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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Anoka County Fair: Family fun on a stick.
Some of my fondest childhood memories include visiting the county fair every summer. There’s something about the smell of hay and barnyard animals that makes me all cozy inside. Yes, yes, I know a lot of people are saving their … Continue reading
Northeast Dog Parade: A tail-wagging good time.
Do the kiddos like dogs? Do they like parades? Even better, do you have a parade-worthy dog you want to show off? Whether you’re a dog-loving family, parade-goers or just people who enjoy a good dog-dressed-up-in-funny-costume, you won’t want to … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, budget, special event, summer
Tagged chute park, flea market, fun stuff, key north, minneapolis, northeast dog parade, red stag, twin cities, what to do with kids
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The First Tee Golf: Get them in the swing of the game (for less).
We have a little man in our house who’s a wee bit koo koo for the golf. It seems he’s inherited his grandpa’s golf genes (Grandpa’s golf pants are a whole nother story). So I was thrilled when he turned … Continue reading
Get Them Samurai Smart with Art Out of the Box: Samurai Style
If the extent of your little warrior’s Samurai fashion sensibilities come from Scooby-Doo, here’s a don’t-miss opportunity to turn him into a master: Art Out of the Box: Samurai Style at Minneapolis Public Libraries. Today from 2-3 p.m., kids entering … Continue reading
Bell Museum of Natural History: Small-scale museum, big-scale fun.
Today’s museums are getting flashier than ever. Not that there’s anything wrong with that—the keeping-kids’-attention bar is getting higher and higher. But sometimes you want to slow it down, avoid the crowds (darn you, busload of 2nd graders!) and do … Continue reading
Posted in birthday parties, ongoing, preschool, rainy day, spring, summer, winter
Tagged bell museum, exploradome, fossils, kids, natural history, shells, touch and see, twin cities, university of minnesota
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ArtCar & ArtBike Parade: Inspiration beyond bumper-sticker collage.
I’ll admit I’ve been tempted to art up our car. Oooh, wouldn’t the husband be surprised to come home and see the Subaru all decked out with whiskers and a big white stripe down the top a la PePe Le … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, arts & culture, budget, special event, summer
Tagged art bike, art car, bread & pickle, kids, lake harriet, lyndale park rose garden, parade, twin cities
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Hyland Play Area (Chutes and Ladders): A playground on steroids.
Sure, you could take the kids to the neighborhood park (AGAIN!). But let’s face it, they can do those monkey bars in their sleep. Freshen up their swinging, hanging and sliding routine and take them to the mother of all … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, budget, ongoing, spring, summer
Tagged bloomington, chutes and ladders, hyland play area, kids, playground, twin cities
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Summer Short Story Contest: Next stop, Pulitzer.
They always manage to conjure up pretty good stories for why their rooms aren’t clean. Now it’s time to put their creative-story-telling juices to work for cash prizes with a Summer Short Story Contest from the Eden Prairie Library. Through … Continue reading
Posted in grade 6-8, high school, k-5, special event
Tagged eden prairie library, kids, short story contest, teenagers, twin cities
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Dickman Park Summer Kids Program: Give the fun-planning part of your brain a much-needed vacation.
You’ve dragged the sprinkler out a million times. You’ve hosted a backyard build-your-own-sundae and made four batches of lemonade for the stand. And that was just in a week. Now you’re fresh out of ideas (and energy) and there’s still over … Continue reading
Posted in budget, k-5, ongoing, special event, summer
Tagged dickman park, kids, playground program, summer fun, summer kids program, twin cities
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Car Theft for Kids: Because they already know how to steal your wallet.
I giggle when I think of my mom signing me up for a workshop like this when I was 10. But in a world of the Dangerous Book for Boys & the Daring Book for Girls, don’t you owe your … Continue reading
Posted in budget, classes, grade 6-8, k-5, special event, summer
Tagged car theft for kids, hotwire car, jason torchinsky, kids, twin cities, walker art center
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