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More Twin Cities Independence Day Celebrations
July 4th–the perfect summer celebration. Joy has given us a list of fireworks and their celebrations. If you are looking for fireworks, check it out. For those of us who have younger children,...
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Summertime Together: North Mississippi Regional Park Play Area
North Mississippi Regional Park Hours: 6:00 AM–10:00 PM Phone: 763.694.7693 Address: 5114 North Mississippi Drive Minneapolis, MN 55430Closer to the Center of the Twin Cities (But more North), you will...
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Summertime Together: Elm Creek Park Reserve Play Area
Elm Creek Park ReserveHours: 5:00 AM–10:00 PM Phone: 763.694.7894 (Elm Creek Chalet) Address:12400 James Deane Parkway Maple Grove, MN 55369 In the North Elm Creek Park Reserve is on the far...
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Three Rivers Halloween
HALLOWEEN IN THREE RIVERS You are not going to be disappointed with Three Rivers Parks’ Halloween Fun. Some things are a little spooky, but otherwise, these activities are perfect for your family! We...
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SUMMERTIME ADVENTURE IN THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION...
There’s snow outside, we are living in an icebox, but let’s think warm thoughts and plan for summer! Registration for summer camps in Three Rivers Park District begins January 13, 2014.Send your...
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A Syrupy Weekend Wish List for March 7-8, 2014
When it comes to my wish list for family fun, I find more and more I’m wishing for a date night. I never used to need one of those — family dates were just fine. But almost 9 years into the whole...
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The Weekend Wish List for April 11 – 13, 2014
I was bowled over when I took a look at our Family Fun Calendar for this upcoming weekend! The list below is just a sampling of some of the family activities offered that caught my eye. There are also...
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The Weekend Wish List for April 18 – 19, 2014: Egg Hunts and More!
Our Wish List this weekend features a round-up of Egg-centric activities taking place across the Metro. Note that due to the Easter holiday, all activities listed are taking place Friday (perfect for...
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Finding Fun on the Farm: Gale Woods, Gibbs Museum, and the Dodge Nature...
Farm life is foreign and exotic to my kids. They, like probably most other children of parents reading this post, have spent their entire (albeit young) lives within the confines of city blocks. And...
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Staying Busy on a Budget: Five of our Summer Outings Done on the Cheap
To a family of six, the word “free” is magical. I’m sure it doesn’t come as a surprise to you that I diligently search out free and low-cost outings to entertain my kids — during the summer and...
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5 Ideas For Free or Low Cost Family Weekend Events – May 30-31, 2015
Need some ideas to jump-start the weekend? The forecast calls for lots of free and low-cost family activities around the Metro! As always, check our Family Fun Calendar for more. Flint Hills...
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Free Family Weekend Events List for August 1 – 2, 2015
We love to promote local family activities and events and we hope it shows in this weekend’s highlights! For more ideas, please visit our Family Fun Calendar here or explore our Family Fun Directory....
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10 Ideas for Free or Cheap Family Fun in August
Don’t look at these 10 ideas as an end-of-summer bucket list — because personally, I’m not ready to look fall in the face — but take these suggestions as a reminder that there is plenty of the season...
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Twin Cities Weekend Free Family Events for Sept. 26-27, 2015
This weekend is packed full of ways to spend time with the family on a budget. We’ll get you started with six ideas below — all admission-free — and, if you’re in need of some more inspiration, check...
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Twin Cities Weekend Free Family Events for Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2015
Saturday is packed full of of FREE Halloween events, most designed for the ones who want only the mildest of spooks and thrills. Read on for more details, and be sure to check our Family Fun Calendar...
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Family Fun Idea: 7 Spots for Hands-on Science with Kids
Wondering where to take your small fry where they can get hands-on with science? Here are seven ideas of places that offer education programs for a wide range of ages, many of them ongoing, and one...
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Twin Cities Free & Budget Family Events for November 14-15, 2015
Have you heard that the popular open houses at Brickmania Toyworks have re-opened the second Saturday of each month? They are no longer free, but a family of four can attend for $10 and enjoy the LEGO...
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9 Twin Cities Early December Holiday Events
Whether we’re ready or not the Twin Cities is preparing to kick off Christmas events in the upcoming weeks. Here are 9 you might want to mark your holiday calendar for: Holiday Crafts from the...
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Ski and Snowboard–Fun with Dad
Meet Jeff Lenz. He is a local dad who likes to spend time with his family outdoors. Right now in this winter season, he likes to ski with his girls. I met Jeff at my 20th high school reunion...
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7 Ideas for Fun on Presidents Day in the Twin Cities
If you’ve got Presidents Day to while away with the kids, you might be looking for a way to get out and make the most of it. We’ve rounded up 7 free or inexpensive ways: Be Inspired! ALL ACCESS...
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