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Our Favorite Things to Do Before Winter Arrives

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Our Favorite Things to Do Before Winter Arrives
Our Favorite Things to Do Before Winter Arrives

School might be in session, but there is still time to get outside and enjoy fall’s best. Here are our top things to do before winter comes. 

  • Walk around a lake
  • Have a picnic
  • Visit Minnehaha Falls
  • Try a new park or bike path
    • Central Park in Maple Grove
    • Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater 
    • Chutes and Ladders in Bloomington 
    • Wolfe Park in St. Louis Park 
    • Rosland Park in Edina 
    • Oak Hill Park in St. Louis Park 
  • Visit the farmers market to get your child involved in meal preparations
  • Visit the pumpkin patch 
  • Go to the zoo 
  • Visit the “other” side of town 
  • Get an ice cream cone at your favorite ice cream shop 

Enjoy your time together, no matter what you choose!

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