Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner
From Sharks to tulips and everything in between, find lots of fun things to do with your family this weekend!
When/Where: Grand Opening: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul MN 55103, 651-487-8200. Show runs 3/26-5/1.
Why Go: Welcome spring to Minnesota while enjoying 7,000 tulips, 1,000 daffodils, 1100 hyacinths and hundreds of other flower species in purples, lavenders, shades of yellow and hints of white in the Sunken Garden of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
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Pricing: Free. A voluntary donation of $2/adult and $1/child is appreciated, however, it is not required for entry to the Zoo or Conservatory.
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When/Where: Sunday Bowling Special, All Sundays, 9 a.m. - noon, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan MN 55122, 651-452-7520
Why Go: Great fun and exercise with your family!
Pricing: $2/game per person plus $2.50 shoe rental per person
When/Where: School Age Open Gym (first grade to age 13), Fridays 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., 2015 Silver Bell Road Suite 180, Eagan, MN 55122, 651-454-6203
Why Go: Fun tumbling on the gymnastic equipment, great way to get rid of extra energy in a warm, dry environment while we wait for warmer outdoor weather
Pricing: $10/member, $12/non-member
***All participants must have a completed waiver. Waiver is on Gleason’s website.
4. F.A.N.tastic (Family Fun Night)
When/Where: Eagan Community Center, Saturdays, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan MN 55122, 651-675-5550
Why Go: Enjoy a wide variety of family fun activities for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)!
Pricing: $2/person with a $10/family maximum
5. Minnesota SEALiFE, Mall of America
When/Where: Mall of America, Friday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., 120 East Broadway, Bloomington MN 55425, 952-883-0202
Why Go: Explore the depths of the ocean right here in Minnesota! By purchasing tickets online, you can get the Express Entrance (skip the lines!), enjoy 40+ diplays, free Kid’s Play Area, one free Kids Quiz per child, your tickets are good all day (leave for lunch and shopping, return to see more later), Touchpool (touch a real starfish and more!), live feedings all day.
Pricing: $16.53 ages 13+ (includes tax), $14.33 ages 3-12 (includes tax)
