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Grab & Go Kids Planner

This week, families can check out outdoor activities, indoor festivals, date night dancing and theater.

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

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You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

  • SCHOOL'S OUT- GET OUT! at Lebanon Hills:

Where/When: Friday Feb 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lebanon Hills on Cliff Rd.

Why Go: Snowshoeing, bonfire and s ‘mores!

Pricing: $5

 

Where/When: Feb. 12 1 p.m. -3:30 p.m. at Post Road to Hwy 5 exit—follow signs, St Paul, MN 

Why Go: Ice fishing with classes and all equipment provided!

 

Where/When: Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Inver Glenn Library

Why Go: Free harmonica lessons

Pricing: Free

 

  • DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT: 

Where/When: Feb. 11 at the Veterans Community Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.                                                                                                           

Why Go: Dance with your daughter and make her feel special

Pricing: $35 per father/daughter pair                                                                                                                                                                            

  • VISTA IMPROV: 

Where/When: Friday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium

Why Go: Laugh with students from St. Thomas and Visitation while they perform Improv in the DeSales Auditorium!

Pricing: $5

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