Here is your Red Box Free Movie Code to use this weekend: MEMORIAL
It is a nice weekend to go out and try something new, here are a few ideas if you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The free Concert in the Parks have really begun now that the weather has finally turned warm!
FRIDAY MAY 30th
Families can browse the wares of local and national juried artists and craftspeople during this popular fair, now in its 42nd year. The fair also features food vendors and live entertainment, with booths radiating out in all directions from the 50th & France intersection.
Occurs every day from 5/30/08 - 6/1/08
Time: Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm
Cost: Free entry
Birthday Celebration
Midtown Global Market
920 East Lake Street
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55407
Enjoy live music, face painting, children's activities, cooking demos, and more, in celebration of the market's second anniversary.612.872.4041
/30/08 - 6/1/08
Time: During market hours
Cost: Free
SATURDAY MAY 31
Celebrate 100 Years of Anne of Green Gables
895 Grand Avenue
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55105
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables with craft activities, stories, displays, birthday cake, and more.
651.224.8320
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free
The Nature of Rum River
(Meet in the Shelter Building)
Rum River North provides abundant wildlife, diverse plant life and easy access. Anoka County provides a trained naturalist to help you explore a different natural element each month, followed by a snack and nature craft. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, May 31
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
651-429-8007
Cost: $5.00 per person or $12/Family of 4
Boat Show & Sale
May 30, 2008 - June 8, 2007
May 30, 2008 - June 8, 2007
Location: Campgrounds, Minnesota State Fair Grounds
Hours:Monday- Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hours:Monday- Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission:Free
Description:Boat sale featuring over 200 new and used fishing boats, runabouts and pontoons.
For more information visit http://www.rapidsportmarinecenter.com%20or/ call (763) 434-1111.
Admission:Free
Description:Boat sale featuring over 200 new and used fishing boats, runabouts and pontoons.
For more information visit http://www.rapidsportmarinecenter.com%20or/ call (763) 434-1111.
Free Nestwatch Workshop
120 West Kellogg Boulevard
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55102
Learn about local birds and how to monitor birds nesting in your neighborhood. Collect valuable data to help Cornell scientists understand threats facing birds during breeding season.
Space is limited; call 651.433.2427 to register. The first 20 registrants receive free birdhouse kits
Ages: 10 to 18
ime: 8am-12:30pm
Cost: Free
Turtle Tales
2659 East Seventh Street
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55119
Take a hike to look for turtles, learn about turtles that live in Minnesota, and meet some close up. Register by May 29. Children must be accompanied.
651.249.2170
Ages: 3 to 18
Time: 10am-11:15am
Cost: $3/child
Flint Hills Children's Festival ArtMoves Parade
345 Washington Street
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55102
In conjunction with the annual Flint Hills Children's Festival, children, families, and community groups are invited to participate in (or just watch!) a parade of moving art featuring banners, flags, puppets, stiltwalkers, and decorated versions of anything on wheels that's non-motorized.
651.224.4222
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free
Vintage Cartoons & Brunch
3022 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55408
Watch vintage cartoons on the big screen - with no admission charge - and enjoy brunch served from a full and affordable menu ($2-$8) featuring kids meals, omelets, pancakes, frittatas, breakfast burritos, and more. The shorts run continuously, so attendees can arrive at any time.
612.822.9000
Occurs Saturdays, Sundays from 3/1/08 - 6/29/08
Ages: 3 to 18
Time: 9am-2pm
Cost: Free admission; Fee for food
Silly Sun Visor
Lakeshore supplies everything kids need to make this free craft right in the store; expect the project to take 10 to 30 minutes. Parents must remain on-site. Offered at all Lakeshore locations.
Ages: 3 to 10
Time: Stop in anytime between 11am-3pm
Cost: Free
SUNDAY JUNE 1
Acoustic Sunrise Concert: Dan Israel
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55404
This free concert at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is part of a series presented every other Sunday.
612.870.3131
Time: 11am-1pm
Cost: Free
Charlie & the Good Times
1530 Phalen Drive
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55106
Families can hear a live performance of easy listening music in the first St. Paul's Music in the Parks concert of the summer at the amphitheater.
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Free
The Star of the North Concert Band
1360 Lexington Parkway
St. Paul MN 55103
Families are invited to enjoy a live performance of band music in the Pavilion, as part of St. Paul's Music in the Parks program.
651.266.6400
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free
City of Lakes Chorus
Como Park
Como Park
1360 Lexington Parkway
St. Paul MN 55103
Families are invited to enjoy a live performance in the Pavilion, as part of St. Paul's Music in the Parks program.
651.266.6400
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
Artistic Youth Ensembles of Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55410
The park board presents a free concert at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on the northwestern edge of the lake, as part of its annual summer entertainment series. Bench and lawn seating, and concessions, are available.
612.230.6400
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free
Blue Daddies
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55410
The park board presents a free rock and blues concert at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on the northwestern edge of the lake, as part of its annual summer entertainment series. Bench and lawn seating, and concessions, are available.
612.230.6400
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Grasshopper Season!
P.O. Box 112, Nicollet Cty.
Hwy. 21 Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 56073
The grasshoppers are back out, making it a perfect time to stop by the Harkin Store to learn about the grasshopper plague that damaged crops and put farmers out of business from 1873 to 1877.
507.354.8666 or 507.934.2160
Ages: 3 to 18
Time: 1pm-4pm
Cost: Free
Prairie Scavenger Hunt
27160 County Road 2
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 56019
Learn about American Indian culture, prairie ecology, and archaeology while hunting for nature items.
507.628.5591
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free
Historical Society Open House
345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55102
Visitors can enjoy free admission to any and all of the Historical Society's 26 sites around the state, along with special activities. State parks waive admission fees on this day, too!http://www.mnhs.org/150
Time: During attraction hours
Cost: Free
Centennial Masqueray Brunch
17th Street & Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN 55405
he Basilica of St. Mary celebrates its 100th birthday with a special brunch open to all. Takes place under a tent in the Xcel Energy parking lot.
612.333.1381
Time: 11am-2pm
Cost: Free
SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday Night
Twins vs Yankees
5/30/08
Time: 7:10pm
Cost: Seats start at $9
Lightning vs Hawks
Our women's pro soccer team, the Minnesota Lightning, takes on Michigan.
651.917.TEAM
5/30/08
Time: 7:05pm
Cost: Adults $8; Youth $6
Saturday Night
Twins vs Yankees
5/31/08
Time: 6:10pm
Cost: Seats start at $9
Lynx vs Phoenix
Minnesota's WNBA team, the Minnesota Lynx, takes on Phoenix.
612.673.8373
5/31/08
Time: 7pm
Cost: Regular $10-$45; VIP $60-$150
Thunder vs Whitecaps
The Minnesota Thunder men's pro soccer team takes on Vancouver at the Thunder's new home field at the National Sports Center. (Note: this game was initially scheduled to take place at James Griffin Stadium.)
651.917.TEAM
5/31/08
Time: 7:05pm
Sunday
Twins vs Yankees
6/1/08
Time: 1:10pm
Cost: Seats start at $9
Lightning vs Firewomen
Our women's pro soccer team, the Minnesota Lightning, takes on West Michigan.
651.917.TEAM
6/1/08
Time: 5:05pm
