The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism shares this announcement of a fun event at The Mall of America in Bloomington this weekend:

Experience the warmth of the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Mall of America!

View costumed Carnival dancers and Mocko Jumbies perform or join them for a dance lesson!

Enjoy the sounds of steel pan music and learn to play it yourself!
Plus, enter for a chance to win a 7-night trip for two to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Sun Country Airlines!

When: Saturday, October 2:

· Dance Lessons @ 12 noon, 2 PM and 4 PM
· Steel Pan Lessons @ 1 PM and 3 PM
· Performances throughout the day

Sunday, October 3:

· Dance Lessons @ 2 PM and 4 PM
· Steel Pan Lessons @ 1 PM and 3 PM
· Performances throughout the day

The Graves 601 Hotel has two packages that include tickets to Minnesota Twins games and other nice little perks.  If you’re looking for a short staycation to recover from the winter blahs, there’s nothing like getting pampered in a nice hotel and going to the ballgame in the new stadium.  Click here for information. If you’re a AAA or AARP member, you might be entitled to additional discounts, but you’ll have to check that out on their website.