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Fantastic Fish

Hear a fishy story, net some minnows from the floating boardwalk, and make a fish to take home.

Maplewood Nature Center
Saturday, June 27, 2009

Fantastic Fourth!

The Walker Art Center presents all-ages fun for the holiday. Create art that pops like fireworks, get your move on with Harmony Hoops hula hoop workshop, enjoy the sounds of Sumunar Gamelan Ensemble, Haley Bonar (pictured),  M.anifest, and more.

Walker Art Center
Saturday, July 4, 2009

KidsFest

Designed with young kids (and their curiosities) in mind, KidsFest gives attendees the chance to get a feel for music. Try an instrument, make one to bring home, explore real instruments that have been taken apart, and sing and dance with MacPhail's talented early childhood music teachers.

MacPhail Center for Music
Saturday, July 11, 2009

Disney's High School Musical

A cast performs songs from all three High School Musical movies.

Treasure Island
Sunday, July 12, 2009

Little Grandpa's Big City Adventure

A family friendly puppet show.

Open Eye Figure Theatre
Friday, July 17, 2009

Twin City Polo Classic

The Twin City Polo Classic is an afternoon of country elegance that features an invigorating polo match, delicious food, a horse parade, family activity area, and the traditional divot stomp. There is something for all ages, and it is a great venue for a corporate picnic or for entertaining clients.

Twin City Polo Field
Saturday, August 1, 2009

World Wide Day of Play

The American Heart Association's Alliance For A Healthier Generation is encouraging kids and their families everywhere to turn off the TV, computer, and video games and go outside and play. Too many kids in the United States are overweight and unhealthy. Make being active and healthy fun.


Saturday, September 26, 2009



raising readers september 2008

Raising Readers takes a look at Japanese comic books, struggling readers, and who won our last Raising Readers essay contest.

Erasing the Stigma

boy and girl

Learning disabilities can be hard to cope with, but with a little understanding, patience, and communication, any child can succeed.

Twin Cities Prep Schools

Prep Schools

A directory of Twin Cities prep schools.

theater
wizard of oz Sing along to the classic songs that follow Dorothy and friends on their adventures along the Yellow Brick Road. Now through Aug. 2 at Stages Theater in Hopkins.
Features
Wake-Up Call

Wake-Up Call

Between tonsils and television, there’s a lot that keeps kids from a good night’s sleep.

Doctor and patient illustration

Immune to Reason?

With all the anti-vaccine hype, parents of newborns are bound to ask the question: “Are vaccines safe for my child?” But should they really be worrying?

kiddywampus

Kiddywampus

Take the phrase “like a kid in a toy store” as far as it can go, and you’ll end up at Kiddywampus.

Dinner illustration

But Will Mikey Like It?

Jean Ronnei, director of nutrition and commercial services for the St. Paul public schools, believes kids will develop a taste for what’s good for them—if we regularly put good stuff in front of them.

Germ-infested children

Germ Warfare

School-age kids average between eight and twelve colds a year making  winter a seemingly endless attack of germs. New plans make preparing for the worst germ warfare easier than you think.

Siji Kids

Siji Kids

Siji Kids is a two-in-one chic boutique and photography studio for children.

The Gonsiers

Expecting Über Baby

Two years ago Lynne and Dan Gonsier opened their trend-forward baby store, Über Baby. They quickly earned a following among cool moms who had plans for more children.

bébé babble

bébé babble

be'be' babble keeps it comfy with mostly cotton separates and nothing overly fussy when it comes to clothing, furnishings, or gear.

Baby Soft

Baby Soft

Pamper your baby and create habits for a lifetime of radiant skin.

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