Family spotlights: Winter Trails Day

Plus: Minneapolis Institute of Arts family day.

December 31, 2011 at 10:16PM
"Three Rivers Park District promotes geocaching as a way to get outside and enjoy the parks."
Geocaching at Three Rivers Park District (Dml -/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

WINTER TRAILS DAY

Zip up your coat and head outside for some fresh air. Park personnel will be on hand to demonstrate geocaching and other winter sports.

  • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat 1/7
    • Fort Snelling State Park, 5701 Leavenworth Av. S., Mpls
      • 612-725-2724

        EARTH, WIND, FIRE, WATER

        The four elements are the theme for family day at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Join educators from the Science Museum of Minnesota for a wind experiment. Hear the music of a string quartet and watch dramatic dance by students of Ragamala Dance. Let the elements be your guide through drop-in studios and activities.

        • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun 1/8
          • Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Av. S., Mpls
            • Free
              • 612-870-3131
                • www.artsmia.org
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