Twin Cities Guide To Family Activities This Week: February 13-17, 2023

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK IN MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL WITH YOUR KIDS!

This guide covers Twin Cities family activities for the week of February 6-10, 2023. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE.

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For more winter inspiration you can check our FEBRUARY FAMILY GUIDEULTIMATE TWIN CITIES WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR for more fun ideas on what to do this week in the Twin Cities with your kids – satisfaction guaranteed (or close to it!) 

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYMS ON MONDAY:

Let them bounce off someone else’s walls! Our list covers open gyms for tots across the Twin Cities where they can work their wiggles off during colder weather either FREE or at a low cost to you.

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MONDAY FEATURED TOT TIME! MAPLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER 

12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Tots get a designated time in the gym just for them, and it’s cheap at just $3/child, caregivers free. Kick it up a notch with admission to MAPLE MAZE INDOOR PLAYGROUND, also located within the community center. Just look at that helix slide! February 13, 2023, 9-10:30am.

FIND OUR GIANT LIST OF SUPER FUN INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS IN THE TWIN CITIES WHEN IT’S NOT PARK WEATHER!

Maple Maze Indoor Playground in Maple Grove Minnesota

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON MONDAY:

MONDAY FEATURED STORYTIME! STORIES WITH ENGINEER PAUL AT CHOO CHOO BOB’S TRAIN STORE

1665 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
The beloved train shop is BACK in a brand new location, complete with Engineer Paul’s train-tastic storytime. Our littles grew up with Choo Choo Bob’s original shop in St Paul so this is happy news. (Photo from the old store until we can get to the new one!) February 13, 2023, 10:30am. FREE.

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYMS ON TUESDAY:

Tot Time open gyms across the Twin Cities are absolutely a saving grace for parents of squirrelly kids when it’s too cold or sloppy to be outdoors:

TUESDAY FEATURED TOT TIME! TOT TIMES AT ST PAUL RECREATION CENTERS

It’s fun, unstructured, nearly always free and a total sanity-saver during our cold months. I used it routinely when my firstborn was a toddler. He thrived on the small bikes, balls, tumbling mats and other provided equipment for free physical play. The following St Paul recreation centers have tot times on Tuesesday mornings this winter:

Indoor Toddler Activities

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON TUESDAY:

TUESDAY FEATURED STORYTIME! Sweetheart Storytimes at Carver County Libraries

Take your little valentines to a special themed storytime at the following Carver County Library branches: Chanhassen, Norwood Young America & Waconia, each at (10:30am) and a bedtime Sweetheart Storytime at Waconia (6:30pm).

Twin Cities valentine’s day events for families

Mall of America Toddler Tuesday

Rotunda, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
The longtime Toddler Tuesday program is now a monthly event. In February, it takes place on Valentine’s Day with a special party. February 14, 2023; 11am-1pm.

Valentine’s Candle-Lit Stroll

Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Families of all ages can stroll through candle-lit trails followed by hot cocoa and s’mores by a bonfire. Give yourselves at least 30 minutes to walk the trail. February 14, 2023; 6-8pm. $6/pp.

Cancelled: Skate with Your Date

Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
This event has been cancelled due to warm weather and poor ice conditions. Bring your dates of all ages to Staring Lake to ice skate, listen to music, gather around a bonfire and eat cookies. Cookies and loaner skates both limited to first come, first served. February 14, 2023; 5pm-7:30pm. FREE.

Toddler Valentine’s Day Party at Webber Park

4401 N Bryant Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Games, music and more valentine fun for kids under age 6 with caregiver. February 14, 2023, 10-11:30am. FREE.

DIY Family Valentine Fun, Crafts and Activities

We have lots of sweet ideas for homemade Valentine crafts on our TWIN CITIES VALENTINE’S DAY page.

Red and white Unicorn Valentines made from paper plates by Non-Toy Gifts

more family fun ideas for Tuesday

BALLET TUESDAYS AT LANDMARK CENTER

75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102
Join the Saint Paul Ballet as they perform excerpts from the company repertoire. It’s the perfect sample outing for budding ballerinas. While you’re at Landmark Center, stop for indoor fun and play with the instruments in the SCHUBERT CLUB MUSIC MUSEUM. An entire afternoon of free fun for young ones! February 14, 2023, 12pm.

Ballet Tuesdays at the Landmark Center

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYMS ON WEDNESDAY:

WEDNESDAY FEATURED OPEN GYM! GLEASON’S GYMNASTICS OPEN GYMS

2015 Silver Bell Rd #180, Eagan, MN 55122
So flipping fun! This used to be a family go-to when the cold set in and my kids needed to get their wiggles out. Yours will love the opportunity to bounce on trampolines, scoot through obstacle courses, and play on the gym equipment. Register in advance for a discount. And hey, teens and tweens! There’s an open gym for you, too. February 15, 2023. Preschool open gym: Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:30 – 11:30am. Pre-register: $10/child; $15/family ($13/$20 at the door).Collage of Preschool Open Gym at Gleason's Gymnastics School in Minnesota

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY FEATURED STORYTIME: STORYTIME AT KIDDYWAMPUS

1023 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
FINAL WEEK! Interactive stories, songs & rhymes for kids ages 2-5 at one of the coolest independent toy shops in the Twin Cities. No registration required. February 15, 2023, 10:30am. FREE.

MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS FOR WEDNESDAY: OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITIES

PRESCHOOL OUTDOOR WINTER PLAY

Roseville Library, 2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville, Minnesota 55113
Play outdoors in the snowy “reading garden” – kids ages 2-6 can try snowshoes on for free. Of course, you’ll want to then warm up inside with a good book AND, for further fun, there’s an indoor tot obstacle course set up today. February 15, 10-11:30am. FREE.

EXPLORE A NEW NATURE CENTER Outdoors (and in)

There can be snow involved – but there also doesn’t have to be. WARGO NATURE CENTER, in Lino Lakes, offers fun indoor exhibits and plenty to do outdoors as well. Today, Lunch With a Naturalist features snowshoeing with park staff on the outdoor trails. 11:30am-1pm, FREE program, $7 vehicle permit.

Jump over for more Twin Cities-area nature centers – ideas for indoor play and learning.

Children playing with puppets at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington, Minnesota

AND Cozy INDOOR ACTIVITIES!

Mid-week is excellent to spot trains in the Twin Cities if that’s what your little ones (or big ones) are into. Here’s are a couple of places to consider; plan ahead and find more on our article MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL, A TRAIN LOVERS DESTINATION:

  • TOTS & TRAINS AT JACKSON STREET ROUNDHOUSE – Play at the train tables, run through a read train car, hear a train-themed story and more. Located in St Paul. February 15, 2023. $8-$13/pp or $35/family.
  • GAMES GALORE AT UNION DEPOT – Play life-sized versions of favorite games like chess & Connect Four in the historic depot, then watch some of the modern trains roll in outside. February 15, 2023, 10am-8pm. FREE.
Girl by train car at the Minnesota Transportation Museum in Saint Paul, MN

Final day to celebrate CAFE MEOW’s 5th birthday!

2323 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Here’s a cozy indoor activity idea for you: My daughter absolutely loves cats but mean old mom isn’t up for having a pet. Our solution? We book an hour at this sweet rescue coffee shop and she gets a fix without the extra responsibility. Kids over 6 (with a parent) can show some love to the kitties and sip a warm beverage. 11am-7pm, $10/pp.
SPECIAL EVENT: Cafe Meow celebrates its fifth birthday February 1-15th with a special coloring contest & raffle – and sweet prizes!

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYM ON THURSDAYS:

THURSDAY FEATURED OPEN GYM! MILLZ HOUSE OPEN PLAY

14645 Felton Court, Suite #104, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Work out the wiggles with indoor playsets, trampolines and basketball courts. Cost is $6/child; parents and babies under 18 months free. Open play 9am-4pm, $6/pp.

Millz House Indoor Playground in Minnesota

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON THURSDAY:

THURSDAY FEATURED STORYTIME! LIL EXPLORER THURSDAY STORYTIME AT COMO ZOO

Lil Explorer Thursdays program includes a themed storytime. This is a fantastic free event aimed at preschoolers and includes all kinds of hands-on activities, manipulatives, games and crafts. Meet in the Visitor Center. February 16, 2023, 10am-noon. FREE.

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYMS ON FRIDAY:

FRIDAY FEATURED OPEN GYM! IGM GYMNASTICS PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM

12117 Riverwood Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337
This is a special Open Gym time reserved just for kids ages 18 months to 5 years. Work out wiggles on the trampolines, balance beams, obstacle courses and foam pit. No need to pre-register for open gyms. February 17, 2023 9:30-11:30am. $10/child or $15/family.

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FRIDAY FEATURED STORYTIME! SHAKE YOUR SILLIES OUT AT ST ANTHONY PARK LIBRARY

2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55108
Special activities for kids ages 2-5 that need to MOVE! in addition to enjoying a storytime. February 17, 2023, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.

MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS FOR FRIDAY: INDOOR ACTIVITIES!

KIDS AT THE CASTLE: Hearts & Hugs

American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Your little ones will be awed by exploring a museum within a castle! This months’s theme is “Hearts & Hugs”. Plus, you’ll get the chance to check out the newest Family Gallery exhibit and all the attention put into making it super family-friendly. Read more about
 top family favorites at American Swedish Institute. $10/family for the program – must register in advance as space is limited and slots sell out. 9-10am.

Dala Horse at American Swedish Institute

MORE GREAT TWIN CITIES MUSEUMS KIDS WILL ENJOY:

Water play at Mill City Museum

Splish splash at indoor tot swims

Littles can splash the winter blues away at special TOT OPEN SWIMS reserved just for them. Here’s a couple indoor pools in the Twin Cities metro area that offer tot swims on Friday mornings (please tip us off if you know of others):

FIND MORE TWIN CITIES INDOOR POOLS AND WATERPARKS FOR A WINTER SWIM!

Twin Cities Indoor Waterparks and Pools

FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES, FEBRUARY 18-19, 2023

Too many fun things to list here, I’ll tell you that – and it’s President’s Day weekend so there’s extra space to fill. So we publish a separate guide each weekend with up-to-the-last-minute ideas for spending family time together.

FIND TONS MORE KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS ON OUR TWIN CITIES FAMILY FUN CALENDAR!

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