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MinneMama Adventures Discovering everyday excursions and outings for families: https://www.minnemamaadventures.com I looked it up. I am one of those 433,000. Welllllll…. and we did ….

There are almost 1.3 million children in Minnesota between the ages of 0 and 17. I did some quick math and went with some very middle-of-the-road numbers, and assuming every family had three of those children, that leaves us with 433,000 parents – each one searching day in and day out for some way to entertain, exhaust and maintain living status of their adorably challenging kin. And I want to mak

e your life easier. My name is Nicki and I’m a mid-30s mother of two. My husband is fan-freaking-tastic and works hard as a computer dude so I can spend time three days a week playing hard with our kiddos. I work at a desk job as an Art Director the other two days and I do have a passion for that as well. I’ve lived in the Twin Cities area (from Roseville to Oakdale to St. Louis Park) for more than a decade and now have a two and five-year old to keep busy. So, what can I do to help you? I want to save you the time of typing and searching through Google and give you ONE landing dock for multitudes of entertaining ideas for you and your children to gain some quality time together, creating memories with your littles. I want your kid to have a reason to go to school the next day and tell his friends, “My mom was so cool yesterday cuz she took me to …. and ate at ….!” And if you’re lucky, he’ll finish his sentence with, “I sure do love her.”

I also want your contributions. I’m open to additional ideas, and even additional writers. I want dads and nannies and teachers and babysitters. I want this to be a collaborative and realistic effort that will actually benefit our readers and I will do everything in my power to help make that happen on MinneMama Adventures.

This is always a fun, cute way to start spring. And hey, it’s going to be BEAUTIFUL outside this weekend! 🐣Brooklyn Park...
04/10/2025

This is always a fun, cute way to start spring. And hey, it’s going to be BEAUTIFUL outside this weekend! 🐣

Brooklyn Park, weekends only. $14/person

It’s circus giveaway time! 🎪Come enjoy the mini donuts, the jaw-dropping acts, the death-defying stunts, and the animal-...
03/30/2025

It’s circus giveaway time! 🎪

Come enjoy the mini donuts, the jaw-dropping acts, the death-defying stunts, and the animal-free ensemble of performers at Royal Canadian International Circus. Win a 4-pack of VIP tickets to see the show under the Big Top at Mall of America, April 10-20. There’s 19 incredible shows to choose from and every one will keep you on the edge of your seat!

To enter to win your 4 VIP passes (valued at $200), comment below with your 🤡 clown name of choice (my kids said I’d be “Daisy Bossypants” 🌼). Winners will be selected on April 6 at 5pm. Tickets are good for any performance.

🎟️ You can also purchase tickets and SAVE using my 2-for-1 deal code: adventures. Visit http://www.royalcanadiancircus.com/ and enter code. We look forward to seeing you under the Big Top!

Is it time to start thinking about summer plans? Bring it on. One of my family faves was our week-long adventure on the ...
03/28/2025

Is it time to start thinking about summer plans? Bring it on. One of my family faves was our week-long adventure on the California coast. If San Fran, or the Big Sur area, is on your list, give our itinerary a read. I even break it down by mapped locations (nerd alert). Let the planning begin! Blog link in comments 👀

03/28/2025

The Starlite Drive-In Theater is thrilled to announce that we are opening for the 2025 season on FRIDAY APRIL 25th!!!🌟🚗🍿

We've been working tirelessly getting ready for another great season!
Last year's upgraded viewing experience came mid-season courtesy of our TWO NEW PROJECTORS, delivering sharper, brighter, and more vibrant movies under the stars. We're excited to continue providing that high-quality experience in an outdoor venue. ✨🎬

To ensure a smooth season, we're also installing a NEW WELL. This will provide a more reliable water source, helping us keep our concession facilities running efficiently. 💧

Get ready to bring the whole family, deck out your truck bed with blankets and pillows, or transform your trunk exactly how you want!
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of classic drive-in theater fun! We'll have a fantastic lineup of movies, special themed events, and of course, our concession stand will be open with all your favorite treats. 🍿🥨🥤

Keep an eye on our page and website for movie announcements and days of operation as it is still too far out to know what we will be playing.

✨We look forward to seeing you at the Starlite! ✨

Have you heard of Huatulco, Mexico? Yeah, I hadn’t either. Until we went last winter. And now I’ll never forget it. If y...
03/12/2025

Have you heard of Huatulco, Mexico? Yeah, I hadn’t either. Until we went last winter. And now I’ll never forget it. If you’re looking for a unique adventure that is as authentic as it is beautiful, check out the full blog on our trip (in comments)

03/10/2025

Turf Tots, a drop-in program at the Hopkins Pavilion for children ages 1-5, is open for the season!

For $5, bring your kids to run and play with equipment provided by the Pavilion, including bounce houses, climbing wall, sport balls, crawl tunnels, blocks, trikes and more.

Find more information about Turf Tots at www.hopkinsmn.com/213/Turf-Tots.

GET READY FOR THE BIG TOP – the Royal Canadian International Circus is coming back to the Mall of America from April 10-...
03/08/2025

GET READY FOR THE BIG TOP – the Royal Canadian International Circus is coming back to the Mall of America from April 10-20. This circus is one of those jaw-dropping experiences and will keep the attention of your kiddos from start to finish. It's an animal-free, artistically amusing, high-flying adventure that is a guaranteed good time for all ages.

Right now, we have a 2-for-1 ticket deal. Individual tickets are $39.50 with a variety of showtimes. To get this deal, visit https://www.royalcanadiancircus.com and use code: Adventures

See you at the circus! 🎪

There’s good shows - and then there’s GREAT shows. Milo Imagines the World is 100% one of the GREATS!The is showing thi...
02/20/2025

There’s good shows - and then there’s GREAT shows. Milo Imagines the World is 100% one of the GREATS!

The is showing this fantastic, imaginative musical that will leave your toes tapping and your kids talking. The story is beautiful for older kids, and the music is so multigenerational and catchy. Milo blew us away - the whole cast is phenomenal. I’d say good for ages 8-14 but all depends.

Milo is showing now through March 9. Tickets are available on the website and are as low as $15 (before fees).

If you need me, I will just be sitting over here waiting for the soundtrack to be released… 🎶 ⏰ 🎵

Hosting a quick and “mighty” giveaway!🐶 PAW Patrol Live! is coming to the Orpheum Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Febru...
02/11/2025

Hosting a quick and “mighty” giveaway!
🐶 PAW Patrol Live! is coming to the Orpheum Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota) February 22–23 where you can watch your favorite pups live in their new show, “A Mighty Adventure.” With interactive, musical, entertaining fun, this is a show your little adventurer won’t want to miss.

MinneMama is hosting a 4-ticket package giveaway for one of the Feb 23 shows (11am or 3pm). To enter to win, comment below with the superpower your kid would want if they could have any. Mine would want to be able to clone themselves to get out of doing chores. Yours?

Contest ends at 5PM on February 13 so don’t hesitate. One winner will be selected at that time and notified below. (To avoid scams, if you get a reply, that includes a link of any sort, that IS NOT me. Please don’t click on any links. I will simply ask for a private message to collect needed information. This content is cross-posted on IG. Only one winner will be selected).

Good luck, paw cadets!

Love is in the air! If your kids are looking for some family fun to celebrate Valentines Day, here's a few unique option...
02/08/2025

Love is in the air! If your kids are looking for some family fun to celebrate Valentines Day, here's a few unique options for the family no matter what your interests might be:

🍭 Candyland Trail at Edinborough Park in Edina. Feb 14 from 9am-4pm // LEARN MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/candyland-trail-at-edinborough/1890372081789012/

🌳 Family Valentine Trail Adventure in Maple Grove. Feb 15 various times // LEARN MORE: https://threeriversparks.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7679f19a17b661b8303167a13&id=0287e914f3&e=13f8b9807f

🎨 Institute of Hearts at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis. Feb 11-16 // LEARN MORE: https://new.artsmia.org/event/institute-of-hearts

🫖 Valentine's Tea at Brit's Pub in Minneapolis. Feb 16 from 12-4pm // LEARN MORE: https://britspub.com/minneapolis-brit-s-pub-calendar

🐦 Hey Love Birds, Love Birds stroll through Roberts Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis. Feb 14 from 5-6pm // LEARN MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/hey-love-birds-love-birds/963072855343968/

🧚‍♀️Valentines Day Fairy Gardens at Can Can Wonderland in St Paul. Feb 14 from 4-6pm // LEARN MORE: https://www.cancanwonderland.com/events/valentines-day-fairy-gardens

I'm looking forward to the Children's Theatre Company blowing me away again with their newest show, "Milo Imagines the W...
01/31/2025

I'm looking forward to the Children's Theatre Company blowing me away again with their newest show, "Milo Imagines the World." If you have a kiddo like mine with an active imagination, a thirst for creativity, and a love for Hamilton (it inspires one of the songs), you won't want to miss this musical hit!

Preview shows are this Tuesday-Friday (Feb 4-7) and those tickets start at $20. You can also get 50% off 5pm and 7pm shows for certain nights (and certain seats) using the code "BRIGHTEN." Milo Imagines the World is showing Feb 4-March 9 so get your tickets today: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/milo

A warm indoor option for cold winter days? Check out located in the Keg & Case building in St Paul. One of the few only...
01/26/2025

A warm indoor option for cold winter days? Check out located in the Keg & Case building in St Paul. One of the few only remaining businesses in K&C, this old school arcade offers more than 200 arcade games from the depths of our childhoods (I still dominate Gauntlet and Dig Dug in case you were wondering).

Free parking and admission is $15 ages 4-11 and $20 12+ and you can play all day with a wristband! There’s snacks and some food and drinks available, plenty of seating, and spectators can watch and not play for no cost. It’s a throwback riot here and our kids loved it!! 🎮

On our way to the to visit the .ice festival for some chilly, windy fun. Bonus: today is beer fest + ice skating (and m...
01/25/2025

On our way to the to visit the .ice festival for some chilly, windy fun. Bonus: today is beer fest + ice skating (and many family activities)! Follow my stories to get the inside scoop - 🧊

Have you been meaning to see Moana 2? Or Wicked? What about Mufasa or Sonic the Hedgehog? What better day than today to ...
01/19/2025

Have you been meaning to see Moana 2? Or Wicked? What about Mufasa or Sonic the Hedgehog? What better day than today to make it happen -

Emagine Minnesota theaters has FREE small popcorns for members (or $2 for a large!). Just download the app and let the savings begin (I don’t sign up for a lot of stuff but this one is totally worth it). Plus - FREE POPCORN!

Find a theater near you and remember, everything’s better with butter. https://www.emagine-entertainment.com/theatres/

Ever make a homemade board game? Brought a bucket of snow inside? Set up a tent to watch a movie inside? There’s a short...
01/19/2025

Ever make a homemade board game? Brought a bucket of snow inside? Set up a tent to watch a movie inside? There’s a short list of indoor entertainment activities for littles on my blog (link in comments). It’s a cold one out there, folks! Stay safe and have fun. 🥶

🍩 Funner Brothers Donut Company in Golden Valley: Supplying Saturday morning cartoon watching baked sustenance since 198...
01/18/2025

🍩 Funner Brothers Donut Company in Golden Valley: Supplying Saturday morning cartoon watching baked sustenance since 1987

Don’t forget about their kids cart, allowing kiddos to choose their frosting and sprinkles of choice. Best. Donuts. Ever.

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