Looking for fun, entertaining family and learning events to check out in Minneapolis this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

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NBA player Anthony Edwards is in a controversy over claims by Instagram model Paige Jordae regarding payment for an alleged abortion. Edwards acknowledges regrettable comments and seeks privacy. His team emphasizes Edwards' maturity is ongoing.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's family adopts a rescue cat named Honey after their previous cat Afton went missing. Honey is already settling in, happily claiming spots around the governor's residence.

The article discusses the first babies born in Twin Cities hospitals in 2024, highlighting the quick birth of Dao Her and Thao Xiong's son at North Memorial Health, as well as other new year's births in the area.

Morrison County opens registrations for the Circle of Security Parenting Program, which offers in-person and virtual sessions to help parents understand their children's emotional needs.

Patrick Roers was fatally shot at a Cloquet, Minnesota motel where he was training for a new job. His family and the community remember him as a cheerful, loving person with aspirations of starting a family.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey announced lowered adoption fees at local shelters to encourage pet adoption, sharing his positive personal experience with his cat, Ronda.

The Converse Public Library is hosting a "Crafternoon" event for kids to create yarn monsters, aiming to encourage creativity and reduce screen time. Registration is required.

Blaine, Minnesota, invites families to a Spring Cookie Decorating Event at City Hall, offering a chance to decorate spring-themed cookies and create memories. Registrations are open for the family-friendly activity.

The St. Louis Park Lions Club is hosting its annual Egg Hunt on March 30, featuring candy scrambles, a coloring contest, and a photo op with the Easter bunny. Registration is $6.

The Olsons are celebrating 40 years of marriage and over 17 years of volunteer work at the Mary Ann Young Center, known for their service and festive costumes.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting "My Preschooler & Me" on May 1, featuring stories, a nature walk, and crafts for kids aged 2-6 with an adult. Reservations required, call 763-559-6700.

The Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest will be held at The St. Louis County Depot on Saturday, offering crafts, performances, and educational activities for kids.

Bloomington Public Schools offer diverse summer programs, including preschool, credit recovery, camps, aquatics, and adult enrichment, detailed in an online catalog.

Blaine Police Department hosts a Youth Bike Rodeo on May 4 with safety lessons, free helmets, and bike gear for registered kids at Blaine United Methodist Church.

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is hosting a "Family Fun Day" on May 25 to let families experience 1913 farm life, including doing chores and playing historical games.

Minneapolis Police responded to a suspicious person at a family's Mother's Day gathering, ensuring safety and engaging with the children to foster a sense of community.

A study by Nitya Chawla at Carlson School of Management suggests workplace allyship plays a key role in supporting new mothers, improving job satisfaction, and reducing the urge to leave the workforce.

Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts a family canoeing event to teach basic skills on June 2 from 2:30-4:30 PM, with prior registration required and a fee of $12.

Lake Phalen is hosting a free family-friendly fishing event with gear and advice provided, no license required, though children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a family kayaking event on June 23, featuring lessons on kayaking safety and techniques, with a group discount available. Reservations required.

Cleary Lake offers a Canoeing basics class for families on August 3, where participants can learn paddling and safety before canoeing. Reservations, required two days prior, can be made by calling 763-559-6700 with a $12 fee per person.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers KidSplash Log Rolling, a nostalgic outdoor activity for 10 to 15-year-olds, combining history and sport, with no prior experience necessary.

The annual Kids Fest in Plymouth at the Hilde Performance Center offers free family fun with STEAM activities, inflatables, food trucks, a Disney tribute band, and a yo-yo master on August 15th.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting a log rolling event on August 17, offering a fun, historical sport suitable for all ages, with discounts for groups and mandatory reservations.

Brooklyn Park Police are hosting an internet safety education session for adults on August 15, 2024, featuring speaker Alison Feigh from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center.

Rice County's Baby Talk program wins a Minnesota award for its innovative support to new parents, offering free educational sessions for over two decades.

The Kids in the Park program offers up to four years of rental aid for eligible families in St. Louis Park, seeking to reduce housing instability among schoolchildren.

The Kidcreate Studio in St. Louis Park is offering various art classes for kids during the MEA break, including messy science experiments and Halloween-themed activities.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation hosts its fourth annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on October 27, featuring candy, activities, and music for families with children through fifth grade.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is hosting a free Halloween event with Trunk-or-Treating, 'Explore A Truck', a DJ, and other family activities on October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center is hosting a Halloween skating event on October 27, featuring themed decorations and activities for families, with different admission rates based on age.

Scott County offers a Family Archery event for all levels at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park to teach safety and skills, with guidance from instructors.

Washington County Libraries offer a series of educational events for kids and teens in November, including wildlife encounters, math programs, art sessions, coding with bees, pet sketching, car maintenance, and bath bomb making.

The City of Plymouth is hosting a New Year's Eve daytime celebration for kids ages 2-12 at the K.U.B.E., featuring activities like music and face painting.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a free, family-friendly snowshoe event with hot cocoa, storytelling, and Winter Wonderland Bingo on February 6.

The University of Minnesota Extension and Wright County 4-H are offering a Cloverbuds program for kids K-2 with activities on Saturdays at $5 per child.

The City of Duluth is hosting a Car Seat Check Event on January 30th to address high misuse rates and improve proper use and installation of car seats.

Bloomington seeks exhibitors for an Early Childhood Expo aimed at resources for children under five and caregivers, with a February 21 registration deadline.

Mankato's "More Trees Please!" Arbor Day Poster Contest invites K-5 students to submit tree-themed art by April 7.

Bloomington hosts an Early Childhood Expo on April 26, with resources for families with young children, including a Baby Gear Swap, expert sessions, and family entertainment.

Carver County Parks introduces an affordable after-school archery program for kids, providing equipment and coaching to teach archery basics and promote physical activity.

Bloomington officials are considering reallocating franchise fees, traditionally used for pavement and accessibility projects, to fund retaining wall improvements and sustainability initiatives, and are seeking public feedback on the changes.

Aquila Park to host the Wheelie Fun Community Bike Ride in St. Louis Park on May 16, celebrating Bike Month with a family-friendly event for all skill levels.

The City of Ramsey announces a community play event for kids with games, sports, and crafts at The Draw ballfields, a non-religious collaboration with Northgate Church.

St. Louis Park offers free outdoor yoga classes at the Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater on Thursdays and Saturdays from June 19 to July 31 and June 28 to August 2, respectively.

Carver County Parks is hosting a Teen Archery Camp from July 22-24 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park for teens aged 11-16, offering instruction in archery, range safety, and the use of compound and recurve bows.

Camp Kota in Bloomington is ready to offer a traditional summer camp experience in July, with activities for kids in second to seventh grade, including an overnight campout event.

'This Is Me', created by Holly Schoenbauer in Northfield, supports foster children's sense of identity and belonging beyond basic needs, through keepsakes like yearbooks and mentorship programs.

Oak Hill Park is hosting a Mini–Adventure Camp for 4-6-year-olds from August 4-8, featuring activities, crafts, and snacks. The camp costs $200 for residents and requires registration 11 days in advance.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, announces a Mini-Adventure Camp for children ages 4 to 6 with activities from August 4-8 at Oak Hill Park, with registration ending July 24.

Plymouth is hosting its annual Kids Fest at the Hilde Performance Center, featuring free entertainment, STEAM activities, food trucks, and live music by Riffin’ Griffin on August 21.

The Kids Summer Concert Series at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater features Tricia & The Toonies on August 6, offering free live music for families from 10 to 11 a.m.

St. Louis Park has openings in its upcoming youth basketball camp, scheduled for August 18-22, covering a range of skills for all levels. Registrations are open till August 15.

The article promotes St. Louis Park's Kids Summer Concert Series, highlighting the Kidsdance event as a fun, free activity for families, with tips on preparation and additional series details.

Scott County is hosting a Family Archery event to teach archery skills and safety, with equipment provided. Open to ages 8+, with discounts for groups. Reservations required.

Duluth 1200 Fund grants over $150,000 to 21 local childcare providers, creating 70 new childcare slots, to support working families and stabilize the industry.

The Eden Prairie Art Center offers art programs for different age groups, including Pre-K creative play, after-school programs, teen pottery, and adult art classes, with varying costs and schedules during the fall season.

Morrison County has launched Paths to Parenthood, a support group for young adults aged 16-25 who are parents, expecting, or considering parenthood. The free sessions start November 18th from 3-4:30 p.m.

Plymouth reduced the registration fees for its STEMtacular Saturday event to $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents, with additional participants costing $10 each.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation introduces a free Teen Aquatic Fitness program with water-based activities, skill-building, mentorship, and more, targeting teens' physical and social development.

Carver County Parks offers an Indoor Archery Series for children ages 8-14, providing all necessary equipment and instruction for beginners to learn archery basics. The series runs from Nov 6-20.

The Rec Center is hosting Turkey Bingo for kids on Nov 26, with fun prizes, and a free Turkeys on Ice skating event afterwards.

Carver County Parks offers an Indoor Archery Series for kids aged 8-14, with sessions in archery basics at Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center, including all equipment.

Carver County Parks' Winter Adventure Camp offers kids aged 8-13 activities like snowshoeing and kicksledding. No experience is needed, and gear is provided. Sessions are in January and February, with a $45 fee per child.

Plymouth announces Santa accepting letters at local outposts with promised personalized responses for those including a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The City of Bloomington and Bloomington Public Schools are hosting an Early Childhood Expo on April 11, inviting organizations involved in early education and family services to exhibit. Registration is open until February 6.

The Plymouth History Center offers free educational Story Time events for families with elementary-aged children, including storytelling and activities on select Tuesdays.

Champlin invites kids for Taekwondo classes starting January 7, teaching self-defense, respect, and discipline. Sessions are every Wednesday; $75 for six weeks.

St. Louis Park offers new youth dance and gymnastics classes in partnership with Dance Unlimited, featuring events like K-Pop Neon Hunters Dance and a Valentine's Day Dance Party.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation provides free, engaging activities and lunch for children on January 20-21 during the school transition to virtual learning.