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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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December 6, 1pm to 3pm:
Meet Kirstin Sevig
Your grandchildren will get a kick out of meeting and talking with the author of several coloring books, all with a theme of Scandinavian ethnicity –Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish. Sevig also creates felt figurines she calls Gnomies. At Ingebretsen’s. (website) Hide details
Cheetah Girls
Score last-minute tickets to this concert, and you will forever be a hero in your grandchildren’s eyes. (And, in case you didn’t know, the Cheetah Girls are another Disney Channel phenomenon). At the Target Center. (website) Hide details
Lorie Line
The popular artist brings a chamber orchestra to perform Christmas music from all over the world, complete with costumes and elaborate presentations that will keep your grandchildren wide-eyed. Near the end of the performance, the children are invited onstage to visit with Santa. At the State Theatre. (website) Hide details
Macy’s Animated Display
You don’t have to take the grandchildren to New York City just to see the holiday-window displays. On the eighth floor auditorium of the Minneapolis Macy’s, an elaborate setup tells the story of A Day in the Life of an Elf at Macy’s Santaland. At Macy’s on the Mall. (website) Hide details
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota’s professional hockey team is contending for first place in the Northwest Division, battling the likes of Canadian teams Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Your grandchildren will enjoy the fast-paced action. At the Target Center. (website) Hide details |
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| | Great parks, 24 lakes, and a thriving downtown area, Minneapolis/St. Paul is just an all-around nice place to be. It's also host to tons of activities, from arts and cultural happenings to outdoorsy fun. —Compiled by Joslyn Layne | |
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Como Park is smaller than the Minnesota Zoo, but it's set in a lovely park with a historic merry-go-round (see Cafesjian's Carousel), a garden and greenhouse, a lake with paddleboat rentals and an old-time pavilion. Como Park is a great place to visit and have a picnic, see things and play, so head over on the next nice day! The Como Zoo features dozens of animals, including popular new additions like Jenga the baby giraffe, Dash the zebra, a baby monkey, and twin tamarinds; all born at the zoo since Fall 2006! Como Park also regularly stages events for kids (such as Go Diego and Radio Disney) as well as for adults (botanical shows).
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Info: Free, $1 to $2 suggested donation
Hours: October to March daily 10am to 4pm, April to September 10am to 6pm
Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)
Animals & Nature
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