K.I. asks from Inver Grove Heights, MN on May 11, 2006
Activities for Toddlers
I have a very active, smart and fun 3 year old. I'm looking for activities besides parks and the library for her. Anyone know of any good ideas let me know. Thank you
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C. answers from Minneapolis on May 14, 2006
I would recommend a membership at the Minnesota zoo. I have two girls; a 4 yr old and 2 yr old, and they love to go to the zoo year round. It's especially nice in the winter. They can check out the two trails indoors and they contstantly have fun activities planned at the zoo that the girls enjoy, and it never seem to get old for them. In one year we "met" Dora and Maisy, and they still talk about that. Every year they have Santa at the zoo as well, for free - and he's a really great Santa. The membership pays for itself after only a couple of visits. There is a ton of information on the zoo website: http://www.mnzoo.com/. I would definitely recommend checking it out. The annual membership for household is only $75. If it's just you and your daughter, you may even be able to get by with the Individual plus 1, which is only $55.
T. answers from Minneapolis on May 11, 2006
I have 4 small children of my own, and also run a daycare from my home. If you have regular access to a computor, go to Crayola.com. They have wonderful coloring pages to print,as well as daily crafts that are relitivly inexpensive and fun to do. All of the kids in my care enjoy our "project time". Also, the Children's Museum in St.Paul has FREE admition every 3rd Sunday.
T. answers from Minneapolis on May 12, 2006
We just did a class at Como Zoo and my three year old loved it. They have limited offerings for three year olds, but we're signed up for the next one too. http://www.comozooconservatory.org/education/classes/thre...
This might sound strange but my husband sometimes takes the kids for a ride on the light rail. My three year old daughter loves it as does my one year old son. She talks about their adventures on the bus and train for weeks afterwards.
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K. answers from Minneapolis on May 12, 2006
Childrens Museum or Science Museum I MAX)
Eagles Nest Indoor Playground (New Brighten)
Look Out Ridge Indoor Playground (woodbury)
Community Ceners/YMCA often have swim classes
Just Jump in Woodbury inflatable play
area
Como Zoo
Minnesota Zoo
Battle Creek Water Slide Park
Shorveiw Community Center(Great indoor pool 0 depth lots of fun sprinklers)
Nature Centers
Fawn Doe Rosa (it's a park wear animals roam free deers, ducks, est..you can feed them as you walk the trails)
Sporting Events??
Camp Snoppy
Saint Paul Library has a program once a week in the summer where their different acts(story teller, puppets, magic, juggler, dance routine, and more)best of all totally free.......
Paddle Boat Missisppi or Saint Croix (bird watching)
Train Ride
thats all I can come up with:0)
B.F. answers from Minneapolis on May 19, 2006
You could go to the IGH community center. They have a pool and a playground. I havent been yet but am going tomorrow to check it out. I've heard its a lot of fun. Its $7/person which is a little pricey but if your child likes the water its worth it. If you have any questions feel free to email me.
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