TASTE OF MINNESOTA

Last update: July 4, 2009 - 12:46 PM

TASTE OF MINNESOTA

Food, music and "Kid Zone," with dancing, face painting and more (open 1 p.m.-9 p.m.). Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Event is open noon-10:40 p.m. Admission: After 3 p.m. daily, visitors 12-54 years old will need to pay a $10 admission fee and in return will be given $10 worth of food/drink tickets. Those older than 54 will pay $5 and get $5 in food/drink tickets, and kids 11 and younger are free with a paying adult. Harriet Island, Plato and Justus Ohage Boulevards, St. Paul. www.tasteofmn.com.

CANOE WHEN THE MOON IS FULL

Paddle through the sunset and beneath a full moon. All equipment provided. Reservations required. Ages 8 and older. 7-9 p.m. $8. Baker Park Reserve, 2301 County Road 19, Maple Plain. 763-559-6700. www.threeriversparkdistrict.org.

HISTORIC FORT SNELLING

Step back in time and experience life in the 1820s. Costumed re-enactors, flintlock musket and cannon firings, interpretive displays and exhibits. Children under 5 free. Noon-5 p.m. $5-$10. Historic Fort Snelling, 200 Tower Av., St. Paul. 612-726-1171. www.mnhs.org.

COMO TOWN

Amusement park for ages 2 to 12. More than 18 rides and attractions, plus special events. Unlimited-ride wristband is $16.95; admission is free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today. Como Park, Midway and N. Lexington Parkways, St. Paul. 651-487-2121. www.comotown.com.

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