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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/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Como Zoo\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,St Paul,Storytime,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers Thursdays | Como Park 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. \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-thursdays-como-park-zoo/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Como Park Zoo & Conservatory\, 1225 Estabrook Drive\, St. Paul\, MN
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,Weekday
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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-2/2026-10-01/
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-2/2026-10-01/
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:Four Sisters Farmers Market | Pow Wow Grounds Parking Lot - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that provides increased access to affordable\, healthy\, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We strive to celebrate Indigenous pride\, health\, and well-being. \nWe welcome and accept SNAP/EBT benefits\, Market Bucks\, Gus Produce Market Bucks\, cash\, and cards. In partnership with Hunger Solutions\, Four Sisters can match up to $10 of SNAP/EBT benefits. Spend $10 and we will give you $20 more! Stop by the market manager’s table to learn more about this opportunity.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/four-sisters-farmers-market/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Pow Wow Grounds\, 1414 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers Markets,Food,Free Event,Minneapolis,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market | Edina
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Farmers Market lets people purchase directly from farmers\, growers and producers\, ensuring a high level of freshness and quality. \nPlease note the market is not part of the EBT program. We partner with VEAP\, providing thousands of pounds of fresh produce for local families.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/centennial-lakes-park-farmers-market-edina/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Centennial Lakes Park\, 7499 France Avenue S\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers Markets,Food,Free Event,Outdoors,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Happy Thursdays | Northern Soda Company
DESCRIPTION:Make Thursdays your new favorite day to stop by Northern Soda Company! Join us every week for Happy Thursdays and enjoy $1 off all taps →  $2.50 mugs\, and $6 flights!  It’s the perfect excuse to try something new\, meet up with friends\, or kick back and relax in the taproom. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit\, Thursdays are all about great soda\, good vibes\, and a little extra reason to treat yourself.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/happy-thursdays-northern-soda-company/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Northern Soda Company\, Campus Drive\, New Brighton\, Minnesota\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Weekday
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SUMMARY:Lille Fredag Happy Hour | American Swedish Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or connections. This gathering aims to bring people together\, foster new friendships\, and strengthen connections within the local Nordic community. \nHosted by Karvel Schram\, an Icelandic native and former resident of Denmark\, along with a group of friends\, the event was created to connect people from across all the Nordic countries\, celebrate shared heritage\, and learn from one another’s unique traditions and experiences. Gathering will also help engage younger generations who may not yet be actively involved in Nordic organizations and create an accessible entry point into the broader community in the Twin Cities. \nEnjoy music\, the lawn game Kubb\, and conversation in a relaxed setting in ASI’s courtyard. While anyone age 21 and older is welcome\, the event is primarily focused on building community among adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s.
URL:https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/lille-fredag-happy-hour-american-swedish-institute/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Minneapolis,Outdoors,Weekday
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