Thursday, December 3, 2015

Family Fun for the Weekend!

Friday, December 4th 

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in St. Paul. See the animals and enjoy a little tropical getaway at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Admission is FREE. A voluntary donation of $3 for adults and $2 for children is appreciated.

Preschool Storytime with the St. Paul Public Library. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Saint Anthony Park Library. Preschool storytimes incorporate stories, song, puppets and other activities to help teach social skills, listening comprehensive, letter and number recognition, and vocabulary. Preschool storytime is a FREE event.

Wells Fargo WinterSkate. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Rice Park in Downtown St. Paul. Bring your family ice skating at Rice Park this winter. This event is FREE and open to the public. If you don’t have your own skates, you can rent them at the outdoor rink for $4 each.


Holidazzle at Loring Park. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Loring Park in Minneapolis. This is downtown Minneapolis’ premier holiday celebration! Enjoy a number of activities this winter with your family, including FREE skating, movies and other family-friendly fun. Check the Holidazzle schedule for a complete list of activities. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Family Fridays at the Midtown Global Market. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis. Family Fridays feature music and FREE family-friendly activities for all ages every week.

2015 CSE Winter Light Show. 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Civil Engineering Building Plaza (500 Pillsbury Drive S.E.) at the University of Minnesota. Enjoy a 15 minute holiday light show with the kiddos! This event is FREE and hot chocolate is provided for FREE while supplies last.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Union Depot. 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at the Union Depot in St. Paul. The celebration begins in the Waiting Room where families can enjoy live entertainment and fun activities. The lighting of the tree will start around 7:15 p.m. outside and will be followed by a fireworks display. Families may also purchase refreshments at this event.

Holiday Movie Night at the Union Depot. 7:30 p.m. at the Union Depot in St. Paul. After the tree lighting ceremony, stick around and watch Elf for FREE with your family!
Saturday, December 5th  

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in St. Paul. See the animals and enjoy a little tropical getaway at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Admission is FREE. A voluntary donation of $3 for adults and $2 for children is appreciated.

Start the Music! A Brass Family Bash. 10:00 a.m. at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. This FREE event is geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, and it is a great event for introducing children to classical music. Families can enjoy crafts, activities, and a short concert. Reservations are recommended.

Free Family Flicks at the Mall of America®. 10:00 a.m. at the Mall of America in Bloomington. This event is FREE for the whole family and families will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity in the theater. So make sure you get a good spot in line before the movie starts! This Saturday the theater is showing Mouse Hunt.

Wells Fargo WinterSkate. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Rice Park in Downtown St. Paul. Bring your family ice skating at Rice Park this winter. This event is FREE and open to the public. If you don’t have your own skates, you can rent them at the outdoor rink for $4 each.

Free Crafting at Lakeshore Learning stores. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Learning stores. This is a fun and FREE crafting event for children ages 3 and up. No reservations needed! This week children will make a Wintery Snowglobe.

Holidazzle at Loring Park. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Loring Park in Minneapolis. This is downtown Minneapolis’ premier holiday celebration! Enjoy a number of activities this winter with your family, including FREE skating, movies and other family-friendly fun. Check the Holidazzle schedule for a complete list of activities. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Twinkle Parade. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Stillwater. Bring the family to Stillwater and enjoy free coffee, cocoa, cookies and popcorn at the Twinkle Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Teddy Bear Band will also be playing, and word around town is that a special someone will be there.

2015 CSE Winter Light Show. 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Civil Engineering Building Plaza (500 Pillsbury Drive S.E.) at the University of Minnesota. Enjoy a 15 minute holiday light show with the kiddos! This event is FREE and hot chocolate is provided for FREE while supplies last.

Night Trains at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Bandana Square in St. Paul. Visit the Twin City Model Railroad Museum on Saturday evenings when the lights are dimmed, and enjoy viewing the lighted models with your family. Children 4 and under are FREE. Admission is $10.00 per person ages 5 and older. Family and group rates are available.
 
Sunday, December 6th 

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in St. Paul. See the animals and enjoy a little tropical getaway at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Admission is FREE. A voluntary donation of $3 for adults and $2 for children is appreciated.

Wells Fargo WinterSkate. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Rice Park in Downtown St. Paul. Bring your family ice skating at Rice Park this winter. This event is FREE and open to the public. If you don’t have your own skates, you can rent them at the outdoor rink for $4 each.

Old-Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm. 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Holz Farm in Eagan. Enjoy hayrides, a bonfire, s’mores, carols, live reindeer, cookies, hot cider, and a visit from Santa! This event is FREE. And don’t forget to bring your camera to snap some cute pictures of your littles.

FREE Public Tours at the Landmark Center. 12:00 p.m. at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. Explore the Landmark Center and learn more about its history with your family. Tours are FREE and no reservations are required. Simply meet inside the building at the Fifth Street entrance.

FREE Sundays at the Bell Museum of Natural History. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Bell Museum in Minneapolis. Explore and learn about natural history at the museum with your family for FREE on Sundays.

Free Family Fun Days with Three Rivers Park District: Sleepy Salamanders. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Carl Kroening Interpretive Center in Minneapolis. This event is FREE and families are welcomed to drop in anytime!

Free Family Fun Days with Three Rivers Park District: Animal Adaptations. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington. This event is FREE and families are welcomed to drop in anytime!

Santa Claus at Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store in St. Paul. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus this Sunday at Choo Choo Bob’s. This event is FREE and families are encouraged to bring their cameras! Families are also encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to a local food shelf.

Ornament Painting with Color Me Mine and Twin Cities Kids Club. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Color Me Mine in Eagan. Spend time with your kiddos painting ornaments, enjoying treats, and decorating cookies. The cost is $30 (plus tax) for a family of four.

Holidazzle at Loring Park. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Loring Park in Minneapolis. This is downtown Minneapolis’ premier holiday celebration! Enjoy a number of activities this winter with your family, including FREE skating, movies and other family-friendly fun. Check the Holidazzle schedule for a complete list of activities. This event is FREE and open to the public.
 

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