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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Como Zoo Parent/Child Preschool Programs: Make them wild with wonder.
You’ve been to Como Zoo a million times. You know the orangutan exhibit like the back of your primatial hand. But here’s a must-do you may have missed: the parent/child preschool programs. To give you an idea of what to … Continue reading
Posted in birthday parties, fall, ongoing, preschool, winter
Tagged como zoo, education, kids, parent/child, preschool program, twin cities
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James Sewell Ballet’s Halloween First Chance Dance: So kid-friendly, it’s frightening.
Sure, you WANT your children to experience more culture, but what if they don’t use their inside voices in the fancy theater (gasp!)? And if they can’t sit through the whole performance, you might as well just chuck $50 out the … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, arts & culture, budget, fall, special event
Tagged cowles center, First Chance Dance, halloween, James Sewell Ballet, kids, twin cities
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Dodge Nature Center’s Halloween Extravaganza: A bootiful way to celebrate.
Who’s with me when I say this is by far the best time of year? The crunchy leaves. The crisp, fall air. And candy. Lots and lots of candy. Friday you can enjoy October in all its sweet-and-crunchy glory at … Continue reading
Posted in fall, grade 6-8, k-5, preschool, special event
Tagged dodge nature center, halloween extravaganza, kids, twin cities
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Ghost Trolley & Trick ‘r Trolley: Spooky fun on the tracks.
Admit it. You’ve been dreaming of a Rice-a-Roni moment with the kids—riding a trolley as you smile and wave at passersby. Well, it’s time to live the dream, my friend. And throw in a little scare too while you’re at … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, fall, special event
Tagged como harriet, excelsior, ghost trolley, halloween, kids, trick r trolley, trolley, twin cities
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Logan Park Tiny Tot Open Gym: Wear them out a lap at a time.
Fast forward a month or so: Your tot has energy to burn, but you can see your breath and the outdoors is not looking so, well, great. You need a plan B. Before kindergarten, my trusty cold-weather-wear-him-out plan for my … Continue reading
Posted in baby, fall, preschool, rainy day, toddler, winter
Tagged kids, logan park, open gym, play inside, twin cities
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Brickmania Haunted Warehouse: Oooooh, scary LEGOs.
If you’ve got a LEGO lover in the house, chances are you know about Brickmania. Now you can see it all decked out in scary splendor for its Haunted Warehouse the last two weekends in October. Enjoy spooky-dooky Halloween-themed LEGO … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, fall, special event
Tagged Brickmania, halloween, haunted warehouse, kids, Legos, twin cities
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Guthrie Theater’s Duke It Out: Fight Club middle-school style.
At Lollipopolis, when it comes to face punching vs. no face punching, we usually choose the latter. But not when it comes to Guthrie Theater’s Duke It Out at Hennepin County Libraries. Oh no, then we’re all about the face … Continue reading
Kids LOVE kitties. And this one’s FREE.
The husband found this adorable little kitty outside Thursday night. She has since been residing in our creepy basement until we find her a home. With two dogs who want to eat her, a Mama—and judging by the hives he … Continue reading
Lollipopolis Archive Dig: 5 Ways to Keep Your Cool When They’re Out of School.
If your kids are MPS-lers, you’ve got some no-school days coming your way—and just when you finally got into your back-to-school groove! Don’t panic. Lollipopolis to the rescue with a few archive jewels to help pour some awesome sauce on … Continue reading
Posted in fall, grade 6-8, k-5, special event
Tagged Foshay Tower observation deck, kids, MEA days, no school, things to do, twin cities
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Toddler Time Sky Zone: They’ll be bouncing off the walls—for reals.
What’s more fun than a trampoline? Wall-to-wall trampolines, that’s what. It’s stuff like Toddler Time at Sky Zone that makes me want to borrow someone else’s toddler for the morning while my little man’s in school. $8 buys you and your … Continue reading
Posted in all ages, birthday parties, fall, ongoing, preschool, rainy day, special event, toddler, winter
Tagged foam pit, kids, plymouth, sky zone, toddler time, trampolines, twin cities
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