Extended Weekend Getaways 
Through September 8/BLOOMINGTON- Fun Box is not your average bounce house! The world’s biggest bounce park is made up of 25,000 square feet and ten play areas with obstacles, games, and challenges. The incredible attraction is located in Mall of America’s east parking lot all summer long. https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/33182
ANOKA CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Saturdays Through Sept 14/ANOKA– We are located directly behind the Anoka County Courthouse in Anoka, MN. Our entrance for cars is at 4th Avenue & Van Buren Street. Go 2 blocks north of Main Street on 4th Avenue to show entrance.
Note: All streets will be barricaded closed during the show hours EXCEPT 4th Avenue show entrance. These streets will be attended by show officials at all times !! 1992 & older cars & trucks only, $4.00 per vehicle, spectators are free, and great food vendors on site. http://www.anokaclassiccarshow.org/
Monet Sabel (as Carole King)
Now through Sept. 28/CHANHASSEN – On the main stage at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The soundtrack of a generation inspired this BROADWAY SMASH HIT!She wrote hits for the biggest music acts from The Shirelles to The Righteous Brothers – then recorded her Grammy-winning masterpiece, TAPESTRY. The musical takes you on a joy-filled, emotional ride of a lifetime! Featuring over two dozen hits including “One Fine Day,” “The Locomotion,” “So Far Away,” “Natural Woman,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,’” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget. A huge cast of singers and dancers bring more than 24 of her greatest hits to life in a triumphant celebration! Tickets available at https://chanhassendt.com/beautiful/
80 MINUTE DAILY EXCURSION
Through Oct 20/TAYLORS FALLS– Daily Excursions are either 45 or 80 minutes. Your licensed boat pilot and tour guide will point out the unique rock formations that were left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago. Among the most outstanding formations is the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. “St. Croix” means Holy Cross.
Other sites that can be seen from the boats include the world’s largest glacial kettles or “potholes”, Lion’s Head, Turk’s Head, and the highlight of the boat tour, The Old Man of the Dalles – the most outstanding natural rock face you’ll ever see. >MORE
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Now through Sept. 19/SHAKOPEE – Open weekends, and Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Transport yourself back to the 16th century with a trip to the annual Renaissance Festival . Laugh at court jesters, shop for handicrafts, watch a joust and enjoy some delicious, authentic fare. Festival gate admission is $27.95 for adults and $18.95 for ages 5-12. Tickets are available online at https://renaissancefest.com/
Arts & Crafts Fair
September 7-8/LITTLE FALLS – The fair offers a variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more. It’s a great opportunity to support local artists and crafters while having a fun weekend with loved ones. This fair brings over 125,000 visitors to the town and brings more than 600 vendors from all over the country and is considered among the top Arts and Crafts fairs in the Midwest Region. For more information, visit https://littlefallsartsandcraftsfair.com/