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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library’s vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent\, but all are welcome. Reserve tickets on the website in advance.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-in-the-library-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum-2/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tiny-tots-story-time-big-hill-books-2/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Big Hill Books\, 405 Penn Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers\, special storytimes\, community helpers\, arts activities\, and more!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fri-yay-roseville-library/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, 55133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Kids,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Brick by Brick Antiracist Story Hour | Candenza Music
DESCRIPTION:Brick by Brick is a community space for children and their caregivers to listen to stories\, create art\, ask questions and practice anti-racism. Storytellers Morgan\, Alsa\, and Ellen guide families through fun\, play\, openness\, and silliness\, because creating joy together is anti-racist! And YES – there will be snacks! We welcome families of any race\, religion\, gender\, sexuality\, national origin\, or disability status. FREE and open to all.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/brick-by-brick-antiracist-story-hour-candenza-music/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Cadenza Music\, 149 N Snelling Ave\, St Paul\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Indoor Play & Recreation,Kids,Parents,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers | Como Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to see story time\, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! An ASL interpreter will be here most Thursdays interpreting the 10:30 story time\, 11am zookeeper talk\, and the 11:30am Blaze Sparky and Friends presentation. \n  \nMarch 5- Jr. Gardener\nMarch 12- Jr. Zookeeper\nMarch 19- Nighttime Critters\nMarch 26- Under the Sea \nApril\nApril 2- Animal Families\nApril 9- Bird Buddies\nApril 16- Busy Bugs\nApril 23- Diggin’ Dinos\nApril 30- Down on the Farm \nMay\nMay 7- Fancy Flowers\nMay 14- Furry Friends\nMay 21- Jr. Gardener\nMay 28- Jr. Zookeeper \nJune\nJune 4- Nighttime Critters\nJune 11- Under the Sea\nJune 18- Animal Families\nJune 25- Bird Buddies \nJuly\nJuly 2- Diggin’ Dinos\nJuly 9- Down on the Farm\nJuly 23- Jr. Gardener\nJuly 30- Jr. Zookeeper \nAugust\nAugust 6- Nighttime Critters\nAugust 13- Under the Sea\nAugust 20- Animal Families\nAugust 27- Bird Buddies \nSeptember\nSeptember 3- Busy Bugs\nSeptember 10- Diggin’ Dinos\nSeptember 17- Down on the Farm\nSeptember 24- Furry Friends \nOctober\nOctober 1- Fancy Flowers\nOctober 8- Jr. Zookeeper\nOctober 15- Jr. Gardener\nOctober 22- Under the Sea\nOctober 29- Nighttime Critters \nNovember\nNovember 5- Animal Families\nNovember 12- Bird Buddies\nNovember 19- Busy Bugs \nDecember\nDecember 3- Diggin’ Dinos\nDecember 10- Down on the Farm\nDecember 17- Fancy Flowers\nDecember 24- Furry Friends
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/little-explorers-como-zoo/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Como Zoo\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,St Paul,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library’s vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent\, but all are welcome. Reserve tickets on the website in advance.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-in-the-library-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum-2/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tiny-tots-story-time-big-hill-books-2/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Big Hill Books\, 405 Penn Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Minneapolis,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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SUMMARY:Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers\, special storytimes\, community helpers\, arts activities\, and more!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fri-yay-roseville-library/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, 55133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Kids,Storytime,Weekday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T103000
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T184915Z
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SUMMARY:Tots and Trains | MN Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota Transportation Museum on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for stories\, crafts and fun for our younger train enthusiasts! Stories start at 10:30 with plenty of time to play and explore our Kid Zone. All Aboard!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tots-and-trains-mn-transportation-museum/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E. Saint Paul\, MN\, 55130\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55130-4319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,St Paul,Storytime,Weekday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
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CREATED:20260301T170212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T170212Z
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers | Como Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to see story time\, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! An ASL interpreter will be here most Thursdays interpreting the 10:30 story time\, 11am zookeeper talk\, and the 11:30am Blaze Sparky and Friends presentation. \n  \nMarch 5- Jr. Gardener\nMarch 12- Jr. Zookeeper\nMarch 19- Nighttime Critters\nMarch 26- Under the Sea \nApril\nApril 2- Animal Families\nApril 9- Bird Buddies\nApril 16- Busy Bugs\nApril 23- Diggin’ Dinos\nApril 30- Down on the Farm \nMay\nMay 7- Fancy Flowers\nMay 14- Furry Friends\nMay 21- Jr. Gardener\nMay 28- Jr. Zookeeper \nJune\nJune 4- Nighttime Critters\nJune 11- Under the Sea\nJune 18- Animal Families\nJune 25- Bird Buddies \nJuly\nJuly 2- Diggin’ Dinos\nJuly 9- Down on the Farm\nJuly 23- Jr. Gardener\nJuly 30- Jr. Zookeeper \nAugust\nAugust 6- Nighttime Critters\nAugust 13- Under the Sea\nAugust 20- Animal Families\nAugust 27- Bird Buddies \nSeptember\nSeptember 3- Busy Bugs\nSeptember 10- Diggin’ Dinos\nSeptember 17- Down on the Farm\nSeptember 24- Furry Friends \nOctober\nOctober 1- Fancy Flowers\nOctober 8- Jr. Zookeeper\nOctober 15- Jr. Gardener\nOctober 22- Under the Sea\nOctober 29- Nighttime Critters \nNovember\nNovember 5- Animal Families\nNovember 12- Bird Buddies\nNovember 19- Busy Bugs \nDecember\nDecember 3- Diggin’ Dinos\nDecember 10- Down on the Farm\nDecember 17- Fancy Flowers\nDecember 24- Furry Friends
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/little-explorers-como-zoo/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Como Zoo\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,St Paul,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260304T043216Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T043216Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library’s vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent\, but all are welcome. Reserve tickets on the website in advance.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-in-the-library-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum-2/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Storytime,Weekday
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172803Z
CREATED:20260609T172803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T172803Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tiny-tots-story-time-big-hill-books-2/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Big Hill Books\, 405 Penn Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Minneapolis,Storytime,Weekday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260209T230934Z
CREATED:20250517T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T230934Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260209T231218Z
CREATED:20251106T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T231218Z
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SUMMARY:Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers\, special storytimes\, community helpers\, arts activities\, and more!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/fri-yay-roseville-library/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Roseville Library\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, 55133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Kids,Storytime,Weekday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260708T223113Z
CREATED:20260708T223113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T223113Z
UID:10042597-1797676200-1797679800@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Stories & Crafts in the Gallery | The Museum of Russian Art - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Every third Saturday of the month\, TMORA hosts a free family activity in the Robert J. Brokop Gallery. Join us to hear a story related to Russian art and culture\, learn about artworks\, and create a take-home art project of your own. Afterwards\, explore the museum with an interactive gallery hunt. Advance registration is requested. \nThird Saturday of Every Month | 10:30 – 11:30 AM \n\nRecommended for ages 4-8\, but all are welcome!\nFREE | Pre-registration for children is requested to ensure we have enough art supplies for all.\nFree admission\, but donations are accepted. Pay what you wish!\nThere is free parking across the street (Diamond Lake Road) in the Creekside (formerly Mayflower) Church parking lot.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/stories-crafts-in-the-gallery-the-museum-of-russian-art-minneapolis/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:The Museum of Russian Art\, 5500 Stevens Avenue\, Minneapolis\, 55419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Family Friendly,Free Event,Minneapolis,Storytime,Weekend
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GEO:44.9033969;-93.275997
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260209T230934Z
CREATED:20250517T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T230934Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-21/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260209T231137Z
CREATED:20251106T033059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T231137Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-12-23/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260301T170212Z
CREATED:20260301T170212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T170212Z
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers | Como Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to see story time\, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! An ASL interpreter will be here most Thursdays interpreting the 10:30 story time\, 11am zookeeper talk\, and the 11:30am Blaze Sparky and Friends presentation. \n  \nMarch 5- Jr. Gardener\nMarch 12- Jr. Zookeeper\nMarch 19- Nighttime Critters\nMarch 26- Under the Sea \nApril\nApril 2- Animal Families\nApril 9- Bird Buddies\nApril 16- Busy Bugs\nApril 23- Diggin’ Dinos\nApril 30- Down on the Farm \nMay\nMay 7- Fancy Flowers\nMay 14- Furry Friends\nMay 21- Jr. Gardener\nMay 28- Jr. Zookeeper \nJune\nJune 4- Nighttime Critters\nJune 11- Under the Sea\nJune 18- Animal Families\nJune 25- Bird Buddies \nJuly\nJuly 2- Diggin’ Dinos\nJuly 9- Down on the Farm\nJuly 23- Jr. Gardener\nJuly 30- Jr. Zookeeper \nAugust\nAugust 6- Nighttime Critters\nAugust 13- Under the Sea\nAugust 20- Animal Families\nAugust 27- Bird Buddies \nSeptember\nSeptember 3- Busy Bugs\nSeptember 10- Diggin’ Dinos\nSeptember 17- Down on the Farm\nSeptember 24- Furry Friends \nOctober\nOctober 1- Fancy Flowers\nOctober 8- Jr. Zookeeper\nOctober 15- Jr. Gardener\nOctober 22- Under the Sea\nOctober 29- Nighttime Critters \nNovember\nNovember 5- Animal Families\nNovember 12- Bird Buddies\nNovember 19- Busy Bugs \nDecember\nDecember 3- Diggin’ Dinos\nDecember 10- Down on the Farm\nDecember 17- Fancy Flowers\nDecember 24- Furry Friends
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/little-explorers-como-zoo/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:Como Zoo\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,St Paul,Storytime,Weekday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260209T231137Z
CREATED:20251106T033059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T231137Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Storyteller Kelly every Wednesday and Storyteller Angela every Thursday at 10:30am for stories\, rhymes\, and fun! \nAll are welcome at weekly storytimes\, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information\, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-red-balloon-bookshop/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260304T043216Z
CREATED:20260304T043216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T043216Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Library | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library’s vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent\, but all are welcome. Reserve tickets on the website in advance.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-in-the-library-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum-2/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Storytime,Weekday
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum":MAILTO:arbinfo@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T172803Z
CREATED:20260609T172803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T172803Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tots Story Time | Big Hill Books
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/tiny-tots-story-time-big-hill-books-2/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:Big Hill Books\, 405 Penn Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Kids,Minneapolis,Storytime,Weekday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260209T230934Z
CREATED:20250517T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T230934Z
UID:10023614-1798194600-1798198200@twincitiesfamily.com
SUMMARY:Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs
DESCRIPTION:Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories\, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga\, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there\, Engineers!
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/storytime-with-engineer-paul-choo-choo-bobs/2026-12-25/
LOCATION:Choo Choo Bob’s\, Union Depot - Head House Level 1\, 214 4th Street East\, St Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,St Paul,Storytime
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