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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Minnesota State Fair
DTSTART:20260827T050000Z
DTEND:20260908T045959Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T180253Z
UID:10010130-1787788800-1788825599@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota State Fair is always 12 Days of Fun\, ending Lab
 or Day! The fair runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7\, 2026!\n \nFairgrounds adm
 ission: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (6 p.m. Labor Day)\nThis is The Great Minne
 sota Get-Together and our state’s favorite tradition!\n \nEnjoy the bes
 t of the best in animal competitions\, 900+ free shows and 100+ acts\, ton
 s to learn\, 11 days & nights of Grandstand shows\, endless shopping\, 1\,
 300+ different foods and so much more.\n \nLearn more: mnstatefair.org\n
  \n\n\nImage: Minnesota State Fair\n\n \nEnter to Win our 2026 Minnesota
  State Fair Giveaway Prize Pack! (closed)\n \nLoading… \n \n\nWhat’
 s new in 2026: \n\n\nUltimate Dinosaurs \nCome face to face with the bigge
 st dinosaurs you’ve never heard of! Presented by the Science Museum of M
 innesota. \n\n\n\nDetails\nThrough life-size skeleton casts\, real fossils
 \, augmented reality interactives and cutting-edge science\, you’ll be i
 ntroduced to some very strange dinosaurs – creatures that evolved in wil
 d isolation across the Southern Hemisphere and look nothing like their nor
 thern\, more familiar cousins. Then\, get closer to home and see real Minn
 esota fossils\, and find out just how massive our new official State Fossi
 l\, the giant beaver\, actually was. Dig deeper with Science Museum of Min
 nesota paleontologists at Fossil Corner during select hours Aug. 27-29 and
  Sept. 2-4. Free with fair admission. \n\nMeet paleontologists in the Foss
 il Corner\n\nThursday\, Aug. 27\, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.\; Friday\, Aug. 28\, noon
 -4 p.m.\; Saturday\, Aug. 29\, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\; Wednesday\, Sept. 2\, 1-5 
 p.m.\; Thursday\, Sept. 3\, 1-5 p.m.\; Friday\, Sept. 4\, noon-4 p.m.\n\n\
 n\nUltimate Dinosaurs is 12 days\, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (8 p.m. Labor Day)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180253Z
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, 1265 Snelling Ave N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55
 108\, US
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/2026-minnesota-state-fair/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Elko Drift - Fall Drift Fest - September 4-6
DTSTART:20260904T050000Z
DTEND:20260907T045959Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T180531Z
UID:10010149-1788480000-1788739199@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:sports
DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\nFRIDAY\n12 PM – Gates Open\n12 PM – 2 PM – Te
 ch Inspection\n1:30 PM – Drivers Meeting\n2 PM – 7PM – Track is Hot 
 | Drift Practice\n7PM – 10PM Night Drifting\nSATURDAY\n9 AM – Gates Op
 en\n9:30 AM – Drivers Meeting\n10 AM – 3 PM – Track is Hot | Drift P
 ractice\n3 PM – 4:30 PM – Track is Hot | Drift Competition Practice\n4
 :30 PM – Competition Drivers Meeting\n5:00 PM – TBD – Drift Competit
 ion\nTBD – 10PM – Night Drifting\nSUNDAY\n9 AM – Gates Open\n11:30 A
 M – Drivers Meeting\n12 PM – 6 PM – Track is Hot | Drift Practice
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T180531Z
LOCATION:26350 France Ave\, Elko\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 55020\, 
 26350 France Ave\, Elko\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 55020
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/elko-drift-fall-drift-fest-septe
 mber-4-6/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CARS 20th Anniversary & Mini Car Show
DTSTART:20260904T050000Z
DTEND:20260907T045959Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T001902Z
UID:10010884-1788480000-1788739199@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:KA CHOW!\nStart Your Engines: ‘Cars’ Returns to Theaters f
 or 20th Anniversary * A rare cinematic event.\nLabor Day Weekend kicks off
  a 20th‑anniversary celebration that brings some high octane energy to t
 he final laps of Summer!\nJoin us for one last big summer road trip as we 
 present a rare opportunity to see Cars back up on the Big Screen under the
  stars.\n We have ordered 20th Anniversary MERCH for this movie and will 
 post pictures to the event when they come in. \n7:00 * Gates8:15 *  CAR
 S 20th Anniversary10:00 *  COYOTE vs ACME\n\n \nCARS Mini Car Show * CL
 ASSIC\, RACE and MUSCLE invite\n ATTENTION All CLASSICS and RACE car own
 ersLet’s make this weekend extra special for the kids\, all the kids at 
 heart. And YOU!\nWe would love to host a mini car-show gathering for our 2
 0th Anniversary celebrating of the movie CARS! Perfect opportunity to come
  out with that car you spend so much time with and enjoy a movie entirely 
 dedicated to it.\nTentatively\, depending on response\, we will be limitin
 g the show to 20 cars with the first 10 each night that register FREE.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001902Z
LOCATION:The Long Drive In
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/cars-20th-anniversary-mini-car-s
 how/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Opening Weekend!
DTSTART:20260905T050000Z
DTEND:20260908T045959Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182051Z
UID:10010891-1788566400-1788825599@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:food
DESCRIPTION:Join us for opening weekend at the Orchard! Pick-Your-Own appl
 es all weekend\, plus line-up for your favorite apple cider donuts and slu
 shy. Bonus\, Wood-fired Pizza! \nGet ready to enjoy another Fall at Pleasa
 nt Valley Orchard.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182051Z
LOCATION:17325 Pleasant Valley Rd.\, Shafer\, MN\, United States\, Minneso
 ta 55074\, 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd.\, Shafer\, MN\, United States\, Minne
 sota 55074
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/opening-weekend/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Richfield Farmers Market
DTSTART:20260905T120000Z
DTEND:20260905T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T182237Z
UID:10003879-1788591600-1788609600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:market
DESCRIPTION:The Richfield Farmers Market offers the best in fresh and hand
 made local foods\, farm products\, and artisan crafts. Kids ages 4-17 can 
 get $2 in “PoP Club” coupons each time they visit the market (while fu
 nds last) which they can use to buy produce. SNAP/EBT funds are accepted a
 nd matched. Most weeks at the market include live music\, all-ages yoga\, 
 and other family-friendly free activities. \nEvery Saturday from May throu
 gh August. From May – August\, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. From September 
 – October\, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182237Z
LOCATION:Veterans Park Pavilion
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/richfield-farmers-market/2026-09
 -05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning on the Farm
DTSTART:20260905T143000Z
DTEND:20260905T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T182237Z
UID:10005600-1788600600-1788609600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join in seasonal farm activities to explore the barn\, meet an
 imals\, discover what’s growing in the garden\, and more! \nWear farm cl
 othes and get ready to dig in and be active. \nDrop in anytime. Program ru
 ns rain or shine! Avoid the line and purchase your tickets in advance. \nT
 he first Saturday of the month will include make-and-take fiber craft acti
 vities available for purchase on the day of the program for an additional 
 $3-6 per craft.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182237Z
LOCATION:Gale Woods Farm
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/saturday-morning-on-the-farm/202
 6-09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flower Eco Printing on Fabric at Flower Valley Orchards Flower Far
 m
DTSTART:20260905T150000Z
DTEND:20260905T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182051Z
UID:10010173-1788602400-1788609600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:arts,education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to the fascinating world of Flower
  Pounding or Hapazome in Japanese\, a natural dyeing process that uses lea
 ves\, flowers\, and other organic materials to create beautiful\, one-of-a
 -kind designs on fabric. Participants will learn about the principles of e
 co-printing\, including the types of plants best suited for dyeing\, and a
  discussion of mordants and how they affect the colors and permanence of t
 he prints. \nThe class will provide hands-on experience as students choose
  plant materials provided by Flower Valley Orchards Flower Farm\, arrange 
 them on prepared fabric (we will provide natural cotton fabric) and use a 
 hammer to pound the flowers into the material to transfer the pattern. By 
 the end of the class attendees will leave with their own beautifully print
 ed fabric and a better understanding of natural dyeing. \nLEARN MORE & REG
 ISTER: https://redwingarts.org/calendar-of-events/2026/9/5/flower-eco-prin
 ting-on-fabric
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182051Z
LOCATION:Flower Valley Orchards Flower Farm\, Flower Valley Orchards Flowe
 r Farm
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/flower-eco-printing-on-fabric-at
 -flower-valley-orchards-flower-farm/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Daisy Fest Outdoor Festival 2026
DTSTART:20260905T150000Z
DTEND:20260905T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182051Z
UID:10010174-1788602400-1788620400@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to the 6th Annual Daisy Fest Outdoor Festival
 !Join us for a full day of fun\, music\, community\, and all things natura
 l at our most-loved Daisy Fest! Come celebrate health\, happiness\, and ho
 listic living with us under the open sky! \n🌼 What to Expect:– 🎶 L
 ive Music – 🌀 Hula Hoop Contest for Kids– Twirl your way to fun and
  prizes! \n– 🐾 Pet Parade – Sponsored by the Freeborn County Humane
  Society. Furry friends welcome! \n– 🛍 Holistic & Art Vendors– Brow
 se and shop handcrafted\, natural goods and wellness services. \n– 🍔 
 Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks– Enjoy a variety of food trucks and l
 ocal treats! \n– 💆‍♀️ Live Demos & Experiences – 🥳 Fun Act
 ivities All Day Long – Surprises around every corner for the whole famil
 y. \n🌟 Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities Now Available!Be part of th
 is one-of-a-kind festival. Showcase your brand to a vibrant\, wellness-foc
 used crowd. Whether you’re a holistic handmade business\, food vendor\, 
 artisan\, or local sponsor\, we’d love to partner with you! \nSave the d
 ate and come celebrate with us — Daisy Fest 2026 is going to be the best
  one yet!  \nVendor opportunities now open:
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182051Z
LOCATION:Central Park\, Albert Lea\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 56007\
 , Central Park\, Albert Lea\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 56007
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/daisy-fest-outdoor-festival-2026
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Weekly Board Game Meet Up (All Day)
DTSTART:20260905T150000Z
DTEND:20260906T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182051Z
UID:10010325-1788602400-1788645600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Board Gaming!! It’s fun and it’s FREE!! W
 e have plenty of space and tables to play!! Bring your own\, borrow from o
 ur Board Game Demo shelf\, or purchase and play!! Bring your friends and f
 amily and visit us today!! \nGaming space available during all times durin
 g the week as well!!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182051Z
LOCATION:11591 Theatre Drive N\, Champlin\, Champlin\, MN\, United States\
 , Minnesota 55316\, 11591 Theatre Drive N\, Champlin\, Champlin\, MN\, Uni
 ted States\, Minnesota 55316
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/weekly-board-game-meet-up-all-da
 y-2/2026-09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:First Saturday Guided Tour
DTSTART:20260905T160000Z
DTEND:20260905T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182051Z
UID:10005020-1788606000-1788609600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Fee: Cost of admission \nFirst Saturday Guided Tours last 45 m
 inutes and are included with the cost of admission. These public tours hav
 e a capacity of 15 people and are available on a first come\, first served
  basis. \nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182051Z
LOCATION:3517 Raleigh Ave\, Saint Louis Park\, MN\, United States\, Minnes
 ota 55416\, 3517 Raleigh Ave\, Saint Louis Park\, MN\, United States\, Min
 nesota 55416
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/first-saturday-guided-tour/2026-
 09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lakeshore Free Events for Kids
DTSTART:20260905T160000Z
DTEND:20260905T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182051Z
UID:10003955-1788606000-1788620400@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nCalling all kids who love to design\, construct
  and create! Each of our events features a take-home craft\, fun activitie
 s\, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guar
 dians\, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E
 -Gift Card! \nIf you spend $25 or more\, you’ll get a free wooden fidget
  puzzle while supplies last! \nThis is a free\, walk-in event held at all 
 locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182051Z
LOCATION:Lakeshore Learning – St Louis Lark\, 5699 W 16th\, St Louis Par
 k\, MN\, 55416
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/lakeshore-free-events-for-kids/2
 026-09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SNAKE DISCOVERY ZOO 5th Anniversary
DTSTART:20260905T160000Z
DTEND:20260906T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10010812-1788606000-1788717600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:🎉 THE SNAKE DISCOVERY ZOO IS TURNING 5! 🐍 \nWe’re cele
 brating FIVE amazing years of our store and zoo with a huge Anniversary Sa
 le! Come celebrate with us all weekend long and take advantage of some inc
 redible deals: \n🐍 50% off all geckos!\n🏠 20% off select gecko suppl
 ies!\n🦗 20% off crickets & dubia roaches!\n🎁 WIN A SNAKE DISCOVERY 4
 x2x2 ENCLOSURE! \nThat’s right! We’ll be drawing one lucky winner each
  day\, Saturday AND Sunday\, to take home a brand-new Snake Discovery 4x2x
 2 enclosure! \nWhether you’re looking to bring home a new gecko\, stock 
 up on feeders\, upgrade your setup\, or just stop by and celebrate with us
 \, we’d love to see you! ❤️ \nThank you for five incredible years of
  supporting Snake Discovery\, our animals\, and our rescue. We couldn’t 
 have done it without you! \n📅 September 5-6\, 2026\n📍 Snake Discover
 y | Maplewood\, MN \nCome celebrate 5 YEARS OF SNAKE DISCOVERY! 🎉🐍 \
 nSale and giveaway details/restrictions apply. See store for complete deta
 ils.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:831 Century Ave N.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 
 55119\, 831 Century Ave N.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 5
 5119
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/5th-anniversary-sale/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Needle Felting
DTSTART:20260905T180000Z
DTEND:20260905T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10010175-1788613200-1788620400@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:arts,education
DESCRIPTION:Needle Felting \nLearn how to needle felt both a 2D and a 3D n
 eedle felted creation in this hands-on class. You’ll learn about materia
 ls\, and techniques that you’ll be able to use to make this unique style
  of soft wool artwork. You’ll learn both a flat “painting” style tec
 hnique as well as how to build up a 3-dimensional design like the bird or 
 the bunny pictured. When class is over\, you can bring home the needles an
 d materials that you need to finish your projects\, and continue experimen
 ting and creating more at home! \nCost: $42* \nAll materials are provided 
 and you will be able to bring them home to continue your projects or make 
 new ones on your own!  \nInstructor: Pam Anderson \nDate and Time: Saturda
 y\, September 5th\, 1-3 pm  \nAges: 15+ \nWhere: Hallberg Center for the A
 rts\, 5521 East Viking Blvd.\, Wyoming\, MN 55092 \n*Members\, use your me
 mbership code to get 20% off all classes!https://wyomingcreativearts.org/c
 lass-schedule/needle-felting \n This activity is made possible by the vote
 rs of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the
  East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation 
 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This project also receives fundi
 ng from the St. Croix Valley Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with 
 funds from the State of Wisconsin.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:5521 E Viking Blvd\, Wyoming\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 550
 92
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/needle-felting/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bring Your Kids! @ Cadenza Music!!!
DTSTART:20260905T190000Z
DTEND:20260905T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10010594-1788616800-1788620400@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Kids!\, a very very ridiculous comedy variety show 
 for kids and their grown-ups\, returns to Cadenza Music!  \nFirst Saturday
  of every month\, 2 p.m. show!Cadenza Music\, 149 Snelling Ave N\, St. Pau
 l MNTickets at https://tix.gobo.show/events/event/yb61O43mJPLdHSLYikvD \nP
 erfect for ages 5 and up (but everyone’s invited!!). Featuring comedians
 \, musicians\, and generalized silliness.  \nKids – bring a joke to tell
 ! Grown ups – I hope you like jokes.  \nAnti-Racist Story Hour by Brick 
 by Brick (Alsa & Morgan) starts at 12:30 p.m. before the show!  \nMore inf
 ormation at bringyourkidscomedy.com \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/8723
 57955555150/?event_time_id=872357962221816
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:Cadenza Music\, Cadenza Music
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/bring-your-kids-cadenza-music-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:FREE 2026 Kickoff Live music at LuceLine Orchard!
DTSTART:20260905T190000Z
DTEND:20260905T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10010892-1788616800-1788627600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:Free outdoors! This band is so much fun! Playing 70’s\, 90
 ’s\, and current!\nVelvety voiced Becky Rae Dalton and her band with an 
 uplifting vibe!\nBring a lawn chair or blanket.\nEnjoy lunch from our gril
 l.\nHave a cocktail from the pub!\nFriendly dogs on a leash are welcome!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:2755 Rose Avenue– P O Box 1104\, Watertown\, MN\, 2755 Rose Ave
 nue-- P O Box 1104\, Watertown\, MN
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/free-2026-kickoff-live-music-at-
 luceline-orchard-the-rebelove-bugs-2-5-outdoors/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Minnesota Festival of Champions | Live Racing
DTSTART:20260905T220000Z
DTEND:20260906T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10010176-1788627600-1788638400@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Festival of Champions began in 1992 at what was 
 then Canterbury Downs\, organized by owners and breeders to showcase Minne
 sota-breds and racing in Minnesota as Ladbroke\, the owners at that time\,
  had neglected racing and were preparing to close the track. The inaugural
  Festival was indeed the final day of racing until 1995 when Canterbury Pa
 rk\, under the direction of Dale Schenian\, Curt Sampson and son Randy Sam
 pson\, opened for a live race meet. A meet has been conducted each summer 
 since and Minnesota Festival of Champions remains a centerpiece.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:1100 Canterbury Rd S\, Shakopee\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 
 55379\, 1100 Canterbury Rd S\, Shakopee\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 5
 5379
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/minnesota-festival-of-champions-
 live-racing/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Saturday Night Open Gym
DTSTART:20260905T233000Z
DTEND:20260906T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10004649-1788633000-1788640200@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned gymnast\, or just looking to have 
 some fun\, our Open Gym welcomes individuals 6 and older of all skill leve
 ls to come and explore our gym! Bounce around on our spring floors\, tramp
 olines and jump into the foam pit\, engage your balance skills on our bala
 nce beams or show off your arm strength on our bars! Parkour and Ninja equ
 ipment is available\, depending on coach availability. Join us for a fanta
 stic time of tumbling\, jumping and flipping in a friendly and safe enviro
 nment. \nOpen Gym for ages 6 and up is offered on Saturday Nights from 6:3
 0 pm to 8:30 pm at $20 per participant. Pre-registration is required. Maxi
 mum occupancy is 75 children. Minimum occupancy is 15 children. Any Open G
 ym with less than 15 children enrolled by 8 pm the Thursday prior to that 
 Open Gym session\, will be cancelled. Please watch your emails. Open Gyms 
 that are cancelled will be refunded. There will be no snack bar\, and plea
 se do not bring in any outside food. Please bring a water bottle.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:654 Industrial Blvd\, Waconia\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 55
 387\, 654 Industrial Blvd\, Waconia\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 55387
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/saturday-night-open-gym/2026-09-
 05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sensory Sunday
DTSTART:20260906T130000Z
DTEND:20260906T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10010893-1788681600-1788688800@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:An event specifically designed for children with Autism and sp
 ecial needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music\, flashing lights
 - and to have a lot of fun!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:10 Coon Rapids Boulevard\, Coon Rapids\, MN\, 10 Coon Rapids Boul
 evard\, Coon Rapids\, MN
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/sensory-sunday/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
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SUMMARY:Garden Storytime Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuar
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DTSTART:20260906T150000Z
DTEND:20260906T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182423Z
UID:10009974-1788688800-1788690600@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The Garden Storytime program will run through spring\, summer\
 , and all the way into fall!\n \n\n\nAll Garden Storytime programs start 
 at 10 am in the circle area outside of the Visitor Shelter. Try to arrive 
 a few minutes early to settle in!\n \n\n\n \n\n\nWe are looking forward 
 to another season of nature stories\, micro-hikes\, songs\, and movement. 
 Stop in the Shelter after the program to engage in a craft project\, too!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182423Z
LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, Minneapolis\, MN
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/garden-storytime-eloise-butler-w
 ildflower-garden-and-bird-sanctuary/2026-09-06/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
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