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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.
Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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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
- FORT SNELLING STATE PARK - PARENT/ CHILD ICE FISHING CLINIC: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fort_snelling/index.html#
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!
- BLUES FOR KIDS: http://services.co.dakota.mn.us/forms/libCalendar.aspx?id=64
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