TWIN CITIES TODDLER FUN 2022

Keep ahead of the Toddler Game with this list of Twin Cities weekly toddler programs. New openings post-Covid. You got this!

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzFebruary 27, 2022Toddlers, Toddler activities, Toddler fun, Places to go with toddlers, Twin Cities Toddler Fun, Weekly Toddler programs, Toddler friendlyComment

Grandma's Car: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzApril 21, 2019Grandma's car, Transportation

Landmark Center's Ballet Tuesday

Ballet Tuesday at Landmark Center includes a short performance with explanation and then kids are invited to “follow directions” and participate. You can bring lunch from home or grab a sandwich from Anita’s Cafe. Fab.

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzMarch 14, 2019Landmark CenterLandmark Center, St. Paul Ballet, All agesComment

The American Swedish Institute

The American Swedish Institute has exceptional experiences for all ages - a creative museum experience with both learning and play. Castles aren’t usually this warm and cozy!

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzMarch 11, 2019American Swedish InstituteAmerican Swedish Institute, ASI, Kids at the Castle, All agesComment

Grand Adventures with Road Scholar

Making lasting memories with our grandchildren is on our minds from their first breath. We don’t want them to grow up too fast, but “Oh the Places We Could Go”. Road Scholar is a Grand resource for intergenerational travel expertly crafted for you and your Grand.

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzSeptember 17, 2018Road Scholar, Road Scholar Travel, Travel with Grandchildren, International Travel with Grandchildren, Domestic Travel with GrandchildrenComment

How to Travel With Grandchildren - Ten Links Full of Inspiration and Insight

Ten links full of inspiration and insight about traveling with your grandchildren.

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzSeptember 8, 2018Travel, Travel with Grandchildren, Road Scholar, Road Scholar Travel, Wilderness Inquiry, I Can Camp, Domestic Travel with Grandchildren, International Travel with GrandchildrenComment

Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Park

Kids and animals eating out of their hands - a Grand photo op! Make a scenic drive to this Grand spot before the season ends!

Places to Go, DestinationsKaren RitzSeptember 7, 2018Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational ParkFawn Doe Rosa Animal PArk, All agesComment

The New Bell Museum is a Grand Experience

Touch and See is back! The New Bell Museum reopens with a state-of-the-art Planetarium - put it on your summer bucket list! You might even consider membership for coming back again and again.

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzJuly 8, 2018Bell MuseumBell Museum, Bell Museum Grand Opening, University of Minnesota, All ages

Tamarack Nature Center Discovery Hollow

Play, dig, plant, learn, create and explore Ramsey County’s best nature play area! Or use the links to find one near you!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzJune 7, 2018Tamarack Nature CenterNature Center, Tamarack NAture Center, Discovery Hollow Play Area, All ages, Playground, Places to GoComment

Minnesota Zoo Backstage Pass

Experiences make memories - this one is the real deal! Before the Zoo opens (8am!), you’ll walk the Tropics Trail with a naturalist and Zookeepers, watching the trail wake up for the day. Or choose and adventure with sharks and stingrays!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzApril 26, 2018Minnesota ZooMinnesota Zoo, Backstage Pass, All ages, Places to Go Comment

The Works Museum

Kids can dive into basics of engineering, science, and technology with interactive experiences and design challenges created for children ages 4-12 and their grown-ups. Get ready for engineering fun!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzFebruary 20, 2018The Works MuseumSchool age kids, Pre K, The Works Museum, Engineering, Science and technologyComment

SKYZONE Trampoline Park

Get those winter itchies out bouncing around at SkyZone's Toddler Time! Only $6 per child!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzJanuary 14, 2018Skyzone Trampoline ParkSkyzone Trampoline Park, Toddler, All agesComment

Quick - Where Is Your Library Card?!

If you spend considerable time with the Grandkids, we really have to talk about the library. What would you and your Grand make with a 3D printer?!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzJanuary 1, 2018Library, MELSA, Saint Paul Library, Hennepin County Library

Experience Crayola Fun @ MOA

A GrandyCamp discount that makes for hours of memorable fun!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzNovember 4, 2017The Crayola ExperienceMall of America, Crayola Experience, All ages

Minnesota Children's Museum Love

You will LOVE taking the Grands here - start at the face painting table! Four floors of engaging fun and instant Rockstar Grandparent status!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzOctober 11, 2017Minnesota Children's MuseumMinnesota Children's Museum, Toddler, Pre K, School age kidsComment

Twin Cities Toddler Times

Weekly Toddler Events that really rock, and help you craft memorable moments with your child or grandchild!

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzSeptember 14, 2017Pre K, Toddler, The Works Museum, Teeny Bee Boutique, Wild Rumpus Bookshop, Science Museum of Minnesota, Mall of America, Choo Choo Bob's Train Store, Red Balloon Bookshop, Como Zoo and Conservatory, Home Depot, Minnesota Transportation Museum, Jackson Street Roundhouse, SKYZONE, Simply Jane Art Studio Comments

Paddle the Mississippi With Everything Provided!

Looking for an amazing adventure in the heart of the Twin Cities? This has been one of our absolute favorite 4th of July Celebrations. We always take out-of-town visitors; there are even handicapped accommodations! Explore the Mighty Mississippi River up close and personal on a half-day guided canoe trip.

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzJuly 2, 2017Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaWilderness Inquiry, Summer Fun, Mississippi RiverComment

Minnesota's Largest Candy Store

You’ll be a superhero if you take the kids here, and smarter still if you go on a weekday. More than 3,000 kinds of candy. Really.

Destinations, Places to GoKaren RitzJanuary 27, 2017World's Largest Candy StoreDestinations, Places to GoComment