The Glowing August Sky in the Twin Cities

The Glowing August Sky in the Twin Cities | Monthly Newsletter

Published: Sat, 08/01/20

Okay, so here's the thing.

We are now in Month Eight of 2020.

We are tired. Annoyed. Hurting. Bored. Enraged.

We are feeling all the feelings, and all the feelings aren't exactly positive.

But I know there are things that we can be glad about.

So this is my challenge to you and to myself.

Make a "Gifts in 2020 List." Take 5 minutes to list 5 things that 2020 has brought you or has made you laugh.

Here's my Gifts in 2020 List (I'm going to start from March after quarantine started).

1. A diagnosis and hope for my son's seizures.

2. A passion for racial reconciliation.

3. A puppy.

4. Losing 25 pounds.

5. Time in my yard with my neighbors and family.

It's not life shattering. But it's good. And that's where I want to focus my energy.

Welcome to August 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, bike trails, beaches open this summer and other DIY ways you can celebrate the month of August.

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This summer, the FFTC took on the task of searching for the best parks in the metro. We are excited to share what we have so far, and it's our goal to add neighborhoods and cities until we have them all.

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Click here for Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul

Click Here for August Family Celebrations

Click Here For Summer Events in the Metro

The summer of 2020 may cause even the most hardy of Minnesotans to take stock of our priorities and adjust. Often we’re at home for long stretches of time and cut off from our social networks.

We have adjusted our annual summer bucket list with this in mind, getting creative and dreaming up fun things to do that don’t take too much effort besides gathering your family and maybe a few supplies.

Click here for the Summer Bucket List

It’s Back To School Time. But until recently, we weren’t sure what Back to School would look like.

We had hoped Covid would be in the past. We had hoped that school would start up normally. We had hoped the summer heat would kill the virus. But it didn’t. And we don’t know when we can resume life as it once was.

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What's New and Updated on FFTC?

Click Here for St. Paul Bike Trails

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Sincerely,

Family Fun Twin Cities

anne@familyfuntwincities.com

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