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Twin Cities Stables: Golden Ridge Stables
Golden Ridge Stables A family-oriented stable full of friendly people and knowledgeable staff, they took time out of their busy preparations for their Open House (more on that later) to chat with me...
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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Stages Theatre Company– Now Playing
Thanks to Stages Theatre Company for providing tickets for this review. While the tickets were given to us, all opinions are mine! 100% While I was expecting a great show, I had no idea what we would...
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Twin Cities Stables: Hardwood Creek Farm
I am in love. With the horses of Hardwood Creek Farm. Lyle and Colleen Wick of Hardwood Creek Farm run a program that is unlike any other I have come across. It is not necessarily better than any...
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Twin Cities Stables: Bunker Park Stable
When I was a kid and went on family vacations, my parents always let my brother and me pick an activity of our choosing. Since we vacationed most often in the Black Hills, my brother would always...
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Peapods in St. Paul
St. Anthony Park is a community within St. Paul where you go and immediately feel at home: Even on a frigid blustery gray day at the end of a long week. It is at one of the bookends of these busy 2...
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Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum
Between Lexington Ave. and Snelling Ave. on Energy Park Drive there is a historical-looking building called Bandana Square. Located in Bandana Square is a fascinating museum…At least for history...
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Twin Cities Stables: Davenport Stables
Approximately 13 years ago, I met Cheryl Davenport who owns and runs Davenport Stables. I was immediately impressed by her tenacity and kindness. When I learned she ran a stable, that sealed the...
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Twin Cities Stables Overview
I know that I didn’t get to all the Stables around the Metro. I didn’t make it to the West Metro because I couldn’t get in touch with any of the stables. Not for lack of trying, mind you, but we...
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MacPhail Center for Music’s Free Family Music Series
Free Family Music Series at MacPhail Center for Music Saturday, November 9, 2013 Concerts at 10 & 11 am; FREE! MacPhail Center for Music’s firm belief that the youngest musicians should be taught...
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Math & Science Family Fun Fair at the University of Minnesota
Math & Science Family Fun Fair University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union Saturday, November 16, 2013 10am – 4pm; FREE! So it looks like I’ll be solo-parenting it this weekend. And if there’s one...
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The Nutcracker According to Mother Goose
Nimble Jack, a toy soldier, Nibbles the mouse, and Mother Goose herself (played by Linda Z. Andrews) The Nutcracker According to Mother Goose The Cowles Center Three Performances: Friday, December 6,...
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Wild Rumpus
There’s this little bookstore hidden in Minneapolis. It’s a quaint little place where the books are numerous as are the animals! Let me introduce you to Wild Rumpus. Located in the Linden Hills...
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The Great RiverCentre Train Show 2013
2013 marked the year of the first Great RiverCentre Train Show in St. Paul, hosted by Choo Choo Bob’s Train Show and Store. It’s a 2-day event full of music, games, and trains. Held on Saturday,...
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Target Free Family Music with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
NOTE: THIS IS NOW STARTING JANUARY 7, 2014. Starting today, January 6, 2014, tickets are available for Target’s Spring Free Family Music Series on a first-come, first-serve basis. They offer three...
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It’s the 10th Anniversary of Urban Expeditions at Landmark Center in St. Paul
The Landmark Center is a historical building right in the heart of downtown St. Paul. It was once the federal building for the city which included courtrooms and the post office. Today it is a...
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Minnesota Center for Book Arts
The day the 2nd grade class invaded Minnesota Center for Book Arts was a loud and exciting day for us all. We unloaded the bus and trudged into Open Book through the back door. After sitting in the...
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The Monkey House
The Monkey House, 1815 Buerkle Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Open Play Hours: 10am-3pm Tues-Friday- GREAT for preschoolers, but older kids welcome! 10am-12noon Saturday-Sunday Holidays and No School...
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Como Zoo in the Winter
Como Zoo, as well as the Conservatory, has been around for a long time. As in over 100 years. Located in northern St. Paul along Lexington Parkway, just south of Larpenter in Como Park, Como Zoo is...
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Indoor Playgrounds: West Metro
Adventure Peak at Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S., Edina Open Play hours Mon-Sat: 9am – 9pm Sun: 9am - 6pm Check website for summer & holiday hours Admission $7 per child Adults & under 1...
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Indoor Playgrounds: South Metro
Good Times Park 3265 Northwood Circle, Suite 100 Eagan, MN Open Play hours Daily, 7am – 9pm Admission 1-day Play Today Pass (prices do not include tax): $8/first child $15.50/two $22.50/three $29/four...
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