Monthly Archives: October 2012

Twin Cities Family: $5 or Less October 18-October 22, 2012

Many thanks to Lollipopolis and Free Family Fun Saturday, October 20 Minnesota State Capitol State Capitol Art Treasures Hunt 10:00 am-3:00 pm$2 (for self guided brochure–find it at the Capitol Information Desk) Gale Woods Farm Saturday Morning on the Farm 10:00 am-1:00 pm For ages 2 … Continue reading

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Twin Cities Family: More Than $5 October 18-October 22, 2012

This weekend is a big one in Minnesota as it is MEA weekend and every child who attends a public school is out.  Here are a bunch of different ideas to check out! Thursday 10/18 Heartfelt Crafting during the MEA … Continue reading

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October Education Enrichments

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 French Regional Park Homeschool Slacklining 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 12:30-2:30 pmFor ages 5-17Cost $5Call 763-559-6700 Reference # 424923-01Reservations REQUIRED

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Education Minnesota Break

Science Museum  of Minnesota Wednesday, October 17 9:00 am-12:00 pmAmelia Earhart Flight School ages 9-12Paper Airplane Workshop ages 6-8Dry Ice ages 6-8Tsunamis, Tornadoes, and Earthquakes and Volcanoes ages 9-121:00 pm-4:00 pmLEGO Animation ages 9-12LEGO Structures ages 6-8Disease Detectives ages 9-12Scratch Animation ages … Continue reading

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10/22-10/26/12 Preschool Activity List

Monday, 10/22Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserve Kits & Cubs — Little Brown Bat 10:00 am-12:00 pm For ages 4-5 $10 Call 763-559-6700 Reference # 412216-05Reservations REQUIREDLowry Nature Center, Carver Park ReserveMy Preschooler & Me:  Puppet Escapades –Pumpkin Patch 10:00 am-11:00 amFor ages 2-6 with … Continue reading

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Onstage this Weekend

SteppingStone TheatreAdventures of Tom SawyerFriday, October 19, 7:00 pm ($12-$15)Saturday, October 20, 3:00 pm (pay what you can)Sunday, October 21, 3:00 pm ($12-$15) Children’s Theatre CompanyBuccaneersThursday, October 18 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm ($25.50-$45.50)Friday, October 19 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm ($25.50-$45.50)Saturday, October … Continue reading

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McDougall’s Apple Junction

It was a beautiful day to spend outside, so after church, we headed to the Hastings area to visit  McDougall’s Apple Junction.  We were introduced to this orchard by way of good friends of ours. The McDougall’s taught at the … Continue reading

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Candyland

It was a raining Saturday.  The kids and I were driving around trying to figure out what to do.  Dash said, “I wanna go to a candy store.”  And Candyland was the only one I could think of.  Located in … Continue reading

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Twin Cities Family: Free October 11-October 15, 2012

Many thanks to Lollipopolis and Free Family Fun  Thursday 10/11 Silverwood Park Reception:  Gallery Opening for Changing Landscapes A Shift from Rural to Urban 6:00-8:00 pm The Red Balloon Bookshop Mary Casanova, Frozen 6:30 pm Friday 10/12 Midtown Global Market Family Night 5:30-7:30 … Continue reading

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Twin Cities Family: $5 or Less October 11-October 15, 2012

Many thanks to Lollipopolis and Free Family Fun Saturday 10/13 image credit Minnesota State Capitol State Capitol Art Treasures Hunt 10:00 am-3:00 pm$2 (for self guided brochure–find it at the Capitol Information Desk) Gale Woods Farm Saturday Mornings on the Farm 10:00 am-1:00pm For ages 2 … Continue reading

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