Planner Blog

MN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL | It’s 2021 and Welcome Back! It’s the 50th Season!

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 50th Season! The Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22-acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival then named A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life! That celebration has since relocated to Shakopee, MN […]

IRON RANGE TOURISM | Visit “The Grand Canyon of the North”

All aboard the Minnesota Discovery Center’s Trolley! Climb aboard and experience a journey back in time. Take a ride past the beautiful Pillsbury Pit and over to our Glen location in this authentic vehicle. The Iron Range is truly spectacular! Sponsored by Iron Range Tourism. The Hull Rust/Mahoning Mine is a wonder 125 years in the […]

DAZZLING DAVE NATIONAL YO-YO MASTER | Dazzling Dave’s Show is Perfect for all Generations!

Dave has performed all over the world, as well as his favorite spot, his home state of Minnesota. Dave is sure to delight and spark fond memories of this historical toy, still popular today. Dave has worked with Recreation Coordinators to tailor specific needs to their facilities such as nursing homes, assisted and senior living […]

CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES | We’re Re-opening THE MUSIC MAN on July 2, 2021!

Since our last performance on March 12, 2020, the Music Man set, props and costumes are still in the same place we left them. With the public health situation growing more positive every day, we have set our reopening date as July 2, 2021! March your group to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for a celebration! […]

SIDEKICK THEATRE | Kicking off our 7th season with two sparkling musicals for young audiences!

Great field trips for Pre-k to 5th grade students, featuring THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES, a hilarious musical for all ages running July 20 – Aug. 20, and THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER, an enchanting holiday musical running Nov. 18 – Dec. 30. Presented at Sidekick Theatre’s beautiful venue, The Ives Auditorium in Bloomington. Make your field trip […]

SEALIFE AT MALL OF AMERICA | It’s time to be a hero!

PJ Masks is diving into SEA LIFE at Mall of America for an Aquarium-sized adventure. The hit animated series for preschoolers will be adding new adventures for guests to help ‘Stop the Marine Mayhem’ now through July 4th. PJ Masks sea-themed trails and activities will include character meet & greets with Catboy (see website for […]