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In need of a few kid-friendly things to do this week/weekend? Minnetonka Patch has it covered.
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.
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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Where/When: Ridgedale Library on Saturday, Mar. 12 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival will present traditional children’s fairy tale films with a twist that are appropriate for preschool aged children and older. Before the films you even get to make your own fairytale book.
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Price: Free
Where/When: Wild Rumpus on Saturday, Mar. 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Famous figure skater will make her debut appearance at the Wild Rumpus, where she will be reading her new book Dream Big, Little Pig!
Price: Free but be sure to register ahead of time.
Where/When: Minnetonka Center for Arts (2240 North Shore Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391) on Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m; Thursdays until 8 p.m.
Why Go: Teach diversity early. Show your children the many faces of diversity through portraits from the Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Price: Free
Where/When: Westwood Hills Nature Center on Sunday, Mar. 13 from 3-4 p.m.
Why Go: Learn all about raptors and even meet the resident Red-tailed Hawk. Afterwards borrow a pair of binoculars to go on a self-guided raptor seeking adventure outside.
Price: $4.50 per St. Louis Park Resident, $5.50 per Non-Resident
Where/When: Barnes & Noble on Friday, Mar. 11 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Eat your Skippy peanut butter laden toast before skipping over for story time with the one and only Skippyjon Jones.
Price: Free
