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Kids Planner: Free Movies, Irish Fair and More

See free family movies, learn about snakes or get your green on!

Looking for ideas of ways to keep your family entertained this week? Look no further!

Water Slide

  • When/Where: Friday, Aug. 12 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at .
  • Why Go: This is your last chance this summer to try out this very popular homemade water slide.
  • Geared Toward: Everyone.
  • Price: Free.

Irish Fair

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  • When/Where: Aug. 12-14 at Harriet Island
  • Why Go: Wear some green and get your Irish on with plenty of music, food, dancing and sheepherding.
  • Geared Toward: Everyone—you don’t even need to be Irish.
  • Price: Free – bring some money for food but all events and music are free.

Free Family Flicks

  • When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Theatres at the Mall of America.
  • Why Go:  You don’t need to worry about your kids talking during the movie because everyone else’s kids will be too.
  • Geared Toward: Families.
  • Price: You guessed it—Free!

Slither

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  • When/Where: Friday, August 19 at the .
  • Why Go: Let your little ones get acquainted with these often misunderstood reptiles. 
  • Geared Toward: Children 3- to 10- years old. (Must be potty trained)
  • Price: $7 per participant. Register by Aug. 12.
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