Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Toonies at Woodbury Lakes: Because they can never have too many felt-headed friends.

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Kids these days. They’re so lucky what with all their live puppet shows and interactive music entertainment. I can count on one hand (with three fingers folded down) how many live puppet shows I saw as a child. But don’t … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Oz and Annie on Stage: Musical musts for mini mavens.

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

You know the best part about taking the kiddos to a play? It doesn’t matter if it’s a Tony award-winner or a middle-school production, chances are they’ll love it just the same. So, as awesome as the Children’s Theatre Company … Continue reading →

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Cascade Bay in Eagan: A bigger pond for your little fishies.

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Maybe you have a regular pool you frequent in the summer. And maybe, just maybe, you’re growing a wee tired of said pool. So maybe it’s time to switch things up and visit a different pool—you know, like a pool … Continue reading →

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Putt’er There Mini Golf at Como Park: A sweet little course with some pretty wild neighbors.

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

I’m just going to come right out and say it: My family loves us some mini-golf. And as many times as I’ve been to Como Zoo and Conservatory, I had never seen the mini golf course over there. Until Friday. … Continue reading →

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Summer No Coast Craft-o-Rama 2012: A can’t-miss craft show with a side of kid-friendly fun.

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

I’ve always loved the No Coast Craft-o-Rama. But with its growing popularity, the crowds at its usual site (Midtown Global Market) make it almost impossible to fondle view said crafts. Good news, fellow craft lovers (think Etsy, not macaroni art): … Continue reading →

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Highland Fest 2012: Fun for the young and their older, good-looking big people.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Perhaps you’ve heard about Highland Fest and all its grownup goodness. Like the art fair, live music, food, rides and craft-brew tasting (must be 21 to enter Beer Dabbler). But did you know there’s a pretty hefty chunk of kid fun to … Continue reading →

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Logrolling Lessons on Lake Calhoun: Get their feet wet with fun.

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Soccer? Been there, done that. Gymnastics? Zzzzzzz. Why not spice up their extracurricular life the lumberjack way with logrolling lessons on Lake Calhoun? Your kiddos (ages 5-17) can learn this 100 year-old sport from world champion logrollers (and sisters!), Abby Hoeschler … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

By the time you read this I will already have experienced my first night of what will eventually be one whole week of camping. In a tent. Among the wild animals. If I’m not eaten by a grizzly, I will … Continue reading →

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Como Community Night: Keep your little monkeys in the zoo after hours.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

According to Weather.com (as of this writing), Monday’s high will be a perfectly-reasonable 82 degrees. So enjoy it while it lasts y’all and take your summer-lovin’ family to Como Zoo and Town for Community Night. Both the zoo and amusement … Continue reading →

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Hamel Rodeo Family Day: You might want to go to this, you might not.

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Let me just get this out there: I have mixed feelings about rodeos. On the other hand, a little time outside one’s element can be a good thing. So let’s just say, I’m not highly encouraging you take your little … Continue reading →

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