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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/2026-09-01/
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:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Wildwood Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wildwood Library for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, and other activities to encourage the development of early literacy skills. This program is open to children of all ages (with an accompanying adult) but is recommended for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. No registration required.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-wildwood-library/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Wildwood Library\, 763 Stillwater Rd\, Mahtomedi\, 55115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Storytime,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/2026-08-31/
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/2026-08-31/
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:Bowlingo (Bowling + Bingo) | Shakopee Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for FREE Bowlingo/Bingo! Every Sunday starting at 6:30pm for all ages.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/bowlingo-bowling-bingo-shakopee-bowl/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Shakopee Bowl\, 3020 133rd St W\, Shakopee\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Country Roads - The Music of John Denver | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Dennis Curley \nHeadlined by Dennis Curley\, Country Roads is a tribute to one of America’s best-loved performers and draws deeply on Curley’s own love of John Denver’s music. \nBacked by a fantastic six-piece band\, Curley’s renditions are sure to bring a smile to audiences of all ages. Some of the featured tunes include “Take Me Home\, Country Roads\,” “Rocky Mountain High\,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane\,” “Annie’s Song” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” \nFrontman Dennis Curley intersperses the songs with personal recollections of growing up with John Denver’s music\, along with stories from friends and family that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. In a unique twist\, he also invites audience members to share their personal stories. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nAug 30\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)\nAug 30\, 2026\, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/country-roads-the-music-of-john-denver-chanhassen-dinner-theatres/
LOCATION:Chanhassen Dinner Theatres\, 501 West 78th Street\, Chanhassen\, MN\, 55317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Paddle with Ranger: Paddle 101 | Lilydale Regional Park\, Pickerel Lake - Mendota Heights
DESCRIPTION:Paddle 101 at Pickerel Lake Dates:\n9:30am Start Time\nArrival Time: 9:10-9:15am | Program Time: 9:30-11:30am\nJuly 4\, 29\, 31 | August 6\, 12\, 19\, 20\, 22 \n2:00pm Start Time\nArrival Time: 1:40-1:45pm | Program Time: 2:00-4:00pm\nJune 17\, 18\, 19\, 25 | July 2\, 3\, 22\, 24\, 26\, 30 | August 1\, 5\, 7\, 9\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 23\, 27\, 30 | September 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 13 \n*Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your program time to ensure parking and a safety talk. \nImportant Information:\nLimited seating is available. If you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration so another participant may join. Registrants will be placed in their selected boat type\, though assignments may be adjusted for safety. Programs may be canceled due to late‑season vegetation growth in the lake. \nEvent Overview:\nPickerel Lake offers an ideal environment for beginners learning paddling skills and for returning paddlers sharpening their techniques. A National Park Service ranger will guide you across this calm lake surrounded by floodplain forest and scenic bluffs. Bald eagles\, river otters\, and abundant mid‑summer lily pads are commonly seen. \nWhat’s Included:\nEach registration includes the rental of ONE SEAT in a Paddle Share kayak. Rental also includes a paddle and a personal floatation device (PFD). Canoe and tandem kayak spots must be booked with a partner. Canoes and tandem kayaks may not be reserved by a single participant. \nWhat To Bring:\n\n\nWater and a snack \n\n\nSun protection \n\n\nClothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and/or rain gear \n\n\nInsect repellant \n\n\nDry bag (optional) \n\n\nBinoculars are encouraged
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/paddle-with-ranger-paddle-101-lilydale-regional-park-pickerel-lake-mendota-heights/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Lilydale Regional Park\, 1800 Lilydale Road\, Mendota Heights\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Twins: Peanuts Day | Target Field
DESCRIPTION:The Twins are celebrating the Peanuts gang! Your purchase of this special theme night package includes your seat to the Twins vs. Chicago White Sox at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday\, August 30 plus an exclusive co-branded Twins/Peanuts Charlie Brown jersey. \n 
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/minnesota-twins-peanuts-day-target-field/
LOCATION:Target Field\, 1 Twins Way\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,Minneapolis,Outdoors,Sports,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Fleeting Art that Floats w/ The Baron of Bubble | Nolan Mains 50th & France - Edina
DESCRIPTION:Make fleeting art that floats with The Baron of Bubble at the Faherty Fountain on W. 50th Street.\nSundays 1-3 pm: May 10\, May 31\, June 14-August 30
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fleeting-art-that-floats-w-the-baron-of-bubble-nolan-mains-50th-france-edina/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:The Plaza at Nolan Mains\, 3945 Market Street\, Edina\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Outdoors,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Mojokickball | Kenwood Park Field #2 - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:MojoKickball (“Mojo”) is 6-Ball Kickball mixed with tag\, dodgeball\, and hot potato—all jumbled up into a timed game that allows both athletes and non-athletes to share the field and contribute meaningfully to their teams’ success. \nWe have a tutorial every Sunday at 1pm sharp for new players\, then we play the real game. The game is FREE to play and open to all players 10+ and up. Come play with your whole family (or against them!).
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/mojokickball-kenwood-park-field-2-minneapolis/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Kenwood Park\, Field #2\, 2101 Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Minneapolis,Outdoors,Sports,Weekend
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