Family Directory

FAMILY

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NATURE ESCAPES

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IDEAS FOR FREE FAMILY FUN

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WATER PARKS

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INDOOR PLAY SPACES

Will, 2, of Burnsville

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CONTENTS AMUSEMENT PARKS | 7

MUSIC LESSONS | 23

ANIMAL CENTERS & ZOOS | 8

SKATING | 24

ARTS & CRAFTS | 9

STADIUMS | 25

FREE FAMILY FUN | 10

THEATERS | 26

GREEN SPACES | 12

WATER PARKS | 30

GYMNASTICS | 16

YOGA | 32

INDOOR PLAY AREAS | 17

EDUCATION RESOURCES | 34

MUSEUMS & MORE | 19

MOM & BABY RESOURCES | 41

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Name: Will Self-identifies as: Will-Will Age: 2 City: Burnsville Parents: Mike and Dani Cunningham Personality: Joyful, kind, funny and determined Favorite toys: Puzzles, matching games and his hockey and lacrosse sticks Favorite book: The Belly Button Book and Moo, Ba, La La La by Sandra Boynton Favorite activities: Playing baseball, lacrosse, and street (read: kitchen) hockey, walks to the park and singing and dancing Favorite TV shows: Curious George and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Favorite foods: Macaroni with broccoli, any kind of fruit and puff corn PHOTOS BY GINA ZEIDLER / GINAZEIDLER.COM

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AMUSEMENT PARKS

Como Town

This 4-acre outdoor amusement park, adjacent to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, is designed for ages 2 to 12 with more than 18 kiddie rides. The Soaring Eagle Zip Ride (pictured above) gives riders a panoramic, bird’s-eye view of the area, including the Como Zoo’s gorilla forest. The park’s newest addition is a jungle-themed, figure-eight-shape Tiger Trax Roller Coaster, custom made in Italy with coaster cars painted to look like the zoo’s Siberian tigers.

St. Paul comotown.com

Nickelodeon Universe at the MOA

Located inside the Mall of America, this destination includes more than 25 rides and activities, featuring popular Nickelodeon characters, plus shops, entertainment stages and dining. Toddlers and their parents can enjoy free entertainment and activities from 10 a.m. to noon every week on Toddler Tuesdays.

Bloomington nickelodeonuniverse.com

Valleyfair

Roller coasters, thrill rides, kiddie rides, a water park, stage shows and games are all part of the fun at this seasonal, outdoor destination.

Shakopee valleyfair.com

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ANIMAL CENTERS & ZOOS Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

One of the last free zoos in the U.S., Como is home to a wide array of animals and plants and is open 365 days a year. Additional features include Cafesjian’s historic carousel and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. A donation of $3 per adult and $2 per child is optional.

St. Paul comozooconservatory.org

Eastman Nature Center

Nestled in the sugar maple floodplain forest of Rush Creek stands a 14,000-square-foot building featuring quiet reading and observation rooms, large classrooms, wildlife watching, an open-air deck, coffee service and an after-hours restroom. See mnparent.com/nature for list of local nature centers.

Dayton tinyurl.com/eastmannature

International Owl Center

Newly opened in 2015 in a temporary space, this destination lets families explore displays, meet owls, visit a playground and more. Eventually, a new facility will be built with innovative, walk-through aviaries.

Houston internationalowlcenter.org

International Wolf Center

Learn all about the world of wolves at the center’s flagship facility in Ely, featuring triangular windows designed to represent wolf eyes and ears. Observation windows look into a 1.25-acre wolf enclosure and a den site that’s home to a resident wolf pack.

Ely wolf.org

Minnesota Zoo

View a wide variety of animals indoors and out, such as penguins, bison, otters, tapirs, bears, birds, leopards, tigers, fruit bats and lemurs, plus many marine animals in the 1 million-gallon Discovery Bay exhibit, including sharks, rays, fish and more. In February, check out the annual Tropical Beach Party with a super-sized indoor sandbox on the Tropics Trail. Every April, visit the Farm Babies exhibit.

Apple Valley mnzoo.org

Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo

More commonly known as the RAD Zoo, this rad destination in Owatonna features one of the world’s largest reptile and amphibian displays, including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, toads, frogs and salamanders — more than 150 kinds of animals from all over the world, including

EXPERIENCE

LIVE OWLS Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 10 am - 5 pm InternationalOwlCenter.org

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Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

More than 10,000 sea creatures live beneath the Mall of America in a wide variety of exhibits, including a 300-foot-long glass tunnel: As you walk, you’re surrounded by stingrays, sharks, sea turtles and more.

Bloomington visitsealife.com Big Al, a 12-foot-long alligator and Bella, a 14-foot-long python.

Owatonna theradzoo.com

The Raptor Center

Learn all about hawks, falcons, owls, eagles and other raptors at this University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine facility, which rehabilitates more than 700 sick and injured raptors each year.

St. Paul raptor.umn.edu

Wildlife Science Center

Meet wolves, bears, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, lynx and raptors at this newly relocated educational center, a living classroom for student groups and other visitors, located about 35 miles north of St. Paul.

Stacy wildlifesciencecenter.org

ARTS & CRAFTS ArtScraps Reuse Store

Salvaged scraps, overstock items, factory rejects and other materials normally destined for a landfill can be turned into works of art with a little creativity at this colorful venue, featuring programming for children and adults.

St. Paul artstart.org/artscraps-reuse-store

beARTrageous

This full-service art studio offers programming for all ages with one goal: “Unleash your creative power by connecting to yourself, your community and the diversity of the world.”

Minneapolis artrageousadventures.com

Kid Create Studio

These local studios specialize in children’s art classes, camps and art-themed birthday parties for ages 18 months through 12 years. Children learn to express themselves through the visual arts and build self-esteem.

Eden Prairie and Woodbury kidcreatestudio.com

Kidz Art

Take classes or attend camps, workshops and other programs that teach everything from art appreciation at an early age to easy-to-learn drawing skills with an emphasis on creative thinking and problem solving. Find locations in Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, New Hope, Plymouth and Champlin.

Twin Cities kidzart.com

Northern Clay Center

In addition to featuring the work of contemporary regional, national and international ceramic artists, this center offers classes and workshops for children and adults at all skill levels, plus studio space and grants for artists and a sales gallery representing top ceramic artists.

Minneapolis northernclaycenter.org

Paint Your Plate

This contemporary ceramic studio lets visitors become artists. Select from hundreds of items to paint, from serving dishes to dog bowls.

Edina and St. Paul paintyourplate.webs.com

Simply Jane Open Artist Studio

Trained artists and teachers oversee open-paint time and offer a wide variety of classes and programming at this south Minneapolis studio.

Minneapolis simplyjanestudio.com

Watch Me Draw!

Adults and kids can take drawing, painting and sculpting classes at this studio in historic downtown Lakeville.

Lakeville watchmedraw.net

STUDIO 7

FINE ARTS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

• Painting • Print making • Sculpture • Drawing • School year classes • Summer camps

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FREE FAMILY FUN

Family Day at Mia

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (now known as Mia) offers free storytelling, special tours, performances, art projects and more on the second Sunday of every month.

Minneapolis artsmia.org

Free Family Events in the Park

Enjoy free events, concerts, movies and other attractions at Staring Lake Amphitheatre. Pack a picnic basket, a blanket and a lawn chair, and sit back and enjoy.

Eden Prairie tinyurl.com/cityofEP

Live on the Drive

Take in free family-friendly concerts on an expansive grassy area along Victory Memorial Drive at 34th Avenue North in Minneapolis, each followed by a Movie in the Park screening. Concerts this year will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10 (all Thursdays) and will include food vendors.

Minneapolis liveonthedrive.org

Midtown Global Market

This popular international bazaar features a farmers market, an ethnic food court and arts-and-crafts booths year round, all indoors. Family Fridays feature music and free activities for all ages from 5 to 8 p.m.

Wee Wednesdays are geared toward ages 5 and younger with free educational programming, crafts and meal deals from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Minneapolis midtownglobalmarket.org

Music & Movies in the Parks

St. Paul’s outdoor summer concert and film series will feature friendly events at parks around St. Paul, including Como Dockside, Mears Park, Rice Park and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Most performances are free.

St. Paul stpaul.gov/musicintheparks

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Free First Saturdays at the Walker Art Center

Gallery admission is free on the first Saturday of each month. Families can enjoy live performances, films, gallery adventures and hands-on art-making.

Activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. are geared toward ages 6 to 12. Access to the museum’s 10-plus acres of sculpture gardens (newly renovated in 2016 and 2017) is always free.

Minneapolis walkerart.org

Music & Movies in the Parks

Attend free outdoor concerts at six picturesque venues (Lake Harriet Bandshell, Nicollet Island Park, Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, Minnehaha Park, Bryant Square Park and Theo Wirth Park) Memorial Day through Labor Day, featuring swing, folk, rock, bluegrass, classical and more as part of Minneapolis’ summer series. Movies will show at more than 30 parks June through August.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/music-movies-2017

Open Eye Driveway Tour

All summer long Open Eye Figure Theater performs puppet shows in backyards, front yards, parks and driveways, bringing communities together with original, family-friendly theater. Since 2003, the Driveway Tour has reached more than 50,000 people in more than 620 neighborhoods. All Driveway Tour performances are free and open to the public. openeyetheatre.org

Saturday Live!

Every Saturday see something new, such as magicians, puppets, wild animals, storytellers and more, at the George Latimer Central Library in downtown St. Paul. Other St. Paul library locations also host numerous summer-reading programs and activities for all ages. See also the Hennepin County and Ramsey County library systems for free events for families at numerous library locations.

Twin Cities hclib.org rclreads.org stpaul.lib.mn.us

Sundays at Landmark

St. Paul’s historic Landmark Center offers a variety of free, all-ages activities on select Sundays from fall to spring, including multicultural music and dance performances, plus an Urban Expedition series that helps children learn about cultures from around the globe. Most events are free.

St. Paul landmarkcenter.org

Target Free 3rd Sundays at MCM

Admission is free on the third Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Paul location of the Minnesota Children’s Museum, reopening in June 2017 after a major renovation. Due to the museum’s expansion and recent renovation, longer lines and wait times are expected, especially on free Sundays, the busiest and most crowded days at the museum.

St. Paul mcm.org

Target Free Family Music at SPCO

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra offers a variety of family-friendly programming, including Start the Music for ages 3 to 6, Xplorchestra for ages 6 to 12 and Free Family Concerts for all ages. Tickets are free (limit 4), but reservations are required.

St. Paul thespco.org

Toddler Tuesdays at MOA

Toddlers and their parents can enjoy free entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon, including special character appearances, story times, crafts and yoga, plus deals at various locations around the Mall of America, including discounted ride wristbands and free kid meals at more than 20 restaurants.

Bloomington mallofamerica.com

Kid Fest

Join Minnesota Parent for its annual summer kick-off event, featuring free live music, kids’ art activities, face painting and more. While you’re there, you can pick up our hot-off-the-press annual Family Directory, your go-to guide for local family-friendly events, destinations and activities throughout the Twin Cities.

Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis mnparent.com/kidfest

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GREEN SPACES & OUTDOORS Anoka County Parks

Golf at the Chomonix course, splash in a wave pool, shoot down the slide at Bunker Beach, ride horses at Bunker Park stables, bike, hike, canoe, camp and more, all north of the Twin Cities, near Lino Lakes. anokacountyparks.com

Bloomington Parks

Swim at the popular Family Aquatic Center or Bush Lake Beach. Explore Richardson Nature Center. Ski or snowboard in winter. In summer, play disc golf at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. bloomingtonmn.gov

Carver County Parks

Stargazing is a favorite activity at Onan Observatory in Baylor Park. Bring the kids to a beach at Lake Minnewashta or Lake Waconia, all west of the Twin Cities. co.carver.mn.us

Centennial Lakes Park

Paved pathways meander around this pretty 10-acre lake, interspersed with landscaped grounds, seating areas, swinging benches and fountains. Activities keep the park busy year-round, including ice skating in winter.

Edina edinamn.gov

Central Park in Maple Grove

New in 2015, this park features a playground with a 120-foot-long climbing wall, a 24-foot climbing tower, an interactive fountain, a great lawn, trails, a garden with a labyrinth, and a new building with a concession stand, restrooms and a large lounge area. In winter, there’s a Zamboni-maintained skating loop.

Maple Grove maplegrovemn.gov

Dakota County Parks

Lebanon Hills Regional Park contains 2,000 acres and miles of trails. Dogs run free at Dakota Woods Dog Park. Other highlights include trails near Holland and Schulze lakes. co.dakota.mn.us

Dodge Nature Center

Explore prairies, hardwood forests, lakes, wetlands, miles of hiking trails, a working farm, an orchard, a bee apiary and raptor mews. And check out the wide variety of year-round programming for all ages. See mnparent.com/nature for list of local nature centers.

West St. Paul dodgenaturecenter.org

Elm Creek Park Preserve

At 4,900 acres, this reserve is the largest of the Three Rivers’ parks and includes huge playgrounds, a swimming pond, trails and amenities for almost every outdoor activity, including a winter recreation area and Eastman Nature Center.

Maple Grove tinyurl.com/elm-mn

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

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Oliver H. Kelley Farm

Step into a working 1860s farm with a brand-new visitor center and programming to go with it. Pick fresh vegetables and see what’s cooking inside the Kelley farmhouse. Costumed guides work the fields with oxen and horses. See mnhs.org for more historic sites.

Elk River tinyurl.com/kelley-mn birds. Right across the street is a playground and beach at Theodore Wirth Park.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/eloise-mn

Emma Krumbee’s Orchard & Farm

Apple-picking season begins in mid-August and runs through October, as long as the apples last. Bring your dog. See a scarecrow festival, too. Find a complete list of local farms that are open to the public at minnesotagrown.com.

Belle Plaine emmakrumbees.com

Farmamerica

This 120-acre living history center honors Minnesota’s farming history. View a country church, a feed mill and a blacksmith shop, all about an hour and a half south of the Twin Cities.

Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center Waseca farmamerica.org

Gale Woods Farm

Educational programs and camps for kids of all ages are central to this working organic farm on picturesque Whaletail Lake. Families can take tours, purchase fresh food and yarn, have a picnic by the lake and take skill-based classes, including fiber arts, cooking and gardening.

Minnetrista tinyurl.com/galewoods

Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life

The Ramsey County Historical Society offers hands-on programming for children and adults to illuminate pioneer and Dakota life through festivals and farm tours, plus sheep-shearing, woodworking and basket-making demonstrations, often led by costumed interpreters, who tell the Gibbs family story.

St. Paul rchs.com

Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway

More than 50 miles of walking trails and paved cycling paths loop around scenic areas of Minneapolis.

There are seven districts along the byway, including Downtown Riverfront, Mississippi River, Minnehaha, Chain of Lakes, Theodore Wirth, Victory Memorial and Northeast. Much of the byway was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/grand-rounds-mn

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Visit the Quaking Bog at Theodore Wirth Park or canoe, bike or walk the Chain of Lakes. Explore gardens, including the Loring Park Garden of the Seasons, and the rose garden and bird sanctuary at Lyndale Park Gardens. minneapolisparks.org

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

This large play area in Hyland Lake Park Reserve includes platforms, hexagonal climbers and slides up to 50 feet long, plus an area for kids younger than 5.

There’s also visitor center with concessions, restrooms and, in winter, a fireplace and ski rentals.

Bloomington tinyurl.com/hylandplay

The newly renovated sculpture garden in downtown Minneapolis (a partnership between the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board) celebrates its grand reopening this summer, showcasing more than 10 acres of green space that’s free and open to the public, featuring 50 works of art, including the city’s iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture fountain, plus 16 new installations.

Minneapolis walkerart.org

Kerfoot Canopy Tour

Minnehaha Regional Park

Hyland Play Area (Chutes and Ladders)

Soar through picturesque trees, zip along cables and chat with adventure guides at this destination, about an hour southwest of the Twin Cities. Activities are limited to ages 10 and older.

Henderson kerfootcanopytour.com

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

This gently rolling, big-woods landscape includes wetland areas to explore, plus play and picnic areas and a public beach.

Rockford tinyurl.com/lakerebecca

Malt-T-Melt Mini Golf & Malt Shop

Enjoy 18 holes of miniature golf surrounded by attractive gardens, waterfalls, ponds and streams.

Ten holes are accessible to people with mobility impairments.

Richfield tinyurl.com/malt-t-mn

Enjoy a sweet slice of nature without ever leaving the city. Just 15 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis, this park boasts a stunning 53-foot waterfall, trails, a dog park, playgrounds, a wading pool, a snack bar, bike rentals, concerts and the beloved (and always busy) seafood cafe, Sea Salt Eatery.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/minnehaha-mn

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Witness botanical wonders galore on more than 1,000 acres of public gardens. Take a 3-mile guided tram tour or join a free walking tour during warmer months.

Activities include hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Admission is free for ages 12 and younger.

Chaska arboretum.umn.edu

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Minnesota State Parks

Minnesota has one of the nation’s most diverse state park systems, featuring 67 parks and recreation areas with 1,030 miles of hiking trails. Afton, Fort Snelling and William O’Brien state parks are a few favorites near the Twin Cities. Go to tinyurl.com/bestmnparks for parks listed by popularity for various activities statewide. dnr.state.mn.us

Minnetonka Orchards

Fall activities begin in mid-August, including hayrides and apple picking. Visitors can also enjoy nature trails, a play train and a corn maze. Find a complete list of local farms that are open to the public at minnesotagrown.com.

Minnetrista minnetonkaorchards.com

Pine Tree Apple Orchard

During the fall, this orchard offers weekend entertainment, pony rides, wagon rides and a corn maze. Pick your own pumpkins, a large variety of apples, homemade bakery products, caramel apples, fresh cider, gifts and more.

White Bear Lake pinetreeappleorchard.com

Rambling River Park

This recently renovated, castle-themed park encourages kids to pretend they’re knights in shining armor. With climbing walls, slides, jungle gyms, swings and even crowns emblazoned atop the structure, this park is a joy for kids who love using their imagination.

Farmington tinyurl.com/rambling-mn

Ramsey County Parks

Attend the Urban Bird Festival or bring the kids to day camp at Tamarack Nature Center. The county has five golf courses and a golf dome. You’ll also find mountain biking, hiking and cross-country ski trails as well. Battle Creek Waterworks is a popular family aquatic center. tinyurl.com/ramseyparks 14 mnparent.com/directory

Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area

Summer and winter attractions abound here, including numerous ski and snowboard runs, terrain parks, chair lifts, tubing hills and rope tows, plus zip lines and an aerial adventure course, all 50 minutes northeast of the Twin Cities.

Dresser, Wis. trollhaugen.com

Scott County Parks

For challenging cross-country ski trails, mountain biking and horse trails, check out Murphy-Hanrehan Park. Fish on Gifford Lake or bike around Cleary Lake. scottcountymn.gov

Sever’s Corn Maze

Every fall families flock here for activities, food and attractions, including a tire mountain, mini pumpkin blasters, a straw-bale maze, a corn pit, a giant slide, live music, pig races, a jumping pillow and a corn maze.

Shakopee seversfallfestival.com

St. Paul Parks & Recreation

Parks and open spaces include Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Indian Mounds and Harriet and Raspberry islands. Rent a boat or swim at Lake Phalen, then catch a summer concert at the amphitheater. stpaul.gov

Tamarack Nature Center

More than four miles of turf trails, paved trails and boardwalks provide year-round access to forests, prairies, ponds and a natural play area at this 320-acre preserve that lies within Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park. Find more nature centers at mnparent.com/nature.

White Bear Township tinyurl.com/tamarack-mn

Teddy Bear Park

With top-notch playground equipment, whimsically decorated with teddy bears, trains and log slides, this beloved gem lives up to its name.

Stillwater tinyurl.com/teddybearpark-mn

Theodore Wirth Off-Road Cycling Trail

Routes for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists abound on this 4-mile off-road cycling trail.

Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolis minneapolisparks.org

Washington County Parks

Hike, camp, fish and boat at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. Big Marine Park and Lake Elmo Park have beaches that are ideal for young swimmers. tinyurl.com/wash-co-parks

Westview Acres

This gem is one of more than 20 family-friendly parks in Farmington. It offers challenges for big kids as well as special features for toddlers.

Farmington ci.farmington.mn.us

Three Rivers Park District

This west-metro park system includes 27,000 acres of reserves, trails, nature centers and play areas that encourage outdoor exploration, including hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, golfing, camping, skiing, sledding and snowboarding. threeriversparks.org

Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze

Explore 20 acres of activities and attractions in the fall, including a corn maze, a corn pit, a straw-bale maze, a kids play area, live music, a petting zoo, hayrides, a climbing wall, a pumpkin slinger, food vendors, pony rides, a gunny-sack slide, helicopter rides and pumpkin picking. A new spring festival on the same grounds features baby animals in April.

Brooklyn Park twincitiesmaze.com

MINI GOLF & BIG FUN Mini Golf

Malt Shop

Bike rental

Immerse yourself in a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh lands, woods and a restored prairie. Deer, fox, mink and owls call this area home. Find more nature centers at mnparent. com/nature.

St. Louis Park westwoodhillsnaturecenter.org

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Water Rentals

SurreY rental (612) 861-9348 6335 Portland Ave S. Richfield, MN

Como Lake: 651-487-8046 Lake Calhoun: 612-823-5765 Lake Nokomis: 612-729-1127 Lake Harriet: 612-922-9226

Bike Rentals

Como Lake: 651-487-8046 WheelFunRentalsmn.com Minnehaha Falls: 612-729-2660 Lake Nokomis: 612-729-1127 Canal Park, Duluth: 218-722-1180

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GYMNASTICS Gleason’s Gymnastic School

Ages 2 to adult can learn gymnastics just for fun or for competitive programs. Birthday parties and open gyms are also available.

Eagan and Maple Grove gleasons.com

music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more.

Eden Prairie mygym.com

Perpetual Motion Gymnastics

Learn artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, both recreational and competitive, plus try out day camps, open gyms, sleepovers and more.

Burnsville igmgymnastics.com

Body movement, balance, coordination and the connection between fitness and fun are part of the classes and programs here for preschoolers and beyond, including recreational and competitive options.

Woodbury and Blaine perpetualmotiongymnastics.com

Jam Hops Gymnastics

Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy

IGM Gymnastics

Learn gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and more.

Preschool programs are also available.

Ham Lake jamhops.com

Kenwood Gymnastics Center

This 13,600-square-foot facility offers programs for ages 2 to adult, including beginner and advanced classes, plus team programs, a preschool gym and a spacious viewing area for parents.

St. Louis Park kenwoodgymnastics.squarespace.com

Midwest Gymnastics

Boys and girls ages 18 months to 18 years can take classes here, including recreational and competitive options, plus specialty classes such as parkour.

Little Canada midwestgymnastics.com

Mini-Hops Gymnastics

The Minnetonka-Hopkins Gymnastics Association, also known as Mini-Hops, is a nonprofit organization that offers gymnastics and youth fitness activities for ages 12 months to 18 years.

Plymouth mini-hops.com

My Gym Children’s Fitness Centers

Classes and programs (geared toward children as young as 6 weeks old and as old as 13) incorporate

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This 20,000-square-foot facility includes a main gym with two gym floors with beams, bars, vault stations, foam-block pits, in-ground trampolines and a 50-foot in-ground tumble strip. There’s also a separate preschool gym for children ages 2 to 4.

Oakdale risingstarsgym.com

TAGS Gymnastics

More than 3,000 students ages 15 months to 17 years take part in the recreational and competitive programming at this gym’s two Twin Cities locations, which feature balance beams, vaults, trampolines, uneven bars, tumble tracks and more.

Apple Valley and Eden Prairie tagsgym.com

The Little Gym

This noncompetitive gymnastics facility caters to ages 4 months to 12 years with gymnastics, dance and sports classes.

St. Louis Park thelittlegym.com/edinamn

Twin City Twisters

Designed specifically for gymnastics, this gym offers a wide variety of classes for ages 18 months to 18 years.

Champlin twincitytwisters.com

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INDOOR PLAY SPACES Adventure Peak in Edinborough Park

This popular 1-acre indoor park features numerous slides and tunnels and a 30-foot-tall climbing structure, plus a special area reserved for toddlers.

Edina edinboroughpark.com

Big Thrill Factory

Outdoor and indoor activities abound at this amusement center, including mini golf, climbing structures, a giant slide, trampolines, bowling, laser tag, bump-n-spin cars, a giant indoor play structure with foam ball guns, laser tag and arcade games.

Minnetonka, Oakdale, Shakopee bigthrillfactory.com

Brown Family Adventure Park

Explore a jungle-theme environment with a two-story tree house and a rope bridge.

Ham Lake adventureparkmn.com

Eagle’s Nest

Here children can leap into a ball pit, scale an 8-foot climbing wall, zoom down a triple slide and find their way through “the wiggle waggles” and a foam forest.

The Eaglets Aerie, for children 3 and younger, has its own colorful ball pit, a challenging climbing structure, a reading corner and other activities geared toward the early development of toddlers.

New Brighton tinyurl.com/eagles-nest-mn

Good Times Park

This 25,000-square-foot, family-owned indoor playground includes play structures, a basketball court, a turf field, a 38-foot inflatable jumper and an electronic hologram game. Day passes and memberships are available. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.

Eagan goodtimespark.com

InnerActive Playground

Activities for all ages are available at this membership-based, 18,000-square-foot indoor facility, which includes a large playground area for older children, a separate area for ages 5 and younger, a giant jumping pillow, a full-size basketball court, a full-size turf field and large building blocks from Imagination Playground, plus a cafeteria with vending machines. Open every day of the year.

Minnetonka inneractiveplayground.com

Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground

Kids 12 and younger can climb through cliffs, forests and a treehouse (modeled after scenes from the St. Croix River Valley) located on the lower level of Woodbury Central Park.

Woodbury woodburylookoutridge.com

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Multi-Sports

DAY CAMP Fun, Active Games

Professional Coaching 25+ Sports Taught & Played Flexible Registration Options For a list of locations visit MinneapolisParks.org

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INDOOR PLAY SPACES Maple Maze Indoor Playground

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Monkey House

The Blast

Explore a playhouse, tunnels, a ball pit and a swirling slide for ages 12 and younger, plus a toddler area for ages 3 and younger, all at the Maple Grove Community Center.

Maple Grove tinyurl.com/maplemaze Colorful, inflatable obstacles, bouncy houses, slides and a foam pit make this a hot attraction for kids.

White Bear Lake monkeyhousemn.com

Bounce up, down and all around on numerous interconnected trampolines, play a trampoline-based version of dodgeball and jump into pits filled with foam blocks at two Twin Cities locations.

Plymouth and Oakdale skyzone.com Check out numerous space-themed climbing structures at this Eagan Community Center attraction, which caters to ages 18 months to 12 years.

Eagan tinyurl.com/blastplayground

The Giggle Factory

This indoor playground includes a multi-level play structure with a variety of slides, a moon ramp and a giant ball room. A special toddler area is reserved for ages 3 and younger. There’s also a space for parents to relax while watching their kids.

Hudson, Wis. thegigglefactorykids.com

The Wishing Tree Play Cafe Pinwheel Play

This recently opened modern indoor play space caters to ages 0 to 6. Features include a play set, a sport court, an infant area, a digital room, a nut-free snack area, a play grocery store and kitchen, an infant playset and a fully stocked art room that includes a new project every week.

Chanhassen pinwheelplay.com

Playworks

This childcare center’s indoor playground and atrium are open to the public for family play times and parties. Playworks also offers contract and hourly childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Prior Lake playworksfun.com

Plymouth Fieldhouse

A state-of-the-art artificial grass field resides under a dome that’s inflated from November through early-April here, providing an indoor space for walking, jogging, soccer, softball, baseball, football, lacrosse, rugby and other sports.

Plymouth tinyurl.com/plymouth-fieldhouse

Pump It Up

Bounce, slide, climb and play on and giant inflatable play structures during open gyms and parties.

Eden Prairie, Ham Lake, Plymouth and Oakdale pumpitupparty.com

Rockin’ Jump

This destination (the first Minnesota franchise of its kind) offers trampoline activities, including jumping, dodgeball and basketball dunking, plus rock climbing, Bash Ball bubble soccer, a fidget ladder, a ninja challenge course, a slack line, a stunt bag and a soft play area for younger kids, plus a cafe and an arcade.

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Designed for ages 6 and younger, this 4,500-squarefoot indoor playground and restaurant includes areas for infants and toddlers, as well as a play area for bigger kids. Enrichment classes for kids and parenting classes for adults are offered regularly.

White Bear Township thewishingtreeplaycafe.com

Tropical Adventure Indoor Playground

Let the kids get their yayas out in this two-story, jungle-themed playground with a five-level spiral slide, a waterfall slide, tunnels, tubes and ropes, plus a toddler structure for ages 3 and younger.

Shoreview shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

Turf Tots

In spring, ages 1 to 5 are invited for free-play time at the Hopkins Pavilion, which is home to a seasonal turf field filled with sport balls, crawl tunnels, bounce houses, hula hoops and more. In fall and winter, the pavilion is an ice arena. In summer, it’s home to dry-floor activities.

Hopkins tinyurl.com/turf-tots

Vertical Endeavors

Learn proper climbing techniques at these popular indoor rock-climbing facilities, featuring equipment for all levels of experience for ages 6 and older.

Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington and Duluth verticalendeavors.com

Williston Treehouse

This indoor play area at the Williston Fitness Center is for children ages 12 and younger. Admission is $5 or free for members.

Minnetonka tinyurl.com/willistontreehouse-mn

MUSEUMS Alexander Ramsey House

As one of the nation’s best preserved Victorian-era homes, this Minnesota Historical Society site is a virtual portal to the Victorian era, featuring enthusiastic costumed guides (sometimes bearing freshly baked cookies) who give glimpses of family and servant life in the 1870s.

St. Paul mnhs.org

American Swedish Institute

Housed in the castle-like Turnblad Mansion, built by Swedish immigrants in 1908, this museum features permanent and touring collections of glass, fine art, textiles and other items from Sweden, plus many special activities for children throughout the year.

Catch performances at the museum’s Nelson Cultural Center, and eat at FIKA, the museum’s award-winning Nordic-themed cafe.

Minneapolis asimn.org

Bell Museum of Natural History

This University of Minnesota gem, which brings together science, art and the environment with a unique Minnesota perspective, has closed its doors in Minneapolis and will reopen in a brand-new building in summer 2018 as the Bell Museum and Planetarium on the St. Paul campus.

St. Paul bellmuseum.org

Firefighters Hall and Museum

View more than 12,000 square feet of historic items from Minnesota fire departments, dating back to the 1860s, including fire trucks, fire equipment, historic photos and interactive displays for children.

Minneapolis firehallmuseum.org

Hennepin History Museum

Learn about the history and social evolution of Hennepin County through music, bicycles, fashion, vintage signs, puzzles and touring exhibits.

Minneapolis hennepinhistory.org

Hennepin-Overland Railway Museum

Rail fanatics with the Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society invite visitors to watch as they operate model railways in a 4,000-square-foot space.

Minneapolis hennepinoverland.org

Historic Fort Snelling

Discover an 1820s military outpost and take part in the fort’s everyday life: Mend clothes, scrape a hide or sing along with the soldiers. A living-history program with costumed guides is presented daily throughout the summer and on weekends in selected months. This is also a popular outdoor destination and state park with year-round recreational activities.

St. Paul historicfortsnelling.org

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MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTERS Intivity Center

Learn about agriculture through the lens of large farming machines and how they’ve evolved over the years. The Intivity Center and the AGCO manufacturing facilities, located 2½ hours southwest of the Twin Cities, are where premium tractors like the Massey Ferguson 8600 Series and Challenger tractors roll off the assembly line. All visitors must be age 12 or older.

Jackson intivitycenter.com

James J. Hill House

The man who built the Great Northern Railway lived in an opulent 36,000-square-foot home fit for his powerful presence. Guided tours (75 minutes) give a glimpse into life during the Gilded Age. St. Paul mnhs.org

Landmark Center

Originally the Federal Court House and Post Office site for the Upper Midwest, this National Historic Monument houses six smaller museums and standing exhibits, including Uncle Sam Worked Here, which focuses on the history of the building itself. Visit on Sundays September through May for a series of free special community and cultural events, called Sundays at Landmark.

St. Paul landmarkcenter.org

Mill City Museum

Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, this museum helps visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the historic Mississippi Riverfront and the city of Minneapolis. Stop by a Baking Lab, see a model mill explode and watch history unfold as you take an eight-story elevator ride in the Flour Tower.

Minneapolis millcitymuseum.org

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Mia (as this museum is now known) features collections of ancient works from Asia, Africa,

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Oceania and the Americas, as well as decorative art and sculpture. Free activities for families are offered on the second Sunday of every month. Mia’s Family Center, open daily, features toys, kid-friendly books and space to play.

Minneapolis artsmia.org

Minnesota Air National Guard Museum

See dozens of aircraft from the early days of aviation to the present on an active military base. Guided tours are available year-round with at least one week’s advance notice.

St. Paul mnangmuseum.org

Minnesota Children’s Museum

The MCM’s St. Paul campus (temporarily closed from December 2016, until its grand opening June 7, 2017) is back and better than ever with new features, including The Scramble (a four-story vertical adventure with climbing towers, a spiral slide and a netted catwalk suspended more than 40 feet in the air); Sprouts (an area of discovery for babies and toddlers); The Studio (where kids can tinker and create with real tools and authentic materials); plus much more.

St. Paul and Rochester mcm.org

Minnesota History Center

This beloved destination is the home base for the Minnesota Historical Society, which operates 26 historical sites in Minnesota, and is the location of a museum that explores Minnesota’s past through hands-on activities and multimedia presentations.

St. Paul mnhs.org

Minnesota State Capitol

After a massive, three-year renovation, this 1905 masterpiece has returned to its original grandeur and is now open for tours that explore the domed architectural masterpiece that’s home to the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representa-

tives, the office of the attorney general and the office of the governor.

St. Paul mnhs.org

Minnesota Transportation Museum

Learn local history through the lens of railroading: At St. Paul’s Jackson Street Roundhouse, take caboose rides, explore interactive exhibits, take classic bus rides and enjoy other special events throughout the year. At the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway, take scenic train rides through the St. Croix River Valley in fully restored vintage railroad equipment.

St. Paul and Osceola, Wis. mtmuseum.org

Minnesota Wing Commemorative Air Force

Managed by the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing, this working museum is dedicated to preserving and restoring military aircraft from World War II, including six vintage aircraft, a large motor pool fleet and a unique collection of World War II artifacts.

South St. Paul cafmn.org

North Star Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting

Relive your own scouting memories and share new ones with your kids with this museum’s vast collection of scouting memorabilia, including uniforms, pictures, movies and more.

North St. Paul nssm.org

Pavek Museum of Broadcasting

Create your own radio broadcast, use a ham radio to talk to people all over the world and listen to classic radio programs. Collections include antique radios, televisions and broadcast equipment.

St. Louis Park pavekmuseum.org

Schubert Club Museum of Musical Instruments

See old-fashioned keyboards, manuscript collections and other traditional musical instruments at this destination inside the historic Landmark Center.

The club’s KidsJam programming caters to ages 5 to 12, offering opportunities for children to experience music through live performances, activities, movement and stories about the people, cultures and sounds behind the music.

St. Paul schubert.org

Science Museum of Minnesota

Sitting on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, this 370,000-square-foot, kid-friendly museum features many interactive exhibits, including five permanent galleries (plus one touring gallery) focusing on technology, natural history, paleontology, the human body and the people and cultures of the Mississippi River. There’s also an Omnitheater, offering educational big-screen films for all ages.

St. Paul smm.org

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MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTERS The Bakken Museum

Learn about electricity, magnetism and more at this immersive and whimsical museum on the shores of Lake Calhoun, offering a variety of kid-friendly programming, including a popular LEGO Robotics Program for ages 8 to 12.

Minneapolis thebakken.org

The Landing

Experience life on the scenic Minnesota River as it was during the 1880s through historical buildings, costumed guides and special activities at this Three Rivers Parks site.

Shakopee tinyurl.com/landing-mn

The Museum of Russian Art

Explore Russian art from the 19th and 20th centuries and beyond, including Russian Orthodox icons, photography, printmaking, lacquer art, porcelain, Soviet stamps, textiles and Matryoshka nesting dolls.

Minneapolis tmora.org

The Works Museum

Discover hands-on engineering activities for kids in grades K through 6. Here kids learn to explore, invent, imagine and solve problems with creative thinking. Special events include Code Day, Robot Day, Tech Fest and Girl Time.

Bloomington theworks.org

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Now in a new location, about three miles west of its former Bandana Square site, this museum features detailed models of railroads of the Twin Cities during the 1930s to the 1950s.

St. Paul tcmrm.org

Walker Art Center

This revered contemporary art center offers free gallery admission and children’s activities on the first Saturday of each month. This summer, visitors can explore the newly renovated Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, now open after an extensive renovation and featuring more than 50 works of art, such as the city’s iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry fountain, plus 16 new works. Other recent upgrades include a new museum entry pavilion, designed to bring a unified feel to The Walker’s 19-acre campus.

Minneapolis walkerart.org

Weisman Art Museum

Early 20th-century American artists, such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, are on display in this silver, gleaming modern building on the University of Minnesota campus.

Minneapolis weisman.umn.edu

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MUSIC LESSONS

Brighter Minds Music

Children of all ages and experience levels can take group or individual lessons here, including early childhood music-education classes. Piano lessons are a specialty. Guitar and voice lessons are also available.

Minneapolis and St. Paul brightermindsmusic.com

Kindermusik

Multiple locations of this early childhood music program cater to ages 7 and younger, including sessions for babies, toddlers, big kids and families.

Music-and-movement classes here allow children to experience music of varying styles, genres and cultures.

Twin Cities kindermusik.com

Music Lab

Now celebrating its sixth year, this music school offers a Grasshopper Lab, geared toward ages 3 to 9 with singing, dancing, games, instrument exploration and performance experiences with a goal of musical readiness. The school’s Rock Lab program helps older students form their own bands.

Minneapolis musiclabminneapolis.com

Music Together

Numerous locations around the world (including more than 50 in the Twin Cities) offer this early childhood, music-and-movement programming for ages newborn to 7, plus guitar classes for parents of Music Together students. musictogether.com

Musikgarten

Programming by this early childhood music school caters to ages newborn to 7 at various locations in the Twin Cities. musikgarten.org

Sarah Jane’s Music School

All ages are welcome at this neighborhood musiceducation center, based in Northeast Minneapolis and offering private and group lessons in a variety of instrumental studies.

Minneapolis sarahjanesmusicschool.com

MacPhail Center for Music

Lessons in 35 instruments are offered here for all ages at one of the largest nonprofit community music schools in the country, geared toward all ages, income levels and abilities with programs in Minneapolis, Apple Valley, Austin, Chanhassen, White Bear Lake and at select New Horizon Academy locations and through partnerships around the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis macphail.org

School of Rock

This national school’s Little Wing program encourages 2- and 3-year-olds to reach developmental milestones through fun musical activities.

Eden Prairie and St. Paul littlewing.com, schoolofrock.com

Slam Academy

Fast-paced and affordable educational experiences in the digital arts are offered here, including classes on music software programs as well as music composition, theory and genre-based content.

Minneapolis slamacademy.com

St. Joseph’s School of Music

This non-denominational educational ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet offers a comprehensive music curriculum designed for all ages and levels, including individual lessons and group classes on a variety of instruments.

St. Paul stjoseph-schoolofmusic.net

Wee Bop

Affordable early childhood music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers are offered by this locally based company with programs in Northeast Minneapolis, Linden Hills and Roseville. weebopmusic.com

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SKATING Augsburg Ice Arena

Parade Ice Garden

Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

Roller Garden

This two-rink indoor ice-skating venue is home to the Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis, which offers group classes and private lessons for all ages.

Minneapoiis fscmpls.org Find winter fun here with two indoor ice rinks, connected in the upper level by a warming area.

Outside, there's also an outdoor skate park.

Brooklyn Park tinyurl.com/ice

Burnsville Ice Center

This popular destination offers year-round classes and adult ice hockey, public skate times as well as skate rentals and sharpening.

Burnsville tinyurl.com/Burnsville ice

Burnsville Skate Park

Free and open to the general public, this outdoor skate park is geared toward inline skates, skateboarders and bikers, located next door to the Burnsville Ice Center.

Burnsville tinyurl.com/Burnsville skate

Coon Rapids Ice Center

Take part in classes, stick-and-puck hockey sessions and skate rentals at this new-in-2011 facility, featuring indoor ice as well as a refrigerated outdoor rink.

Coon Rapids coonrapidsicecenter.com

HealthEast Sports Center

Formerly Eilenberg Sports Center, this is one of the largest multiuse sports centers in the state, including a 90,000-square-foot indoor field house, two indoor ice arenas, an outdoor refrigerated recreational ice rink, 36 outdoor athletic fields and a splash pad water feature.

Woodbury tinyurl.com/skate-Woodbury

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Here you’ll find indoor ice skating year-round on three ice rinks for hockey, figure skating, lessons and public skating sessions.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/parade-ice Experience classic roller-skating or inline skating on an extra-large rink.

St. Louis Park rollergarden.com

Roseville Ice Arena

Skate your heart out with indoor classes and open skating in this 2,000-seat arena, which is next door the Guidant John Rose MN OVAL, the largest outdoor refrigerated skating facility in North America, used for ice-skating in the winter and inline skating in the spring, summer and fall.

Roseville tinyurl.com/Roseville-ice, skatetheoval.com

Schwan Super Rink

Eight ice rinks are part of this massive facility, which offers open-skate times. Billed as the world’s largest ice arena, it’s one part of the National Sports Center.

Blaine superrink.org

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Lace up your skates and enjoy a classic roller-skating environment, including music skating sessions as well as lessons.

Burnsville skateville.com

Wolfe Park and Recreation Center

Here you’ll find indoor ice skating and open-skate times, plus skate rentals. A new outdoor skate park is coming in September 2017. In the meantime, a temporary skate park is open on the west side of the rec center.

St. Louis Park tinyurl.com/slap-rec-center

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STADIUMS CHS Field

See the St. Paul Saints, a professional baseball team based in St. Paul, at a new Lowertown ballpark.

St. Paul saintsbaseball.com

National Sports Center

This 600-acre venue, billed as the world’s largest amateur sports facility, includes 50 grass soccer fields, an eight-sheet ice arena (Schwan Super Rink), an 18-hole golf course, a cycling velodrome and 100,000 square feet of indoor training and meeting space.

Blaine nscsports.org

Xcel Energy Center

The Minnesota Wild NHL hockey team calls this 18,000-seat venue home. It also hosts numerous big-name musical performers and other nationally touring events throughout the year.

St. Paul xcelenergycenter.com

Target Center

See the Minnesota Timberwolves men’s pro basketball team and the Minnesota Lynx women’s pro basketball team, plus big-name concerts, family-friendly shows (such as Disney on Ice) and more in this 20,500-seat entertainment arena.

Minneapolis targetcenter.com

Target Field

Completed in 2010, this 40,000-seat outdoor ballpark is the official home of the Minnesota Twins, the state’s Major League Baseball team. It features a 360-degree open main concourse, giving fans uninterrupted views of the playing field.

Minneapolis minnesota.twins.mlb.com

TCF Bank Stadium

Featuring an open-air horseshoe design, this 50,000-seat stadium is a perfect venue for University of Minnesota Gopher football games and other events such as concerts, Gopher and NHL hockey games, and home matches for Minnesota United FC, which is set to become a Major League Soccer team in 2018 with its own new stadium in the works in St. Paul.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/tiff-mn

U.S. Bank Stadium

This downtown Minneapolis venue opened in July 2016 as the official new home of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. Twice the size of the Vikings’ former Metronome home (by volume), it can seat up to 70,000 not just for games, but also concerts and other arena events.

In 2018, the Super Bowl will be held here.

Minneapolis usbankstadium.com

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THEATER & MUSIC VENUES Ames Center

Formerly the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, this venue opened in 2009 and includes two theatres, a 1,000-seat proscenium stage and an intimate, 150-seat Black Box Theatre. Presentations include cultural events, dramas, comedies, dance and musical acts from local arts organizations and national touring artists.

Burnsville ames-center.com

Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre

This Twin Cities institution has been crafting audacious original comedy, improv and satire since 1958, and today offers classes and programming for youth and teens as well as adults.

Minneapolis bravenewworkshop.com

Capri Theater

Owned and operated by Plymouth Christian Youth Center, this historic theater seeks to enrich the skills, prospects and spirits of North Minneapolisarea youth and adults, in partnership with families and communities.

Minneapolis thecapritheater.org

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Enjoy a variety of dinner theater shows and concerts and other events, plus theater-education programming for ages 5 and older, at this multi-stage venue.

Chanhassen chanhassendt.com

Chaska Valley Family Theatre

Founded in 1995, this community-organized theater provides live performances at three different venues with an emphasis on family involvement and local talent.

Chaska and Chanhassen cvft.org

Children’s Theatre Company

One of the largest and more revered children’s theater companies in the country, CTC includes a main stage and a smaller, more intimate stage, both featuring award-winning productions that cater to young audiences. Housed in the same building as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (Mia), CTC also employs an in-house acting company and runs community-outreach programming for kids.

Minneapolis childrenstheatre.org

Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts

This dance-focused venue includes the refurbished 500-seat Goodale Theater; The Hennepin Center for the Arts, home to 20 leading dance and performing arts organizations; the Target Education Studio, housing the center’s innovative distance learning program; and a new U.S. Bank Atrium.

Minneapolis thecowlescenter.org

Eagan High School and Community Theater

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Circus Juventas

Located in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, this is the largest performing arts youth circus school in North America. Founded in 1994 by real-life circus performers, the popular school offers year-round programming for ages 2 to 22 as well as summer camps for ages 6 to 15. Kids perform two major shows every year, one in spring and one in summer St. Paul circusjuventas.org Hunchback of Notre Dame this summer.

Eagan tinyurl.com/eagan-hs-mn

Guthrie Theater

Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, this multi-stage theater is housed in a contemporary building that includes a classic thrust stage for grand-scale classics, a proscenium stage for the more intimate classics of this century and a studio theater for developing the classics of the future.

Minneapolis guthrietheater.org

Harmony Theatre Company and School

Performances that focus on enhancing the public’s understanding of different cultures and historic events is the focus of this nonprofit organization.

Camps and lessons for kids include improv, theater, film and music.

St. Louis Park harmonytheatre.org

Hennepin Theatre District

This nonprofit organization owns the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century theaters, all on Hennepin Avenue, presenting Broadway shows, concerts, dance performances and special events, including many productions that cater to kids.

Minneapolis hennepintheatretrust.org

Illusion Theatre

Founded in 1974, this company works to highlight the illusions, myths and realities of the day to inspire personal and social change. Find it inside the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts.

Minneapolis illusiontheater.org

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

Using ancient traditions to explore contemporary issues and values, this community theater offers all-ages programming year round and organizes a MayDay parade every spring.

Minneapolis hobt.org

MacPhail Center for Music

This nonprofit community music school offers periodic performances by faculty, students and visiting artists, plus a Free Family Music Series.

Minneapolis macphail.org

Minneapple Performing Arts Academy

Ages 4 to 18 can take theater classes and camps that cover acting, singing, dancing and more.

Hopkins West Junior High School Minnetonka minneappleacademy.com

Minnesota Orchestra’s Young People’s Concerts

Each of these concerts (geared toward school-age kids) focuses on a specific musical element, composer, time period or theme and includes free online materials, geared toward the state’s music education standards. Concerts encourage kids to sing, move, respond and learn.

Minneapolis minnesotaorchestra.org

Mixed Blood Theatre

Performances by this beloved company promote individual equality and unique cultural identities.

Minneapolis mixedblood.com

O’Shaughnessy Auditorium

See fashion shows, dance, musicals and concerts at this St. Catherine University venue.

St. Paul oshag.stkate.edu

Old Log Theater

Contemporary musicals are at the heart of this theater on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. A new restaurant, Cast & Cru, offers dinner before and after performances.

Excelsior oldlog.com

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Hosting performances by the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Schubert Club, this popular venue also hosts Broadway shows, dance performances and popular music concerts. Every spring the Ordway produces a free Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, featuring local, regional and international artists representing 25 countries.

St. Paul ordway.org

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THEATER & MUSIC VENUES Park Square Theatre

This acclaimed contemporary theater also offers year-round student matinees as part of its awardwinning education program serving grades 7 to 12.

St. Paul parksquaretheatre.org

kids of all ages, designed to build self-esteem and a sense of community, while celebrating diversity in a supportive atmosphere.

St. Paul steppingstonetheatre.org

The Historic Mounds Theatre

Giving voice to African-American perspectives with professional sta is this historic theater’s mission.

St. Paul penumbratheatre.org

Catch affordable cultural performances here, plus a Portage for Youth program offering opportunities for disadvantaged kids.

St. Paul moundstheatre.org

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The Schubert Club

Penumbra Theatre Company

Family-friendly programming here includes Start the Music for ages 3 to 6 and Xplorchestra for ages 6 to 12 and Free Family Concerts for all ages. Tickets are free, but reservations are required.

St. Paul theSPCO.org

Stages Theatre Company

Operating out of the Hopkins Center for the Arts, this popular theater-education program and children’s theater company hosts performances year round.

Teaching artists offer classes, workshops and special events for all ages.

Hopkins stagestheatre.org

Steppingstone Theatre

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This nonprofit arts organization, based out of the Landmark Center, brings recital soloists and ensembles to town and promotes top local musical talent through public performances, education and museum programs.

St. Paul schubert.org

Youth Performance Co.

This award-winning youth theater company helps young actors, singers and dancers reach their artistic potential and become community leaders. Performances are held at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center at the Plymouth Congregational Church.

Minneapolis youthperformanceco.org

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WATER PARKS Anoka Aquatic Center

A 200-foot-long water slide, diving boards, a huge water-play structure and a zero-depth-entry pool are the big draws at this outdoor attraction.

Anoka tinyurl.com/life-aquatic-mn

Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center

Water slides (two big and two small), fountains and sand volleyball are some of the most popular features at this giant outdoor pool.

Apple Valley tinyurl.com/applevalleyaquatic

Battle Creek Waterworks

An interactive water-play system, a lily-pad walk and a three-story slide are the big draws at this outdoor attraction.

Maplewood tinyurl.com/maplewood-water

Cascade Bay

Attractions here include a leisure pool, Twin Falls, Shipwreck Cove, a lazy river and slide and Sandpiper Beach, plus swimming lessons and mini golf.

Eagan cascadebay.com

Bloomington Family Aquatic Center

Como Town Splash Zone

Bunker Beach Water Park

Crystal Cove Aquatic Center

Explore interactive water-play features, diving boards and water slides.

Bloomington tinyurl.com/bfac-mnp Shoot down six water slides, float on a lazy river, play in an activity pool with a climbing wall or body surf in a wave pool, all at Bunker Hills Regional Park.

Coon Rapids bunkerbeach.com

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Let the kids play in water fountains, bubblers and jets, plus sprayers and water buckets.

St. Paul comotown.com Five unique pool structures are the draw here, including Jet Scream waterslides and a zero-depthentry pool.

Crystal tinyurl.com/crystalcove-mn

Edina Aquatic Center

Located in Rosland Park off Highway 100 and Crosstown, this venue features water heated to 82 degrees, a surf simulator, a high-flying cable ride, diving boards, an Olympic-sized pool with a step-in entry, water slides, tube rides, a kiddie pool with slides and sprayers and a large, treehouse-themed playground.

Edina edinaaquaticcenter.com

Great River Water Park

A children’s activity pool with age-appropriate water slides, a rope-climb area and more entertain kids at this indoor water park.

St. Paul tinyurl.com/great-river-mn

Great Wolf Lodge

The Water Park of America and the adjacent Radisson closed in early 2017 and will reopen under this new brand in late 2017, across the highway from the Mall of America. In addition to water park features and overnight lodging, visitors will find a ropes course, a rock-climbing wall and a bowling alley.

Bloomington greatwolf.com/minnesota

Grove Cove Aquatic Center

This indoor-outdoor facility includes a leisure pool with a zero-depth beach area, water-spray activities, a 130-foot water slide and a tot slide. The indoor lap pool features 25-yard lanes and a rope swing that drops into 12 feet of water. The outdoor pool includes a lazy river, tumble buckets, a log walk, a tot slide and water sprays.

Maple Grove tinyurl.com/maplegrovecc

Richfield Outdoor Pool

Little ones will love the zero-depth-entry children’s wading pool with water-play equipment. There’s also a 50-meter main pool with a double water slide, a diving board, water volleyball and two lap lanes.

Richfield tinyurl.com/richfield-pool

St. Louis Park Outdoor Aquatic Park

Ride winding water slides and drop slides, plus enjoy a picnic gazebo, lap pool and water playground.

St. Louis Park tinyurl.com/slp-mnp

Tropics Indoor Water Park

This destination features a three-story Shark Attack water slide, complete with lights and a jukebox system, a zero-depth-entry beach area, an interactive splashing palm tree, a boat slide, a water walk, water volleyball, water basketball and giant floating sea creatures.

Shoreview tinyurl.com/shoreview-water-mn

Valleyfair Soak City

Included in Valleyfair amusement park’s general admission, this 3.5-acre outdoor water park includes Hurricane Falls, which towers 70 feet.

Shakopee valleyfair.com

Splash Pads

Find a list of more than a dozen free splash pads at mnparent.com/splash-pads.

Hastings Family Aquatic Center

Check out big and small water slides, play structures and water rides here.

Hastings tinyurl.com/hastingsmnaquatic

Highland Park Aquatic Center

Ride down a 200-foot water slide and check out the upgraded lap pool.

St. Paul facebook.com/highlandaquatic

Jim Lupient Water Park

This water park in northeast Minneapolis features three large water slides and a tube slide, a log water walk, interactive spray features, water volleyball, lap swimming and a zero-depth-entry area.

Minneapolis tinyurl.com/jim-mn

Minneapolis Wading Pools

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board boasts more than 60 wading pools in neighborhoods throughout the city. Many are small and intimate, just right for a few families at a time. Others, such as the one at North Mississippi Regional Park, featuring rock walls and waterfalls, are more elaborate and spacious. tinyurl.com/wading-mn

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YOGA Blooma

With locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth and Nashville, this locally based mother-focused wellness studio offers yoga, childbirth education and support groups for mothers as well as a variety of yoga classes for infants and children. blooma.com

Kid Yoga Minnesota & Sunshine Morning Care

Children at this kid-yoga and child-care center are encouraged to learn about mind-body awareness, healthy nutritional choices and techniques they can use to calm, recharge and focus.

Minneapolis kidyogamn.com

Yoga Calm

This kids-yoga program is designed to help children learn physical, mental and emotional development for improved habits, wellness and happiness with classes throughout the Twin Cities. yogacalm.org/kids-classes

Yoga Center of Minneapolis

Classes for ages 6 to 9 and pre-teen yoga for ages 8 to 12 are offered at this yoga venue for all ages.

Minneapolis and St. Louis Park yogacentermpls.com

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AFSA Middle School & High School

The Academy for Sciences & Agriculture, a public charter school for grades 5–12, engages learners in academically rigorous student centered learning experiences and leadership opportunities within a science and agricultural context. For more information contact Becky Meyer at bmeyer@afsahighschool.com.

100 Vadnais Blvd Vadnais Heights 651-209-3910 afsahighschool.com

Agape Christi Academy

A classical, Christian school assisting parents in raising children to love the Lord with their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Enrolling pre-K–8th grade for 2017-18 (expanding through grade 12 in coming years).

9957 Valley View Rd Eden Prairie 952-856-0103 agapechristi.com

Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School

Heilicher delivers strong academics in a nurturing environment. We emphasize critical thinking, second language learning, creative expression, and global engagement. Our Jewish values-based education promotes a lifelong love of learning. You will be proud of the person your child becomes.

4330 S Cedar Lake Rd Minneapolis 952-381-3500 hmjds.org

The Art Academy

City Pages Winner: Best of the Twin Cities! Yearround traditional drawing and painting classes and camps for students ages 5–18 years. Exceptional student/teacher ratio. Homeschool Program. A Renaissance Program for adults also offered. See samples of student artwork; visit our website. Call for a brochure.

651 Snelling Ave S St. Paul 651-699-1573 theartacademy.net

Articulture

Articulture offers birthday parties and a broad range of art classes for ages 1 through adults. Our programming places emphasis on the creative process - the act of making art. Scholarships are available. We also host Free Studio Art Days quarterly.

2613 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis articulture.org

ArtStart

ArtStart, celebrating its 30th year providing quality arts education, promotes environmental stewardship through the lens of art and culture. ArtStart programs include ArtScraps, a creative materials reuse center, school residencies, and artful reuse workshops for youth/adults of all abilities.

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1459 St. Clair Ave St. Paul 651-698-2787 artstart.org

Berlitz Kids® Year-Round Programs

Berlitz provides engaging language & cultural programs year-round for children and teens designed to excite and motivate them to learn a new language. Expect all the educational advantages Berlitz is famous for. Summer Programs, After School Programs, Private and Group Tutoring available.

Berlitz Minneapolis Learning Center 6800 France Ave S, Ste 180 Edina 952-920-4100 berlitz.us

The Blake School

Blake students strive for excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Thoughtfully prepared curriculum helps students think critically, solve problems, empathize, create, and make our world better. Blake provides need-based financial assistance to approximately 21 percent of its student body. admissions@blakeschool.org Highcroft Campus (Gr. pre-K–5): 301 Peavey Ln Wayzata; Blake Campus (Gr. pre-K–8): 110 Blake Rd S Hopkins; Northrop Campus (Gr. 9–12): 511 Kenwood Pkwy Minneapolis; 952-988-3420 blakeschool.org

Breck School

Breck is where perpetually learning students meet a perpetually learning school. Come visit our beautiful campus where students progress from wide-eyed preschoolers to wise seniors among peers and adults who feel like family, with abundant opportunities in academics, athletics, service, and the arts.

Financial aid is available.

123 Ottawa Ave N Golden Valley 763-381-8200 boldlybreck.com

Calvin Christian Schools (CCS)

CCS's comprehensive program provides rich learning experiences that meaningfully integrate a biblical world view. Over the past 50 years, CCS has built a solid reputation for delivering an outstanding, Christ-centered education. Today Calvin Christian’s three campuses serve nearly 450 students representing 100 churches and 45 metro communities. K-8: 4015 Inglewood Ave S Edina 8966 Pierce St NE Blaine High School: 755 73rd Ave NE Fridley 612-900-7300 calvinchristian.org

The Center for Irish Music (CIM)

All ages and abilities will explore and grow musically within the context of the Irish tradition. CIM offers private lessons, group classes and summer camps

on all the Irish instruments for learners of all ages, all year round.

836 Prior Ave N St. Paul 651-815-0083 centerforirishmusic.org

Child Garden

which are appropriate to the age of the child.

Students transfer successfully from mainstream public and private schools.

Minneapolis 612-767-1502 admissions@clws.org clws.org

Child Garden Montessori serves children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years. For 53 years, we have educated children in beautifully prepared environments. We maintain a low child-to-staff ratio and an on-site chef serving healthy snacks & lunch. Our summers include walks to Loring Park, the Farmer's Market and the Sculpture Garden. Contact us today to set up a tour!

1601 Laurel Ave Minneapolis 612-377-1698 childgardenmontessori.com

Crosswinds Arts & Science School

City of Lakes Waldorf School

Crystal Cave is fun for the entire family! Discover the wonders of Crystal Cave with professionally guided tours. Search for real gems and fossils at Prospector’s Creek, hike our nature trails and enjoy our

Serving 280 children in pre-K–grade 8, Waldorf’s rich and varied curriculum includes rigorous academic work and rich artistic experiences, all of

Crosswinds is a free, public school open to all 6th–10th grade students, managed by Perpich Center for Arts Education. Crosswinds fosters equality and achievement by teaching in and through the arts, enhanced by a rich 37-acre natural environment.

600 Weir Dr Woodbury 651-539-2600 crosswindsmn.org

Crystal Cave

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educational gift shop. There is always something new to discover and explore at Wisconsin's longest cave!

Crystal Cave is only one hour east of the Twin Cities, in Spring Valley, WI. Spring Valley 715-778-4414 acoolcave.org

Cyber Village Academy

Cyber Village Academy is a charter school serving students K–12 in a unique hybrid model that blends oncampus and online instruction. Strong test scores; great climate! Perfect for families wanting to stay highly involved in their children's education!

768 Hamline Ave S St. Paul cybervillageacademy.org

Deuxmensions Dance Theatre & School

Quality dance training in a nurturing, age-appropriate and family friendly environment! Deuxmensions Dance offers Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop & Musical Theatre classes for ages 3-Adult. Winter performance, allschool spring recital, and a Youth Performance Company.

5710 W 36th St St. Louis Park 952-926-7542 deuxmensions.com

Dodge Nature Preschool

On a 110-acre area of our Environmental Educational Preserve, Dodge Nature Preschool brings the natural world into the lives of children, through visits to our farm, reptile lab and raptor house, hikes, gardening, and more. NAEYC accredited. Four Star Parent Aware rated.

1715 Charlton St W St. Paul 651-455-4555 dodgenaturecenter.org

Edina Morningside Preschool

Wonderful play based preschool program serving children for over 70 years. Experienced and loving teachers, warm family atmosphere, fostering empathy, leadership, independence and friendship.

Featuring active learning and hands on fun. Now enrolling for the 2017-18 school year.

4201 Morningside Rd Edina 952-826-6555 Preschool@emcucc.org Empreschool.org

Edvisions Off Campus School (EOC)

EOC is an online learning community for 7–12th grade students. Create projects based on your interests and enjoy a flexible schedule while earning credit for your MN high school diploma. Discover what you are passionate about while developing real-life skills.

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Especially for Children

For 41 years, Especially for Children has provided high quality childcare and education for Twin Cities families. Our NAEYC Accredited programs foster the development of the whole child. Visit us today!

Bloomington, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights 952-857-1100 especiallyforchildren.com

French American School of Minneapolis (FASM)

FASM offers programs from 16 months to Grade 5 now with an added daily comprehensive music component. At the heart of its curriculum is a strong focus on harmonizing French, English and the Arts to the bilingual learning experience.

9400 Cedar Lake Rd St. Louis Park 952-944-1930 fasmpls.org

Groves Academy

Groves Academy serves students grades 1–12 who have learning disabilities and attention disorders. The Learning Center at Groves offers testing and services to families in the community. Teachers receive literacy training through our Institute for Professional Learning.

We transform lives through education.

3200 Hwy 100 S St. Louis Park 952-920-6377 grovesacademy.org

Help Me Grow MN

Young children grow, learn and change all the time.

Keep track of the developmental milestones your child reaches. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your doctor or refer your child to Help Me Grow MN. 1-866-693-4769 helpmegrowmn.org

Holy Name of Jesus School (HNOJ)

Holy Name of Jesus School offers a Catholic education for preschool through sixth grade.

Families choose HNOJ School for the small class sizes, rigorous academics, stellar teachers and affordable tuition.

155 Cty Rd 24 Wayzata 763-473-3675 hnoj.org/school

Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins Public Schools offers: parent/child ECFE; preschool and child care; strong STEM program; Spanish instruction beginning in kindergarten; Chinese immersion; junior high IB; secondary Spanish immersion; extensive AP program; and over 250 course choices in high school. Schedule a tour!

More Information: Hopkins ECFE, Preschool, & Child Care: 952-988-5000 New Families & Enrollment: 952-988-4110 Web: hopkinsschools.org Facebook: Hopkins Public Schools Twitter: @Hopkins270 Videos: vimeo.com/hopkinsschools 952-988-4110 hopkinsschools.org

Improv Parenting

Improv Parenting is a playful approach to developing well-rounded kids, confident parents & connected families. Our workshops, camps and classes use improv, storytelling, mindfulness and art to learn and grow. We foster creativity, self-awareness, confidence and playfulness in all ages.

We run camps, classes and workshops at sites throughout the Twin Cities 612-730-9795 improvparenting.com

The International School of Minnesota (ISM)

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Landmark Center

St. Paul's historic Landmark Center boasts four FREE museums and galleries showcasing art, music, and history. Families can take part in incredible hands-on musical experiences, amazing wood art interactives and engaging historical exhibits.

75 W 5th St St. Paul 651-292-3225 landmarkcenter.org

ISM is a private, non-sectarian, college prep school for preschool (age 3)– grade 12. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, students experience an international learning community where cultural diversity is embraced and celebrated. World language is taught daily by native speakers. Extended day available 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Weekly swimming lessons included for preschool–grade 3. Rolling admissions.

6385 Beach Rd Eden Prairie 952-918-1840 internationalschoolmn.com

Liberty Classical Academy

King of Grace Lutheran School

Established in 1976 as a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization, Mini-Hops provides a fun, safe, and friendly environment for youths from 12 months to 18 years.

We provide gymnastics, dance, karate and much more for families in the Western suburbs of Minneapolis.

2600 Campus Dr Plymouth 952-933-2452 mini-hops.com

King of Grace is a private, Christian elementary school focused on academic excellence. We achieve this through a challenging curriculum, partnering with parents for success and anchoring our daily instruction with God’s Word. Offering Pre-K–8th Grade.

6000 Duluth St Golden Valley 763-546-3131

Liberty Classical Academy has built one of the most creative, energetic and richly inspiring environments in the Twin Cities. Our Pre-K through 12th grade program exposes students to the greatest in academics, art, and virtue. At Liberty Classical, we are building lives that inspire.

3878 Highland Ave White Bear Lake 651-772-2777 libertyclassicalacademy.org

Mini-Hops Gymnastics

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Join us at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for a series of innovative, hands-on, and engaging visual art and design camps and classes for kids and teens ages 6–18! Weeklong and multi-week options.

Scholarships available.

2501 Stevens Ave Minneapolis, 612-874-3765 mcad.edu/ce

Minnehaha Academy

As a pre-K–12 school of distinction, we focus on academic excellence while integrating Christian faith and learning. Minnehaha graduates dynamic leaders who will significantly impact the community and world. Metro bussing and tuition assistance available.

Email admission@MinnehahaAcademy.net.

Lower & Middle School: 4200 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis Upper School: 3100 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis 612-728-7756 minnehahaacademy.net

Minnesota Dance Theatre

Training Tomorrow’s Dancers Today. Central to our purpose is inspiring and challenging students to

achieve their best, providing a comprehensive classical and contemporary training curriculum.

Students inherit knowledge from renowned faculty who nurture each child’s potential for artistry and self-confidence.

528 Hennepin Ave, 6th Floor Minneapolis 612-338-0627 mndance.org

Minnesota Online High School (MNOHS)

Nationally accredited with four strong commendations, MNOHS is a creative, connected public charter school for students who need a flexible schedule.

With a 13:1 studentteacher ratio, we get to know each student and encourage all to expect joy in learning.

Serving students across Minnesota, 1-800-764-8166 mnohs.org

Minnesota Waldorf School

Located on eight acres of open space with areas of prairie and oak savanna restoration, our school is a haven for curious minds, active bodies and open hearts. The Waldorf curriculum skillfully weaves core academics with music, art, movement, foreign language, handwork and horticulture, creating lifelong learners who are curious, motivated and conscientious.

70 E Cty Rd B St. Paul 651-487-6700 x202 mnwaldorf.org

GLOBAL EDUCATION FOR A CHANGING WORLD International school in a vibrant, global community with over 45 nationalities represented in our students and staff •

Rolling admissions during the school year and non-selective admissions process • •

Our Mission: Provide academic excellence in a preschool through sixth grade school while proclaiming, celebrating and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Enrolling preschool through grade 12

Challenging, global curriculum developed over 130 years CALL FOR A PRIVATE TOUR TODAY! 1 952-918-1840

Join our mission — join our family — and see how Catholic education at Holy Name of Jesus School can make a difference in your child’s life.

6385 Beach Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Tour and more information contact Carla cdurand@hnoj.org or 763-473-3675

www.hnoj.org/school

155 County Road 24, Wayzata

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Minnesota Zoo

Visit where amazing lives - every day! Bring the family to discover 5,300 animals along scenic indoor and outdoor trails year-round. From family nature clubs and overnights to school break camps and special events, the Minnesota Zoo offers engaging programs for all ages.

13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley 952-431-9200 mnzoo.org

Minnetonka Public Schools

Among the state’s highest performing school districts, Minnetonka is recognized nationally for classroom technology. Small class sizes allow personalized learning. Every school offers a language immersion option (Chinese, Spanish, or English) beginning in Kindergarten. Specialized programs for highly gifted students.

952-401-5000 minnetonkaschools.org/enroll Clear Springs Elementary School: 5701 Cty Rd 101, Minnetonka 952-401-6950 Deephaven Elementary School: 4452 Vine Hill Rd, Deephaven 952-401-6900 Excelsior Elementary School: 441 Oak St, Excelsior 952-401-5650 Groveland Elementary School: 17310 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 952-401-5600 Minnewashta Elementary School: 26350 Smithtown Rd, Excelsior 952-401-5500 Scenic Heights Elementary School: 5650 Scenic Heights Dr, Minnetonka 952-401-5400

Northwest Rhythmic Gymnastics School

We invite girls ages 3+ to discover the most beautiful Olympic sport - Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Girls will learn to work with ribbons, hoops, balls, jump ropes, do cardio, strengthening and stretching exercises. Competitive and recreation-

al programs options. FREE first class.

151 Cheshire Ln Ste 200 Plymouth 952-913-2787 nwrhythmic.com

Parent Aware

Parent Aware helps families find the quality care and education their children need to succeed.

Parent Aware is a search partner. We work side-by-side with families, offering free resources to help them make informed choices about high-quality care and education.

Statewide Locations 888-291-9811 parentaware.org

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools (ISD 196)

District 196 is a state- and nationallyrecognized school district of choice serving residents in the Twin Cities’ desired south suburbs. The district has a comprehensive curriculum, awardwinning schools, outstanding teachers, supportive communities and a high level of parent involvement.

651-423-7775 district196.org

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education

Education offers lifelong learning opportunities for all ages, including youth enrichment, summer camps, childcare (select schools), aquatics, driver education, gymnastics, early childhood family education, and more. We have hundreds of ways for your family to learn, grow, and connect!

1780 7th St W St Paul 651-487-7383 commed.spps.org

St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development

St. David’s Center serves children and families through our inclusive early childhood education, autism services, pediatric therapies, children’s mental health services, and special needs support. Our

Rosemount - Apple Valley Eagan Public Schools

FULL OF POTENTIAL Find a home for your child in District 196 schools, where students come first and high expectations inspire greatness.

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state-of-the-art classrooms, playgrounds, and DNRcertified school forest encourage a love of learning in all children.

3395 Plymouth Rd Minnetonka 952-939-0396 (General) 952-542-8700 (Intake) stdavidscenter.org

St. John the Baptist Catholic School & Preschool

St. John’s provides a competitively priced, comprehensive, faith-filled education preschool through middle school. Focusing on academic excellence and virtue enables students to discover and live up to their full potential. We help form productive citizens and disciples of Jesus Christ, setting a foundation for life.

845 2nd Ave NW New Brighton, 651-633-1522 stjohnnyb.org

St. Joseph's School of Music

Non-profit community music school, largest in St. Paul, known for quality of instructors. Offering a comprehensive music curriculum designed for all ages and levels, including Suzuki Early Childhood and string group classes, Music Discovery, individual lessons on all classical instruments.

450 N Syndicate St. Paul 651-690-4364 stjoseph-schoolofmusic.net

Stages Theatre Company

Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theater environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.

1111 Mainstreet Hopkins 952-979-1111, option 4 stagestheatre.org

Visitation School

Visitation School provides an excellent academic program within a Catholic environment. Visitation is coed from preschool–grade 6 and Minnesota’s only all-girls college preparatory school in grades 6–12.

2455 Visitation Dr Mendota Heights 651-683-1700 visitation.net

West Lutheran High School

West Lutheran High School offers a student focused learning environment with Christian influenced classes and extracurricular activities. Students are able to take PSEO and AP college credit on campus taught by our instructors, as well as online college courses.

3350 Harbor Ln N Plymouth 763-509-9378 wlhs.net

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White Bear Lake Area School District

The White Bear Lake Area School District serves nearly 9,000 students in programs ranging from Early Childhood offerings to high school graduation. Students at all levels achieve outstanding results though community partnerships, world language experiences, and International Baccalaureate opportunities.

4855 Bloom Ave White Bear Lake 651-407-7500 isd624.org Early Childhood Program (0–5): Normandy Park Education Center, White Bear Lake Elementary Schools (Gr. K–5): Birch Lake Elementary, White Bear Lake Hugo Elementary, Hugo Lakeaires Elementary, White Bear Lake Lincoln Elementary, White Bear Lake Matoska International IB World School, White Bear Lake Oneka Elementary (Gr. 2–5), Hugo Otter Lake Elementary, White Bear Township Vadnais Heights Elementary, Vadnais Heights Willow Lane Elementary, White Bear Lake Middle Schools (Gr. 6–8): Central Middle School, White Bear Lake Sunrise Park Middle School, White Bear Lake High School Campuses (Gr. 9–12): White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus (Gr. 9–10), White Bear Lake White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus (Gr. 11–12), White Bear Lake White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (Gr. 9–12), White Bear Lake

Wooddale Academy

Wooddale Academy is a Christian school serving families with children ages six weeks to five years.

The Academy strives to teach through guided conversations, spontaneous teachable moments, Bible stories and songs. NAEYC accredited and Parent Aware rated.

6630 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie 5532 Wooddale Ave S, Edina 952-944-3770 wooddaleacademy.org

YMCA

The Y is for Youth Development, nurturing the lives of children through value-based enrichment programs and serving the needs of infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age children. We are your partner with over 70 program locations across the metro area.

Metro-wide 612-230-9622 ymcamn.org

Creative Kids Academy

Child Garden

Child Garden Montessori serves children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years. For 53 years, we have educated children in beautifully prepared environments. We maintain a low child-to-staff ratio and an on-site chef serving healthy snacks & lunch. Our summers include walks to Loring Park, the Farmer's Market and the Sculpture Garden. Contact us today to set up a tour!

1601 Laurel Ave Minneapolis 612-377-1698 childgardenmontessori.com

Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is the largest pediatric health system in the state, with two hospitals and emergency rooms, three surgery centers, six specialty care and physical rehabilitation sites, and 12 primary care clinics. Children’s Minnesota, for the most amazing people on earth.

Locations throughout the Twin Cities.

2525 Chicago Ave Minneapolis 612-813-6000 childrensMN.org

Creative Kids Academy provides exceptional early education for children 6 weeks to 12 years. We are NAEYC and MN Parent aware accredited. Our interactive enrichment programs such as Yoga, Spanish, Karate, Story Telling and Music are all FREE. Visit one of our 9 amazing locations!

Anoka, Apple Valley, Centerville, Elk River, Lexington, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Mounds View, Orono 763-360-6730 ckakids.com

Dentistry for Children & Adolescents

Our dentists and team members are committed to providing your child with the highest standard of pediatric dental care from birth to age 19. We believe with good home care, regular dental visits and preventive procedures, your child can grow up cavity free.

7373 France Ave S #402 Edina 952-831-4400 14050 Nicollet Ave S #100 Burnsville 952-435-4102 6060 Clearwater Dr #210 Minnetonka 952-932-0920 childrensdent.com

Especially for Children

For 41 years, Especially for Children has provided high quality childcare and play-based education.

Our programs foster children’s social, emotional,

WOODDALE ACADEM Y Planting Seeds of Faith. Building Knowledge. Growing in Character.

Locations in Edina and Eden Prairie serving children ages six weeks to five years.

NAEYC Accredited and Parent Aware wooddaleacademy.org Highest Rating Eden Prairie Edina

952.944.3770

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physical and cognitive development. Visit us to meet our caring, qualified teachers and see our programs in action.

Bloomington, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights 952-857-1100 especiallyforchildren.com

Help Me Grow MN

Young children grow, learn and change all the time.

Keep track of the developmental milestones your child reaches. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your doctor or refer your child to Help Me Grow MN. 866-693-4769 helpmegrowmn.org

Hennepin County Foster Care & Adoption

Kids come into foster care for a variety of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: They deserve a safe, stable place to grow and heal while their parents work through their issues. Foster a childhood today.

612-348-5437 hennepin.us/fostercare

Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers

Highest-quality care and early education with a heartfelt dedication to nurturing intelligence. Our premier programs feature an experienced staff, onsite nurse, a commitment to health/nutrition and a custom curriculum designed to nurture brain development and emotional security. FT/PT, infants to pre-K. Six family-owned locations: Downtown Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, Roseville and Woodbury kinderberryhill.com

Landmark Center

Saint Paul’s historic Landmark Center is a great outing for families with kids of all ages. Enjoy FREE public programs and museums all year long,

including cultural events, ballet performances, and art exhibits. As well as the inspiring Schubert Club Museum and Gallery of Wood Art. 75 W 5th St St. Paul 651-292-3225 landmarkcenter.org

Maplewood Pediatric Dentistry

At Maplewood Pediatric Dentistry, our pediatric dentists and their team provide gentle encouragement in a child-friendly atmosphere to children ages 1–18. We build trust with your child, so that he or she will love going to the dentist now and forever.

1915 Cty Rd D E Maplewood 651-779-9002 maplewoodpediatricdentistry.com

Midwest Doulas

Birth and postpartum doulas, lactation counselors, placenta specialist and Childbirth educators. We believe women make the best decisions when bringing their babies into the world, when they know their options. Know your options. Own your birth!

469 Selby Ave #3 St Paul 612-234-2208 mwdoulas.com

Minnetonka Baby & Me

Learn about infant growth and development, meet other parents, and enjoy spending time with your new baby at Minnetonka Early Childhood Family Education’s Baby & Me classes. Licensed parent educators lead the discussions, covering important topics such as healthy eating, sleeping habits, and what new research tells us about your baby’s important first experiences.

5621 Cty Rd 101 Minnetonka 952-401-6800 minnetonkacommunityed.org

Minnesota Department of Health WIC Program

The Minnesota WIC Program provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support,

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952-401-8300 www.southlakepediatrics.com

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651.779.9002 maplewoodpediatricdentistry.com Caring for kids since 1974

WE PROVIDE GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENT IN A FUN, CHILD-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.

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85 East 7th Pl, Set 220 St. Paul 651-201-4404 health.state.mn.us/wic

Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion

"Giving Children The World." Serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Half- and Full-day options available. Native Spanish speaking teachers. Call or email to schedule a tour today! Parent Aware Highest Rating – 4 stars.

NAEYC-accredited.

Hopkins: 952-935-5588 Minnetonka: 952-935-5588 St. Paul: 651-728-3261 misamigosimmersion.com

Pacifier

An urban baby + kid boutique offering gifts, clothing (up to size 8 years), toys + gear. Shop 4 Twin Cities locations or at pacifierkids.com. Free in-store pickup always available, too.

North Loop Minneapolis (flagship): 612-623-8123 Highland Park in St. Paul: 651-330-8747 50th & France in Edina: 952-767-6565 Pacifier City Center Skyway: 612-767-6330 pacifierkids.com

Parent Aware

Parent Aware helps families find the quality care and education their children need to succeed.

Parent Aware is a search partner. We work side-by-side with families, offering free resources to help them make informed choices about high-quality care and education.

Statewide Locations 888-291-9811 parentaware.org

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MN/PSI-Minnesota

Mental health & perinatal practitioners, service organizations, and volunteers who provide support, advocacy, awareness, and training about perinatal mental health in Minnesota. Contact Pregnancy Postpartum Support MN’s Helpline if you or someone you care about is struggling as a new parent.

Various locations throughout the state! See website for provider locations.

612-787-7776 ppsupportmn.org

Rogers Behavioral Health-Minneapolis

Description of organization: Rogers Behavioral Health offers individualized treatment and comprehensive, evidence-based care in a specialty outpatient care setting in Eden Prairie. Programs for children, teens and adults. Treatment for depression/mood disorders, OCD and anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorders.

6442 City West Parkway Suite 200 Eden Prairie

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota ppsupportmn.org

There is help available. You do not have to suffer or go it alone!

Text-Call-Email HelpLine 612-787-PPSM (7776) PPSMhelpline@gmail.com

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St. Paul Ballet

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844-599-8959 763-318-2800 rogersbh.org

South Lake Pediatrics

This non-profit, community dance school offers lessons for ages 2–100, year-round for all income levels and abilities! Children ages 7+ perform in two major shows yearly; winter and a Spring Showcase of students. Birthday parties and drop-in classes available.

655 Fairview Ave N St. Paul 651-690-1588 spballet.org

South Lake Pediatrics specializes in providing health care for children from infancy through young adulthood. We offer evening and Saturday appointments as well as the option of easyCARE, a walk-in service for illness and minor injuries. Check us out with a no-charge, “get to know you” visit.

Chaska, Children’s West, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth 952-401-8300 southlakepediatrics.com

Stride Rite Rosedale Center

St. David’s Center for Children & Family Development

Wooddale Academy

St. David’s Center, a leader in early childhood education and early intervention and treatment. Our Minnetonka Center includes an inclusive preschool, pediatric therapy clinic (speech, OT, feeding therapies), autism center and children’s mental health clinic.

3395 Plymouth Rd Minnetonka 952-548-8700 stdavidscenter.org

The only Stride Rite store open in the Twin Cities area. Locally owned and operated for over 38 years.

Come stop by and see us in our new location on the upper level of Rosedale Center, near JCPenney!

Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

1595 Hwy 36 W Roseville 651-633-6821 myrosedale.com/store/stride-ritebootery/ Wooddale Academy serves families with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years with full and half-day options. The Academy strives to teach the values of the Christian faith along with the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum. The Academy provides a solid coherent foundation for later learning in Kindergarten and beyond.

6630 Shady Oak Rd Eden Prairie 952-944-3770 wooddaleacademy.org

Since 1968!

www.childrensdent.com The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit should occur shortly after the first tooth erupts and no later than the child’s first birthday.

The GREATEST gift you can give your child is the gift of healthy teeth!

Edina 952-831-4400 Burnsville 952-435-4102 Minnetonka 952-932-0920

SPECIAL OFFER COMPLIMENTARY NEW PATIENT EXAM Please mention offer code “Family” when calling to schedule an appointment at our offices. Please note: for all family members 15 and under; first time patients.

Offer does NOT include cleaning or x-rays.

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AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center

The most exciting birthday celebration in Minneapolis/St Paul! Your birthday child will love playing laser tag or jumping with their friends while we celebrate them on their special day. We provide setup, clean up, and will serve the food.

7000 Washington Ave S Eden Prairie 952-232-0096 airmaxxtrampolinepark.com

ArtAble/Simply Jane Studio

Fun and engaging arts education center and drop-in paint studio open to the public. We offer kids’ and adult painting classes, summer art camps, Thursday toddler time, host kids’ birthday parties and special events and programs for people with disabilities.

5411 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis 612-354-3961 simplyjanestudio.com

Bunker Park Stables

Your GO-TO horse facility for the safest and most fun horse parties. Available for all ages! Make your event unforgettable!

550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW

The Grove Aquatic & Fitness Center The Grove Aquatics Center is the place to have your child's next birthday party! Our indoor water park boasts two large watersides, lily pad walk, zero-depth area, diving boards, and more! Birthday party packages are available!

8055 Barbara Ave Inver Grove Heights 651-450-2480 invergroveheights.org

Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies

Locally and family-owned Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies has been serving the Twin Cities since 1975!

Every shop, except Uptown, has FREE (with minimum purchase) one to two party and meeting rooms, which comfortably hold between 10 and 60 people.

22 locations in the Metro area davannis.com

Eagles Nest Indoor Playground

We make hosting a birthday party a piece of cake! A brand new play structure is coming in the Fall of 2017.

The Eagles Nest will be closed September 4th through October for construction.

New Brighton Community Center 400 10th St NW New Brighton 651-638-2130 newbrightonmn.gov

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GameTruck of Twin Cities

Twin Cities Premier Mobile video game arcade. With 5 large screen televisions, 200-plus video game titles and all of the current gaming systems, 16-20 gamers can play at once. A GameTruck party is truly the easiest party you can host. We Deliver Excitement!

Mobile – we come to you!

612-345-8381 gametruck.com

Gleason’s Gymnastic School

Looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate a birthday? Try Gleason’s Gymnastic Birthday parties!

You provide the refreshments...WE PROVIDE THE REST! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the CELEBRATION! Call the office to schedule your party today!

2015 Silver Bell Rd Eagan 651-454-6203 9775 85th Ave N, Ste 500 Maple Grove 763-493-2526 gleasons.com

Kidcreate Studio

Kidcreate’s birthday parties combine fun art projects with lots of giggles and grins. We have 100’s of party projects to choose from including clay mosaics, painting on canvas, Frozen, Pokémon and more. Ask about our FREE GIFT BAG OFFER! 7918 Mitchell Rd Eden Prairie 952-974-3438 1785 Radio Drive, Ste F Woodbury

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Knockerball MN

Knockerball MN is your hassle free event entertainment resource. We bring the ridiculously-fun, new activity of Knockerball directly to you, anywhere in Minnesota. Birthdays or any celebratory event is made exciting with creative games to keep your guests engaged.

25 Willow Way Farmington 612-462-3460 knockerballmn.net

Litin's Party Value

Litin's Party Value is your downtown party store! Find supplies for every occasion: Tableware, Decorations, Balloons, Gift Wrap Supplies, Birthdays, Weddings, Baby Showers, Food Service, and Catering Supplies.

Shop our 17,000 sq. ft. warehouse open to the public with free parking. Family owned since 1967.

434 Lakeside Ave Minneapolis 612-343-4300 partyvalue.com

Maple Grove Community Center

Recreational and meeting venue offering meeting rooms, pools, indoor playground, gymnasium, ice arena for open skating, Teen Center with arcade games, concessions, skate park, sand volleyball courts, playground, and a shelter.

12951 Weaver Lake Rd Maple Grove

PHANCY FACES Professional Entertainment

Face Painting • Balloon Animals Costumed Characters • Henna Bounce Houses • Temporary Tattoos Caricatures and more!

612.310.8292 phancyfaces.com

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Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo is home to 5,300+ animals from around the world and an amazing venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, holiday party, bar/bat mitzvah, etc, the Minnesota Zoo is the perfect place for your next gathering.

13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley 952-431-9200 mnzoo.org/rent-the-zoo

Minnetonka Orchards

Come enjoy the fun of picking apples, petting the farm animals, climbing a hay mountain and walking the corn maze or just listen to music while eating some warm apple donuts. Open Late August thru October 31, 2017.

6530 Country Rd 26 Minnetrista 763-479-6530 minnetonkaorchards.com

Monkey House

The ultimate kids party and play place. Huge 5,000 square foot indoor play center. Giant inflatable bounce houses, obstacle course, 18 foot slide, climbers, foam pit, and more! You get an entire play arena and party room exclusively for your group.

1815 Buerkle Rd White Bear Lake 651-348-8233 monkeyhousemn.com

Phancy Faces

We provide fun entertainment for all ages and events/parties throughout the Twin Cities. Some of our services are Face Painting, Balloon Art/Animals, Henna, Caricatures, Airbrushed Temporary Tattoos, Custom T-Shirts, Hats, and Helmets. Also check out our Fun Foods Rental Items.

215 Northtown Dr NE Minneapolis 612-310-8292 phancyfaces.com

Pinwheel Play

Kids (ages 0–6) will enjoy our art room, wood playsets, obstacle course, sport court, play grocery store, stage, digital playground, and more! Parents love our modern, beautiful space - small enough to keep the kids contained, large enough to keep them entertained for hours!

1256 Park Rd Chanhassen 952-300-8070 pinwheelplay.com

Pump It Up

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7406 Washington Ave S Eden Prairie 952-943-0052; 3500 Holly Ln N Ste 65 Plymouth 763-553-0340 pumpitupparty.com

Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo

Have a fun birthday party with turtles, lizards, snakes, and alligators. We can bring the animals to your house or you can come to the zoo to see more than 150 different kinds of animals, including a 12 foot alligator.

3297 N Cty Rd 45 Owatonna 507-455-1465 theradzoo.com

Rockin Jump Trampoline & Indoor Recreation Park

Rockin’ Jump’s parties are easy for parents and offer exhilarating fun for all ages. Our 1 hour 45 minute parties include pizza, drinks, socks, a private host, private party room, private game/lane, arcade play card & awesome memories.

2015 Silver Bell Rd #195 Eagan 651-419-9020 eagan.rockinjump.com

Sunnyside Stables, Inc.

Birthday Parties, Lessons, Kids Horse Camp, and Trail Riding!!

15400 Emery Ave E Rosemount 651-226-2027 sunnysidestables.org

The Works Museum

At The Works Museum, kids and families use hands-on activities, building tools, and everyday materials to explore engineering and design. Parents love our easy and fun birthday parties, make-yourown favors, free parking, and easy-to-supervise layout. Kids just love us, period.

9740 Grand Ave S Bloomington 952-888-4262 theworks.org

USA Inflatables

USA Inflatables offers the largest selection of inflatables, moonwalks, bouncehouses, waterslides, obstacle courses, rockwall, euro bungee, concessions, interactives, dunk tanks and more for any occasion. Free delivery and pickup.

Free Delivery in Metro 763-506-0400 usainflatables.com

Zero Gravity Trampoline Park & Laser Tag

Looking for a new place for your child's birthday party? Check out Zero Gravity. Shoot hoops, flip into a foam pit, play dodgeball — all on trampolines. We have Laser Tag, an arcade, aerial net course, and climbing wall.

2292 Woodale Dr Mounds View 763-231-3033 zerogravitymn.com

CHILDCARE/EDUCATION Learning Center & Day Care | 6 Wks - School Age

Catalina’s Preschool Spanish

Family Owned, Family Run Since 1985

Southwest Mpls/Linden Hills

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Rainbow Montessori

Fun music-based classes for ages 1½–6 & parents

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She’s my biggest investment.

Call 952-935-5588 and schedule a tour!

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www.misamigosimmersion.com Visit narimn.org or call 612-332-6274 to find a NARI-certified professional for your next remodeling project or to become a NARI member.

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