Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is shaping up to be the chill spot for Twin Cities folks with a lineup of frosty fun for Presidents’ Day weekend – it's PolarPalooza time, people. Visitors can dive into a world of interactive activities designed to educate and entertain, from animal enrichment to energy conservation tips brought by Xcel Energy.
But it's not only about the polar bears. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has a roster of events that have even the most energetic kids saying, "I'm bored" scrambling for their calendars. Get ready for Camp Como's summer fun, and yes, there are scholarships in case your wallet's looking thin after the holidays. Registration's opening faster than a kiddo on a sugar rush, so keep those eyes peeled. Remember those school programs for PreK-6th graders? They're in the mix too, with bus scholarships that make field trips more of a joyride than a headache.
Adrenaline junkies can give a pass to the usual Saturday morning cartoons for this one. FLEX Basketball Camp is swooshing into town, inviting girls and female-identifying youths aged 7-18 to get schooled – for free, thanks to HealthPartners and Penumbra Theatre Company. Every Saturday, a new chance to up their game with a side dish of health and nutrition. Registrations are required.
Meanwhile, over at Mears Park and Como Lakeside Pavilion, they're calling all crooners, rockers, and otherwise musically inclined individuals. Want your sound to echo through the Parks this summer? Throw your hat in the ring and apply for a chance to perform. Also, mark your calendar because a bunch of other events are unfolding this February – Family Winter Party, Movie Night, Oxford Roller Groove – the whole shebang.
The Parks’ department's got enough activities to quash even a screen-addicted teen's ennui. From martial arts to Roblox parties, they've got all bases covered. Even the adults are in for a treat with options ranging from Judo to Senior Gamers – goodbye, bingo stereotypes. For those with disabilities, the Adaptive Recreation programming offers everything from dances to fitness, ensuring no one's left on the sidelines.
With Spring peeping around the corner, outdoor court preparations are underway. And heads up, your winter sports are taking a bow; ice rinks and ski centers are signing off for the season. Lastly, the green-thumbed Samaritans, attention. Frogtown Park and Farm are on a quest for a management partner, so get your proposals in by April 16. Don't forget to show some love to the Parks for All Campaign because parks should indeed be for all.
To get the low down on these events or to be the next chart-topper at Music in the Parks, visit the official Saint Paul Parks and Recreation bulletin and start planning some real fun.
