Grab & Go Kids Planner: Puppetry, Skating and Theater

The kids are restless and want out of the house. Where can you take them this weekend to beat their cabin fever? Patch has a few recommendations:

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  Where/When: 7pm to 9pm, Feb. 18 at the Dodge Nature Center's farm education building in West St. Paul.
  Why Go: Support Somerset Elementary and experience a fun evening mingling with parents, friends and school supporters.
  Pricing: Free 

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  Where/When: 10am to 4pm on Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
  Why Go: Three days of fun at Como Park's Comotown: Meet zookeepers, participate in a presidential scavenger hunt and learn about the presidents and their animal connections.
  Pricing: Free

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  Where/When: 11am to 5pm on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Holz Farm Park lake in Eagan.
  Why Go: Equipment is provided and no fishing license is needed for this  winter ice fishing class. Pre-registration is encouraged: Call Eagan Parks and Recreation at 651-675-5500.
  Pricing: Free
• Veterans Memorial Community Center Free Family Celebration
  Where/When: Noon to 4pm on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights .
  Why Go: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Grove Aquatic and Fitness Center in Inver Grove Heights with free admission to the facility and balloon animals, a DJ, face painting and food available.
  Pricing: Free
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  Where/When: 11am to 5pm on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Children's Theater Company and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
  Why Go: A day of family fun of music, art, books, puppetry and theater at two of Minneapolis' premier art institutions.
  Pricing: Free