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Wonderade Punch List
Twin Cities Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is sunny but cool at 56, then Sunday warms to 68. Take in the Great Pumpkin Festival on Saturday and end both days with game night at Sabathani.
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The weather read
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Saturday
56° / 37°
Sunny, 1% rain.
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Sunday
68° / 47°
Partly cloudy, 2% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
The Punch Bunch Kid's Club at Punch Bowl Social. Check the time first.
Punch Bowl Social · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
The Great Pumpkin Festival in Saint Louis Park, outdoors in the open, so dress warm.
1621 West End Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States, Minnesota 55416 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
Mini Groovers comes to the Green Room. Check the time first.
Green Room · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Evening |
Game night at the Sabathani Community Center, an easy indoor evening for the whole family.
Sabathani Community Center · Price not listed · Indoors
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Sunday plan |
Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
| Morning |
Furry Tales in Golden Valley. The listing is thin, so check the details before you go.
845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422 · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
The Punch Bunch Kid's Club is back Sunday afternoon at Punch Bowl Social.
Punch Bowl Social · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Evening |
Game night at Sabathani runs again Sunday evening.
Sabathani Community Center · Price not listed · Indoors
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Heads up: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide takes over Target Center Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Disney Descendants Zombies at Target Center takes over Target Center Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet 2026 takes over 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55422 Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Cub
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 69 g protein per $
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At about 69 g protein per $, these chicken breasts are a standout protein value among this week's dinner deals. One sheet pan, one trip to Cub, dinner done. |
| Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts |
$1.49/lb |
| Farmer's Promise Red or Yellow Potatoes |
$2.99 |
| Chicken Cashew or Seafood Salad |
$8.99/lb |
Ad prices good through Saturday, Oct 17.
How to cook it: Toss with oil, salt, garlic and a little honey, then roast at 425° on one sheet pan with the vegetables for about 25 minutes.
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Runner-up dinner · Cub
Burger Night
For a second night, burgers from the same ad are a lot of protein for the money and a sure hit with kids. Cub Fresh 80% Ground Beef or Jennie-O 93% Ground Turkey ($4.99/lb), Fresh Express Salad Blends ($1.88).
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The weekend bonus
Large pumpkins at $3.95 are the cheapest afternoon of entertainment in town: carve, paint or just let the little ones scoop the goop. Toast the seeds after and you have a snack too.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Smart Chicken Organic Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cub · about 11 g protein per $ |
$8.99/lb |
| Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks Cub |
$1.69/lb |
| Wing Dings or Wings Cub |
$7.99/lb |
| Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops ALDI |
$2.99 |
Ads run Oct 11 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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