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How to Enjoy the Final Days of Summer

Summer is half over, but that doesn’t mean that your list of fun things to do is winding down. Just the opposite – there are plenty of interesting and “off the beaten path” activities to help you enjoy our lovely Summer weather. We’re sharing a round up of local, Minneapolis based events to keep you in the game.

Host a Lux Picnic Experience

A romantic date night or maybe a gathering with your best gal pals – Noshnics has you covered with a luxe picnic experiences stacked with gourmet foods, floral arrangements, the table and the blankets. They set up and take down for you, it doesn’t get any easier than this.

Attend a St. Paul Saints Baseball Game

Fun is Good! The St. Paul Saints, the Twins AAA farm team, are one of the hottest baseball teams in the minor league, and games at the team’s stadium, CHS Field, are inexpensive and enjoyable.

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Photo by Caitlin Abrams

Hang Out on the Ox Cart Ale House Rooftop

The 200-seat rooftop patio in Lowertown has spectacular views, a shuffleboard deck, a great selection of craft beer and a full bar. The restaurant is at 255 E. Sixth St., just a few blocks from the entrance to CHS Field and the Farmer’s Market.

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Watch Movies at Vali-Hi Drive-In

Bring your appetite for $1 hot dogs and cash (credit cards are not accepted), take some pictures in the photo booth and then settle in for two movies, starting at dusk and extending into the early morning hours. When was the last time (or ever!) you went to a drive in movie? For a complete list of local drive-in’s, check it out here.

Attend a Small-Town Festival

Small towns seem to have the best festivals around. Re-enactments of Great Northfield Minnesota Bank Raid of 1876 are the highlight of “Defeat of Jesse James Days” in Northfield from Sept. 8 -12.

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Music and Movies in the Minneapolis Parks

This is the perfect summer for movies and music in the park. Various parks across Minneapolis will be featuring movies to entertain the kids and adults all summer long. Expect some big music names at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on Friday nights in August. Here’s the schedule so far.

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Renaissance Festival

Weekends from August 21st to October 3rd. Ye Olde Fun Time! If you’ve never attended, you are missing out. It’s an interactive 16th century “England-like” fantasy kingdom. Dogs welcome!

Thanks for following along,

Amy DeGrote + Jkath Team

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