Weekend Family Fun | August 15-16, 2020

Published: Fri, 08/14/20

Hi there

I read this to my boys last night before bed in our read aloud.

"Not everyone can be rich," Peter went on. "Not everyone can be strong or clever. Not everyone can be beautiful. Be we can all be brave."

-Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean

Usually when I read to my boys at night, I try to zoom through as fast as possible because I'm so tired and once I tuck them in, then I get to have my evening treat.

But this quote actually made me stop. And reread it. And honestly, I'm not a fan of Peter Pan the character. I love the books/movies/etc, but as a person, Peter Pan drives me crazy.

This, however, was profound. And I wanted to share it with you.

We love us some fall fun!

What better way to celebrate the end of this Summer to Remember than by visiting an Apple Orchard.

Some of them are opening earlier than in the past, and others are always open this early but the State Fair has overshadowed them.

But not this year. This year we get an extended time of Apple Orchards.

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It's Back To School Time. But until recently, we weren't sure what Back to School would look like. Even now, we are still not completely positive what it will look like.

Click here for Back to School Resources

FFTC has put together some tools and boredom busters for an August when we’re missing some of our traditional summer activities.

Click here for August Fun

We’ve worked really hard to sprinkle this month’s celebration suggestions with things kids love, a little Minnesota trivia and history, as well as ways to sneak in some education for curious kids.

Click here for August Holidays to Celebrate

Everything under the sun you need to know about family fun this summer is packed into our Twin Cities Summer Events Guide. Beat boredom and fill your long school break days exploring the best the Twin Cities has to offer in the way of parks, swim spots, bike trails, and community entertainment.

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Have you checked out a new park in your neighborhood? Bloomington has some amazing park options.

Get zen at the Normandale Japanese Garden

The kids probably won’t let you meditate, but what else is new? You still might find some balance among the tranquil paths, pond, bridges and waterfall. The best times to visit the park with kids are in the spring for the cherry blossoms or in the fall for the annual Japanese Garden Festival. Pick up a self-guided tour brochure at the park shelter. Note that as the garden – one of the few public Japanese gardens in the Twin Cities – is located on the grounds of Normandale Community College, it is not a city-operated park. Admission is free.

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Sincerely,

Family Fun Twin Cities

anne@familyfuntwincities.com

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