No arm-twisting is necessary to get our kids out the door to the park or to pick up a book (and coincidentally, we’ve had a peaceful, satisfying summer!) So here’s what I find so cool about the StoryWalk program, which unites these classic indoor-outdoor summer activities: it turns us on to new (to us) authors […]
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The Maple Grove Community Center is a family-friendly recreational facility with am indoor water park, playground, ice arena, gymnasium and an free outdoor skate park. Both memberships and daily passes are available for use of the indoor facilities. Featured In: Splash Happy: 2020 Guide to Twin Cities Beaches, Pools, Water Parks & Splash Pads Get
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With 12 children between them, the parents of the Family Fun Twin Cities team are always scouting out ways to score a good deal. April is literally blooming with free events and activities in the Twin Cities! This includes several free EASTER EGG HUNTS & EVENTS you might be interested in hopping on over to.
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Part of the larger, Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park, Mill Ruins Park may not be your first choice to visit all by itself. However, it is connected to Father Hennepin Bluffs Park by the Stone Arch Bridge, it is at the entrance of the St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam and it is across West River
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Farview Park is a 21-acre park tucked into North Minneapolis. Family friendly amenities include a playground, a wading pool, a large turf playing field and a recreation center. The park is known for its beautiful panoramic hilltop that is perfect for rolling down in the summer. While it is not one of Minneapolis Park &
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Lake Nokomis Park is one of three sailing lakes in the Minneapolis park system that offers many recreational opportunities. In addition to sailing, families can swim at the beach and rent watercraft such as paddleboats and stand-up paddleboards. Related Articles: Gianna reviews Lake Nokomis Main Beach–Sandy Fun for Everyone Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail Skate the
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Shady Oak Play Area is located within Shady Oak Beach, an 85-acre park in Minnetonka, whose main attraction is its beach. While the facility is owned by the City of Hopkins, it is operated by the Minnetonka’s Recreation Department. Other family-friendly amenities include a sand volleyball court and fishing area. This park has free off-street
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Minnetonka Community Center is part of the city’s Civic Center campus and park. Also included in this campus are City Hall, the Police Department and the Fire Department. The city hosts a variety of community events at this locations, including concerts, seasonal events (like Santa visits and egg hunts), open houses and festivals. The Minnetonka
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Welcome to April! Here in Minnesota, we’re all on the excited side to celebrate the turning of the season to one much warmer and greener. In honor of this hopeful month, we’ve rounded up 30 fun holidays (loose term!) you can turn, if you like, into impromptu April family outings and activities. Where possible, we
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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 March 25-29, 2024. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. We’ve got you covered no matter your
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