Families can learn about dinosaurs, the human body, space and more at the Science Museum of Minnesota (“SMM”). Located in St. Paul between the Mississippi River and Kellogg Boulevard, the museum welcomes all visitors to explore and interact with the world of science–all different kinds of science: Biology, Chemistry, Archaeology, Sociology, Paleontology, Environmentology, all -Ology […]
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Things to do this week in Minneapolis & St Paul with your kids! This guide covers Twin Cities family activities for the week of July 17-22, 2023. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. Because the parents that make up the
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In 2023, Minneapolis Aquatennial runs from July 19th through July 22nd. This Minneapolis annual summer party began in 1940 and, while it is not as long as it once was, you won’t want to miss the most popular fun and FREE events including the Torchlight Parade and Target Fireworks. These four days are packed with several
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Kicking off with some neighborhood fetes and culminating with summer’s fair-well bash, our August family festival is sure to be fund. Admission to these festivals is FREE unless otherwise noted: Twin Cities 2023 August Festivals: July 30-August 5, 2023: Eden Prairie PeopleFest Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347Eden Prairie’s annual community
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(100+) THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER IN THE TWIN CITIES WITH YOUR FAMILY! Here at FFTC, we’re in the business of helping you to have the best summer ever with your family. So each year we put together a BIG list of summer fun ideas for you if you feel like you need a fresh
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Circus Juventas is the largest youth performing arts Circus school in the country. Over the past 21 years, co-founders Elizabeth “Betty” and Dan Butler have seen their dream grow into a year round program that serves over 2,000 children and youth up to age 21 with diverse array of circus arts training and performance opportunities.
The City of Shakopee completed the first phase of Quarry Lake Park in 2016. This 111-acre park is mainly nature areas and trails. Other amenities include an overlook, a pedestrian bridge, a gazebo and a fishing pier. The city recommends this park for water-based activities, including watching the Shakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski team, trout
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Minnesota does not lack places to hike. The bigger problem we have hitting the trails with beginner hikers and small children is the fear we will get a mile away from anywhere and have a child who suddenly has to go number 2 or can’t walk another step and now needs to be carried. How
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THINGS TO DO IN BLOOMINGTON WITH KIDS & FAMILY Welcome to Bloomington! The city is the fifth largest in Minnesota and home to one of the country’s top tourist attractions – the Mall of America. While the Mall is certainly packed with fun, don’t overlook Bloomington’s natural spaces. The mighty Mississippi River forms the southern
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This summer, FFTC was invited to the American Swedish Institute to explore the traveling exhibit, “The Vikings Begin”. While we toured through exhibit in the mansion, we learned so much about the history of the Vikings. While some of the exhibit was a bit intense for my kids who range in ages from 9-14 years, we
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