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SUMMARY:Mixed Roots Foundation 8th Annual MN Twins Adoptee Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Mixed Roots Foundation for their 8th Annual Adoptee Day with the Minnesota Twins! The fun begins with a pregame meetup at Hope Breakfast Bar\, where rally towels will be distributed before heading to Target Field to cheer on the Twins!
URL:https://chlss.org/event/mixed-roots-foundation-8th-annual-mn-twins-adoptee-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster\, adoptive and kinship (formal or informal) families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nSunday\, May 17th\, 2026\, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\nRed Barn Learning Farm; Hayfield\, MN\nPlease join us for an afternoon of connection\, play\, and farm fun at Red Barn Learning Farm – a destination your kids will be talking about for months to come! \nFamilies are welcome to arrive beginning at 12:00 pm\, when a sandwich lunch will be available in the picnic space. After lunch\, enjoy hands‑on activities and time to explore everything the farm has to offer together. \nActivities include: \n\nJump Pad\nIndoor Corn Pit\nLarge Petting Zoo\nBarnyard Basketball\nFarm Photo‑Op Areas\nBarnyard Play Yard\nClimbing in the silo\nJumping on straw bales in the barn\nCuddling a farm kitty\nPedal tractors\n\nThis event is designed for the whole family\, caregivers and kids alike\, and offers space for movement\, curiosity\, and connection at your own pace. \nWe look forward to gathering together in this relaxed\, welcoming farm setting! \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nRegister Here
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-05-17-2026/
LOCATION:Red Barn Learning Farm\, 27251 State Hwy 30\, Hayfield\, MN\, 55940
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Cheers to Children’s Home
DESCRIPTION:Cheers to Children’s Home!\nSwing into Lake Monster Brewing for a chance to catch up with fellow supporters of Children’s Home\, hear programmatic highlights from leaders and enjoy an array of local brews and appetizers. \nWhen                                                                                            Where\nThursday\, June 4                                                                      Lake Monster Brewing\n4:30 – 6:30 p.m.                                                                   550 Vandalia Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55114 \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://chlss.org/event/cheers-to-childrens-home-3/
LOCATION:Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T180000
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SUMMARY:Golden Valley Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Home and over 130 other exhibitors at the Golden Valley Pride Festival! This free event is great for the whole family and features food trucks\, vendors\, community resource tables and more! For more information\, please visit the Golden Valley Pride Festival website.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/golden-valley-pride-6-13-2026/
LOCATION:Brookview Park\, 200 Brookview Pkwy N\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Social Services and other vendors at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/twin-cities-pride-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Loring Park\, 1382 Willow St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T120000
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nChildren’s Home recognizes that Pride community families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nCarlson’s Lovable Llamas – Waconia\, MN\nSunday\, June 28th\, 2026\, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (CT)\nPlease join us for an afternoon of connection\, play\, and Llama snuggles at Carlson’s Lovable Llamas. \nFamilies should arrive at 10:30am. Our group will learn about Llamas\, spend time brushing and feeding llamas\, and then take the llamas for a walk. At 12:00pm\, we will eat lunch at the picnic tables. Lunch will be provided. \nThis event is designed for the whole family\, caregivers and kids alike\, and offers space for movement\, curiosity\, and connection at your own pace. \nWe look forward to gathering together in this relaxed\, welcoming farm setting! \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nRegister Here
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-06-28-2025/
LOCATION:Carlson’s Llovable Llamas\, 8380 County Rd 10 E\, Waconia\, MN\, 55387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Rainbowatonna 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Home at Rainbowatonna 2026 at Central Park in Owatonna\, MN.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/rainbowatonna-2026/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 100 E Main St\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nSunday\, July 19th\, 2026\, from 2:00 p.m. – End of Game (CT)\nCHS Field – Saint Paul\nPlease join us for a Saints Baseball Game at CHS Field in St. Paul!!! This family-friendly experience is a crowd favorite and sure to be memorable for your kiddos! We have a block of seats reserved for our group. Meal tickets will be provided. All details will be shared with registrants as we get closer to the date. \n\nImportant Registration Details:\nBecause this is a ticketed event with limited seating\, we must be exact with our attendance numbers. This event is intended for immediate family members only (parents/guardians and children living in the household). Thank you for your understanding! \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-07-19-2026/
LOCATION:CHS Field\, 360 N Broadway St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Back to School Bash
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Home Eustis Building – Saint Paul\, MN\nThursday\, August 20 from 5:00pm–7:00pm\nCelebrate the start of the school year with us at our annual Back to School Bash! This free\, family-friendly event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families’ Permanency Support Service grant. \nThe event supports youth being cared for by relatives and kinship caregivers. Each child attending will receive a backpack and essential school supplies. Families can also enjoy snacks\, connect with community resources\, and participate in fun activities like face painting\, games\, and visits with certified therapy llamas! At this time\, this event is reserved for families providing relative or kinship care throughout Minnesota. \nWhat to expect: \n\nBackpacks and school supplies\nShaved Ice and other snacks\nCommunity resource connections\nFace painting\, games\, and therapy llamas\nOpen-house format\, drop in anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm\n\nGet Involved\nWe are conducting a school supply drive to support this event. Visit our community closet page to view our Amazon wish list and donate supplies: \nView Our Wish List\nWe are also looking for volunteers to help support this event. Help is needed in both event setup and during the event. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://chlss.org/event/back-to-school-bash-2025-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nSaturday\, September 19th\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\nHemker Park & Zoo – Freeport\, MN\nCome spend a fun-filled day with us at the zoo! We’ll gather for a group picnic before enjoying special animal encounters featuring favorites like a kangaroo and giraffe. Then\, sit back and take in the sights on a tram tour of the entire zoo. Scheduled activities end at 2:00 p.m.\, but you’re welcome to continue exploring and enjoying the zoo on your own afterward. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-09-19-2026/
LOCATION:Hemker Park & Zoo\, 26715 Co Rd 39\, Freeport\, 56331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nChildren’s Home recognizes that Pride families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nSunday\, October 4th\, 2026\, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CT)\nOsceola & St. Croix Valley Railway – Osceola\, WI 54020\nPlease join us for a day on the train! We will board the train in Osceola\, Wisconsin for a tour of the river valley’s fall colors. These iconic rides are 90 minutes long. We will have food and lots of fun on the train. There are bathrooms available during the ride. \nFor more information on the train rides\, visit Minnesota Transportation Museum | Train Rides in WI & Museum in MN \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \n*This event takes place across state lines\, you may need special permission for your foster placement. \nRegister Here
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-10-04-2026/
LOCATION:Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway\, 114 Depot Rd\, Osceola\, 54020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Foster & Foster Adopted Youth Retreat
DESCRIPTION:An Opportunity for Foster & Foster Adopted Youth to Make New Connections & Build Friendships\nFriday\, October 9-Sunday\, October 11\, 2026 | Camp Knutson\, Crosslake\, Minnesota\nChildren’s Home is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life experiences at Camp Knutson (Camp K) in Crosslake\, Minnesota. In addition to helping foster and foster adopted youth build new connections and make new friends\, this retreat will offer an opportunity for siblings who are not currently residing in the same placement to spend quality time together and maintain their familial bond. Priority will be given to siblings who do not reside in the same household. Whether attending with a sibling or not\, every youth will gain valuable life skills that can be used long after the retreat has concluded. \nRegistration & Additional Details
URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-foster-adopted-youth-retreat-2025/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Camp Knutson\, 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd\, Crosslake\, MN\, 56422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T125623Z
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SUMMARY:Circus of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kick-off Minnesota’s Adoption Awareness and Kinship Care Month\, honoring families who have grown through adoption and kinship care while providing information about adopting children and youth under state guardianship. \nIn-Person: North End Event Center\, MN State Fairgrounds\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55108 \nVirtual: New this year\, virtual engagement opportunities including online activities and contest will be available. \nRegister by October 24th to reserve your spot for the in-person event\, virtual engagement opportunities\, or both! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://chlss.org/event/circus-of-the-heart/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T120000
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nSunday\, November 15th\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CT)\nBig Air – Burnsville\, MN\nPlease join us for a super fun day at Big Air Burnsville! We will gather for a private event to jump\, dodge\, climb\, and play. We’ve requested for it to be a (slightly more) sensory friendly environment. Snacks and a chicken tender lunch will be provided. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nRegister Here
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-11-15-2026/
LOCATION:Big Air\, 14290 Plymouth Ave\, Burnsville\, MN\, 55337\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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