Our youngest scientists will find a day designed just for them (with no large school groups!) at this fall’s Preschool Party at the Science Museum of Minnesota. This article is brought to you by the Science Museum of Minnesota. Preschool Party Wednesday, October 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.   This special event on Wednesday, […]

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The Twin Cities Marathon is October 7th in 2018. I think if I were to run a marathon, I would want to do it alone. To me, that is one of the joys of distance running — alone time.  However, whether you plan to run the marathon, it is something on your someday list, or […]

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October is more than just a spooky month. The first week alone is PACKED with amazing things to do. *brought to you by FFTC’s partners Wednesday 10/3/18: Preschool Party at the Science Museum of Minnesota |  120 W. Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102 | 10 am-3 pm | FREE-$18.95 |  look for designs in the night sky, learn […]

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With 12 children between them, the parents of the Family Fun Twin Cities team sure appreciate a good deal. And October is filled with them – from FREE Halloween events and fall festivals without admission fees to ongoing family art programs, special grand openings and open houses. For hundreds more ideas on how to find […]

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WEEKEND FAMILY FUN – SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2018 September is that glorious month in Minnesota where it’s still possible to run around in shirtsleeves, enjoying the sunshine. We like to make every early fall day count – and prove it with weekends packed full of festivals, craft fairs, farm fun and other reasons to run around […]

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We are just “dying” to share our roundup of Halloween fun in this frightfully full list of family friendly October events in the Twin Cities! Check back often as we’re always adding in new events. Click on the pumpkins below to find events. Are you still  putting together your family’s costume?  You can find great-looking […]

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We have a sampling of Halloween storytimes and library programs from across the Metro. We didn’t find any events in Washington County Libraries or Carver County Libraries, but we’ll watch for more events from these and the other libraries as the month progresses.  Let us know if you see anything we’ve missed and we’ll share […]

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It doesn’t have to break the bank to entertain the family away from home in the Twin Cities! You’ll find October’s seasonal and monthly sponsor ongoing events and activities listed here that all cost $5-$6 or less per person to attend. For more ideas on budget and FREE family outings, check our Family Fun Calendar […]

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October in the Twin Cities bursts with family activities from fall festivals to Halloween happenings. Here are 10 notable fresh picks: 1)  Visit a pumpkin patch Do you prefer your patches plain or fancy? Are you simply in search of that perfect jack-o-lantern or hankering for a full-on fall festival with all the trimmings? There […]

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WEEKEND FAMILY FUN – OCTOBER 6-7, 2018 Head outside this weekend for some classic fall family events! For our list of FREE October weekend events, check over here and for our complete Family Fun Calendar for this weekend and beyond, head over here. FALL FESTIVAL PICKS We can’t get enough of the fresh fall festivals […]

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The Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail is the parkland running along Minnehaha Creek from Minnehaha Regional Park to the western city limit, which has historical roots dating back to Theodore Wirth in 1928. The trail is in the early stages of development.  Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan The first stage of any Minneapolis Parks & Rec Board […]

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MEA Weekend is on the horizon, so if you like to plan ahead Family Fun Twin Cities has compiled a list for you to use as a starting point for this fabulous, fall four-day weekend.  If you plan more spur of the moment like me, these options will be on our October Family Events & Activities […]

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Got kids who are just crazy about getting up close to big rigs? Our calendar of Twin Cities Public Works Open Houses will help you find them! OCTOBER – National Fire Prevention Month Oct 6: Eden Prairie City-Wide Open House Explore city facilities and big equipment up close. There will be entertainment, tours, refreshments and […]

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“What’s on your plan for today, ladies?” Reminder: Travel Europe Key Characters and Characteristics Gianna — Extrovert. Anxious.  Reads A LOT.  Wants just a little adventure.LOVES meeting people. | Andrea — Ambivert. EXTREME Reader. MUST know the plan and memorizes maps. LOVES adventure. | Dacia — Introvert. Attune to others feelings. Reader. Funniest when stressed. LOVES to travel. | Becky — Introvert. Real. […]

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