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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kids Eat Free at Chatters: Monday-Thursday
DTSTART:20260901T160000Z
DTEND:20261001T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T060132Z
UID:6743@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the month of September take the family out the Chat
 ters for a Kids Eat Free Deal. Enjoy one free kids meal with the purchase 
 of one full adult menu item. Beverages not included.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060132Z
LOCATION:Chatters Restaurant & Bar\, 4181 Cedar Street\, Monticello\, MN\,
  55362\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/chatters-meal-deal/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Eagan Art Block
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260909T120415Z
UID:3341@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Eagan Art Block consists of kid and family-friendly art activi
 ties spread over 30 events in the 15 days throughout the city of Eagan.\n\
 n[caption id="attachment_48371" align="aligncenter" width="600"] "Lovers" 
 Sculpture by Anthony Caponi found at Caponi Art Park[/caption]
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T120415Z
LOCATION:Eagan Art Block Locations\, Various Locations\, Eagan\, MN\, 5512
 2+\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/eagan-art-block/?utm_source
 =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Homeschool Days at SEA LIFE at Mall of America
DTSTART:20260914T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T060135Z
UID:6645@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:During Homeschool Days\, SEA LIFE at Mall of America will offe
 r special admission deals for homeschool families to visit the 360 Degree 
 Ocean Tunnel and the Interactive Touchpool. Plus\, get a special Activity 
 Guide to go with your SEA LIFE field trip. September 14th-18th and 21st-2
 5th (Monday through Friday only)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T060135Z
LOCATION:SEA LIFE at Mall of America\, 120 East Broadway East Side\, Bloom
 ington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/sea-life-homeschool/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Homeschool Days at SEA LIFE at Mall of America
DTSTART:20260916T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T060040Z
UID:6645@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:During Homeschool Days\, SEA LIFE at Mall of America will offe
 r special admission deals for homeschool families to visit the 360 Degree 
 Ocean Tunnel and the Interactive Touchpool. Plus\, get a special Activity 
 Guide to go with your SEA LIFE field trip. September 14th-18th and 21st-2
 5th (Monday through Friday only)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060040Z
LOCATION:SEA LIFE at Mall of America\, 120 East Broadway East Side\, Bloom
 ington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/sea-life-homeschool/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Excelsior Apple Days
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:3345@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,dance,family,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:At Excelsior's Apple Days fall festival\, kids can get creativ
 e in the Kids Art Tent. All ages will enjoy listening to local music and s
 ampling regional food vendors. Tots will especially love the Happy Apple K
 ids Corner and parents may like the artisan vendors and street dance.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:Excelsior Apple Days Grounds\, 37 Water Street\, Minnetrista\, MN
 \, 55331\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/excelsior-apple-days/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bayport Derby Days
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260902T060232Z
UID:3343@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:community,family,festival,free
DESCRIPTION:Activities at Bayport's fall festival include the Duck Derby\,
  community kickball\, kid-friendly activities\, bonfire and ice cream soci
 al\, fireworks over the St. Croix River. Families can watch a pet parade o
 r dress up their pet and register to take part. Admission is free and all 
 ages are welcome.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060232Z
LOCATION:Bayport Derby Days Events (locations at link)\, Various Locations
 \, Bayport\, MN\, 55003\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/bayport-derby-days/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chanhassen Bone Adventure (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T110000Z
DTEND:20261003T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260810T051123Z
UID:3738@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Take your dog out for a hike and search for ten painted bone s
 igns along Chanhassen’s 66 miles of trails. Take a photo of pup with the
  bones and show them to Chuck & Don’s Chanhassen to receive a free dog t
 reat. You'll also be entered into a grand prize drawing. No fee to or purc
 hase to participate.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T051123Z
LOCATION:Chuck & Don's Chanhassen\, 7818 Market Boulevard\, Chanhassen\, M
 N\, 55317\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/chanhassen-bone-adventure/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chanhassen Friday Tot Time Open Gym
DTSTART:20260918T130000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:1866@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Tot Time at the Chanhassen Recreation Center is scheduled for 
 drop-in play on most Mondays\, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-11:30am. The 
 program requires the rec center daily use fee of $4/resident or $4.50/non-
 resident. No need to register\, just show up and play.\n\n \n\nMORE INDOO
 R TOT TIMES: This is just one of many options for indoor tot times in the
  Twin Cities. For the complete schedule\, jump over to our listing of IND
 OOR TOT TIME OPEN GYMS IN THE TWIN CITIES or visit our guide to TWIN CIT
 IES FAMILY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK.\nMore information\n\n 	We recommend check
 ing Chanhassen Recreation Center’s OPEN GYM SCHEDULE as the summer sched
 ule appears to be a little looser than the school year.\n 	Family Fun at C
 hanhassen Recreation Center
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Chanhassen Recreation Center\, 2310 Coulter Blvd\, Chanhassen\, M
 N\, 55317\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/chanhassen-friday-tot-time-
 open-gym/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-
 mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Scarecrows\, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun
DTSTART:20260918T130000Z
DTEND:20260919T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:6833@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:It's harvest season at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Back
  for another autumn\, Bachman's brings their Scarecrow Showdown for you to
  tour on Scarecrow Hill. You can cast your vote for viewer's favorite. \n
 \nMore fall family fun: Pumpkin Palooza starts October 1 and runs through 
 Halloween. At Farm at the Arb kids will enjoy a corn maze with the U of M 
 logo\, a mini straw bale maze\, yard games\, and giant pumpkin displays.\n
 \nAnd remember\, the AppleHouse is stocked with your favorite variety of f
 all's natural sweet treat - many developed right at the Arboretum.\n\nAttr
 actions are included with Landscape Arboretum admission of $20-$25/Ages 16
 +\; free 15 & under. Reserve tickets online. Full event runs September 18-
 October 31\, 2026.\n\n[caption id="attachment_54488" align="aligncenter" w
 idth="600"] 2023 Scarecrow Entry - Image courtesy Landscape Arboretum.[/ca
 ption]\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ev
 ents
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, M
 N \, 55318\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/arboretum-scarecrows-pumpki
 ns-harvest-fun/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minnea
 polis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim
DTSTART:20260918T140000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:5597@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Families with children 5 years of age & younger can bring ot
 her children up to age 7 during Tot Time Open Swim at the Eden Prairie Co
 mmunity Center. This is a special swim time set aside just for this age ra
 nge. We encourage you to consult the link for the official pool schedule a
 s it is subject to change.\nEden Prairie Open Tot Swim schedule\n\n 	Fri 9
 am-12pm\n 	Sat 10-11:50am\n 	Sun 9-11:50am\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event 
 link: Eden Prairie pool schedule
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Eden Prairie Community Center\, 16700 Valley View Road\, Eden Pra
 irie\, MN \, 55344\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/eden-prairie-open-tot-swim-
 fri/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Millz House Pay to Play
DTSTART:20260918T140000Z
DTEND:20260918T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:5751@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Millz House hawks high quality play equipment\, sport courts a
 nd flooring\, basketball hoops and more. At their Apple Valley showroom ki
 ds can enjoy testing the wares during special pay-to-play sessions. When e
 lements move the play indoors\, they can still let off steam on the climbi
 ng wall\, slides and swings. Cost is $8 per child.\nMillz House Pay to Pla
 y schedule\n\n 	Mon-Tues & Thurs-Fri | 9am-4pm\n 	Wed | 9am-12pm\n 	Not op
 en weekends\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Millz House Pay-to-Play
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Millz House\, 14645 Felton Court #104\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124
 \, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/apple-valley-millz-house-pa
 y-to-play-fri/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneap
 olis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers
DTSTART:20260918T140000Z
DTEND:20260918T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T003526Z
UID:4718@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:American Swedish Institute's Kids at the Castle program is a p
 reschool playdate with activities\, crafts\, music\, storytelling and more
  wrapped up in an action-packed morning. Each month offers a new theme ins
 pired by the season. The fee includes both the program and admission to th
 e Turnblad Mansion\, a real "castle" right in Minneapolis! Your kids will 
 love exploring the nooks and crannies of the estate\, plus tinkering aroun
 d in the children's gallery. Register your space as soon as you can plan\;
  the program sells out. Cost is $20 per family.\n\n[adthrive-in-post-video
 -player video-id="ZL3NCFyt" upload-date="2025-05-01T00:46:13+00:00" name="
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  a children's gallery to explore inside!" player-type="default" override-e
 mbed="default"]\nSummer 2026 Kids at the Castle programs\n\n 	September 18
  Nature Explorers\n 	October 16 It's Fall\n\nMore information\n\n 	\n\n 	R
 egistration link: Kids at the Castle\n 	Learn more: American Swedish Insti
 tute\, Minneapolis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSpark curiosity with engaging Twin
  Cities museums\, Add some of these 65 Twin Cities museums to your family
 's to-do list!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003526Z
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\
 , 55407\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/kids-at-the-castle-friday/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gleason's Preschool Open Gym
DTSTART:20260918T143000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:2169@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Your kids will absolutely flip for this weekly event for presc
 hoolers! Just imagine them working their wiggles out bouncing on trampolin
 es\, scooting through obstacle courses\, tumbling into the soft pit\, bala
 ncing on beams\, swinging on bars and in general having at the gym equipme
 nt. There's even an organized activity time with stretching and games lead
  by a Gleason's coach. Parents will need to stay throughout open gym to su
 pervise their little tumblers (ages 0-6\, please)\, but there is also typi
 cally a coach on hand to provide extra support. Make sure to register in a
 dvance online for a discount - see link.\n\nGOT BIG KIDS? Gleason's offers
  a Youth Open Gym for ages 7-18 on Friday nights from 6-8pm. $15/advance\,
  $20/door.\nGleason's Preschool Open Gym schedule & admission\n\n 	Wednesd
 ays & Fridays during the school year\, 9:30-11:30am.\n 	\nPre-register: $1
 0 ($15/family) or $ 13 ($20/family) at the door\n\n\nMore information\n\n 
 	Registration link: Gleason's Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym (Eagan)\n 	Fin
 d a class near you: Twin Cities Gymnastic Classes for Kids
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:Gleason's Gymnastic School\, 2015 Silver Bell Rd #180\, Eagan\, M
 N\, 55122\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/gleasons-preschool-open-gym
 -friday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:IGM Friday Preschool Open Gym
DTSTART:20260918T143000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:3444@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:IGM Gymnastics offers Open Gym for kids 6 and under to run and
  play in the gym! Drop in weekly on Friday mornings! Pay at the door or on
 line. $10/child or $15/family.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:IGM Gymnastics\, 12117 Riverwood Drive\, Burnsville\, MN\, 55337\
 , United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/igm-gymnastics-preschool-op
 en-gym/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Carpenter Preschool Storytime: Orchard Fun
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z
UID:2045@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Preschool Storytime is presented monthly at Carpenter-St Croix
  Valley Nature Center and features new nature themes and activities. These
  are designed for kids ages 2-5 w/ a caregiver. If you can't make storytim
 e\, the nature center is always free to visit\, whether checking out the i
 ndoor displays or exploring the topography of the valley along the river. 
 Cost is $5 per child\, must register ahead - see link.\n\n[caption id="att
 achment_99289" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Carpenter's Preschool Stor
 ytime includes outdoor time. Dress for the weather.[/caption]
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z
LOCATION:Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center\, 12805 St. Croix Trail\
 , Hastings\, MN\, 55033\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/carpenter-preschool-storyti
 me/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Maple Grove Friday Parent/Tot Time
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:1839@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Maple Grove Community Center offers year-round Tot Time in the
  gym on most* Monday and Friday mornings. During this open-ended play time
 \, kids will find a variety of age-appropriate toys to play with under par
 ent supervision. Cost is $4.25/child\, parents free during tot time only. 
 Pay at the front desk.\n2026 Tot Time schedule\nMondays & Fridays year-rou
 nd*\, 10am-noon.\nExceptions: NO Tot Time October 23 & December 25.\n\n*Ma
 ple Grove Community Center releases monthly gym schedules and sometimes a 
 regular tot time is not offered or schedules change. Call ahead a or check
  the gym schedule online (linked below).
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Maple Grove Community Center\, 12951 Weaver Lake Road\, Maple Gro
 ve\, MN\, 55369\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/maple-grove-friday-parent-t
 ot-time/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Friday Kids Open Play at Ninth Street Soccer (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:1740@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,sports
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_87388" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
 Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee[/caption]\n\nNinth Street Soccer offers Kid
 s Open Play which includes unstructured and child-initiated activities. Re
 gistration is required. When signing up list your name as the parent\, and
  then add each of your children's names as guests. Kids Open Play time has
  moved to a "pay what you can" model\; please consider giving a donation o
 nce you arrive in the coffee shop.\nSpring Open Play dates\n\n 	Mon/Tues/W
 ed/Thurs from 2-4pm\n 	Fri from 10am-12pm\n\nMore information\n\n 	Find a 
 registration link\n 	Cozy Up and Play at These Kid-Friendly Twin Cities Co
 ffee Shops/Cafes
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Ninth Street Soccer\, 801 SE 9th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 5541
 4\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/kids-open-play-at-ninth-str
 eet-soccer-friday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=min
 neapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Galleria Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:2300@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:🕮 🕮\n\nJoin Barnes & Noble at the Galleria location for 
 storytime on Friday mornings.  Other B&N stores may offer Saturday story 
 times.\n\n\n\n🕮🕮
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Edina Galleria\, 3230 Galleria\, Edina\, MN\, 5543
 5\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/barnes-noble-storytime-gall
 eria/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Joyer Adventure Farm Open
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T180152Z
UID:6205@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family
DESCRIPTION:Waldoch Farm & Garden Center is home to the busy Joyer Adventu
 re Farm\, a family-friendly educational barnyard open during retail hours.
  This space was created to share a passion for experience-based education.
  A visit to the barnyard to meet the animals is included with admission to
  the Joyer Adventure Farm. Plan to spend approximately an hour exploring t
 he barnyard when you visit and consider a few quarters for the feed dispen
 sers. The barnyard contains a wide range of farm animals including sheep\,
  chickens\, donkeys\, alpaca\, horses\, peacocks\, pygmy goats\, pigs and 
 other poultry to interact with. Open Thursday-Sunday\, 10am-5pm.\n\n\nActi
 vities included with Joyer Adventure Farm admission\n\n 	Hay ride to the p
 ick-your-own fields (strawberries in June! Produce extra.)\n 	Annual corn 
 maze\n 	Corn box & farm dig sandbox\n 	Zoom Mountain slide\n 	Low ropes co
 urse\, tug-o-war and other lawn games\n 	Playsets and pedal trikes\n 	Bubb
 les station - and more!\n\nUpgrade your ticket to an Adventure Pass and in
 clude all of the above activities plus gem mining\, animal feed and a bag 
 of kettle corn.\nJune Admission tickets\n\n 	General admission ticket: $12
 .99 (online)/$17.99 (door)\n 	Adventure Pass: $26.95/$31.99\n\nJoyer Adven
 ture Farm Sunflower Festival hours\nSix acres of sunflowers in beautiful b
 loom! During these dates\, a hayride to the flower fields and one bloom ar
 e included in your general admission Adventure Farm ticket. You can also p
 ick-your-own flowers or purchase upgraded tickets that include jars and bu
 ckets. Explore Sunflower Festival tickets here.\n\n 	Season runs mid-Augus
 t - mid-September\n 	Festival open Thursdays - Sundays\, 10am-5pm\n\n\nMor
 e information\n\n 	Event link: Joyer Adventure Farm\n 	Learn more: Waldoch
  Farm & Garden Center\, Lino Lakes
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180152Z
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/joyer-adventure-farm-open-f
 ri/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kids Open Play Ninth Street Soccer
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002004Z
UID:10009846-1789725600-1789732800@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family,sports
DESCRIPTION:Kids Open Play is a free community based program where kids ca
 n run\, play\, and explore in a safe indoor space. Sessions are unstructur
 ed and child-led\, giving kids the freedom to move\, create\, and play at 
 their own pace. \nKids Open Play takes place Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and T
 hursdays from 2-4pm\, with our most active session on Fridays from 10am-1
 2pm. Guardians sign up under their own name and add each child as a guest
  when registering. \nWe operate on a pay-what-you-can model. This allows
  us to keep the program free and accessible for families who need it\, whi
 le giving others the option to support through donations. Contributions he
 lp us keep the space open\, support other families\, and purchase new toys
  and equipment for the kids. \nNote: You do need to register for Kids Open
  Play!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002004Z
LOCATION:Ninth Street Soccer\, 801 9th St SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/kids-open-play-ninth-street-socc
 er/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneap
 olis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Battle Creek Tot Time (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z
UID:6780@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Tot Time at St Paul's recreation center consists of unstructur
 ed play time exclusively for kids ages 5 and under. Play equipment such as
  tumbling mats\, scooters & balls are provided. Parent or caregiver superv
 ision is required\; this is not a drop-off program. Friday\, 10am-12pm.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z
LOCATION:Battle Creek Regional Park & Recreation Center\, 75 Winthrop Stre
 et S\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55119\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/battle-creek-tot-time/?utm_
 source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul
DTSTART:20260918T151500Z
DTEND:20260918T161500Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002004Z
UID:10004055-1789726500-1789730100@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story
  time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jok
 es about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers! 
 \nStory time is included with play space admissions! The admission is: $10
  for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002004Z
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/friday-morning-story-time-with-e
 ngineer-paul/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai
 gn=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Roseville Fri-Yay: Food Is Fun! (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T153000Z
DTEND:20260918T161500Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:2316@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,food,free
DESCRIPTION:Fri-Yay! marks the end of the weekday for preschool set (ages 
 2-6) with special performers\, storytimes\, art projects and more. Drop in
 to the Roseville library for one event or come weekly\, no registration ne
 eded.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 North Hamline Ave\, Roseville\, MN \, 55
 113\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/fri-yay-roseville-library/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul!
DTSTART:20260918T153000Z
DTEND:20260918T161500Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:1696@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Engineer Paul hosts educational\, interactive storytime at Cho
 o Choo Bobs including train-tastic stories\, songs and jokes. Recurring ev
 ery Friday from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM. Storytime with Engineer Paul is inclu
 ded with general admission to the indoor play space.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob's Train Store\, Union Depot\, 214 4th Street East\,
  Unit 120\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/storytime-with-engineer-pau
 l-friday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-
 mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Riverview Family Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T153000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T003526Z
UID:5803@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Riverview Library is part of the St Paul Public Library system
 . We track library storytimes and family-friendly library events here and 
 on our Twin Cities Family Fun Calendar.\nUpcoming Family Storytimes at Riv
 erview Library\n\n 	September 18 & 25\n 	October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 & 30\n\nM
 ore information\n\n 	Event link: St Paul Public Library events calendar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003526Z
LOCATION:Riverview Library\, 1 E George St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55107\,
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/st-paul-riverview-library-s
 torytime/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-
 mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Northeast Library Family Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T160000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260910T120102Z
UID:5777@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:For young children up to 5 years old with their caregivers. En
 gage in reading\, speaking\, singing\, writing and playing together throug
 h stories\, music and movement. No need to register\; you're welcome to dr
 op in.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120102Z
LOCATION:Northeast Library\, 2200 Central Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 5541
 8\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/northeast-library-family-st
 orytime/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Preschool Open Gym
DTSTART:20260918T161500Z
DTEND:20260918T171500Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T180442Z
UID:10004430-1789730100-1789733700@www.minnesotaparent.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Preschool Open Gym is a great opportunity for kids 5 & under t
 o run\, explore\, play and get some energy out with a parent and without t
 he “big kids” around. This open gym is for kids 5 and under only and i
 s strictly enforced\, even on no school days! Parent participation is requ
 ired. Please do not bring food and/or beverages onto the floor. \nPreschoo
 l Open Gym is offered on Thursdays & Fridays from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm an
 d is $8.00 per participant (9 months and under\, free WITH a paid admissio
 n).
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180442Z
LOCATION:654 Industrial Blvd\, Waconia\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 55
 387\, 654 Industrial Blvd\, Waconia\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 55387
URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/preschool-open-gym/2026-09-18/?u
 tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wilder Friday Play & Learn (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T180000Z
DTEND:20260918T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:6060@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,free
DESCRIPTION:The Minneapolis ECFE Play and Learn program engages tots and t
 heir caregivers in activities that develop self-regulation\, curiosity and
  motor skills through play. This non-separating program is geared toward a
 ges 0-5. \n\nLanguages: Spanish/English\n\nFall Wilder Center Play & Lear
 n: Most Fridays* 1:00-2:30pm\, September 11\, 2026-January 22\, 2027
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Laura Ingalls Wilder School\, 3345 Chicago Avenue South\, Minneap
 olis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/wilder-friday-play-learn-fr
 ee/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:George Latimer Library Fun Lab (FREE)
DTSTART:20260918T203000Z
DTEND:20260918T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:6031@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Need something engaging for kids to do this summer? Drop in to
  George Latimer Central Library to craft\, make stuff\, do science experim
 ents\, engineer\, play games and more. This program is designed for kids a
 ges 7-11.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:George Latimer Central Library\, 90 West 4th Street\, Saint Paul\
 , MN \, 55102\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/george-latimer-library-fun-
 lab/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Prior Lake Chalk Fest
DTSTART:20260918T210000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:6835@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,food,free,music
DESCRIPTION:Prior Lake's annual Chalk Fest event adds some flair to downto
 wn with professional chalk artists\, an amateur chalk art contest\, intera
 ctive art displays\, live music\, food trucks and more fun. Admission to t
 he event is free.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Downtown Prior Lake\, Dakota Street SE\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\
 , United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/prior-lake-chalk-fest-fri/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Maplewood Fireworks - September Friday Light it Up Event
DTSTART:20260918T220000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T183051Z
UID:2750@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Formerly\, Maplewood's 4th of July event\, September Friday Fi
 reworks takes advantage of the earlier dusk to allow families to enjoy fir
 eworks and still get kids home to bed at a decent time. Arriver early to e
 njoy games\, activities\, a petting zoo and touch-a-truck.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183051Z
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 1663 County Rd C East\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\,
  United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/september-friday-fireworks-
 light-it-up-event/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=min
 neapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Excelsior Apple Days
DTSTART:20260918T220000Z
DTEND:20260919T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:6830@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,dance,family,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:At Excelsior's Apple Days fall festival\, kids can get creativ
 e in the Kids Art Tent. All ages will enjoy listening to local music and s
 ampling regional food vendors. Tots will especially love the Happy Apple K
 ids Corner and parents may like the artisan vendors and street dance.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Excelsior Apple Days Grounds\, 37 Water Street\, Minnetrista\, MN
 \, 55331\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/excelsior-apple-days-fri/?u
 tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chanhassen Barnyard Boogie
DTSTART:20260918T223000Z
DTEND:20260919T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260825T123044Z
UID:6678@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:dance,family
DESCRIPTION:Get down while on the farm with a full petting zoo of animals 
 plus crafts\, treats\, a bounce house and dancing specially aimed at your 
 preschoolers (think the Chicken Dance and then some). Must register ahead.
  Cost is $7 per person.\nMore information\n\n 	Event registration: Chanhas
 sen events
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123044Z
LOCATION:Chanhassen Recreation Center\, 2310 Coulter Blvd\, Chanhassen\, M
 N\, 55317\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/chanhassen-barnyard-boogie/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Northern Lights Glow Party
DTSTART:20260918T230000Z
DTEND:20260919T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:4353@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Each Friday and Saturday night the Northern Lights are out at 
 Zero Gravity Adventure Park! The park GLOWS from 6-9pm as your kids race a
 round enjoying 2-hour unlimited access to the wall-to-wall trampolines\, f
 oam tumble pit\, dodgeball court\, ninja obstacle course\, climbing wall a
 nd laser tag arena. Your special Northern Lights Glow Party ticket is just
  $25\, includes all the attractions plus a $10 arcade card.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Zero Gravity Adventure Park\, 2292 Woodale Dr\, Mounds View\, MN 
 \, 55112\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/zero-gravity-adventure-park
 -northern-lights-glow-party-friday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics
 &utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gleason's Youth Open Gym
DTSTART:20260919T000000Z
DTEND:20260919T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:5352@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Gleason's offers an Open Gym time for kids ages 7-18 on Friday
  nights from 7-9pm. $15/advance\, $20/door.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:Gleason's Gymnastic School\, 2015 Silver Bell Rd #180\, Eagan\, M
 N\, 55122\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/gleasons-youth-open-gym/?ut
 m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Afton Apple Corn Maze
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260903T000258Z
UID:2871@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Conditions permitting\, Afton Apple Orchard's Corn Maze will o
 pen for the fall season. This includes the 15-acre\, multi-phase corn maze
  themed "Country's Cool Again" and mini mazes such as the "no left turn" m
 aze\, straw bale maze\, rope maze and more yard games. There's even an a B
 arnyard Apple Blaster! Activities for all ages. Corn maze admission of $10
 -$12/person does not include orchard general admission - see link for deta
 ils.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000258Z
LOCATION:Afton Apple Orchard\, 14421 90th Street South\, Hastings\, MN\, 5
 5033\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/afton-apple-corn-maze-openi
 ng-date-opening/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minne
 apolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Smash Boom Best LIVE!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260915T001303Z
UID:parkway:2026-09-19:sold-out-smash-boom-best-live@bestofmpls.com
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive and uproarious family-friendly ev
 ent! Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families produced by Br
 ains On Universe.\n\nhttps://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/smash-boom-b
 est-26
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T001303Z
LOCATION:The Parkway Theater\, Standish\, Minneapolis
URL:https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/smash-boom-best-26?utm_source
 =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Waconia Nickle Dickle Day
DTSTART:20260919T130000Z
DTEND:20260919T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260808T120353Z
UID:3339@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,music
DESCRIPTION:Waconia's Nickle Dickle Day features a Kid Zone with duck race
 s\, fun runs\, live music and an arts and crafts sale.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T120353Z
LOCATION:City Square Park\, 51 Pine Street\, Waconia\, MN \, 55387\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/waconia-nickle-dickle-day/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Scarecrows\, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun
DTSTART:20260919T130000Z
DTEND:20260920T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T000047Z
UID:6815@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:It's harvest season at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Back
  for another autumn\, Bachman's brings their Scarecrow Showdown for you to
  tour on Scarecrow Hill. You can cast your vote for viewer's favorite. \n
 \nMore fall family fun: Pumpkin Palooza starts October 1 and runs through 
 Halloween. At Farm at the Arb kids will enjoy a corn maze with the U of M 
 logo\, a mini straw bale maze\, yard games\, and giant pumpkin displays.\n
 \nAnd remember\, the AppleHouse is stocked with your favorite variety of f
 all's natural sweet treat - many developed right at the Arboretum.\n\nAttr
 actions are included with Landscape Arboretum admission of $20-$25/Ages 16
 +\; free 15 & under. Reserve tickets online. Full event runs September 18-
 October 31\, 2026.\n\n[caption id="attachment_54488" align="aligncenter" w
 idth="600"] 2023 Scarecrow Entry - Image courtesy Landscape Arboretum.[/ca
 ption]\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ev
 ents
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000047Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, M
 N \, 55318\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/scarecrows-pumpkins-harvest
 -fun/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Santa in September
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260825T063011Z
UID:3821@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the crowds and visit Santa in September during this spec
 ial one-day  holiday wonderland in support of Joy Collaborative. Pre-regi
 stration required. All ages are welcome. Tickets: $10/participant.\nFamily
  fun includes\n\n 	Photos with Santa—without long lines or crowds\n 	A B
 uild-A-Bear station for kids to create their own cuddly friend\n 	 The Le
 go Lounge for hands-on creativity\n 	Quiet Post - a peaceful place to drop
  off Santa letters\n 	Play games and participate in activities for all age
 s and abilities\n 	Mini donuts\, cookies and treats
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T063011Z
LOCATION:General Pattern Co. Inc\, 3075 84th Lane Northeast\, Blaine\, MN\
 , 55449\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/santa-in-september/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Buffalo Great Outdoor Fair (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T060135Z
UID:3060@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:This weekend\, the city of Buffalo is all about encouraging yo
 ur family to get outside and try some new activities\, hear presentations 
 from environmental educators\, shop vendors and artisans and learn about l
 ocal parks programming. Admission and activities are free.\nFamily fun at 
 Buffalo Great Outdoor Fair\n\n 	Voyageur canoes\n 	Archery range\n 	Kid Zo
 ne\n 	Scavenger hunt\n 	 Crafts\n 	Library storywalk\n 	Demos from organi
 zations such as the Raptor Center\n\nMore information\n\n 	The Great Outdo
 or Fair
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T060135Z
LOCATION:Sturges Park\, 505 2nd Ave S\, Buffalo\, MN \, 55313\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/buffalo-great-outdoor-fair/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Country Sun Farms Saturday Fall Fun
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260912T060216Z
UID:6625@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:At Country Sun Farm your kids can delight in a giant corn pit 
 outfitted with buckets\, slides and toys\, a bounce house\,  Silly String
  Zone\, make your way through the corn maze\, enjoy the fall scenery on a 
 hay ride\, and pan for gems. Plus\, grab your pumpkins for Halloween. FREE
 . Drop In. All Ages.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T060216Z
LOCATION:Country Sun Farm\, 11211 N 60th St\, Lake Elmo\, MN\, 55042\, Uni
 ted States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/country-sun-farms-saturday/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T180217Z
UID:10008262-1789808400-1789812000@asimn.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:It’s a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle fi
 lls mornings with storytelling\, crafts\, music\, and more for adventurous
  young minds ages 2-5. Museum admission is included with the experience. S
 eptember’s theme draws inspiration from the current exhibition\, Eyes as
  Big as Plates. \nAdditional information: \n\nActivities may take place ou
 tdoors\, so families should dress for the weather\, bring sun protection\,
  and prepare for outdoor play.\nAdults must accompany children.\nFood\, be
 verages\, and chewing gum are not allowed in the historic Turnblad Mansion
 .\nAdvanced registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180217Z
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-nature-explorers/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:American Swedish Institute
X-SOURCE-URL:https://asimn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Prior Lake Chalk Fest
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:6834@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,food,free,music
DESCRIPTION:Prior Lake's annual Chalk Fest event adds some flair to downto
 wn with professional chalk artists\, an amateur chalk art contest\, intera
 ctive art displays\, live music\, food trucks and more fun. Admission to t
 he event is free.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Downtown Prior Lake\, Dakota Street SE\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\
 , United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/prior-lake-chalk-fest/?utm_
 source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:D.E.A.R. Storytime
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z
UID:6811@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Omega D.E.A.R. Read With Me Mn Storytime is an all ages story 
 hour featuring BIPOC authors. Arrive early the first 5 families receive a 
 free book. FREE. All Ages. Drop In.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z
LOCATION:Café Marguerite\, 300 13th Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\
 , United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/d-e-a-r-storytime/?utm_sour
 ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Move & Groove (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T143000Z
DTEND:20260919T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260813T062947Z
UID:6480@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:dance,family,free
DESCRIPTION:We're tracking free\, child and family-friendly Farmington Lib
 rary events here and on our Family Fun Calendar. See what's coming up:\n20
 26 Upcoming Farmington Library kids events\n\n 	September 19 Move & Groove
  - Kids ages 2-8 can dance\, sing and play at the library. 9:30-10am.\n 	O
 ctober 10 Move & Groove\n 	November 21 Move & Groove\n 	December 12 Move &
  Groove\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Farmington Library youth even
 ts
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T062947Z
LOCATION:Evergreen Knoll Park\, 626 Heritage Way\, Farmington\, MN\, 55024
 \,
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/farmington-library-events/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall Arboretum Drop-In Discovery Booths
DTSTART:20260919T143000Z
DTEND:20260919T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:2562@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:A visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum may be more kid-f
 riendly than you think. Besides all the open green space for younger ones 
 to wander freely\, there are hands-on educational (and fun!) opportunities
  sprinkled in among the gardens. Drop-in Discovery Booths offer simple nat
 ure activities families can complete at their own pace. New topics every m
 onth to keep things fresh. The booths are open 10am-2pm\, Saturdays. Inclu
 ded with Arboretum admission of $20/adults (in advance)\, FREE for kids un
 der 16.\n2026 Summer Discovery Booth schedule\n\n 	June 6\, 13\, 20 & 27\n
  	July 4\, 11\, 18 & 25\n 	August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 & 29\n 	September 5\, 12
 \, 19 & 26\n 	October 3\, 10 & 17\n\nDiscovery Booth themes\nAs these them
 es change with the seasons\, this list is an example of what you might exp
 erience during Drop In Discoveries at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum:\n
 \n 	Tulip "Guess Who"\n 	Ask a Scientist! Azaleas\n 	Painting azaleas with
  botanical dyes\n 	Ask a Scientist! Sustainable Lawns\n 	Vegetable Garden-
 in-a-Cup\n 	Pollination Investigation\n 	Tree Music\n 	Harvest Days (corn\
 , potato\, Kernza\, apples)\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Minnesota
  Landscape Arboretum Drop-in Discovery Booths
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, M
 N \, 55318\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/arboretum-drop-in-discovery
 -booths/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tots Open Gym
DTSTART:20260919T143000Z
DTEND:20260919T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:6666@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Bring your tots and pre-ks to this weekly open gym filled with
  soft shapes\, a foam pit\, low beams\, bars and tumbling mats\, perfectly
  sized and supervised for the littlest tumblers. No experience or registra
 tion needed. For ages 5 and under with adult. $10/tot. \n\nWeekly on Frid
 ays from 9:30am-10:30am.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Elite Gymnastics\, 12500 Chowen Ave South\, Burnsville\, MN\, 553
 37\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/elite-gymnastics-tots-open-
 gym/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning on the Farm
DTSTART:20260919T143000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:2126@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:The wonderful Gale Woods Farm is a great place for kids to exp
 lore what type of work you do on a farm. Every Saturday this summer kids c
 an help on a the farm -- poke around in the barn\, meet farm animals\, and
  even roll up your sleeves to help in the garden (Three Rivers recommends 
 participants wear farm clothes). NOTE: While you can visit the park anytim
 e\, special events like this are the only chance you'll get to explore the
  barn. Reserve your spot at the link below. Cost is $6 per person. Drop In
 s welcome as space permits.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Gale Woods Farm\, 7210 County Road 110 West\, Minnetrista\, MN\, 
 55364\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/gale-woods-saturday-morning
 -on-the-farm/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo
 lis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Art on the Edge
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T060557Z
UID:28864-1789812000-1789837200@www.mynortheaster.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a full day of art\, creativity\, and soulful connection 
 at the 5th Annual Art on the Edge Festival\, at Father Hennepin Bluff Park
 \, 420 Main St.\, Saturday\, Sept. 19\, 10 am–5 pm. Artisans\, makers\, 
 holistic healers and readers\, live music\, family-friendly. Free.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060557Z
LOCATION:420 Main St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
URL:https://www.mynortheaster.com/event/art-on-the-edge/?utm_source=caldis
 covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:MyNortheaster.com
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mynortheaster.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Afton Apple Orchard Fall Fun
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:5806@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Conditions permitting\, Afton Apple Orchard's will open for th
 e fall season of U-Pick raspberries\, blackberries and apples. Visit any d
 ay of the week for fresh fruit\, a unique playground\, petting farm and ha
 y rides plus more attractions added to the mix starting Labor Day weekend.
  $5-$7 general admission.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Afton Apple Orchard\, 14421 90th Street South\, Hastings\, MN\, 5
 5033\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/afton-apple-orchard-fall-op
 ener/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gibbs Farm Open Hours
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:3006@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Today you can take a guided tour (on the hour) through the his
 toric farmhouse\, barn\, schoolhouse\, soddy and encampment\, meet farm an
 imals and discover what life was like here on the prairie back in the Gibb
 s family day. Tickets available at the gate. Regular admission prices $5-$
 10/pp.\n\n2026 Saturday Open Hours at Gibbs Farm\n\n 	Saturday Open Hours:
  May 30-October 18 (not open July 4)\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event page: 
 Ramsey County Historical Society\n 	Learn more: Gibbs Farm\, Saint Paul\n 
 	66 Twin Cities Museums & Historic Sites to Explore with Kids
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\,
  United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/gibbs-farm-saturday/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Saturday Story Hour (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:2301@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Avant Garden's Saturday story time is usually hosted by a volu
 nteer and includes a related activity or craft.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Avant Garden Bookstore\,  215 E Main Street\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\
 , United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/saturday-story-hour/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Afton Apple Corn Maze Opens
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T000047Z
UID:6722@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Conditions permitting\, Afton Apple Orchard's Corn Maze will o
 pen for the fall season. This includes the 15-acre\, multi-phase corn maze
  themed "Country's Cool Again" and mini mazes such as the "no left turn" m
 aze\, straw bale maze\, rope maze and more yard games. There's even an a B
 arnyard Apple Blaster! Activities for all ages. Corn maze of $10-$12/perso
 n admission does not include orchard general admission - see link for deta
 ils.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000047Z
LOCATION:Afton Apple Orchard\, 14421 90th Street South\, Hastings\, MN\, 5
 5033\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/afton-apple-corn-maze-sat/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rosemount Country Faire
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T060040Z
UID:3615@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,food,free,music
DESCRIPTION:Families will enjoy kids' activities and art projects\, live m
 usic\, and food vendors. Explore artist and author booths both inside and 
 outside the Steeple Center. In addition kids can receive free glitter tatt
 oos and face paint. Admission is free.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060040Z
LOCATION:Steeple Center\, 14375 S. Robert Trail\, Rosemount\, MN\, 55068\,
  United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/rosemount-country-faire/?ut
 m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Como Town Open
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T060040Z
UID:2683@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Como Town is an amusement park located adjacent to the wonderf
 ul Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St Paul. The lineup of rides and attrac
 tions is aimed at the 12-and-under set and includes attractions such as a 
 junior rollercoaster\, the exciting Soaring Eagle zip line\, classic swing
 s\, kiddie cars\, spinning teacups and a big splash zone. You can choose t
 o purchase points for the individual attractions or opt for an all-inclusi
 ve wristband.\n\n[caption id="attachment_15013" align="aligncenter" width=
 "600"] Thumbs up for the Soaring Eagle[/caption]
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060040Z
LOCATION:Como Town\, 1301 Midway Parkway\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55103\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/como-town-opening-weekend/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Country Faire
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T183011Z
UID:10004463-1789812000-1789833600@www.bloomingtonmn.org
CATEGORIES:arts,community,family,festival,food
DESCRIPTION:Country Faire is a free\, family-friendly community event that
  offers a unique blend of art\, books\, artisan food vendors\, children’
 s art activities along with live music from local performers throughout th
 e day. \nArtists and makers will offer a wide range of handmade goods\, in
 cluding fused glass\, woodwork\, jewelry\, photography\, ceramics\, painti
 ng\, and whimsical prints and clothing. \nNearly thirty authors will be se
 lling their books in the Steeple Center \nKids can enjoy free face paintin
 g and glitter tattoos as well as a variety of free children’s activities
  and art-making.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183011Z
LOCATION:Steeple Center\, 14375 S. Robert Tr.\, Rosemount\, MN\, 55068\, U
 nited States
URL:https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events/country-faire/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Bloomington MN Travel & Tourism - Mall of America Hotels
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crystal Vehicle Fair (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z
UID:3357@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to see and explore a wide variety of trac
 tors\, trucks and cars on display during the annual Crystal Vehicle Fair. 
 Bring your camera and a non-perishable food donation.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z
LOCATION:Crystal Community Center & Crystal Cove Aquatic Center\, 4800 Dou
 glas Drive N\, Crystal\, MN \, 55429\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/crystal-vehicle-fair/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Girls in Aviation Day
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z
UID:3483@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Girls in Aviation Day is a fun\, hands-on event designed to in
 spire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts. While the name highligh
 ts “girls\,” the event is open to all young people and their families 
 who are curious about aviation. Attendees will enjoy aircraft displays\, i
 nteractive learning stations\, food trucks\, and the chance to meet pilots
  and aviation professionals from many different career paths. Best for age
 s 8-17. $5/vehicle. Pre-Registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z
LOCATION:Flying Cloud Airport\, 13801 Pioneer Trail\, Eden Prairie\, mn\, 
 55347\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/girls-in-aviation-day/?utm_
 source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fridley Kids Creative Corner
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T183643Z
UID:6667@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3-10 are invited to drop by the Fridley Commons Park
  building on Saturdays for creative play with hands-on activities like LEG
 Os\, coloring sheets\, craft\, magnetic tiles and more. Program runs Satur
 days\, September 12-October 31 (closed Oct 17)\, 2026. Cost is $3 per chil
 d or $6 per family.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183643Z
LOCATION:Commons Park\, 555 61st Avenue Northeast\, Fridley\, MN \, 55432\
 , United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/fridley-kids-creative-corne
 r/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:German Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T153000Z
DTEND:20260919T161500Z
DTSTAMP:20260816T183346Z
UID:5177@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:This FREE storytime in German is offered monthly for bilingual
  families. Bring the little ones to participate in an interactive German s
 torytime\, enjoy cake and coffee and socialize with other families who spe
 ak both English and German. Like any storytime\, expect children's books\,
  music\, and language building activities. FREE\, but pre-registration is 
 required. See the link below.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T183346Z
LOCATION:Germanic-American Institute\, 301 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN
  \, 55102\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/german-storytime/?utm_sourc
 e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Stillwater Storytime Trolley
DTSTART:20260919T153000Z
DTEND:20260919T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:2960@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The Stillwater Storytime Trolley is possibly our favorite sum
 mer storytime to promote. The big red trolley scoops up families at Valley
  Bookseller in the charming St Croix River town of Stillwater and shuttles
  them up to Pioneer Park while stories are read onboard. Your child's tick
 et includes a treat from Candyland sweet shop at the completion of the rid
 e and is also a coupon for 20 percent off a children's book at the shop. T
 his event is super popular and typically sells out each weekend - so we ur
 ge you to book your slot quick! Cost is $11/pp.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Valley Bookseller\, 217 Main St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, Uni
 ted States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/stillwater-storytime-trolle
 y/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Eagan Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T153000Z
DTEND:20260919T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T063332Z
UID:5467@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Join Barnes & Noble at the Eagan Promenade location for a stor
 ytime and a short activity on Saturday mornings.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063332Z
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble - Eagan Promenade\, 1291 Promenade Place\, Eagan\,
  MN\, 55121\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/barnes-noble-storytime-eaga
 n/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:First Chapter Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T154500Z
DTEND:20260919T161500Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:1950@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Currently hosted most Saturdays\, First Chapter Storytime at N
 ext Chapter Bookseller includes a picture book read-aloud plus related act
 ivity just for kids. Cost is free to attend\, no registration needed\, ple
 ase check official website before heading out.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Next Chapter Booksellers\, 38 Snelling Ave S\, St Paul\, MN \, 55
 105\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/first-chapter-storytime-fre
 e/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Maplewood Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:1960@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Lakeshore Learning stores often host free\, open-h
 ouse style events for kids (around preschool age to early grade school) to
  drop in\, experiment with educational products and engage in hands-on act
 ivities.\n\nThere are two locations in the Metro: Maplewood and St Louis P
 ark\; the activities are the same at both stores.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:Lakeshore Learning Maplewood\, 1721 Beam Ave A\, Maplewood\, MN\,
  55109\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/lakeshore-learning-free-eve
 nt-maplewood/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo
 lis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SLP Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:1961@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Lakeshore Learning stores often host free\, open-h
 ouse style events for kids (around preschool age to early grade school) to
  drop in\, experiment with educational products and engage in hands-on act
 ivities.\n\nThere are two locations in the Metro: Maplewood and St Louis P
 ark\; the activities are the same at both stores.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:Lakeshore Learning St. Louis Park\, 5699 W 16th St\, St Louis Par
 k\, MN\, 55416\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/lakeshore-learning-free-eve
 nt-st-louis-park/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minn
 eapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Helena Ku Rhee Author Talk: A Reading & Conversation with the 2026
  McKnight Judge in Children's Literature
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T121123Z
UID:loft:2026-09-19:helena-ku-rhee-author-talk-a-reading-and-conversation-
 with-the-2026-mcknight-jud@bestofmpls.com
CATEGORIES:family,literary
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a public reading by the 2026 McKnight Judge
  in Children's Literature\, acclaimed writer of stories for kids and the y
 oung at heart\, Helena Ku Rhee. Rhee will be joined in conversation with P
 artnerships\n\nhttps://loft.org/upcoming-events
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T121123Z
LOCATION:The Loft Literary Center\, Mill District\, Minneapolis
URL:https://loft.org/upcoming-events?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic
 s&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:North Mississippi Drop-In Nature: Water On the Move (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T062854Z
UID:6070@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:There is almost always free family fun to be had at North Miss
 issippi Regional Park. Some programs require registration and have a limit
 ed amount of space\, others invite visitors to come by on a drop-in basis.
  If you're not interested in a structured activity\, the Kroening Interpre
 tive Center has animal and nature materials and self-guided activity ideas
 . Staff can get you started on your own outdoor exploration\, too. There's
  a nature playground steps from the door\, a super splashy (and free) wadi
 ng pool\, and trails to hike or bike that bend close to the river.\n\nThis
  page keeps track of FREE family programming at North Mississippi Regional
  Park. Remember\, you'll often (but not always) need to register ahead as 
 space is limited and usually books up. Note: MPRB offers waiting lists on 
 FULL programs. Jump on the waiting list or browse ahead to register for fu
 ture events.\n2026 Upcoming Drop-In Nature programs\nThese programs design
 ed for families are free\, but registration is required as spots are limit
 ed. For a full description\, please refer to the Minneapolis Park & Rec ca
 talog. Programs run 11am-3pm.\n\n 	 September 19 Water On the Move\n 	D
 ecember 19 Nocturnal Neighbors\n\nMore information\n\n 	Registration link:
  Minneapolis Parks activities catalog\n 	Learn more: Carl Kroening Interpr
 etive Center\, Minneapolis\n 	Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Trails in the Twin
  Cities for Family Hikes (1 mile or less)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T062854Z
LOCATION:North Mississippi Regional Park\, 4900 North Mississippi Drive\, 
 Minneapolis\, MN\, 55430\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/north-mississippi-drop-in-n
 ature/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:MIA Art in the Park (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T064344Z
UID:3545@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the park for free art activities for all ages. Cele
 brate the warm weather and try various art projects provided by the Minnea
 polis Institute of Art.\n\n[caption id="attachment_99296" align="aligncent
 er" width="600"] Art making with Xo Magnificent at Water Works Park[/capti
 on]
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T064344Z
LOCATION:Van Cleve Park\, 901 15th Avenue Southeast\, Minneapolis\, MN \, 
 55414\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/mia-art-in-the-park/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:YWCA Minneapolis Midtown Strong
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260911T120115Z
UID:3859@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:community,family,food,music
DESCRIPTION:This free community celebration for the whole family includes 
 Zumba\, kids activities\, live music\, food trucks and interactive games. 
 This year\, there will be free children's books and backpacks filled with 
 school supplies while supplies last. FREE. All Ages. Drop In.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T120115Z
LOCATION:YWCA Minneapolis - Midtown\, 2121 East Lake Street\, Minneapolis\
 , MN\, 55407\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/ywca-minneapolis-midtown-st
 rong/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rockpoint Church Corn Maze (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T000251Z
UID:3340@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:A corn maze has returned to Rockpoint Church this year and com
 es complete with pedal cars\, the corn cannon\, kids axe throwing and a wa
 gon ride. Saturdays only through October 3\, 11am-4pm. Admission is free.\
 n\nACCESSIBLE MAZE EVENT! Requires pre-registration. Sunday\, October 4\, 
 2026\, 2-5pm.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000251Z
LOCATION:Rockpoint Church\, 5825 Kelvin Avenue North\, Lake Elmo\, MN\, 55
 042\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/rockpoint-church-corn-maze/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Peter Rabbit Reading with Mixed Blood Theater
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T060050Z
UID:6813@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,literary,theater
DESCRIPTION:Join Mixed Blood Theater at Acorn Bookshop for an interactive 
 Peter Rabbit storytime. FREE. Drop In. All Ages.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060050Z
LOCATION:Acorn Bookshop\, 2238 Carter Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, U
 nited States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/acorn-books-events/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ride the Fall Colors Train in Osceola
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260920T204000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T060050Z
UID:1953@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:How idyllic to enjoy a ride through the beautiful St. Croix Va
 lley Scenic Byway on a historic train. Not only will the sights of fall su
 rround you\, but you will feel such peace with the repetitive chugging and
  the fresh scents of the season. 90-minute fall color trains run on select
  dates September 19 through October 18\, 2026. Limited seating - reserve y
 our tickets. Family 4-Pack $133.75.\n\n[caption id="attachment_13672" alig
 n="aligncenter" width="600"] Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway[/caption]
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060050Z
LOCATION:Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway\, 114 Depot Road\, Osceola\, W
 I\, 54020\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/minnesota-transportation-mu
 seum-events/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapol
 is-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Center Rec On the Go: Family Game Weekend (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:6848@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:community,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Center's Rec On The Go van brings recreation activiti
 es and equipment to local parks for kids and teens to play games and sport
 s and create arts and crafts! Plus free meals are served for kids 18 and 
 under. Drop in\, no registration required.\nFamily Game Weekends: Septembe
 r 19 (Northport Park\, 11am-1pm) & October 10 (Lions Park\, 2-4pm).\nFall 
 program runs September 8-November 19\, 2026. No meeting October 15. Cost i
 s free.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Northport Park\, 5600 France Ave N\, Brooklyn Center\, MN\, 55430
 \,
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/brooklyn-center-rec-on-the-
 go-sat/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Saturday Vibe: Mini Maker (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T183051Z
UID:1891@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:community,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Free family entertainment at the library – music\, storytell
 ing\, puppets\, STEM and more. Each weekend brings a different interactive
  theme and there is a lovely children's room stocked with activities. The 
 George Latimer Central Library is beautiful so you may want to stick aroun
 d and explore the space.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183051Z
LOCATION:George Latimer Central Library\, 90 West 4th Street\, Saint Paul\
 , MN \, 55102\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/saturday-vibe/?utm_source=c
 aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Trucksploration: Big Rig Vehicle Fair (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T123140Z
UID:3739@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Join Lake Harriet Upper school for this drop-in touch-a-truck 
 event. Kids can climb on\, learn about and explore big trucks and vehicles
  -- including a fire engine\, snowplow\, rescue boat and helicopter.  Mee
 t police horses\, bomb squad robots and personnel who work to keep us safe
 . Event is free\, donations are appreciated.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T123140Z
LOCATION:Lake Harriet Upper Elementary\, 4912 Vincent Ave S\, Minneapolis\
 , MN\, 55410\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/trucksploration-big-rig-veh
 icle-fair/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis
 -mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fisher Farms Fall Family Saturdays
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260920T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260909T180140Z
UID:3646@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:drink,family,festival,food
DESCRIPTION:Fisher Farms is an orchard and event center located northwest 
 of Minneapolis-St Paul in Dayton.\nFisher Farms Fall Family Saturdays\nThe
  festival runs most Saturdays in September and October: admission includes
  hay rides\, the playground\, inflatables\, visits with the animals and ya
 rd games. Warm up around a bonfire and enjoy musical entertainment. You're
  free to purchase treats from the food trucks or beverages from the Lions 
 beer tent. Saturdays\, September 19 - October 24\, 2026.\nMore information
 \n\n 	Event link: Fisher Farms Facebook
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180140Z
LOCATION:Fisher Farms & Events\, 16900 N Diamond Lake Road\, Dayton\, MN\,
  55327\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/fisher-farms-orchard-events
 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Safe Hands Rescue Meet and Greet (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:1962@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:community,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Animal-loving kids can meet puppies this weekend with Safe Han
 ds Rescue. The program travels around to venues in the Twin Cities so fami
 lies can learn about adopting rescue animals\, the pups can get some love 
 and attention and visitors might get to explore a new spot for family fun.
  Cost is free.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Makwa Coffee\, 2805 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, Unit
 ed States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/safe-hands-rescue-meet-and-
 greet-free/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapoli
 s-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boast Squash Free Try-It Saturday (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:6574@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,sports
DESCRIPTION:On Saturdays\, Boast Squash offers one free squash session to 
 any kid attending for their first time. Beginner youth sessions are open t
 o children ages 5-12. Parents are welcome to jump on an open court during 
 the kids clinic (racquet\, ball and pointers provided). Stick around after
  the clinic wraps to play a little squash as a family. Equipment provided.
  No experience necessary. Ages 5-12 with guardian. FREE (after the first t
 ime\, drop-in sessions are $25). Register online.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:Boast Squash\, 9805 Hamilton Road\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344\, U
 nited States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/boast-squash-free-try-it-sa
 turday-free/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapol
 is-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Normandale Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002636Z
UID:10004466-1789819200-1789833600@www.bloomingtonmn.org
CATEGORIES:family,festival,food
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a Bloomington treasure at the Normandale Community C
 ollege Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday\, Septembe
 r 19\, 12 to 4 p.m. \nThis free\, family friendly festival invites visitor
 s of all ages to experience the beauty and traditions of Japanese culture.
  Enjoy traditional performances\, hands on activities\, authentic Japanese
  cuisine and a peaceful stroll through one of Bloomington’s most treasur
 ed landmarks. Created between 1972 and 1976 by the Bloomington Affiliated 
 Garden Clubs with guidance from Tokyo garden architect Takao Watanabe\, th
 e two acre garden features koi ponds\, handcrafted bridges\, lanterns\, a 
 waterfall and more than 300 Minnesota hardy plants.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002636Z
LOCATION:9700 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN 55431\, USA\, 9700 France Av
 e S\, Bloomington\, MN 55431\, USA\, Bloomington\, 55431
URL:https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events/normandale-japanese-
 garden-50th-anniversary/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai
 gn=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Bloomington MN Travel & Tourism - Mall of America Hotels
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kids Are Artists Too! Free Art Class
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T062854Z
UID:2082@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_39084" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
 Visual Arts[/caption]\n\nHallberg Center for Creative Arts is currently ho
 sting a free storytime and art class for all ages on one of the last Satur
 days of the month - plus several pop-up special events\, so you'll want to
  check our listings below. Kids will listen to an art-focused story and wo
 rk on a coordinating project. Cost is free\, but please register ahead for
  your half hour time slot - see link.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T062854Z
LOCATION:Hallberg Center for Creative Arts\, 5521 E Viking Blvd\, Wyoming\
 , MN \, 55092\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/kids-are-artists-too-free-a
 rt-class-storytime/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=mi
 nneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Raptor Encounters Tour
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z
UID:4721@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota with ki
 ds of any age for a fun and educational experience. Special Raptor Encount
 ers tours offer you a little more in-depth of an experience than the tradi
 tional tours. You'll get the chance to tour the raptor enclosures\, ask an
 y questions you like and get a close encounter with three raptor birds tha
 t are cared for (and often released back into the wild) by the U. READ MOR
 E: 5 reasons we love the Raptor Center. Raptor Encounters tours offered Sa
 turdays at 1pm. Cost is $8-$10 per person.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Raptor Center\, 1920 Fitch Avenue\, St Pa
 ul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/raptor-center-encounters-sh
 ow-tour/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ride the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T120131Z
UID:2543@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_34925" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
 Como Harriet Streetcar[/caption]\n\nRide the charming and historic Como-Ha
 rriet Streetcar Line near the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes weekends starting
  early May through Labor Day (plus special events through Christmas - see 
 our listing of special events below). Tickets $3/pp\, unless otherwise ind
 icated.\n\nBONUS FUN Explore the family draws in the neighborhood of Linde
 n Hills\, Minneapolis.\n2026 Como-Harriet Streetcar Line operating hours\n
 \n 	Weekends May - September\, 1-7pm. October\, 1-4pm\n 	Wednesday\, Thurs
 day & Friday afternoons - May 22 - September 6\, 1-4pm\n 	Wednesday\, Thur
 sday & Friday evenings - May 22 - September 6\, 6:30-8:30pm\n\n\n2026 Como
 -Harriet Streetcar Line special events\n\n 	May 2 Opening Day!\n 	May 9-1
 0 Explore the carbarn for free\, part of Doors Open Minneapolis. Rides ar
 e regular fare. 10am-5pm.\n 	May 10 Moms ride free all day for Mother's D
 ay\n 	May 25 Living historians will display uniforms of soldiers\, sailor
 s and Marines from the Civil War thru WWII for Memorial Day. Plus you can 
 ride to the grounds of Lakewood Cemetery. 10am-5pm.\n 	June 14 Dads ride 
 free all day for Father's Day\n 	July 4 Take a ride to the lake for holida
 y concerts on Independence Day.\n 	October 3-4 Take the trolley to Farmer 
 Ken and Jan’s Pumpkin Patch (Regular ride fare\; $7/pumpkins)\n 	October
  10 Slightly spooky Transylvania Trolley rides\n 	October 25 Grab your sw
 eet tickets fast for the Trick 'r Trolley. ($5/fare)\n 	November 28-29 & D
 ecember 5-6 Enjoy a special holiday ride on the Holly Trolley ($5/fare)\n
  	December 5 Cap off the year with Vinternatt ($5/fare)\n\n\nMore informa
 tion\n\n 	\n\n 	Event links: Como-Harriet Streetcar Line 2026 event calend
 ar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T120131Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Streetcar Museum - Como Harriet Streetcar Line\, 2330 W
  42nd Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/como-harriet-streetcar/?utm
 _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:River Insects and Water Quality (FREE)
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T060144Z
UID:1819@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Drop by Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to catch & inspect i
 nvertebrates to learn how to identify the creatures caught and use a bioti
 c index to determine water quality. Dress for outdoors and to wade in the 
 river. A limited number of boots are available to borrow. All Ages. FREE. 
 Drop In.\n\nMississippi Gateway Regional Park often offers free family pro
 gramming. When no programming is offered\, there is plenty to explore on y
 our own.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060144Z
LOCATION:Mississippi Gateway Regional Park\, 10360 West River Road\, Brook
 lyn Park\, MN\, 55444\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/mississippi-gateway-free-fa
 mily-fun-day/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo
 lis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:White Bear Township Day
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260920T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T123140Z
UID:3453@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly activities include inflatables\, pony rides\, 
 face painting\, a visit from Tamarack Nature Center\, a touch-a-truck\, mu
 sic\, vendors\, car show\, a kids' market and fireworks to end the night a
 t 8pm. Event is free and all ages are welcome.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T123140Z
LOCATION:Polar Lakes Park\, 1280 Hammond Road\, White Bear Township\, MN\,
  55110\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/white-bear-township-day/?ut
 m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Elite Gymnastics Parents Night Out
DTSTART:20260919T210000Z
DTEND:20260920T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z
UID:6761@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Give yourself a parent's night on the third Saturday of each m
 onth. Kids get three hours of coach-supervised open gym time\, including a
 ll the equipment\, the foam pit\, trampolines\, obstacle courses\, group g
 ames\, and a craft or activity to wind down. Ages 4-13. $30/child ($25/mem
 bers). Registration required. Space Limited
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z
LOCATION:Elite Gymnastics\, 12500 Chowen Ave South\, Burnsville\, MN\, 553
 37\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/elite-gymnastics-parents-ni
 ght-out/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Northern Lights Glow Party
DTSTART:20260919T230000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T060144Z
UID:5135@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Each Friday and Saturday night the Northern Lights are out at 
 Zero Gravity Adventure Park! The park GLOWS from 6-9pm as your kids race a
 round enjoying 2-hour unlimited access to the wall-to-wall trampolines\, f
 oam tumble pit\, dodgeball court\, ninja obstacle course\, climbing wall a
 nd laser tag arena. Your special Northern Lights Glow Party ticket is just
  $25\, includes all the attractions plus a $10 arcade card.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060144Z
LOCATION:Zero Gravity Adventure Park\, 2292 Woodale Dr\, Mounds View\, MN 
 \, 55112\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/northern-lights-glow-party-
 saturday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-
 mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260831T180943Z
UID:hennepinarts:2026-09-20:jim-hensons-fraggle-rock-back-to-the-rock-live
 @bestofmpls.com
CATEGORIES:family,theater
DESCRIPTION:Family\n\nhttps://hennepinarts.org/events/jim-hensons-fraggle-
 rock-back-to-the-rock-live-2026
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T180943Z
LOCATION:State Theatre\, Downtown Minneapolis
URL:https://hennepinarts.org/events/jim-hensons-fraggle-rock-back-to-the-r
 ock-live-2026?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo
 lis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Valleyfair Tricks & Treats
DTSTART:20260920T000000Z
DTEND:20260920T043000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002430Z
UID:10001542-1789844400-1789860600@www.myktis.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Tricks and Treats with Halloween activities\, enter
 tainment\, and fun for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd Event
  to your calendar\n\n\n\nMake sure you don’t miss a thing! Click one of 
 the buttons below to add the event to your device’s calendar.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002430Z
LOCATION:Valleyfair\, 1 Valleyfair Dr\, Shakopee\, M\, 55379\, United Stat
 es
URL:https://www.myktis.com/event/valleyfair-tricks-treats-valleyscare/?utm
 _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:98.5 KTIS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.myktis.com/event/serving-the-homeless-outreach-mi
 nneapolis-mn-2/2026-03-31
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Scarecrows\, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun
DTSTART:20260920T130000Z
DTEND:20260921T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T120047Z
UID:6816@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:It's harvest season at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Back
  for another autumn\, Bachman's brings their Scarecrow Showdown for you to
  tour on Scarecrow Hill. You can cast your vote for viewer's favorite. \n
 \nMore fall family fun: Pumpkin Palooza starts October 1 and runs through 
 Halloween. At Farm at the Arb kids will enjoy a corn maze with the U of M 
 logo\, a mini straw bale maze\, yard games\, and giant pumpkin displays.\n
 \nAnd remember\, the AppleHouse is stocked with your favorite variety of f
 all's natural sweet treat - many developed right at the Arboretum.\n\nAttr
 actions are included with Landscape Arboretum admission of $20-$25/Ages 16
 +\; free 15 & under. Reserve tickets online. Full event runs September 18-
 October 31\, 2026.\n\n[caption id="attachment_54488" align="aligncenter" w
 idth="600"] 2023 Scarecrow Entry - Image courtesy Landscape Arboretum.[/ca
 ption]\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ev
 ents
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T120047Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, M
 N \, 55318\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/scarecrows-pumpkins-harvest
 -fun-sun/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-
 mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Country Sun Farms Sunday Fall Fun
DTSTART:20260920T140000Z
DTEND:20260920T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260815T003030Z
UID:6626@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:At Country Sun Farm your kids can delight in a giant corn pit 
 outfitted with buckets\, slides and toys\, a bounce house\,  Silly String
  Zone\, make your way through the corn maze\, enjoy the fall scenery on a 
 hay ride\, and pan for gems. Plus\, grab your pumpkins for Halloween. FREE
 . Drop In. All Ages.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003030Z
LOCATION:Country Sun Farm\, 11211 N 60th St\, Lake Elmo\, MN\, 55042\, Uni
 ted States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/country-sun-farms-sunday/?u
 tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Veg Fest
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:2982@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,food
DESCRIPTION:Come hungry and sample the offerings of vendors at Twin Cities
  Veg Fest\, the Midwest's biggest plant-based festival. There is a family 
 fun area with a bouncy house and outdoor games for kids\, performances by 
 local marching bands\, free Zumba & yoga classes\, and food demos\, includ
 ing quick and easy school lunch ideas. FREE. Open to All. Drop In.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:Harriet Island Regional Park\, 49 Harriet Island Road\, Saint Pau
 l\, MN\, 55107\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/twin-cities-veg-fest/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Save the Date: Twin Cities Veg Fest
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T182726Z
UID:990000106-1789898400-1789920000@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:family,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, and join over 5\,500 other people to cel
 ebrate compassionate living! With around 100 vendors from near and far\, t
 his 100% plant-based\, family-friendly festival offers great food\, music\
 , games\, connection\, and advocacy. All products sold at the festival are
  vegan (not tested on animals\, and containing no animal products).  \nIn
 terested in vending your products/services or volunteering day-of? Check t
 cvegfest.com for the signup (coming soon). \nStay in the loop by following
  @tcvegfest on Instagram and Facebook\, and @exploreveg on TikTok.  \nSee
  you at the festival! \nTwin Cities Veg Fest is organized by Compassionate
  Action for Animals.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T182726Z
LOCATION:Harriet Island Park\, 151 W Water Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55107\
 , United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/save-the-date-twin-cities-veg-fest/?utm_source=ca
 ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Day: Fun with Fungi! (FREE)
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z
UID:2188@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Nature education made fun for all ages! Free snacks included\,
  thanks to Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends. Drop in at your leisure during
  posted hours\, and make sure to hang around to wander through both the in
 door exhibits and outdoor nature trails of the refuge. Cost is free.\n\nFa
 ll 2026 Nature Discovery Days\nAll events are drop-in\, family-friendly an
 d include free snacks!\n\n 	September 20 Fun with Fungi! - Use microscopes
  to learn about mushrooms.\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event link: Nature Dis
 covery Day on Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge event calendar\n\n
 Past Discovery Days\n\n 	February | Hearts In Nature - Valentine’s Day 
 animal-themed craft and self-guided walk to look for heart shapes in natur
 e.\n 	March | All Things Green - Scavenge outside\, craft inside and lear
 n all about why plants are green.\n 	April | Earth In a Jar - Collect mat
 erials for a terrarium jar to take home.\n 	June | Art In Nature - Paint w
 atercolor leaves and play nature bingo for prizes\n 	July | Insect Investi
 gation - Learn\, craft and practice collecting\n 	August 30 | Monarch Butt
 erflies | MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge\, 3815 American Blvd E 
 \, Bloomington\, MN \, 55425\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/mn-valley-national-wildlife
 -refuge-nature-discovery-day-free/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&
 utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sunday Garden Storytime (FREE)
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T060144Z
UID:2297@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free
DESCRIPTION:Families can join a Garden Naturalist each Thursday and Sunday
  afternoon for a nature themed story and activity at Eloise Butler Wildflo
 wer Garden & Bird Sanctuary. Meet just outside the Visitor Shelter. Bring 
 a blanket to sit on for the story.\n\nNote: EBWG's openings are weather de
 pendent. We recommend checking ahead before heading out.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060144Z
LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\,  1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minnea
 polis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/eloise-butler-garden-storyt
 ime-sunday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapoli
 s-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Garden Storytime
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T062357Z
UID:10013491-1789898400-1789900200@www.minneapolisparks.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, May 7-October 8\, 10-10:30 am \nSundays\, May 17-O
 ctober 11\, 10 am – 10:30am \nCome for a nature-packed Storytime in the 
 heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing 
 songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha C
 rone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with their caregivers present. 
 \nNo registration necessary\, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelte
 r.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T062357Z
LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneap
 olis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
URL:https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/garden-storytime-2/202
 6-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/recreatio
 n_centers_program_facilities
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Apple Jack Orchards Fun Farm Weekends
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T180046Z
UID:6700@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,market,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Apple Jack Orchards is one of the largest operations in the Tw
 in Cities Northwest Metro. They offer pretty much anything you can imagine
  in the way of fresh fall produce and down-on-the-farm activities. The App
 le Jack Fun Farm is open 7 days a week with a limited number of activities
  available Mon-Fri and the full range of attractions on the weekends. Ther
 e is no admission to visit the market\, gift shop or bakery but a general 
 admission ticket is required to enjoy the Fun Farm attractions.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180046Z
LOCATION:Apple Jack Orchards\, 4875 37th St SE\, Delano\, MN\, 55328\, Uni
 ted States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/apple-jack-orchards-fun-far
 m-weekends-sun/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minnea
 polis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Afton Apple Corn Maze
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260921T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T180046Z
UID:6723@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Conditions permitting\, Afton Apple Orchard's Corn Maze will o
 pen for the fall season. This includes the 15-acre\, multi-phase corn maze
  themed "Country's Cool Again" and mini mazes such as the "no left turn" m
 aze\, straw bale maze\, rope maze and more yard games. There's even an a B
 arnyard Apple Blaster! Activities for all ages. Corn maze of $10-$12/perso
 n admission does not include orchard general admission - see link for deta
 ils.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180046Z
LOCATION:Afton Apple Orchard\, 14421 90th Street South\, Hastings\, MN\, 5
 5033\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/afton-apple-corn-maze-sun/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Excelsior Apple Days
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:6832@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,dance,family,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:At Excelsior's Apple Days fall festival\, kids can get creativ
 e in the Kids Art Tent. All ages will enjoy listening to local music and s
 ampling regional food vendors. Tots will especially love the Happy Apple K
 ids Corner and parents may like the artisan vendors and street dance.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Excelsior Apple Days Grounds\, 37 Water Street\, Minnetrista\, MN
 \, 55331\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/excelsior-apple-days-sun/?u
 tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Deer Lake Orchard Fall Fun
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T183051Z
UID:6787@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Deer Lake Orchard's expanded fall fun begins September 12! Add
 itional activities have been added to the lineup (including the pumpkin pa
 tch!) -- see our listing below. Admission to the orchard is free\; activit
 ies are priced at $5 each or $15 for an inclusive wristband. Weekend hours
  are 10am-5pm.\nDeer Lake Orchard fall activities\n\n\n 	Pick-your-own app
 les (select varieties) and pumpkins\n 	Corn maze\n 	Wagon rides\n 	Jumping
  pillow & inflatable obstacle course\n 	Farm animal area & hay tower (free
 )\n 	Animal train\n 	Apple cannon
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183051Z
LOCATION:Deer Lake Orchard\, 1903 10th St SW\, Buffalo\, MN\, 55313\, Unit
 ed States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/deer-lake-orchard-fall-fun-
 sun/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Aamodt Apple Harvest Weekend
DTSTART:20260920T160000Z
DTEND:20260920T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z
UID:3820@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:drink,family,food
DESCRIPTION:Aamodt's Apple Farm outside of Stillwater is a classic choice 
 for a fall apple orchard outing. During their Harvest Weekends you can pic
 k your own apples (please check the website for the current varieties)\, s
 hop for treats galore in the Apple Barn and adults can sip from Thor's Cid
 er Bar.\nThere is no general admission required to visit the orchard or th
 e adjacent St Croix Vineyards. Bags to pick apples are pre-paid only.\n\nA
 amodt's Harvest Weekend activities\n\n 	Ride the Honeycrisp Express - week
 ends & MEA only\, 11am-5pm\, $6 per child\n 	Take a wagon ride - weekends 
 & MEA only\, 11am-5pm\, $6 per person\n 	Visit the goat farm\n 	Live music
  on select weekends\n\n[caption id="attachment_45206" align="aligncenter" 
 width="600"] Ride a Haywagon or a Tractor Train[/caption]
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z
LOCATION:Aamodts Apple Farm\, 6428 Manning Avenue North\, Stillwater\, MN\
 , 55082\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/aamodt-apple-harvest-weeken
 ds-sunday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis
 -mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Westwood Honey Harvest
DTSTART:20260920T173000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z
UID:5530@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Westwood Hills Nature Center with a year-round lin
 eup of family budget-friendly and nature education.\nUpcoming Westwood Hil
 ls Nature Center events\n\n 	September 20 Honey Harvest - Learn about the 
 life of a honeybee and the process of extracting honey | 12:30-4pm | $7\n 
 	October 31 Creepy Crawly Creatures - Stories\, crafts & animals | 2:30-4p
 m | $6\n 	November 8 Introduction to Geocaching | 2:30-4pm | $6\n 	Novembe
 r 22 Owl Pellet Dissection | 1-4pm | $10\n 	December 13 Ginger Birdhouses 
 - Build and decorate a winter retreat for your bird friends | 11:30-3:30pm
  | $9\n\nMore information\n\n 	Event registration: St Louis Park & Rec cat
 alog
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z
LOCATION:Westwood Hills Nature Center\, 8300 W. Franklin Ave\, St Louis Pa
 rk\, MN \, 55416\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/westwood-hills-events/?utm_
 source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ride the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
DTSTART:20260920T180000Z
DTEND:20260921T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T060144Z
UID:5928@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_34925" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
 Como Harriet Streetcar[/caption]\n\nRide the charming and historic Como-Ha
 rriet Streetcar Line near the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes weekends starting
  early May through Labor Day (plus special events through Christmas - see 
 our listing of special events below). Tickets $3/pp\, unless otherwise ind
 icated.\n\nBONUS FUN Explore the family draws in the neighborhood of Linde
 n Hills\, Minneapolis.\n2026 Como-Harriet Streetcar Line operating hours\n
 \n 	Weekends May - September\, 1-7pm & October\, 1-4pm\n 	Wednesday\, Thur
 sday & Friday afternoons - May 22 - September 6\, 1-4pm\n 	Wednesday\, Thu
 rsday & Friday evenings - May 22 - September 6\, 6:30-8:30pm\n\n\n2026 Com
 o-Harriet Streetcar Line special events\n\n 	May 2 Opening Day!\n 	May 9-
 10 Explore the carbarn for free\, part of Doors Open Minneapolis. Rides a
 re regular fare. 10am-5pm.\n 	May 10 Moms ride free all day for Mother's 
 Day\n 	May 25 Living historians will display uniforms of soldiers\, sailo
 rs and Marines from the Civil War thru WWII for Memorial Day. Plus you can
  ride to the grounds of Lakewood Cemetery. 10am-5pm.\n 	June 14 Dads ride
  free all day for Father's Day\n 	July 4 Take a ride to the lake for holid
 ay concerts on Independence Day.\n 	October 3-4 Take the trolley to Farmer
  Ken and Jan’s Pumpkin Patch (Regular ride fare\; $7/pumpkins)\n 	Octobe
 r 10 Slightly spooky Transylvania Trolley rides\n 	October 25 Grab your s
 weet tickets fast for the Trick 'r Trolley. ($5/fare)\n 	November 28-29 & 
 December 5-6 Enjoy a special holiday ride on the Holly Trolley ($5/fare)\
 n 	December 5 Cap off the year with Vinternatt ($5/fare)\n\n\nMore inform
 ation\n\n 	\n\n 	Event links: Como-Harriet Streetcar Line 2026 event calen
 dar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060144Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Streetcar Museum - Como Harriet Streetcar Line\, 2330 W
  42nd Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/ride-the-como-harriet-stree
 tcar-line-sun/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneap
 olis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Eastman Drop-In Discoveries (FREE)
DTSTART:20260920T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T060144Z
UID:5575@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:New series\, same great free nature programming! Drop into Eas
 tman Nature Center on select Sundays for events with a special nature them
 e and activities to accompany it. 1-3pm.\nUpcoming 2026 Eastman Drop-In Di
 scoveries\n\n 	September 20 Prairie Insect Hunt\n 	September 27 The Wander
 ing Naturalist\n 	October 4 Beavers\n 	October 11 Nature Mandalas\n 	Octob
 er 18 Fall Scavenger Hunt\n 	November 1 Microscopes by the Fire\n 	Novembe
 r 8 Water Stories Open Mic\n 	November 15 Thankful for Squirrels\n\nMore i
 nformation\n\n 	Event link: Three Rivers Park District event calendar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060144Z
LOCATION:Eastman Nature Center\, 13351 Elm Creek Rd\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 5
 5369\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/drop-in-discoveries-eastman
 -nature-center/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minnea
 polis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mississippi Gateway Drop-In Discoveries (FREE)
DTSTART:20260920T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T060144Z
UID:5630@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Gateway Regional Park usually offers free family p
 rogramming on Sunday afternoons. Drop in anytime between 1pm-3pm for free 
 activities fun and appropriate for all ages. If there doesn't happen to be
  special programming\, families can still explore the visitor center\, pla
 y in the awesome NEW nature play area and investigate the park along the M
 ississippi River.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060144Z
LOCATION:Mississippi Gateway Regional Park\, 10360 West River Road\, Brook
 lyn Park\, MN\, 55444\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/mississippi-gateway-drop-in
 -discoveries/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo
 lis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda
 r
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Explore the Pierre Bottineau House
DTSTART:20260920T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T060040Z
UID:6828@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Pierre Bottineau was a fur trader\, explorer and guide in the 
 territory that would become Minnesota. His 1854 home has been restored and
  moved to Elm Creek park.  Open house events gives families a chance to v
 isit this restored house\, explore exhibits and participate in guided acti
 vities with an historical interpreter. There is also a brief program offer
 ed every half hour. FREE. All Ages. Drop In.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060040Z
LOCATION:Elm Creek Park Reserve\, 12400 James Deane Parkway\, Maple Grove\
 , MN\, 55369\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/explore-the-pierre-bottinea
 u-house/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
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SUMMARY:Richardson Drop-In Discoveries (FREE)
DTSTART:20260920T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z
UID:1807@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington offers Drop-In Discove
 ries (f/k/a Free Family Fun Days ) most Sundays from 1-3pm. These are them
 ed\, drop-in events hosted by a naturalist that can include meeting or lea
 rning about animals\, handling artifacts\, playing games or heading outsid
 e for seasonal activities. When no formal programming is offered\, there i
 s still plenty to explore as a family for free. There are hands-on indoor 
 exhibits that appeal to kids\, an outdoor raptor enclosure and free nature
  exploration kits that can be used to enhance your time outdoors.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z
LOCATION:Richardson Nature Center\, 8737 E Bush Lake Rd\, Bloomington\, MN
 \, 55438\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/richardson-free-family-fun-
 day/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
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SUMMARY:Lowry Free Fun: Slow Walk with a Naturalist
DTSTART:20260920T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z
UID:1810@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Lowry Nature Center\, located within Carver Park Reserve\, fre
 quently offers free nature programming appropriate for families to do with
  kids of all ages. Activities may be indoors and out and a naturalist is t
 ypically available to answer questions and provide some guidance.
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LOCATION:Lowry Nature Center\, 7025 Victoria Drive\, Victoria\, MN \, 5538
 6\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/lowry-nature-center-free/?u
 tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
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SUMMARY:Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
DTSTART:20260920T200000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z
UID:6259@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:family,music
DESCRIPTION:"The magic is always there\, as long as we keep looking for it
 ." Enjoy new and classic Fraggle Rock songs\, as the Fraggles set off on a
  journey to explore new caves within Fraggle Rock\, discover magic that th
 ey never knew existed\, and learn to work together. Ages 4+. Tickets: $45.
 15+
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z
LOCATION:State Theater\, 805 Hennepin Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, 
 United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/fraggle-rock-back-to-the-ro
 ck-live/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m
 n
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
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SUMMARY:Valleyfair Tricks & Treats
DTSTART:20260921T000000Z
DTEND:20260921T043000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T002430Z
UID:10001543-1789930800-1789947000@www.myktis.com
CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Tricks and Treats with Halloween activities\, enter
 tainment\, and fun for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd Event
  to your calendar\n\n\n\nMake sure you don’t miss a thing! Click one of 
 the buttons below to add the event to your device’s calendar.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002430Z
LOCATION:Valleyfair\, 1 Valleyfair Dr\, Shakopee\, M\, 55379\, United Stat
 es
URL:https://www.myktis.com/event/valleyfair-tricks-treats-valleyscare-2/?u
 tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:98.5 KTIS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.myktis.com/event/serving-the-homeless-outreach-mi
 nneapolis-mn-2/2026-03-31
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SUMMARY:Bloomington Naturalist Program: Who’s Hoo of the Woods?
DTSTART:20260921T013000Z
DTEND:20260921T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260911T060116Z
UID:6788@familyfuntwincities.com
CATEGORIES:education,family,free,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to Pond Dakota Mission Park for a naturalist led progr
 am featuring interactive learning for the whole family. See upcoming topic
 s below. FREE. Drop In. All Ages.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T060116Z
LOCATION:Pond-Dakota Mission Park\, 401 East 104th Street\, Bloomington\, 
 MN\, 55420\, United States
URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/pond-dakota-naturalist-prog
 rams/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn
X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis
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