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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Week of Feb. 1
A weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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Here’s our list of family best bets this week:
- LAURA INGALLS WILDER BIRTHDAY PARTY
Where/When:
, 830 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
February 5, 2011 - 11:00am
Why Go: To celebrate the birthday of the woman who wrote "Little House on the Prairie." Attendees will get to experience a pioneer celebration with old-fashioned party games, crafts and more. For children in grades 1-5.
Price: Free, registration required
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- BRECK GYMNASTICS VARSITY MEET
Where: , 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
February 5, 2011 - 11:00am
Why Go: To watch Olympic dreamers in action. At this meet, Breck vs. Apple Valley, Edina, Elk River, Maple Grove, Pine Island, Princeton, Simley
Price: Free
- “IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN” THE PLAY
Where/When: , 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Though February 13th
Why Go: To find out what happens! Suppose you had a rather large moose who stopped by to visit. Suppose you decided to feed him a muffin. Suppose he was still hungry. One thing leads to another in this laugh-out-loud musical comedy adapted by Stages Theatre Company.
Box Office: (952) 979-1111
Price: $15
- BRECK GIRLS VARSITY HOCKEY
Where/When: , 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
February 5, 2011 - 1:00pm
Why Go: To see the Breck girls vs. the Novas
Price: Free
- Minneapolis Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Where/When: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Friday, February 4, 2011-Sunday, February 6th
11:00am–4:00pm
Why Go: Kids love wheels! See cool 2011 models from leading manufacturers. Watch jaw-dropping stunts at the Ducati Freestyle Show plus amazing all-new show features. This is the motorcycle show you won't want to miss.
Price: $15 for adults, $6 for kids 6-11
Children ages 11 and under are free on Sunday only.
Children under the age of 6 are free every day.