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X-WR-CALNAME:Minneapolis · family · Thursday · CalDiscovery 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 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 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 X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT 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 X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT 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 X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Millz House Pay to Play DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:5750@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:20260913T060048Z 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-thurs/?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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Banyan AM Play & Learn (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:6061@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 Banyan Play & Learn: Most Thursdays* 9-11am\, September 10\, 2026-January 28\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Banyan Community Youth Development Center\, 2529 13th Avenue Sout h\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/banyan-am-play-learn-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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Highland Tot Time (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T143000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T120102Z UID:6775@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. Tuesday & Thursday\, 9 :30-10:30am. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120102Z LOCATION:Highland Park Community Center\, 1978 Ford Pkwy\, Saint Paul\, MN 55116\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/highland-community-center-t ot-time-thurs/?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:Jimmy Lee Tot Time (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T143000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T120102Z UID:6777@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. Tuesday & Thursday\, 9 :30-12pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120102Z LOCATION:Oxford Community Center\, 270 N Lexington Parkway\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/jimmy-lee-recreation-center -tot-time-thurs/?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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wilder Thursday Play & Learn (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T143000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:6058@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: Oromo/Amharic/English\n\nFall Wilder Center Play & Learn: Most Thursdays* 9:30-11:30am\, September 10\, 2026-January 28\, 2 027 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-play-learn-thursday/ ?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:Arlington Hills Tot Time (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T143000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T180152Z UID:6770@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. Tuesday & Thursday\, 9 :30am-12pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180152Z LOCATION:Arlington Hills Community Center and Library\, 1200 Payne Avenue\ , Saint Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/arlington-hills-community-c enter-tot-time-thurs/?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:Phalen ExploraTots (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z UID:5734@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saint Paul's ExploraTots program is a nature-based\, parent-ch ild preschool program. Each program has a different theme and a similar sc hedule between 10-11:30am.\n\n Choice time activity stations on a theme\n Storytime\n Group hike\n Wrap-up\n\nDress for the weather as this is a n outdoor program. Ages 3-5 with an adult (siblings welcome). FREE\, but r egistration required - see link.\n\n[caption id="attachment_17222" align=" aligncenter" width="600"] ExploraTots Program held at Phalen Park\, Crosby Park & Como Park in 2026[/caption] LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z LOCATION:Phalen Regional Park\, 1600 Phalen Drive\, Saint Paul\, MN \, 551 06\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/phalen-exploratots-free/?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:Garden Storytime DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T062229Z UID:10013490-1789639200-1789641000@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:20260912T062229Z 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 6-09-17/?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:Applecrest Orchard: Apples & Kids Crafts DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:6612@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:The orchard in Hugo is opening this fall under new ownership w ith lots of brand new activities for families to enjoy including u-pick ap ples\, a kids Adventure Passport\, gem mining\, duck races\, weekly crafts and treats for sale. 3 family packages available to choose from if you wa nt to bundle your fun at the orchard. Harvest hours: Thurs-Sat\, 10am-6pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Applecrest Orchards\, 7306 24th Ave N\, Hugo\, MN\, 55038\, Unite d States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/applecrest-orchard-thurs/?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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Garden Storytime (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:2296@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Families can join a Garden Naturalist each Thursday and Saturd ay afternoon for a nature themed story and activity at Eloise Butler Wildf lower Garden & Bird Sanctuary. Meet just outside the Visitor Shelter. Brin g a blanket to sit on for the story.\n\nNote: EBWG's openings are weather dependent. We recommend checking ahead before heading out. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z 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-thursday/?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:El Rio Vista Tot Time (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180048Z UID:6772@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. Tuesday & Thursday\, 1 0am-12pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180048Z LOCATION:El Rio Vista Rec Center / Wellstone Community Center\, 179 Robie Street East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/el-rio-vista-tot-time-thurs /?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:Oakdale Library Drop-In Play Date (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180048Z UID:6030@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Best for kids up to age 5 with caregivers\, drop into the Oakd ale Library for a weekly play date to meet other families and play togethe r with provided materials. No need to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180048Z LOCATION:Oakdale Library\, 1010 Heron Ave North\, Oakdale\, MN\, 55128\, U nited States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/oakdale-library-drop-in-pla y-date-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:Garden Storytime Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuar y DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182124Z UID:10009977-1789639200-1789641000@www.minnesotaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:The Garden Storytime program will run through spring\, summer\ , and all the way into fall!\n \n\n\nAll Garden Storytime programs start at 10 am in the circle area outside of the Visitor Shelter. Try to arrive a few minutes early to settle in!\n \n\n\n \n\n\nWe are looking forward to another season of nature stories\, micro-hikes\, songs\, and movement. Stop in the Shelter after the program to engage in a craft project\, too! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182124Z LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, Minneapolis\, MN URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/garden-storytime-eloise-butler-w ildflower-garden-and-bird-sanctuary/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_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:Como Little Explorers Thursday (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000251Z UID:1886@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Little Explorers Thursday at Como Zoo & Conservatory is a FREE weekly program located in the Visitor Center during the winter and on the zoo grounds in the summertime. Perfect for the 1-4 year old to meet anima l and plant visitors\, listen to story time\, play games and many other fu n activities. Different themes featured each week! No need to register\, j ust drop on in. Admission to Como Zoo is always free\; donations are alway s appreciated.\n\nMORE AT COMO The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory are stuffe d with fun things for families and kids to do. Bookmark our COMO SUMMER CH ECKLIST so you don't miss out on the fun hatching this season. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000251Z LOCATION:Como Park Zoo & Conservatory\, 1225 Estabrook Dr\, Saint Paul\, M N\, 55103\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/como-little-explorers-thurs 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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simply Jane Toddler Time DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z UID:6300@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Simply Jane art studio is offering a special Toddler Time ever y Thursday at 10am! You can bring your little artist in to paint their own masterpiece\, color and play in the studio. Just $5 per canvas board for members and $10 for non members. Grab a friend and make it a painting play date! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z LOCATION:Simply Jane Studio / ArtAble\, 3805 Cedar Avenue South\, Minneapo lis\, MN\, 55407\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/simply-jane-toddler-time/?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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joyer Adventure Farm Open DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z UID:3005@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:20260917T002901Z LOCATION:Waldoch Farm & Garden Center\, 8174 Lake Drive\, Lino Lakes\, MN \, 55014\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/joyer-adventure-farm-open-t hurs/?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:New Brighton Family Storytime (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T183039Z UID:5797@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:A program best fit for preschoolers ages 2-5 that offers stori es\, songs\, fingerplays and movement to encourage an interest in literacy . Drop in\, no registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T183039Z LOCATION:New Brighton Library\, 400 10th Street NW\, New Brighton\, MN\, 5 5112\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/new-brighton-library-family -storytime/?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:Red Balloon Bookshop Thursday Storytime (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:1704@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:The charming and independent Red Balloon Bookshop offers weekl y story times on Wednesday and Thursdays geared toward babies and toddlers ages 0-3. All ages are welcome to enjoy stories\, songs and the charming independent bookstore. Call the Red Balloon at 651-224-8320 for updates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN \, 5510 5\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/red-balloon-bookshop-storyt ime-thursday/?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:Tiny Tots Storytime (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:2294@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings at Big Hill Books are geared toward kids 5 a nd under with stories read by talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers -- including local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Big Hill Books\, 405 Penn Avenue S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, U nited States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/big-hill-books-tiny-tots-st orytime-free/?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:Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:2299@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Visit the Andersen Horticultural Library Thursday mornings for a storytime that celebrates plants and nature and fosters a love for book s and reading. Then stick around and explore the gardens\; the grounds of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are beautiful to explore in any season. Best for families with kids ages 0-5.\n\nPro tip: If you plan to attend th is weekly event regularly\, a membership to the Arboretum will quickly pay for itself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, M N \, 55318\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/arb-storytime-thursday/?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:Linwood Tot Time (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T120102Z UID:6766@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. Monday-Thursday\, 11am -1pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120102Z LOCATION:Linwood Recreation Center\, 860 St Clair Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/linwood-recreation-center-t ot-time-thurs/?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:Preschool Open Gym DTSTART:20260917T161500Z DTEND:20260917T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182124Z UID:10004429-1789643700-1789647300@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:20260914T182124Z 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/2026-09-17/?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:Banyan PM Play & Learn (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:6062@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\nFall Banyan Play & Learn: Most Thursdays* 1-3pm\, September 10 \, 2026-January 28\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Banyan Community Youth Development Center\, 2529 13th Avenue Sout h\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/banyan-pm-play-learn-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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:West Minnehaha Tot Time (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T120102Z UID:6779@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. Thursday\, 2-4pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120102Z LOCATION:West Minnehaha Recreation Center\, 685 W Minnehaha Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/west-minnehaha-tot-time/?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:Thursday Kids Open Play at Ninth Street Soccer (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:1749@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free,sports DESCRIPTION:Ninth Street Soccer offers Kids Open Play which includes unstr uctured and child-initiated activities. Registration is required. When sig ning 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" m odel\; please consider giving a donation once you arrive in the coffee sho p.\nSummer Open Play dates\n\n Mon/Tues/Wed/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 Coffee 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-thursday/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=m inneapolis-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:Ninth Street Kids Open Play DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002004Z UID:10009707-1789653600-1789660800@www.minnesotaparent.com CATEGORIES:family 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/ninth-street-kids-open-play/2026 -09-17/?utm_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:The Market at Eveland Farm DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T182441Z UID:10011190-1789657200-1789671600@www.minnesotaparent.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,food,market DESCRIPTION:A Fun Summer Event on the farm.\nFresh Produce and Flowers\, L ocal Artisans and Makers\, Food & Drink.\nFun for the Whole family. \nWe l ove our furry friends but ask that you leave them at home.\nWe have ducks and chickens that wander the farm and do not want to put anyone in harms w ay.\nThank you for understanding. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T182441Z LOCATION:2575 Andover Blvd NW\, Andover\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 5 5304\, 2575 Andover Blvd NW\, Andover\, MN\, United States\, Minnesota 553 04 URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/the-market-at-eveland-farm/2026- 09-17/?utm_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:Brooklyn Center Rec On the Go (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T221500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T120116Z UID:2460@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. Fall program runs September 8-N ovember 19\, 2026. No meeting October 15. Cost is free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T120116Z LOCATION:Brooklyn Center Parks (see link)\, Brooklyn Center\, Brooklyn Cen ter\, MN\, 55430\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/brooklyn-center-rec-on-the- go-thursday/?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:Minnesota History Center Thursday Nights (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:1929@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,free DESCRIPTION:Forever on the hunt for a deal\, the families that make up FFT C love to share our finds: Enjoy free admission and free parking at the Mi nnesota History Center Thursday nights. Stop in the Minnesota History Cent er Thursdays night from 4-8pm\, and receive free admission and parking. We promise\, this is a very family-friendly museum with plenty to touch\, pl ay with\, learn about and even climb on. The permanent and rotating exhibi ts at the Minnesota History Center were designed with the whole family in mind. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, St Paul\, MN 5510 2\, USA\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/free-thursday-night-minneso ta-history-center/?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 r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EBWG Statewide Star Party & Stargazing (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T180138Z UID:6748@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:First meet at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden from 5-8pm to ce lebrate and learn more Ursa Minor -- the Minnesota state constellation -- and other stars and their life cycles. Families will have a chance to crea te their own constellations and enjoy the garden trails.\n\nThen\, move to  JD Rivers' Children's Garden from 7-9pm to stargaze using a telescope.\n \nPart of the Statewide Star Party\, both events are FREE\, all ages\, dro p in and open to the public. Note that the two areas of the park are appro ximately 3 miles apart -- a little far to walk at night. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T180138Z LOCATION:Theodore Wirth Regional Park\, 1339 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneap olis\, MN\, 55411\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/ebwg-statewide-star-party/? 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 Family Fishing Nights (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T060040Z UID:3654@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:The whole family is invited to an evening of free fishing in M inneapolis parks - all equipment\, bait and tackle provided plus pro angle rs present to help with fishing techniques and tricks. Show up at your lei sure with the kids and cast your line! All events are free of charge.\n\n2 026 Minneapolis Fall Family Fishing Nights schedule\n\n September 17 Lake Nokomis Park | 5:30-7:30pm\n September 26 Lake Nokomis Park | 4-6pm\n S eptember 29 Powderhorn Park | 5:30-7:30pm\n October 3 Theodore Wirth Park | 4-6pm\n\nMore information\n\n Event link: Minneapolis Parks & Rec cata log LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060040Z LOCATION:Lake Nokomis Park\, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway\, Minneapolis\, M N\, 55417\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/minneapolis-fall-family-fis hing-nights/?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:Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Youth & Adolescents DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T002011Z UID:10002796-1789668000-1789673400@namimn.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:This class is for parents and caregivers of youth to learn abo ut warning signs of mental illnesses in children\, the impact of mental Il lnesses and trauma on children and youth\, and strategies to support them. \nDate: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\nTime: 6:00-7:30 PM\nZoom Registra tion Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r72DxA17RAyadoVbnbnwoA LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T002011Z LOCATION:Online\, MN\, United States URL:https://namimn.org/event/early-warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-yout h-adolescents-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minne apolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:NAMI Minnesota X-SOURCE-URL:https://namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/classes/htt ps-namimn-org-education-and-public-awareness-classes-all-scheduled-classes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR