Arts & Entertainment
Grab & Go Kids Planner: Puppets, Instrument Making & More
Every Wednesday Richfield Patch helps you plan your family's weekend.
Now that Richfield and much of the state got a fresh helping of snow last weekend, your family may be feeling some cabin fever. Get the kids and yourself out of the house this weekend with Richfield Patch's Grab & Go Kids Planner. There are a variety of activities in Richfield and the Twin Cities metro area to fit any family.
1) Luminary-Lit Skiing & Snowshoe Rental
Where / When: Wood Lake Nature Center on Friday, Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m.
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Why Go: Take the family out to enjoy all the new snow.
Price: Rentals - $8/person for those 16-55 years of age, $4/person for those under 16 and over 55.
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2) Puppet Show: Subnivean Surprise
Where / When: Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park, MN on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 3-4 p.m.
Why Go: Your children can discover what all the animals have been doing during the snowy winter months through an entertaining puppet performance.
Price: $3.25 for residents; $4.25 for non-residents.
3) Teens Alone Battle of the Bands
Where / When: Depot Coffee House in Hopkins, MN on Friday, Feb. 25 from 6-11 p.m.
Why Go: Although the event is open to everyone, this is a good low key venue to send your teens to enjoy an evening of live music.
4) Richfield and Holy Angels Girls Basketball Games
Where / When: Richfield High School vs. Henry Sibley on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.; and Academy of Holy Angels vs. Chaska on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Let your young athletes at home experience the excitement of high school sports.
Price: About $6. Student, children and adult prices vary.
5) Musical Instrument Making and Playing
Where / When: Lake Harriet Spiritual Community on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 1-2 p.m.
Why Go: You get to jam out with your very own homemade wind instrument.
Price: $10/person
Come back every Thursday for more Grab & Go ideas.