Weekend Family Fun | July 18-19, 2020

Published: Wed, 07/15/20

Hi,

Can I be honest?

It's the middle of July, and even though it's beautiful, I'm in the midst of stress and am struggling more than I want to admit.

We've gone swimming, we've gone boating, we've watched movies, we've been planning our camping trip, we've been volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club that is just a block away from where George Floyd died. We've played with our puppy, we've eaten delicious food, we've started going to our church service again.

We've had a really amazing summer.

BUT

I'm struggling with the unknowns of school in the fall. I'm struggling with my feelings of wearing a mask everywhere in the near future. I'm struggling with empathizing with my friends' feelings. I'm struggling with my changing views on life. I'm struggling with the world's hurting.

It's so heavy. It's a lot to carry.

Are you feeling the same?

I just want to say that you aren't alone. We truly are in this together.

Welcome to July in the Twin Cities! We’re still finding much of our time spent at home or close to it. Amidst the disappointment of having many of our treasured summer traditions cancelled (see you in 2021, Minnesota State Fair!) we’re seeking out ways to salvage the season and enjoy time outdoors with our family. Read on for park ideas, nature play, beaches open this summer and a do-it-yourself Fourth of July:

Click for Fun in July

Fill up your tires, strap on a helmet and get ready to hit the trail this summer! St Paul is a very friendly city to explore by bike, filled with parks, lakes, and a vibrant riverfront. Planning to bring the kids along? Perfect. Biking is a fun and healthy way for families to spend time together outdoors.

Click Here for More Info on St. Paul Biking Trails

Our Summer Adventure is perfect for the whole family.

Each week, we will send you an email with that week's activity challenge. Make sure to sign up at the bottom of this page to be formally entered into the contest. Each family (one entry per week) who completes the adventure and enters with a photo by Sunday at noon is entered to win that week's prize. If the activity is out on location, please let us know where you're adventuring!

Anyone who finishes 6 out of the 10 weekly adventures by August 24, 2020, is eligible to be placed in a drawing to win our fabulous Grand Prize. The last week to win an adventure weekly prize is August 10-16, 2020. We are giving you an extra week to complete a total of six summer adventures for the Grand Prize.

Click here to join the adventure

Opens TOMORROW!

While the timing is unfortunate due to Covid and all, you won’t want to miss seeing The Bakken Museum’s 12,000 square foot renovation (of the 1998 addition).

Click here for More Bakken Museum Info

This week we are moving to the far southwest edge of the Twin Cities Metro. Where can you go for Chanhassen Area family fun? This is such a beautiful section of the Twin Cities. While there are quite a few parks to choose between, our picks, spanning Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Shorewood and Victoria, offer families the opportunity to spread out and enjoy your family.

Click Here for the Greater Chanhassen Area Parks