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April Showers, Weather and Spring Babies: Outings for Kids in the Three Rivers Park District

Mark your calendar for a variety of low-cost activities for children April 7-13, 2013. Reservations are required for some event.

The following was provided by the Three Rivers Park District. 

My Preschooler & Me: Nature Discoveries: Wake Up, Bears!

Sunday, April 7, from 1:30-3 p.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Listen to the book “Bear Wants More” by Karma Wilson. Bring your teddy bear to play games and have a picnic snack. Turn into a bear by making ears and a mask, and go on a spring hike. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #212203-08. This program is for ages 3-5.

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My Preschooler and Me: Puppet Escapades: Weather

Tuesday, April 9, from 10-11 a.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis. Join in animal adventures as you watch a puppet show, then do a special activity or craft. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #216903-05. This program is for ages 2-6.

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My Preschooler & Me: Book Worms Story Hour: Turtle Time

Tuesday, April 9, from 10-11 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Meet and touch three different species of Minnesota turtles. Watch a live turtle eat. Go on a hidden turtle hunt and check the pond for  turtle-watching spots. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #212203-06. This program is for ages 2-6.

Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs — Spring has Sprung: Buds and Shoots

Tuesday, April 9, from 1-3 p.m., at Richardson Nature Center, in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington. Drop off your kids to investigate how spring has sprung in Hyland Lake Park Reserve. This month, explore the changes that come with the season of spring, make a craft, and end the day with a healthy snack brought from home. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #212916-19. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Nature Explorers: April Showers

Wednesday, April 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Brooklyn Park. Explore a topic through hands-on play, stories, art and games. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #215403-02. This program is for ages 2-5 with a paying adult.

Preschool Drop-Off: Outdoor Kids Club — I Can Do an Obstacle Course!

Wednesday, April 10, from 1-3 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. Each program includes hands-on activities, a theme-related story and outdoor time to experience the featured recreational activity. Take-home letters provide leading questions to help children share all they have learned. Watch their love for the outdoors grow!  Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #225116-01. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades: Spring Surprises

Wednesday, April 10, from 10-11 a.m., Richardson Nature Center, in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington. Bring your preschooler to see the puppets put on a show. Explore arrival activity stations before the show. Adults and children pay the program fee. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #212903-05. This program is for ages 2+.

 

My Baby, Me and the Mississippi: Spring Babies

Thursday, April 11, from 10-11 a.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis. Increase your knowledge while introducing topics to your child at the same time. Have a fun outing, create a timeless craft and enjoy the company of other parents. Only the child pays. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #216903-02. This program is for ages 0-2.

My Preschooler & Me: Bunny Hop

Saturday, April 13, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Richardson Nature Center, in Hyland Lake Park Reserve. Discover the natural world through indoor hands-on activity stations, stories, art, songs, games and outdoor exploration relating to a special theme each month. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Adults and children pay program fee. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #212903-02. This program is for ages 2+.


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