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Top Kids Storytimes in the Twin Cities

Top Kids Storytimes in the Twin Cities

Story hours have always been one of our favorite outings with children from babies through school age. While each program is unique, besides great stories, you can expect most story times to also offer age-appropriate activities for kids — rhymes, finger-plays, simple crafts and free playtime — all designed to encourage early childhood learning and […]

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Ultimate summer guide to parades

FFTC’s Guide to Local Parades in the Twin Cities

Parades are some of the best family fun in the summer. They’re free, you get candy, and it doesn’t take a lot of effort to show up and cheer. Bring a blanket or a chair –  oh, and some pillowcases for all the tootsie rolls you’ll be collecting.  We add parades as we learn about

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MayDay Celebration: The Annual Spring Greeting in Minneapolis

Last year, just when we thought all was lost, a group of Minneapolis artists and businesses picked up the MayDay Parade torch and ran with it. It looks like MayDay is back again in 2024 —  on Sunday, May 5, 2024! This year it takes the form of a Block Party. We’ve been watching for

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