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Monthly & Seasonal Family Guides

Thanks to ASI for being FFTC’s Seasonal Patron.

Jul love it! American Swedish Institute is the place for affordable family fun with Handmade Holidays, decorated Mansion rooms and new Family Gallery. Don’t miss the monthly Kids and (new) Babies at the Castle gatherings. Join in a musical story during the Julglädje “Christmas Joy” shows November 24-25. ASI’s Making Traditions weekends offer hands-on activities, Find-the-Tomte games and performances, while FIKA Café serves up tyke-sized bites. For more details, click here, call (612) 871-4907, or visit 2600 Park Ave. Free parking!

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Skate the Twin Cities: Where To Find Free Outdoor Ice Rinks

This weekend will be opening weekend for many of the Twin Cities-area outdoor ice rinks and we’re sure, as hardy Minnesotans ourselves, that you’re dying to strap on your skates and hustle the kids out to the rinks! That’s why we’ve rounded up this list of local places to skate –and, as nearly all are located in city parks, there’s no charge for the skating. Find your city below and click through to get the latest rink hours, directions, warming house information, and numbers to call for rink conditions.

If you don’t see your city below, my apologies in advance. Please contact us to have yours added to the list or leave the information in the comments. Thanks, and enjoy your outdoor rec time! Read More

Family Skiing and Snowboarding in the Twin Cities

December brings chilly temps and that frosty blanket of snow to the ground that makes the month both so pretty and so functional for winter fun. Whether you have littles just getting warmed up in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding or you’re dealing with tweens and teens who seek more of a thrill, we’ve got family skiing and snowboarding suggestions for the season.

Opening in December: Twin Cities Events & Attractions

OPENING IN DECEMBER – TWIN CITIES EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS