Out About MAY 18 Daisy Dash 5K Fun Walk/Run
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Î Presented by Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota, this family-friendly event will include face painting, balloon animals and a raffle and will raise money toward providing training to health providers about postpartum depression.
Î Encourage the joy of just being outside through activities such as the Minnesota State Tree Climbing Championships, tree planting, live musical performances, exhibits and more, all part of the 2014 State Arbor Month Celebration. When: 9 a.m.–noon May 17, with tree climbing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Oak Hill Park, St. Louis Park Cost: FREE Info: dnr.state.mn.us/arbormonth
Stars on Ice Î Witness some of America’s most creative champions performing together in individual and ensemble routines. When: 4 p.m. May 4 Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Cost: $27–$82 Info: starsonice.com or 800-745-3000
MAY 11 The Beez Kneez Kids Day Out Î Celebrate warm weather, flowers and bees. Various activities teach children about the importance of honeybees. When: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. May 11 Where: Beez Kneez Honey House, Minneapolis Cost: $5, please register via email or phone Info: thebeezkneezdelivery.com or 612245-6384
MAY 16–18 Franconia in the City @ Casket Î Franconia sculpture park hosts a familyfriendly event featuring food and drink, sculpture exhibitions and live music as part of the Art-A-Whirl event.
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When: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. May 18 Where: Steve Michaud Park, Lakeville Cost: $12–30 to participate in walk/run Info: ppsupportmn.org or daisydash5k. weebly.com or 612-787-7776
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When: 5–10 p.m. May 16 and noon–5 p.m. May 17–18 Where: Behind Casket Arts building, 1781 Jefferson St. NE, Minneapolis Cost: FREE Info: franconia.org
MAY 17 Arts in the Park Î Browse artwork for sale and enjoy children’s activities, live entertainment, face painting and more. When: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. May 17 Where: Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie Cost: FREE Info: edenprairie.org or 952-949-8470
MAY 17–18 SpringCon Comic Book Celebration Î Autographs, door prizes, grab bags, costume characters and comic dealers from all over the country come together for this huge event. When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. May 17–18 Where: State Fairgrounds Grandstand, St. Paul Cost: $10, FREE for children 9 and younger Info: midwestcomicbook.com
Urban Expedition Î Visit Brazil without leaving St. Paul. Hear Brazilian music, see colorful dancers, get a language lesson, build a craft and pet the animals in a Fantasy Corral. When: 1 to 3 p.m. May 18 Where: Landmark Center, St. Paul Cost: FREE Info: landmarkcenter.org or 651-292-3225
Special Imagination Corner with Bato! Bato! Marimba Band Î Join Breck School’s marimba club for the sounds of Zimbabwean marimbas and African drums. When: 10:30 a.m. May 18 Where: Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul Cost: FREE with museum admission Info: mcm.org or 651-225-6000
MAY 20 ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2014 Î Prominent Mexican composers work with school choirs, community choruses and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. When: 7 p.m. May 20 Where: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul Cost: FREE Info: vocalessence.org or 612-547-1451