When the term “library” comes to mind, the action word “read” probably follows. Most likely the word “play” does not follow (perhaps because, at least in my family, playing is often a rowdy, non-library-friendly activity). However, according to the developers of various “Play and Learn” sites installed at several Twin Cities-area libraries, play is paramount […]
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Spring is really and truly here, patient families. We could not be happier to be gathering ideas for free spring festivals, rambles through sculpture parks and outdoor free play. We’ve also got suggestions for celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day weekend and kicking off the summer season over Memorial Day. For FREE events, please check our
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The historic Eidem Homestead, a turn-of-the-century farm out in Brooklyn Center, was one of the places that had languished on my master summer to-do list for several years. We finally made it out last month to check out “Daily Life on the Farm”, this season’s program at the historic site. It’s a fun chance for
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A fresh Top 10 lineup for you in celebration of one of our most favorite months of the year. 1) MayDay Celebration | Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis – Cancelled for 2020 (Look for it again 5/2/2021) The 45th annual (and possibly final) MayDay Parade — an elaborate welcoming of spring put on by Heart of
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Hats off to the Mill City Museum for going above and beyond simply keeping the kids in mind when they designed their space. After announcing to the preschooler that we were spending the afternoon at a museum she immediately demanded to know, “Is it a museum where we can touch things?” And the answer is
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Whether it is movies in the park, DVDs or streaming, we tend to see the same movie offerings – a few that we can call the “movies of the year” and some classics that keep coming around. We are gathering Family Movie Night ideas into one place with short reviews, parental guidance, and links to
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