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Free & Budget Family Events for February 27-28, 2016
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 SATURDAY – FREE Minnesota Parent Camp Fair @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul • 10am-2pm Details: Yes, it’s time to start planning the summer...
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Free Twin Cities Family Events & Activities in April
April is literally blooming with free events and activities in the Twin Cities! 4/1-3: Macy’s Flower Show @ Minneapolis Macy’s @ Downtown Minneapolis Macy’s, 8th Floor Auditorium, 700 On The Mall,...
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Free Twin Cities August Events & Activities
The August Free Events & Activities Guide is sponsored by: 8/3: Lake Hiawatha Neighborhood Festival, Lake Hiawatha Park, Minneapolis • 5-8pm • Family highlights: Free canoe rides, family fitness...
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Family Fun: Farmyard Fun Days at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista
Why oh why did I wait until I was on my fourth preschooler to visit Farmyard Fun Days at Gale Woods Farm? The distance from my home, out past Lake Minnetonka all the way to Minnetrista may have had...
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Redirected: Finding Fun on the Farm: Gale Woods, Gibbs Museum, and the Dodge...
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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Where to Ski & Snowboard in the Twin Cities
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 where I...
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Family Fun: Spring on Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista
Why oh why did I wait until I was on my fourth preschooler to visit Gale Woods Farm? The distance from my home, out past Lake Minnetonka all the way to Minnetrista may have had something to do with...
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Family Fun: Elm Creek Park Reserve Play Area
You would be hard-pressed to find a kid who won’t like Elm Creek Park Reserve’s Play Area. Our family affectionately calls it the Rainbow Park. After parking in the lot, you cross a bridge or run...
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12 Ideas for Fun on Presidents Day Weekend in the Twin Cities – 2018
If you’ve got the long Presidents Day weekend 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 a dozen free or inexpensive ways: Starts...
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Free Twin Cities April Family Events & Activities
April is literally blooming with free events and activities in the Twin Cities! Make sure to check our Family Fun Calendar for a complete listing of events around town. We are excited to introduce...
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Free Twin Cities August Events & Activities
We are excited to have The Jolly Pops as a Summer Sponsor! Kids throughout the Twin Cities are exclaiming, “The Jolly Pops are coming!” Find out why this fun and adventurous Music Program is quickly...
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10 Free Things To Do in August in the Twin Cities
Don’t look at these 10 free things to do in August 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...
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Family Fun: 8 Places for Hands-on Science with Kids
Wondering where to take your small fry to experience hands-on science? Here are seven ideas of places that offer education programs for a wide range of ages, many of them ongoing, and two upcoming...
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Summertime Together: North Mississippi Regional Park Play Area
North Mississippi Regional Park Play Area Hours: 6:00 AM–10:00 PM Phone: 763.694.7693 Address: 5114 North Mississippi Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55430 Closer to the Center of the Twin Cities (But more...
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Summertime Together: North Mississippi Regional Park Play Area
North Mississippi Regional Park Play Area Hours: 6:00 AM–10:00 PM Phone: 763.694.7693 Address: 5114 North Mississippi Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55430 Closer to the Center of the Twin Cities (But more...
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Budget-Friendly Summer Fun: 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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Afton Alps Ski Resort 6600 Peller Ave S Hastings, MN 55033 Phone: (651) 436-5245 As the only Minnesota representative of the Vail Resorts, you know that this is an exceptional experience. Single-day...
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Family Fun: Spring on Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista
Why oh why did I wait until I was on my fourth preschooler to visit Gale Woods Farm? The distance from my home, out past Lake Minnetonka all the way to Minnetrista may have had something to do with...
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Family Fun: Elm Creek Park Reserve Play Area
You would be hard-pressed to find a kid who won’t like Elm Creek Park Reserve’s Play Area. Our family affectionately calls it the Rainbow Park. After parking in the lot, you cross a bridge or run...
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