Category Archives: holiday

Grand Meander: Mosey on down for some holiday fun.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen… And if you don’t, you can meet at least one of them this Saturday at the Grand Meander in St. Paul. Not only will one of Santa’s Reindeer be there (Frattallone’s … Continue reading

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Christmas Market at the American Swedish Institute: A smorgasbord of holiday fun.

Holidazzle. Macy’s display. “A Christmas Carol.” You’ve got your holiday traditions. Now add to that a stop at the American Swedish Institute. You: The whuhh? Yep, as it turns out, you don’t have to be Swedish to enjoy some of … Continue reading

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Boo Bash on Grand Avenue: Scary good family fun.

Tired of Halloween stuff yet? Me neither! Gotta get your money’s worth out of those costumes, right? So why not show ‘em off at Grand Avenue Boo Bash this Saturday? There will be all kinds of spooktacular fun. Like pony … Continue reading

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Como Zoo Boo: Trick-or-treat with a bunch of animals.

I haven’t been to Como ZooBoo in a while. But if you’re a fan of cute kids in adorable costumes, this is your kind of night. Feel free to bring the youngest of youngin’s (probably up to age 10). This … Continue reading

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BareBones Halloween Puppet Extravaganza “Chicka-BOOM!”: Halloween fun minus the sugar buzz.

Boo! Now that I’ve got your attention, let me tell you this: Halloweeners big and small won’t want to miss BareBones Productions’ Annual Halloween Outdoor Puppet Extravaganza: ”Chicka-BOOM!” Billed as an “imaginatively explosive puppet spectacle for all ages* that reverbates between … Continue reading

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2012 Red, White & Boom: Where kids and explosives do mix.

(At Lollipopolis.com, we love the earth. That’s why 75% of this post comes from recycled content.) Okay, you guys. I really wanted to come up with something cool for the 4th of July. Something sort of obscure or quaint involving … Continue reading

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Wirth Par 3 Golf Club: Real golf that’s just their size.

I’m pleased to present another gripping post by Special Guest Blogger: my 7-year-old (and golf nut) son. *************************** Today I went to Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Course. It was really fun. It’s sort of like a real golf course—not … Continue reading

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Easter Family Night at Midtown Global Market: Eggcelent Friday-night fun.

It’s not like you need an excuse to visit the Midtown Global Market. But you did know that every Friday is Family Night there, right? And if your family celebrates Easter, this Friday it’s Easter Family Night, so it’s a … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival: Lots o’ fun for the whole clan.

Think you need to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Don’t be silly, lad/lassie! On St. Patrick’s Day EVERYONE’S Irish (or they just like green). So drop the Lucky Charms and jig on over to the St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading

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Family Valentine Party at Logan Park: Crafty fun full of love.

Roses are red, violets are blue. I love a homemade valentine, don’t you? But if you’re like me, you think you’re going to be that uber-on-the-ball mom who sends her child to school with heartfelt valentines he’s crafted with his … Continue reading

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