Arts & Entertainment
Kids Planner: Theater, Twins, History and More
See a production of Annie or try your hand at blacksmithing.
Here are some fun things to do around town with your kids:
- When/Where: Various days and times now through June 19,
- Why Go: It’s a hard knock life!
- Geared Toward: School age children.
- Price: Tickets start at $16
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Toddler Tuesday at the Mall of America
- When/Where: Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Why Go: It's Twins day at the mall! Warm up like the players, get your face painted and meet T.C. Bear.
- Geared Toward: Toddlers. Go with some other moms and dads and have a lunch date—many restaurants have “kids eat free” day on Tuesdays.
- Price: Free.
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- When/Where: Saturday, June 4 from 12 – 3 p.m. at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
- Why Go: Check out this great park. Events include live music, a kid’s obstacle course and a climbing wall.
- Geared Toward: The whole family.
- Price: Free. No vehicle permit required on this day.
- When/Where: Tuesday, June 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the .
- Why Go: Can’t tell a warbler from a nuthatch? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of birding.
- Geared Toward: The whole family.
- Price: Free.
- When/Where: Saturday, June 4 from 1- 4 p.m. at Historic Fort Snelling.
- Why Go: Come on—how often to you get chance to try your hand at blacksmithing? Pick a project, work the forge, pound some metal and take your creation home with you.
- Geared Toward: Kids 13 – 17 when accompanied by an adult.
- Price: $40 per participant.
- Registration Info: Reservations are required—call (612) 726-1171.
