We joined TCO Sports Garden for TOT Time held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, and…read morethis review is specifically for that experience. As a SAHM of a busy toddler, we are always looking for fun free activities to incorporate into our homeschool routine. I found this TOT Time on a great website; familyfuntwincities.com and I am glad that I did. Only 15 minutes from our home, we arrived around 10:15 AM and headed to the Fieldhouse where Tot Time was held- which is just around the corner from the entrance down a short flight of stairs. (There's an elevator available as well) We walked into the busiest, fullest Tot Time I've ever witnessed! There was at least 75+ people there, enjoying the bouncy houses, balls, cars, and various balls available around the turf. This place is slightly cooler, but nothing a light sweater or long sleeve shirt can't handle. We immediately dropped our gear along the perimeter of the field, and began to enjoy play. My son stayed in the bouncy house the entire time- though kids ran in and out, enjoying other activities this space had to offer. I was the only woman of color, though eventually there were three other males of color who joined. Initially, I was slightly uncomfortable- and a few kids came up to me and stared as if I was the first brown person they'd ever seen. That's another subject for another day. But if that kind of thing deters you from enjoying the experience, I'd say bring your own friends. The bouncy house was a rough place. Boys wrestling, kids bumping heads, falling, etc but the fun never stopped. From what I witnessed, the kids were free to run and roam without parental supervision. There were cases of kids wrestling until one was hurt in the bouncy house, and I was too afraid to say so Something. Though some parents stayed close to their kids and monitored what was going on (which is my style of parenting). We had a young girl push my son, hitting him upside the head and her mom held her accountable and made her apologize. I appreciate that! (Not that I was counting on it) It was a good experience and I look forward to joining them again.

This arena currently has two sheets of ice. There was an attached bubble for soccer and other turf…read moreactivities and this is currently down and not in use. On the plus side here: large heated common area with access to both indoor rinks. One rink has small stands and one rink is larger and hosts the WBL high school teams. Parking here is good, with two parking lots for the two entrances on the east and west side of the building. Also a plus is the attached onsite sporting good store. Further a plus is the attached restaurant and bar, all connected so once inside you are good to go. This arena has a long history of controversy with city ownership, then county ownership, and the private hockey academy and on an on, so you can google that history and make your own decision. This is a nice place, with good ice and potential for additional growth if the former bubble section is turned into something useful like turf, ice, or some other use.

Ample parking. Good lighting enough seating. Temp is good, it's always clean…read moreSurprised to see the Zamboni doors still kick pucks out on rink a

Looks like a great clean nice place. Friday night was packed for open skate. They ran out of skates…read morewhich is a testament to how popular this place is! They have nice bleachers for those who prefer to stay in unslippery ground like me.

After horseback riding with 8 and 11 at the Bunker Park Stables, we came to the Fun Lab for lunch…read moreand some gaming. There is a lot to do here and some of it is more experiential than most locations with games. They had laser tag, for instance, which the kids just loved. They had dodge-em cars which were very popular as well, but the games were not as good as we have experienced at Dave & Buster's in Edina or at the Burrough out in Victoria. Their game card is very confusing. You buy a $50 card, but it only has 25 points on it. But it gives you unlimited use of some of the experiential games. So we wasted a lot of time upfront trying to figure that out. Front desk staff was helpful, but in general, the supervising teenagers there were aloof and just doing their jobs. They have a small grill and the food was surprisingly good. My husband had an excellent hamburger with french fries and the kids and I each had small individual size pizzas which were very good. I asked the kids to rate it while we were in the car and they gave it five stars. But when they compared it to Dave & Buster's, they gave it no stars to Dave & Buster's 10 stars. I give it overall four stars and I'm taking a Star away because the bathrooms were dirty and 3 out of 4 bathrooms none of the water was working in the sinks so we couldn't wash our hands. They win on Dodge cars, laser tag, and decent snacks.

We came on a Monday which was a little less crowded, but there was still quite a few kids about…read more My older daughter and some tore through the rope climb. Many of the machines were not working and only 4 bumper cars were operating. Seems like maintenance issues aren't addressed from prior posted reviews. There was only a single worker in the restaurant area who was in the back the whole time. Decided to eat elsewhere.

We booked a private party for adults at Pro Kart and had an awesome experience from start to…read morefinish. The booking process was super easy, straightforward, and pleasant. They send the check-in form ahead of time, so once you arrive it's quick and seamless, no standing around filling out paperwork. You can bring your own helmet or use one of theirs, which is nice, and I loved that you can choose between different course and race options. We booked the Grand Prix package and it was perfect. Tons of lap time, a great mix of practice, qualifying, and racing, and plenty of time actually on the track. They also have an option to show up and drive also for spontaneous dates. The karts themselves are great. Fast, gas-powered, and really fun to drive. The track setup is well designed and makes the racing feel legit, not gimmicky. One of the best parts was getting to see all the stats afterward, lap times, rankings, and performance breakdowns. It adds a competitive edge that makes it even more fun for a group. The staff were super friendly and helpful throughout the whole experience, and everything ran smoothly. This is such a great option for adult group events, birthdays, or date night. We would absolutely do this again.

First time visit! I was super intimidated going on the track especially figuring out the helmet,…read morecart, and remember the flag colors but the staff is helpful, easy going, and attentive. I felt like I got plenty of track time and overall a fun experience!

I love music festivals. I love them even more when you have perfect weather like we had on…read moreSaturday. Thanks Mother Nature. So, I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 simply because there was a lack of signage/information regarding where to park and where to enter Canterbury as well as food/drinks and wristbands. We ended up wandering a bit, but eventually found our way. So quick tips for newbies to save you some time and frustration next year: 1. Park anywhere you can find a spot, VIP parking is separate and gated off 2. Enter the main gate 3. Get your 21+ wristband immediately to your left when you enter 4. Drinks and food are inside, food trucks are just outside, and even more food/drink on the festival grounds 5. Drinks and food outside of the main building are ticketed, and yes you will have to buy more tickets than you need or have extra tickets leftover after you get what you want 6. Check out all the food/drink vendors before you make a decision on how many tickets to buy 7. Check out the non-food/drink vendors, some pretty cool stuff 8. VIP has some pretty sweet digs, I recommend getting it if you can spend the extra money 9. Bring cash 10. Backpacks and towels/blankets to sit on are allowed in the venue Even if you don't know the acts it is quite easy to be sucked into the fun everyone else is having, so if you are wavering, just go! Perhaps you will have some fun nature happenings like we did...the amazing pink/orange sunset during Dr. Dog and the flock of geese the flew directly overhead the sage just as they ended a song (and the crowd erupted into cheers, it was so hilarious and wonderful). The people watching is wonderful, young and old alike having a great time together. Everyone is there for the same reason, a love of music and fun, and it was awesome to watch the small children dance it out along with their parents (and everyone else). Shout out to Blue Goose Photo Booth, a cool photo booth with props that is in an old van. So. Awesome. They were offering free photos (4 on a strip) for everyone at the festival. It even printed two copies. The booth with the cigar box guitars was pretty rad, too. If I had more disposable income I would've purchased one to hang on the wall (because I can't play guitar). Side note - If anyone can remember the name of the vendor with the "Hooray" MN shirts, please let me know, I want to get one. So, all-in-all, a great festival that I would totally go back to year after year.

For the record, I am a HUGE Trampled by Turtles fan. Trampled is my favorite band. I go to pretty…read moremuch any show I can get to and travel routinely just to see them play. So obviously, a Trampled by Turtles-organized festival less than an hour from home is a no-brainer for me. So, while it may be tough for me to be completely objective, I shall try my best. This was year two for Festival Palomino, and I've attended both years, so I guess I have an educated opinion at this point. Here's what I liked: -The music. Duh. Not only did my favorite fellas headline, closing the night with bagpipes on the stage, but the lineup of other acts kept the action moving and introduced me to some new music, which is always a good thing. -The side-by-side stage setup. Last year, there were two stages, but they were situated opposite each other. The dual stages allowed for music to continue throughout the day without much break between sets for breaking down and setting up of gear. But last year, you had to do a kind of sprint to the opposite stage for the next act. This time around, the side-by-side setup allowed you to either migrate more leisurely or just pick a prime spot further back with a view of both stages and stay put. -The branding. Maybe it's the communications professional in me, but I thought the branding was much better this year. The Palomino banners on top of the stages and of course the Palomino sign were good visual cues that this is going to become a big branded event over the next few iterations. Plus dammit, I love the Palomino owl and think it should be on more stuff. -The inclusion of more merchants. Was delighted to see the Duluth Pack folks this year and hope to see this area of the festival grow. -The people: Not only great people watching but also just a general relaxed and positive vibe all day despite being packed on a field with 9,000 of your closest friends. -The festival T-shirt. Props to whoever designed it! -The VIP bathroom. Gift from heaven. To the girl who clearly dropped an entire pack of smokes in the toilet: Damn, that sucks, dude. Here's what I didn't like: -The food. There was more food than last year. That was good. It was more logically centralized on the field than last year. That was good too. Several of my friends and my husband and I all ate from the Mexican stand. The food did not taste good and we ALL got ill after the show. Like a few of my friends left in the middle of the Trampled set because they weren't going to make it through. We're pretty sure it was the burritos. Food safety, people! Taco mix should not be served cold, like ever. -The ticket system for food and beverage. I'm not sure why but both years now, you've had to purchase tickets in sets of 10 for $1 apiece and then use those to buy drinks and food. Seems like an extra step and extra work to get beer and food. Also, I hate that you can't buy anything other than 10 tickets at a time. You always end up with extra tickets you paid for but didn't use, or you wind up wanting one more beer but not willing to pay for a new set of $10 tickets. Why can't the stands just take cash??? -The prices. I have to say... $7 for a 12 oz beer seemed a bit much. And I know there was a deal with Summit, but the beer options were underwhelming both years. -Speaking of... This is a really cash-intensive festival. My husband and I were only there for half the day and dropped a good amount of money on just food and drink. If you are coming for the full day, come packing some real cash. Things to know: -Yeah, it's at a racetrack so the layout can be kind of confusing. When you park, come in the entrance and then immediately turn to the left to get wristbanded. Then you walk right through the building and out to the racetrack. -Wear comfortable shoes suitable for tromping around in a field. Ladies, I'd leave cute heels and wedges at home. Maybe flipflops or sandals but more practically? Sneakers or hikers wouldn't be out of place. -There are also options inside the casino for food and drink. We discovered that the draft beers in the casino were bigger and better-priced. Also a good place for refuge if it rains, as we learned in year one. -The VIP tickets were $140. If you have the cash, it would be a nice perk. There are exclusive beer stands = no waiting. The bathrooms, as mentioned above. You get drink tickets and some other swag and access to the VIP area, which was pretty cool. If you can afford it, splurge. So here's where I get all biased again... I think this was an incredibly adventurous project and one that only a few bands could have pulled off this well in just two years. I was encouraged that this year there were many improvements made and good thoughtful changes. I am confident this event will continue to grow and improve each year. Looking forward to year three and maintaining my perfect attendance record!

I had the privilege to go watch my nephew play soccer at the health fairview dome. I always thought…read moreabout what's inside of the dome, and thought maybe it's like the other dome in other cities for indoor sporting events. Lots of parking spaces, someone greeted us at the main entrance. I think there may have had a class there. Follow the signs to the dome until you get to the tent like walkway that will get to the turning door. Once inside you'll just have to find where your team is playing and have a seat on the fake grass.

I play up here in a over 40 mens league. While getting here on a Wednesday evening sucks, once…read moreyou're here it's great. The games are competitive and more often then not, various teams are getting together having post match beers and possibly a bbq. The fields themselves tend to get pretty beat up with how much they are used but for the most part, the NSC does an admirable job at keeping up with them. There is no denying the fact that it is tough to get a field in town because of how soccer has taken off and kids usually get the priority so having access to this for our league is appreciated. CATERING and Event Center Besides the soccer and hockey (which I cannot review), the NSC also has a fine event center which can be catered by outside vendors. We celebrated our soccer clubs 50th anniverary and they were super helpful. Parking is fantastic and the staff were super helpful. The only complaint I heard was that the older members wanted a wood dance floor for the polka band we had rented : )

Beautiful day at the Hopkins Food Truck Festival! My husband enjoyed the craft beer while I kept…read moreto my current restrictions, but the sunshine, food trucks, and fun made it a perfect afternoon. I even won a $1 scratch ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. Thanks, Yelp!

The day was absolutely beautiful! The crowds, of course, we're pretty long. Thankfully most of the…read morefood we tried ended up being worth it at least! There was live music, and a lot of "yard" style games to play for families. One of the best parts was being able to see all of the doggos! Made me wish I could have brought mine along. Definitely a great way to spend an afternoon!

When you look at all-time MLS tables, Minnesota United FC stands in the bottom third of the…read moreleague's 30 teams. That said, Minnesota is also a relatively-new MLS team. The team's first season was in 2017. I think the team has gradually improved since that time, finishing in the semifinals in both the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament and the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Minnesota's 2020 team lost, 3-2, to the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Finals. Despite not making it to the final game, Minnesota's Kevin Molino ended up as the top goalscorer in the 2020 playoffs with 4 goals. Christian Ramirez is the team's all-time top goalscorer with 74 goals scored during his time with the team from 2014 to 2018. However, most of those goals were scored during Minnesota's time in the North American Soccer League (NASL), not MLS. If you count MLS-era goals only, Darwin Quintero owns the team record with 27 goals scored between 2018 and 2019. Robin Lod and Emmanuel Reynoso are the guys to keep your eyes on these days. And speaking of the MLS era, Adrian Heath, who came over from Orlando City SC, has been the team's coach every season so far. Good for the Loons for sticking by Heath for five seasons now. Since the stadium's opening in 2019 (Minnesota's third season), the team has played in Allianz Field in downtown St. Paul. Allianz Field was designed specifically for Minnesota United. Similar to my favorite MLS team, Atlanta United, Minnesota United spent some time in a college football stadium while its current stadium was being built. In Minnesota's case, the team spent its first two seasons calling TCF Bank Stadium, now known as Huntington Bank Stadium, home. Huntington Bank Stadium is the home field of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. Visit the following link to see a map of parking options around Allianz Stadium (card only, cash not accepted): https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/minnesota-united-fc-golden-valley?select=6aDUGw6MY9L_zGRJ7zNoQA. You can purchase single-game parking passes up to 3 hours before kickoff of any Minnesota United game via SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com/minnesota-united-fc-tickets/parking.

This review is solely based off of picking up a prize pack that I won via Yelp. Ironically, it…read moreappears the sales team sits in Golden Valley when the matches are played in Saint Paul. Regardless, the parking lot is massive and shared with other businesses in the area. The entire building felt fresh and clean and I even experienced cleaners vacuuming the elevator as I arrived. While I am not 100% sure what all happens in this space, I am vouching that it really gave off great fan engagement solely based on the sweet MNUFC marketing across the walls. There is a front desk and if you ring the bell, an admin will greet you to get you what you seek.