So last week I lost my focus (I’m good at losing my focus! I need to be better at finding it!) and I got a little carried away with EVERYTHING that was happening and not exclusively the Family Friendly events. Now that I have my focus back, I will say that these activities are extremely family friendly. (If Don Shelby isn’t family friendly, can someone please notify me?) This is not an exhaustive list, so if there is something you would like me to include, please leave a comment and I would love to do that!
Everyday Events and Activities
Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store
Downtown Macy’s 8th Floor Macy’s Flower Show
Textile Center
Tamarack Nature Center (this might have a fee, but in 2011 the fees were waived. Does anyone know more information?)
Thanks to Free Family Fun for some of these events.
Monday 4/9/12
MN Institute of Arts: Preregister for MIA Art Dash due by 4/12
(event on 4/15/12 at 9:00am)
If you preregister online, you can participate for free. Otherwise it is $5/person on the
day of the event.
10:30 am
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Eagan
10:00 am
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Burnsville
11:00 am
Textile Center Constructions in Concert
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Textile Center Weavings
10:00 am-7:00 pm
MN Institute of Arts: Preregister for MIA Art Dash due by 4/12
(event on 4/15/12 at 9:00am)
If you preregister online, you can participate for free. Otherwise it is $5/person on the
day of the event.
10:00 am
10:30 am
Mall of America Toddler Tuesday The Adventures of Super Stretch – Kids Yoga
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Dunn Brothers Coffee, Linden Hills Kids Happy Hour
10:30 am-11:30 am
Pottery Barn Kids Book Club
11:00 am-11:30 am
Minnesota History Center Free Tuesday Nights
5:00-8::00 pm
Textile Center Constructions in Concert
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Textile Center Weavings
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Dodge Nature Center Membership Orientation
6:00 pm-7:00 pm (ages preschool to adult)
MN Institute of Arts: Preregister for MIA Art Dash due by 4/12
(event on 4/15/12 at 9:00am)
If you preregister online, you can participate for free. Otherwise it is $5/person on the
day of the event.
The Raptor Center
Northstar Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Wayzata and West End Creative Kidstuff Toddler Playtime
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Midtown Global Market Wee Wednesdays
10:00 am-1:00 pm
The Red Balloon Bookshop Preschool Storytime
10:30
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Roseville
10:30 am
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Galleria, Edina
11:00 am
Textile Center Constructions in Concert
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Textile Center Weavings
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday 4/12/12
MN Institute of Arts: Preregister for MIA Art Dash due by 4/12
(event on 4/15/12 at 9:00am)
If you preregister online, you can participate for free. Otherwise it is $5/person on the
day of the event.
Northstar Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Como Zoo L’il Explorer Thursdays Featuring Fancy Flowers
10:00-12:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Highland Park
10:00 am
Creative Kidstuff Book Nook Storytime
Walker Art Center Free Thursday Nights
5:00-9:00 pm
Textile Center Constructions in Concert
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Textile Center Weavings
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday 4/13/12
The Raptor Center
Northstar Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Maple Grove
10:00 am
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Roseville
10:30 am
Barnes & Noble Storytime: Apple Valley, Galleria
11:00 am
Barnes & Noble PJRama Storytime: Highland Park
7:00 pm
Midtown Global Market Family Night
5:00-8:00 pm
Textile Center Constructions in Concert
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Textile Center Weavings
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Red Balloon Bookshop Joyce Sidman Poetry Reception
7:00 pm
Saturday 4/14/12
Northstar Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Mall of America Theatres Free Matinee: Andre
10:00 am
Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Textile Center Textile Garage Sale
8:00 am-4:00 pm
Last Day — Textile Center Constructions in Concert
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Last Day — Textile Center Weavings
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Red Balloon Bookshop Giggle, Giggle, Quack Storytime with Stages Theatre Company
10:30 am
Wild Rumpus Pete Hautman, The Obsidian Blade
1:00 pm
Rum River Library Anoka Book Club Presents: Don Shelby
Red Balloon Bookshop Mary Losure, The Fairy Ring
2:00 pm
Sunday 4/15/12
*Highlighted* Minneapolis Institute of Arts ART Dash
(Free if registered by 4/12/12)
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Target Family Day Play Ball
11:00 am-5:00 pm
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Sweet Peas & Buddies 