Finding Family Fun in the Twin Cities (& beyond!)

DescriptionApril showers bring May flowers so come on out and celebrate by making a colorful May Day basket filled with goodies! We will have refreshments, cupcakes and door prizes for early summer camp registrations. No registration required. Time: Sat, May 2, 3-4:30pm Admission: Free, donations appreciated.

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Home Depot: Free Building Projects for Kids - Learn How to Build a Picket Fence Photo Frame

WhenSat, May 2, 9am – 12pm

WhereHome Depot Stores Throughout the Country ()

DescriptionCome learn how to build a picket fence photo frame in time for Mother's Day FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12 All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m. Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed http://www.familyfuntwincities.com/home-depot-kids-workshop/ https://hdcontent.homedepot.com/Workshops/Contents/05-15_PicketFenceFrame-F-e04f23b1.jpg

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ARBOR DAY HISTORY MYSTERY (For All Ages) At KELLER REGIONAL PARK

Saturday, May 16

Fun for families, history buffs, tree lovers, and wanna-be detectivesMay 16th is Arbor Day in Maplewood and there's a tree history mystery brewing. The Case of the Missing Elm Grove—Who (or What) Done It? Come try to solve the mystery. Start at the Golfview Picnic Shelter and walk the trail (about 1/3 mile) to the location of the long-gone grove. Along the way, gather clues, learn about trees, and discover the story of Maplewood's historic tree groves. At the old grove site participate in a brief ceremony at 11:30 to rededicate the Memory Grove plaque.Stay after the ceremony to learn how to plant a disease-resistant elm, ask a naturalist your tree questions, chat with members from the Historical Society, or enjoy the park and trail on your own. This event is sponsored by the City of Maplewood and Maplewood Area Historical Society. For map and the history behind the mystery, see: www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/treemystery. For more information: 651-249-2170.

Where: At KELLER REGIONAL PARK, meet at Golfview picnic shelter, on Highway 61, ½ mile north of Frost Avenue

When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Who: All ages

How: meet at Golfview picnic shelter at Keller Regional Park

Cost: FREE

Minneapolis Institute of Arts Family Day

Sunday, May 10

Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, you’ll have a blast making art, going on artful adventures, meeting local musicians, dancers, and storytellers, and more!

Where: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
(888) MIA-ARTS (642-2787) (Toll Free)

When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Who: Families

How: Come and join the fun!

Cost: Free

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Canaries @ Saints (Tickets $5-$18/pp)

Bell Museum of Natural History - Free Sundays

RedHawks @ Saints (Tickets $5-$18/pp)

Annual May Day Party

Home Depot: Free Building Projects for Kids - Learn How to Build a Picket Fence Photo Frame

ARBOR DAY HISTORY MYSTERY (For All Ages) At KELLER REGIONAL PARK

Saturday, May 16

Minneapolis Institute of Arts Family Day

Sunday, May 10