Let's Go Do Fun Stuff

Family Fun Twin Cities

Let's Go Do Fun Stuff is a resource for parents, caretakers, baby-sitters, aunts and uncles, grandparents, friends, college students to use to make the most of the time they have with their family and friends. While it started as a show to promote specific things in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, it has transformed into a how-to-figure-out-this-parenting-thing-practically with a few mentions of Twin Cities things and a reference to the Family Fun Twin Cities Calendar and Weekend Guide. We can help you have fun with your kids or each other anytime and anywhere.

  1. 03/10/2025

    Let's Read Fun Books in Minnesota | Cori Doerrfeld

    Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Twin Cities author and illustrator Cori Doerrfeld. We'll dive into her artistic journey, explore her inspirations, and get a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process. Plus, we'll chat about her latest book, "Nellie's Big Splash.” Guest: Cori Doerrfeld, author and illustrator Book: "Nellie's Big Splash"Some of the links are affiliate links Nellie’s Big Splash  https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780593856291 The Rabbit Listened  https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780735229358 Tyler Page https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781250758330   St. Olaf https://wp.stolaf.edu/ MCAD https://www.mcad.edu/ Minnesota State Fair https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/50-things-to-do-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/  Fried Pickle https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3089.1/   Giant Slide https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/giant-slide/   Fine Arts Building https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/fine-arts-center/ Lake Nokomis https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/lake-nokomis-main-beach-sandy-fun-for-everyone/ Lake Harriet https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/lake-harriet-park/ Sledding Hills https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-sledding-hills-guide/ North Shore  https://northshorevisitor.com/ Nerstrand Big Woods State Park https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/6-twin-cities-metro-area-minnesota-state-parks/   Minnesota KidLit https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/ Sea Salt Eatery https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/minnehaha-regional-park/ Minnehaha Falls https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/minnehaha-regional-park/ Juicy Lucy’s at Matt’s Bar https://mattsbar.com/ Owamni Restaurant https://owamni.com/   Lake Harriet Rose Gardens https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/public-flower-gardens/ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780062682826 Wild Rumpus https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/wild-rumpus-books-minneapolis/ Red Balloon Bookshop  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/red-balloon-bookshop/

    29 min
  2. 02/20/2025

    Let's Have Some Midwest Fun with LaurenMidwest

    In this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious and oh-so-relatable Lauren Midwest—aka Lauren Trefethren—all the way from Fargo, ND! If you’re not already following her on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, you’re missing out on some of the most spot-on (and laugh-out-loud funny) takes on Midwest life. Whether you grew up in a small town or just want a humorous crash course in Midwest culture, Lauren’s content is a must. Join us as we chat about life, nostalgia, and all the quirks that make the Midwest feel like home. Tune in and get ready to feel seen! 🎙️✨ Lauren Midwest  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmidwest/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.midwest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMidwest Vikings: https://www.vikings.com/ Twins: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-twins-games-on-the-cheap/ Timberwolves: https://www.nba.com/timberwolves Wild: https://www.nhl.com/wild/ Mall of America: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/mall-of-america-family-guide/ Build  A Bear:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/build-bear-workshop/ LEGO:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/lego-imagination-center/ Hyland Lake Park Reserve:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/hyland-lake-park-reserve/   Central Park, Maple Grove:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/central-park-maple-grove/ Elm Creek Park Reserve: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/elm-creek-park-reserve-maple-grove/ Itasca State Park:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/itasca-state-park-park-rapids/ Medora, ND:  https://discovermedora.com/ Teddy Roosevelt National Park: https://www.nps.gov/thro/   International Peace Gardens: https://peacegarden.com/ North Dakota:https://www.ndtourism.com/

    32 min
  3. 01/31/2025

    Let's Go To a Fun Bucket Brigade Show

    Jeremiah Gamble is one half of the creative genius behind Bucket Brigade Theater (the other half is his wife Vanessa Gamble).  On January 31, 2025, ‘Til Death–their long running Valentine’s Day show–opens at Art House North.  In their 13th year of this show, hilarity ensues.   Learn more about Bucket Brigade, ‘Til Death, and Minnesota favorites from this Minnesota native. Bucket Brigade Theater https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/bucket-brigade-saint-paul/ ‘Til Death https://www.bucketbrigadetheater.com/shows/til-death/ Art House North https://www.arthousenorth.com/ Jeremiah Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jgamblepoetry/ Vanessa Gamble https://www.instagram.com/theaterforthethirsty/ Minnehaha Academy https://www.minnehahaacademy.net/ Brake Bread Bakery https://www.brakebread.com/ Springboard for the Arts  https://springboardforthearts.org/ Nathan and Stephanie Cousins  Anna and Damian Leverett  West 7th Neighborhood St. Paul https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/west-7th-street/ Duluth https://visitduluth.com/ Hinckley https://hinckleymn.com/ Rochester https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/ Winona https://visitwinona.com/   Grand Marais https://www.visitcookcounty.com/places-to-visit/grand-marais/ Minnesota State Fair https://www.mnstatefair.org/ Poncho Dog https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3077.1/ 1919 Root Beer https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3195.1/ Sweet Martha’s https://www.mnstatefair.org/about-the-fair/time-lapse-videos/sweet-marthas/ Dario in the North Loop Minneapolis https://www.dariorestaurant.com/ North Shore https://northshorevisitor.com/ Crooked Creek Retreat https://www.crooked-creek-retreat.com/ Ten Thousand Things Theater https://tenthousandthings.org/ Lake Superior  https://www.lsmma.com/ Silverwood Park https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/silverwood-park Family Fun Twin Cities https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/Family Fun Twin Cities Email https://family-fun-twin-cities.kit.com/a2d19d7d7e

    24 min
  4. 01/09/2025

    Let's Go Do Fun Stuff | Local Author Matt Eicheldinger

    An interview with Matt Eicheldinger!  What a great way to start the new year.  We talk a lot about what he’s got cookin’ and what he loves about the Twin Cities. (Some of these links are affiliate links.  Learn more about it here.) Links to what we discussed.  The Day Nora Ate the Sun https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524888718 Sticky Notes https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524894351 Matt Sprouts and the Search for the Chompy Whompers: https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524894801 PBS  https://www.pbs.org/ American Library Association https://www.ala.org/ Trisha Speed Shaskan https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/trisha-speed-shaskan/ Stephen Shaskan https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/stephen-shaskan/ Mychal Threets https://www.instagram.com/mychal3ts/ Jason Reynolds https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83/ Bill Watterson –Calvin and Hobbes https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780836218053 The Giver https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780544336261 Minnesota and Twin Cities Links 9 Mile Creek https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/nine-mile-creek-regional-trail/ Minnesota River https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/landing/ Minnesota River Bottoms Trail:  https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6126495/minnesota-river-bottoms-lyndale-ave-to-bloomington-ferry-rd Moir  Park https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/moircentral-park/ Bloomington  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bloomington-family-fun/ Three Rivers Park District:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/three-rivers-park-system/ Hyland Lake Park https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/hyland-lake-park-reserve/ Carver Park Reserve https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/carver-park-reserve/ Lowry Nature Center https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/lowry-nature-center/ Victoria https://www.victoriamn.gov/ Twin Cities Bakeries: Still waiting to hear back from Matt

    20 min

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Let's Go Do Fun Stuff is a resource for parents, caretakers, baby-sitters, aunts and uncles, grandparents, friends, college students to use to make the most of the time they have with their family and friends. While it started as a show to promote specific things in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, it has transformed into a how-to-figure-out-this-parenting-thing-practically with a few mentions of Twin Cities things and a reference to the Family Fun Twin Cities Calendar and Weekend Guide. We can help you have fun with your kids or each other anytime and anywhere.