Monthly Archives: June 2011

Twin Cities River Rats: Way more fun than a soaked rodent.

Get ready to ooh and ahh at some pretty impressive water-skiing. The Twin Cities River Rats are home tonight and they’d like to perform for you and your delightful fam. This ain’t no Tommy Bartlett 20-dollar show. These are our … Continue reading

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Open Eye Figure Theatre Driveway Tours: Puppetry in your own backyard (literally).

There was that time Uncle Mike chased the kids around outside with an Elmo puppet. But aside from that, what’s the closest the kiddos have come to puppetry in the backyard? Thought so. I mean backyard puppet shows—who does that? … Continue reading

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Together We Build: construction-themed fun for Bob-the-Builder and Wendy wannabes

Do you know a little somebody whose favorite color is cement? Who goes gaga over the sight of every vehicle that digs, lifts and rolls? Well then, grab your tiny tool belts and head on over to Ridgedale Library today … Continue reading

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Pianos on Parade: Music to their eyes.

What little fingers don’t like to tickle the ivories every now and then? Pianos on Parade is a fun chance to let them do in in the most unexpected place—the sidewalks of St. Paul. A project by Keys 4/4 Kids, … Continue reading

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Kidstock Passport to Creativity: Keep them in the fun. All. Day. Long.

What are you doing tomorrow? Hey, I have an idea. Why not go to Kidstock at the Shoppes of Arbor Lakes. It’s all kinds of free fun, with activities and entertainment that lasts the whole day long. I’m talkin’ about … Continue reading

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SteppingStone Theatre Create at Play: Magic Tree House. Unbe-leaf-able fun.

Sometime around age six or seven the Magic Tree House book series is bound to happen. You’re laughing along at Martha’s talking-dog silly antics, then WHAM-O! next thing you know you’re obsessively seeking out Summer of the Sea Serpent. Now your little Jack-or-Annie wanna-be, … Continue reading

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Kids Eat Free at Ikea: How Swede it is!

Alright, I’m gonna say it: I like Ikea. I like its design sensibilities and great prices. I like how it makes me feel like purging the clutter and living like a European. I like the cute little hooks by the … Continue reading

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Johnson’s Children’s Concert: Hitting a high note with the wee ones.

It’s Tuesday. You could pretend it’s not going to rain (AGAIN!) and go do something outside. Or you could act like the seeping-in-culture parent you are and bring the kids to the symphony. Stop laughing! I’m talking about a free admission … Continue reading

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Central Park Splash Deck: Fun in the sun (or rain)

Saturday the little dude went to a birthday party at Central Park Splash Deck in St. Anthony. You might think that gray skies and rain would deter such activities, but you’d be wrong. He had a big ol’ blast. After … Continue reading

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Seuss on the Loose at the Zoose (for less)

Monkeys. Grizzlies. Dolphins. Creatures big and small. There’s no end to what you’ll see at the Minnesota Zoo. And now you can see the Lorax and the Cat in the Hat too, at Seuss on the Loose now through July … Continue reading

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