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Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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Nov 3 – Jan 3

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company

Children's Theatre Company (UnitedHealth Group Stage) — Minneapolis · Hennepin Co. · Minneapolis

CTC's holiday staging of the Dr. Seuss classic, best enjoyed by everyone.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets from $25; lap passes $5 for ages 3 and under
  • Indoors

This weekend: Fri 7pm, Sat 11am and 2pm, Sun 2pm. Run time 1 hr 50 min with intermission.

Details at Children's Theatre Company ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 1pm

Gardener Chat

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.…

  • Cost not listed
Details at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ↗

Library storytimes & programs (25, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amPreK Friday · Plymouth Library, Plymouth, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amStorytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmFunLab · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amMending 101 · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free
2:30pmSTEAM Saturday · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

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47 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 41 free and 42 indoors.

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