibit highlights stories and plants that are often missing from botanic gardens and exists in the teaching garden. Visit the website for admission ticket details.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/the-original-peoples-garden-exhibit/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:Read our Guide to the Minnesota State Fair for family-friendly insider tips! \nThe Minnesota State Fair runs for 12 days ending on Labor Day and ranks among the largest state fairs in the country by daily attendance. Held at the fairgrounds in Falcon Heights near St. Paul\, it draws close to two million visitors who come for livestock competitions\, agricultural exhibits\, live music\, and a legendary lineup of food on a stick. Locals call it the Great Minnesota Get-Together\, and it has been a late-summer tradition in the state since the 1850s.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/the-minnesota-state-fair/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fairgrounds\, 1265 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food,St Paul,Summer Festivals + Events
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis Farmers Market | 312 E Lyndale Ave N - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:As the largest farmer-managed market in the state\, we serve as a community resource\, a meeting place\, a tourist draw\, and most importantly\, a place to access Minnesota’s greatest selection of fresh produce\, plants\, and locally made products. \nOur roots in Minneapolis started in 1876 at the corner of First Street and Hennepin Avenue. In 1937\, our current flagship market opened at Lyndale and Glenwood Avenue north\, marked by the three signature red sheds that still cover our market. \nWe support over 100+ vendors who alternate the use of our 170 stalls.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/minneapolis-farmers-market-312-e-lyndale-ave-n-minneapolis/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Farmers Market\, West Lyndale Avenue North 312\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55405\, United States
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