I Come From Arizona is a Children’s Theatre Company World Premiere Original Production directed by Lisa Portes.  It was written by Carlos Murillo, adapted from his original play Augusta and Noble. I Come From Arizona runs October 8-November 25, 2018 on the Cargill Stage. When I asked what she thought of I Come From Arizona, my […]

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These Twin Cities early holiday events can get you started on your 2018 holiday family fun without the full-on pressure of late December.   Is a visit with Santa a holiday tradition for your family? He begins greeting guests November 9 at local shopping centers: 2018 Twin Cities Early Holiday Events Night Trains | Twin […]

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The novelty of back-to-school has worn off, the excitement of Halloween parties have wrapped up, and it’s still weeks until Thanksgiving break. And so we’re left with…November. But take heart, there’s plenty of free and budget family entertainment going on this month; you just have to dig a little deeper to find it. Here are […]

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We recently had an opportunity to visit the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota to attend a Rescue Readers orientation. This twist on reading therapy animal programs that many libraries offer, trains kids to provide the reading therapy to rescue pets. What to Expect From Rescue Readers The main difference I found between Rescue Readers and […]

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Top 10 Family Picks: November in the Twin Cities Family Fun Twin Cities has hand-picked 10 events for families we believe are worth checking out in the month of November! 1)  Free Ink Day | Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minneapolis An all-ages intro to the art of relief printmaking. Learn More: Family Fun: Free Ink Day at […]

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Fear not families, we’ve got many ideas for your MEA break with (or without) those kids! Our FFTC Family Guide to MEA Weekend has dozens of ways to spend the time together. MEA FAMILY ACTIVITY PICKS: Harvest Days | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River Oct 18-21, 10am-5pm, $6-$12/pp Expect even more to enjoy at the […]

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Edinburgh’s  Royal Mile is full of nooks and crannies, alleyways and closes, small courtyards and statues, living and sculpted.  Simply strolling the street is, in and of itself, completely enjoyable. This is the first of our Travel Europe Series of what I hope will be many more to come.  Because while I love staying in […]

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In the event that you’re looking for one more place your child can stretch the use of their Halloween costume (and, yes, collect some goodies), several local grocery stores are offering trick-or-treating and other activities in the upcoming weeks: Hy-Vee Kids Halloween Events Oct 27 | Halloween Party: Eagan, Oakdale & Shakopee (1-3pm) Oct 27 […]

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