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X-WR-CALNAME:Saint Paul · outdoors · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z UID:5593@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Little swimmers and splashers ages 0-6 have the zero-depth ent ry pool to themselves before the center opens to the general public for op en swim. Slides & water play structures will not be available during this time\, but some pool toys will be provided. Adults must accompany their ch ildren in the water\, but they pay no admission fee to do so. Please check the link provided as the open swim calendar is subject to change.\nShakop ee CC Playtime pool hours\n\n Thursday & Friday | 9-10:30am\n Saturday & Sunday | 9:30-11am\n\nCC Playtime admission\n\n $4/resident child\n $6/ non-resident child\n\nMore information\n\n Event link: Shakopee Indoor Aq uatic Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061727Z LOCATION:Shakopee Community Center\, 1255 Fuller Street South\, Shakopee\, MN\, 55379\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/shakopee-cc-playtime-pool-t hurs/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Phalen ExploraTots (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T061758Z 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:20260910T061758Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EBWG Statewide Star Party & Stargazing (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T181902Z 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:20260907T181902Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Evening at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z UID:2410@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Drop in for some quiet nature time at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden on Thursdays when the gardens are open until 8pm.\n\nWeekly on Thu rsdays through August - Open until 8 pm\,\n\nBonus Fun beginning in May: 5 -6pm Flower Hour Guided Tour of the gardens (May through August). LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061727Z LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minnea polis\, MN\, 55405\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/thursday-evening-at-eloise- buter-wildflower-garden-free/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Family Fishing Nights (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T063115Z 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:20260916T063115Z 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=saint-pau l-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Night for Nature 2026 DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T181931Z UID:28610-1789668000-1789680600@www.dodgenaturecenter.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Dodge Nature Center’s 60th anniversary is coming up in 2027\ , and we’re kicking off this historic milestone at Night for Nature! \nF or six decades\, Dodge has grown because of people like you: people who be lieve in the power of nature and the importance of protecting it for futur e generations. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening outdoors as we celeb rate Dodge’s past\, honor the community that has helped us thrive\, and raise funds to support 60 more years—and beyond—of environmental educa tion. \n\nFor more event details and to purchase tickets\, see Night for N ature 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181931Z LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/night-for-nature-2026?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Dodge Nature Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-mandalas-2026 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR