Joy Peters

Joy Peters is a co-creator and writer for Family Fun Twin Cities, a paycheck mom with a day job, mother to four kids and wife to an amazing husband. After making the Twin Cities her home in the 1990s, she is always on the search for new family fun to experience and share with readers.

Two girls having fun at a picnic: "Kid-Friendly Juneteenth Celebrations in the Twin Cities"

A Guide To Twin Cities Kid-Friendly Juneteenth Celebrations

Texas was the first state to officially recognize, the now federal holiday, Juneteenth. As a result, traditional celebrations often reflect a Texas influence. While the people of Texas tend to celebrate with barbecues and rodeos, here in Minnesota, Juneteenth celebrations are heavy on food trucks and music festivals with a focus on African American history, culture and civil rights. Family-friendly

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Minnesota Zoo Ticket Discounts

6 Ways to Get Minnesota Zoo Discounts

Visiting the Minnesota Zoo is not free or even cheap, especially if you have a large family. In 2025, a family of four spent over $100 just on Minnesota Zoo admission and parking. It is hard to find real discounts online but we share the best REAL discounts available to zoo visitors. How much does

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