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Grab & Go Kids Planner

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Glad you clicked on our new weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children, giving you info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

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

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When/Where: Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lebanon Hills on Cliff Road

Why Go: Snowshoeing, bonfire and s‘mores!

When/Where: Friday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Apple Valley Community Center

Why Go: Games, crafts, dancing and more

Pricing: $15 per parent/child

EASTVIEW ONE ACT WONDERS FESTIVAL

When/Where: Friday, 4 p.m. at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium on the campus of St. Catherine University

Why Go: See students from Eastview High School perform the one-act play “Third and Oak: The Laundromat."

Pricing: Free

DOLPHIN MAGIC AT THE MINNESOTA ZOO:

When/Where: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Minnesota Zoo

Why Go: Poolside classroom activities, crafts and games

Pricing: Zoo members: $17.50 per participant (minimum 1 adult, 1 child = $35), Nonmembers: $24 per participant

FORT SNELLING STATE PARK - PARENT/ CHILD ICE FISHING CLINIC:

When/Where: Saturday, 1 to 3:30pm. In St. Paul; take Post Road to the Hwy 5 exit and follow the signs

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

Pricing: Free

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