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.

Twin Cities 4th of July: Spectacular Fireworks & Independence Day Fun

In 2026, the 4th of July is a Saturday. Whether you have an Independence Day go-to plan or you like to switch things up each year, we’re collecting the details for you. To make it easier, we list fireworks displays first and then list celebrations separately by area of the metro. JUMP TO PAGE 2

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Rock The Twin Cities: Guide to Local Kids Bands & Family Friendly Entertainment

The Twin Cities is lucky to have some really great Minnesota kids bands. My oldest will always be able to claim that she saw the Okee Dokee Brothers play in a friend’s basement. While, ODB is not so local anymore, the Twin Cities metro does not lack family-friendly entertainment. The following is a list of

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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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