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NW Metro Outdoor Summer Concert Series

There is nothing better than enjoying live music outdoors on a hot summer night. Here is a list of the NW Metro Outdoor Summer Concert Series for 2025. Click the links for lineups.  Albertville Summer Concert Series – Thursdays 6pm – 8:30pm, June 19th – September 4th. Central Park, Albertville.  Anoka Rockin’ on the Rum, […]

NW Metro Farmers Markets 2025

Did you know you can visit a Farmers Market 5 out of 7 days of the week in the Twin Cities NW Metro? Here is the daily schedule for NW Metro Farmers Markets in 2025 Tuesday Champlin Farmers Market 2pm-6pm, June 17th – September 30th, Champlin Ice Forum Otsego Farmers Market 3pm – 6pm, June 17th […]

NW Metro Clean Up Days 2025

Do you have junk in your garage or yard that you can’t put out with the trash? Many NW Metro cities have a clean up day that allows residents to bring in items that are more difficult to dispose of.  Some items may have fees associated, click the link for your city for more details, […]

NW Metro Clothing and Gift Boutiques

Want to keep it local and find unique items that the big box stores just don’t carry? Ditch the run-of-the mill shops and visit some of these NW Metro local, boutique options, instead. Here are some of the NW Metro’s best places to find that special gift or outfit of your dreams. Tell us about […]

NW Metro Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

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Looking for some fall weekend adventure? Here are the best 2024 Twin Cities NW Metro Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes for fall fun! Let us know if we missed your favorite place in the comments! Beck’s Greenhouse – Free corn maze and bouncy house. Apples and produce for sale. Pick your own Pumpkins, Elk River […]

Best Campgrounds near the Twin Cites NW Metro

What better way to spend time outside than with a fun filled weekend camping close to home at one of the best campgrounds near the Twin Cites NW Metro? These are just a few of the close-in camping options nearby. Baker Park Reserve – Maple Plain Baker Park Reserve is a 2700 acre park located […]

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