Twin Cities Guide To Family Activities This Week: March 6-10, 2023

Things to do this week in Minneapolis & St Paul with your kids!

This guide covers Twin Cities family activities for the week of March 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 MARCH 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, MARCH 6, 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.

SEE OUR FULL LIST OF TWIN CITIES TOT TIME OPEN GYMS THIS WINTER!

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! March 6, 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:

MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS FOR MONDAY: CRAFTY KIDS

Free Story & Art Time at Eden Prairie Art Center

7650 Equitable Drive, Eden Prairie, MN
Ages 2-6 w/ adult can drop in for storytime & an art project. Dress to get creative. March 6, 2023, 10-11am.

Drop in to a Twin Cities Craft Shop

  • COLOR ME MINE – Walk right into the studio, pick your ceramic and get painting. Locations in Eagan, Maple Grove and Woodbury.
  • HEARTFELT offers a menu of high quality craft projects you can purchase a la carte and work on in the charming shop. My daughter loved painting and decorating her own gnome home. 4306 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410.

two girls making crafts at Heartfelt in Minneapolis Minnesota

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 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! BLAST AND PLAY

Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Blast & Play Tot Time includes admission to the space-themed Blast Indoor Playground and the community center gym for open play with equipment provided. March 7, 2023, 9am-12pm. $5/child.

The Blast Indoor Playground at Eagan Central Park, Eagan Minnesota

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON TUESDAY:

TUESDAY FEATURED STORYTIME! Corduroy Storytime with Children’s Theatre Company

Mall of America, Huntington Bank Rotunda
Kids will love a live reading of the classic story from CTC and a visit from the sweet teddy. March 7, 2023, 11am-12pm. FREE.

MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS FOR TUESDAY: NATURE PLAY

Glancing out the window at a fresh pile of snow you’d hardly believe spring is right around the corner – but it is! Get warmed up for more outdoor nature exploration with these ideas:

Free Tuesday at Washington County Parks

9653 Keats Ave. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Pick COTTAGE GROVE RAVINE REGIONAL PARK today for a waived vehicle fee (regularly $7) and a free outdoor family storytime hosted by Washington County Libraries. March 7, 2023, 10:30am.

Nature Crafts at Lebanon Hills Regional Park

860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123
Park staff will provide the supplies and some instruction, you bring the creativity and curiosity. Meet at the visitor center, ongoing Tuesdays in March. March 7, 2023, 10-11am. FREE.

Full Moon Kicksledding at Lowry Nature Center

Carver Park, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386
Glide across the snow and ice on a Scandinavian-style kicksled. You’ll want to explore the indoor exhibits at the LOWRY NATURE CENTER, too. Reservations required. March 7, 2023, 6:30-8pm. $10/pp.

Two girls kicksledding on ice

BASE CAMP OPEN CLIMB & ARCHERY

6202 Bloomington Rd, St Paul, MN 55111
Base Camp is a place to try out exciting physical activities like open rock climbing and archery. Ages 5+ are invited to try scaling the indoor engineered rock walls on the first Tuesday of the month. Please pre-register. March 7, 2023, 6-9pm. $10/climber. 

Rock Climbers receiving instruction at Base Camp in Bloomington Minnesota

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYMS ON WEDNESDAY:

WEDNESDAY 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
Millz House, Apple Valley

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY FEATURED STORYTIME: STORYTIME AT RED BALLOON

891 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Storyteller Angela hosts a storytime at the charming bookshop perfect for 3s & under (but all welcome). March 8, 2023, 10:30am. FREE.

Summer Reading Programs at Local Bookstores

MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS FOR WEDNESDAY:

Can Can Wonderland Miniature Golf

755 Prior Ave N Suite #004, St Paul, MN 55104
The quirkiest mini golf course in the Twin Cities is open to entertain you over spring break! Each artist-designed hole is an attraction in itself, entertaining all ages while you’re waiting in line to putt. Plus, there’s a HUGE vintage arcade, a malt shop and an on-site brewery. Open Wed-Sun, March & April 2023. $13-$15/pp.

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYM ON THURSDAYS:

THURSDAY FEATURED OPEN GYM! TCO SPORTS GARDEN TODDLER THURSDAYS

Little ones with energy to spare: Come to Field 2 for indoor activities such as a bouncy house, kicking around soccer balls and open field time with room to run.  The fieldhouse is kept at 55 degrees so dress with this in mind. March 9, 2023, 9:30-11:30am. FREE!

TCO Sports Garden sign on the front of the new sports complex.

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON THURSDAY:

THURSDAY FEATURED STORYTIME! LIL EXPLORER THURSDAY STORYTIME & MORE AT COMO ZOO

1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103
Lil Explorer Thursdays
 program includes two themed storytimes. 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. March 9, 2023, 10am-noon. FREE.

March weather not cooperating for outdoor plans? Stay as toasty as the tropics wandering the indoor gardens and exhibits. The animal enclosures are heated, too. Please note that reservations are a must. FREE, donations appreciated.

28+ Days of Cozy Indoor Play in February

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES ON FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023

GET READY FOR SPRING BREAK IN THE TWIN CITIES!

Spring Break in the Twin CIties

Tot Time Open Gyms in the Twin Cities Minnesota this week

TOT TIME OPEN GYMS ON FRIDAY:

FRIDAY FEATURED OPEN GYM! ROCKIN JUMP JUNIOR JUMPERS

Rockin Jump Trampoline Park, 2015 Silver Bell Road, Suite 195, Eagan, MN 55122
Kids up to 6 years get a special jump time separate from the big kids. Yours will love the trampolines, foam pit and soft play area as much as mine do! March 7, 2023, 2-hr sessions starting at 9 & 10am. $12/child plus $3 re-useable jump socks.

Child attempting ninja course at Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park in Eagan Minnesota

TWIN CITIES STORYTIMES ON FRIDAY:

"Maple Syrup Time" Background shows golden color of maple syrup in the shape of a maple leaf.

MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS FOR FRIDAY: MAPLE SYRUP PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Maple Syrup Puppet Storytime at Westwood Hills Nature Center

8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Open play and exploration of
Westwood Hills Nature Center, naturalist-led activities, puppet show and a hike. March 10, 2023. 10am-11am, $$5/person. Registration required.
Can’t make this program? Bookmark our page of TWIN CITIES MAPLE SYRUP FAMILY PROGRAMS for the future!

Families with small children learning about maple syruping at Westwood Hills Nature Center in Minnesota
Westwood Hills Nature Center

FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES, MARCH 11-12, 2023

Too many fun things to list here, I’ll tell you that. 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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