Grab & Go: Valentine's Workshop, Book Club On Tap This Week

Welcome to another edition of the Grab & Go Kids Planner. We've once again assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the entire family.

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!

1. Teen Guys Book Club

Where/When: , 7001 York Ave. S., Edina; 11-11:45 a.m, Saturday, Feb. 12.

Why Go: Boys in grades 7-9 to are invited to partake in a guys club to discuss
great books. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Second-Floor Information
Desk. Please register online or call the library to reserve your spot.

Price: Free

2.

Where/When: , 4701 W. 64th St., Edina; 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 12.

Why Go: Bring your loved ones or BFFs to a Valentines workshop. We will create
mixed-media masterpieces for that special loved one using unique papers,
punches, markers and embellishments. Children must be five or older and those
under nine must be accompanied by an adult.

Price: $24 non-members/$22 members + $5.00 supply fee per person

3. If You Give a Moose a Muffin

Where/When: , 111 Mainstreet, Hopkins; Friday-Sunday, Feb. 11-13.

Why Go: Suppose you had a rather large moose who stopped by to visit.
Suppose you decided to feed him a muffin. Suppose he was still hungry. One
thing leads to another in this laugh-out-loud musical comedy by Stages Theatre
company.

Price: Go online or call for seating and prices

4. Friday Night Luminary-Lit Skiing & Snowshoe Rental

Where/When: , 6710 Lake Shore Drive S., Richfield; 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11.

Why Go: On Friday evening a short ski trail will be lit with luminaries while
the Wood Lake Nature Center remains open for ski and snowshoe rental.
Snowshoers must remain on walking paths, which are not lit. If condtions are
poor, the event will be canceled. Users can call Wood Lake at 612-861-9365 if
conditions look questionable.

Price: Rentals are $8/person (16-55 years old); $4/person (under 16, over 55)

5. Winter Game

Where/When: , 8300 W Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park; 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.

Why Go: Children of all ages are invited to partake in an afternoon of outdoor fun and games; including ice golf, snow snake toss, kick-sledding, snowshoeing and hot chocolate. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online.

Price: $5.50 for St. Louis Park residents, $6.50 for non-residents