Family spotlights: Maple syrup and MarsCon

Best bets for a family outing.

March 4, 2012 at 12:51AM
Sap being collected in buckets in Quebec in March 2008.
Sap being collected in buckets. (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

STICKY SITUATION

Prepare for some gooey fun with nature. Learn how to choose just the right tree for a sweet treat. Then collect sap and boil it down to make syrup. Watch it transform into sugar over fire and sample maple candy.

  • 2-4 p.m. Sun. 3/11
    • $2
      • Historic Pond House, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington
        • 952-563-8738

          MarsCon

          In line with the alleged end of the world, the theme for this science-fiction and fantasy convention is "Rockin' the Apocalypse." Fans will be treated to films, discussions and music. Celebrity guests include authors Catherine Asaro and Rob Callahan and actress Claudia Christian.

          • 4 p.m. Fri. 3/9; 8 a.m. Sat.-Sun. 3/10-11
            • $20-$60
              • Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington
                • www.marscon.org
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