Lego Fan Expo
An event for aficionados of the toy that has gone from childhood pastime to mammoth-sized displays and Hollywood films. View new displays from Brickmania, Twin Cities Lego Train Club, Jesse's Brick Galaxy and others. Meet Minnesota Lego builders and learn about how they create their elaborate designs. (Entry times at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Sat.; noon & 2 p.m. Sun. $8-$10. Brickmania Toyworks, 1620 Central Av. NE., Mpls. 612-545-5263. brickmania.com.)
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