Growing up in Minnesota meant spending summers at Valley Fair. We would usually go with school and then my dad would take us at least once during the summer. They were some of the best memories of my childhood. But I don't remember them being open in the fall back then. Now, they are! And there are two different events that take place - The Great Pumpkin Fest and Valley Scare. Peyton and I took in the Great Pumpkin Fest and are going to share what we thought. So, first off, it's fall people. ...
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5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair
With summers being so short in Minnesota we try to cram as much as possible into it. One of our favorite Minnesota places to spend time in the summer is Valleyfair. It's a must-visit place for us every summer. But this summer Mother Nature is trying to break some records with triple-digit days! That is not something we normally deal with in Minnesota. However, hot days will not keep this Minnesotan away from Valleyfair so I have 5 tips to beat the heat at Valleyfair. Enjoy the Water ...
New Rules for Valleyfair this Year
Have you heard? Valleyfair is open for the 2023 season! We are so excited!! But there are also some new rules this year too at Valleyfair. Here are a few things you'll want to know before you go. Chaperones are required after 4 pm for ages 15 years old and younger Personally, I really like this rule. Due to the increase in incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior across amusement parks and at other major entertainment venues, Valleyfair will now require anyone under the age of 15 years ...
ValleyFair is BACK!!!
ValleyFair is back! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to walk through the turnstiles and enjoy a day at ValleyFair. I was extremely excited when I heard they were opening at the end of May. Last year we definitely felt a void in our summer without our beloved ValleyFair. So we could not wait to go when we found out they were opening. As soon as the kids saw Wild Thing from 101 the giggles and excitement in the car skyrocketed. Peyton and Morgan could not wait to get inside the park ...
It’s Peanuts Celebration Weekends at ValleyFair!
Did you know Charles Schultz, the creator of Charlie Brown and all his friends (Peanuts), was from Minnesota? Well, he is. We are home to many pieces of Charles Schultz inspired artwork and even those amazing Peanuts character statues throughout the state. Our ValleyFair has turned the child area of the park into a Peanuts-themed wonderland for littles. Complete with rides, statues and photo ops throughout the park, any Peanuts fan would be in heaven. This year, ValleyFair is kicking off summer ...
What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018
Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We'd usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to Valleyfair every year. And every year there is always something new to see and experience. Valleyfair does a great job at keeping the park fresh and fun for all members of the family. This weekend, Peyton ...