XP: Family Days Ideas

katigox · April 2013

Alright ladies - that's it, I'm always going to be soooo busy that I won't have time for TB other than maybe once a week (though I hope not!). Geessss, the last two weeks have been busy: doc app., family app, Easter (I drove SIX hours that day!)

And though today was busy, too - DH, DS and I, went to the Mall of America and actually enjoyed some family time (we've only been out twice "just for fun", and both times DS has been asleep). Today was the first time he was wake for the whole thing, and DH wasn't a scared sissy that DS would scream and get us kicked out of anywhere :P

BUT it made me think - what are some local (preferably free) activities you all do as a family? I don't mind going to MoA a few times a month, but it's so tempting to window shop - and then spend too much! Plus, what really can I do with a five month old??

Thoughts?

SouthernBellaKS · April 2013

We live 5 minutes away from one of the bigger parks in town. We've taken our dog to the dog park and just hung out for a bit. Now that he's getting a little older, we may take advantage of the few weeks of comfy weather and do a picnic on the weekends whe

mork · April 2013

We take walks around our neighborhood every day, walks around big reserves or parks in our area once or twice a month, I take her on all the stupid little errands I can think of, we just started swim lessons (some private swim places will do free ones

xleslieraex · April 2013

Como Zoo is fun when it's a tad warmer out. They are open year round. We've been going to Maple Grove community center (not sure where in MN you are...) swimming & they have an indoor play place maze, both have a infant /toddler section but cost a little

erinlovesdavid · April 2013

Once summer is here, you could check out music in the parks. I know there are often concerts going on at the Como Pavilion, and also Lake Harriet Bandshell. Those are nice, family friendly events that you don't need to worry about LO fussing/disturbing

adoxyinherear · April 2013

We go to the conservatory... it used to be free, and now it's just a couple of bucks. And I'm thinking next year we'll for sure get a zoo membership. It's less than a hundred dollars for a whole year and you can go as many times as you want!

Mom2anAngel2 · April 2013

We have a wonderful park near our house that has hiking, rock climbing, playgrounds and open fields. I am looking forward to nice weather to take DS on a hike. This is not free, but we just bought a family season pass to a zoo in Rhode Island which is o

katigox · April 2013

Thanks for all the replies ladies

I don't think I even thought of *half* these suggestions, so I better get my butt moving in the research department, and see which activities sound good to DH, too

Thanks again!

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