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‘Komen® Race for the Cure®’ to be held at the MOA®

May 8, 2013 — Leave a comment

More than 50,000 guests are expected to attend the 21st annual Susan G. Komen® Twin Cities Race for the Cure® at Mall of America® on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013. Beginning at 7 a.m., family and friends dressed head-to-toe in pink will come together for the Walk with one goal: Battle the fight against breast cancer.  

Options for supporting this event include run, walk, shop or even sleep in!

The morning will kick off with a health expo, refreshments and an aerobic warm-up for participants at 7 a.m. in the parking lot at 24th avenue and Lindau Lane. The 5K co-ed wheelchair race will begin at 7:25 a.m. followed by the 5K co-ed run at 7:30 a.m.

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Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 18, 2013

March 15, 2013 — Leave a comment
The Mall of America is in Spring mode. Plus, the Easter Bunny is in residence!

The Mall of America is in Spring mode. Plus, the Easter Bunny is in residence!

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of March 18, 2013 include:

  • Toddler Tuesdays: Lil’ Luau;
  • maurices Grand Opening featuring Gloriana;
  • Annual Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy Awareness Walk 2013;
  • Cheerful Givers: The Great Minnesota Birthday Party;
  • Demand the Change for Children;
  • Kids’ Choice Awards Screening Party

Here is more information to get you to the right place at the right time:

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Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 4, 2013

January 31, 2013 — Leave a comment
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Taking place during the week of February 4, 2013, the “American Heart Association Go Red for Women” event is one that draws especially large crowds of MOA visitors.

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of February 4, 2013 include:

  • Toddler Tuesdays: Ice Castles
  • KTIS Concert Series: Sanctus Real
  • American Heart Association Go Red for Women Event
  • MusicLink Playathon
  • Dance With Courage

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Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 17, 2012

December 13, 2012 — Leave a comment
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Through December 23, holiday shoppers at the MOA can enjoy music from a wide range of school groups, church groups and professional musicians.

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of December 17, 2012 include:

  • Vern Yip at the HGTV Holiday House
  • Toddler Tuesdays: Rock Around the Christmas Tree with Dora
  • Carter Oosterhouse at the HGTV Holiday House
  • Chris Lambton at the HGTV Holiday House
  • David Bromstad at the HGTV Holiday House

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Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 10, 2012

December 4, 2012 — 2 Comments
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The LEGO Store at the Mall of America was remodeled in 2010. It is BIG!

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of December 10, 2012 include:

  • Toddler Tuesdays: The Wonder Pets! Save the Nutcracker
  • Vikings and KFAN Toys for Tots Drive
  • Sara Peterson at the HGTV Holiday House
  • Forever 21 New Store Opening
  • Genevieve Gorder at the HGTV Holiday House

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Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 3, 2012

November 29, 2012 — Leave a comment
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Through December 23, holiday shoppers at the MOA can enjoy music from a wide range of school groups, church groups and professional musicians.

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of December 3, 2012 include:

  • DIY Network’s “Bath Crashers” Casting Call
  • 14th Annual KS95 for Kids® Radiothon
  • Nicole Curtis at the HGTV Holiday House
  • Sabrina Soto at the HGTV Holiday House
  • Genevieve Gorder at the HGTV Holiday House
  • Catholic Charities Giving Tree

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Minneapolis parks: holiday events and activities for December, 2012

November 27, 2012 — 2 Comments
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The historic Ard Godfrey house, located in Chute Square, is the oldest surviving frame home in the Twin Cities. Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Located in the St. Anthony Falls historic Milling District, the house has been impeccably restored and is filled with furnishings and household items authentic to the period 1849 to 1853. While the Park Board owns the house, the renovation and operation of the house has been a volunteer project of The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis since 1976.  (Source:  Minneapolis Park and Recreation)

There may be fewer scheduled events in Minneapolis parks at this time of the year, but outdoor fun doesn’t grind to a complete halt. Twin Cities families just take colder weather in stride by bundling up and joining in the winter fun and fellowship in beautifully landscaped surroundings.

Some exciting Minneapolis parks’ holiday events and activities are on the way with the earliest scheduled for December 1, 2012.

Information about events and activities at Minneapolis parks can be found at www.minneapolisparks.org, and also by clicking here. The event calendar is updated throughout the month, so check back occasionally to see if anything new has been added.

Here are the events and activities that are currently listed for December, 2012:

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2013 Polar Bear Plunges: Registration open now for 18 events; Kick-Off on January 25th

November 11, 2012 — Leave a comment
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Events take place in other states as well. This hardy plunger was climbing out of Lake Michigan during the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day 2009 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brr!  When you register for one of these annual events, you literally plan to go jump in the lake – a very, very cold lake!  Yes, the Polar Bear Plunge events will soon be taking place, and all for a great cause.

The Polar Bear Plunge is presented by Minnesota law enforcement as part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run® events. They invite everyone to join them in support of Special Olympics athletes by jumping into frigid Minnesota waters!

The 2013 Polar Bear Plunge Kick-Off will take place on January 25, 2013 at Jimmy’s Food & Drink in Vadnais Heights.  Click here to learn more. The first plunge takes place at White Bear Lake on January 26.

Over 14,000 participants raised over $2.85 million in 2012 for Special Olympics Minnesota, setting new records for both participation and the amount of monies raised.

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Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 12, 2012

November 9, 2012 — 2 Comments
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An ongoing event at the Mall of America: visits and photos with Santa.

Special events on the Mall of America® schedule in Bloomington, Minnesota for the week of November 12, 2012 include:

  • Union Gospel Mission for Hunger 2012
  • Jeff Kinney book signing and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Experience
  • GiveMN Give to the Max Day
  • HandsOn Twin Cities presents the 2012 Skills Based Summit!
  • Michael Birawer Artwork signing
  • 19th Annual Holy Days/Holidays of Thanksgiving Around the World Exhibition

Here’s more information to get you to the right place at the right time: 

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Macy’s 8th floor Santaland in downtown Minneapolis to open November 17

November 7, 2012 — 4 Comments
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The original letter sent to the New York Sun in 1897 by Virginia O’Hanlon. (Verified by PBS’ Antiques Roadshow as genuine).

One of the most popular Christmas traditions in the Twin Cities area is a family visit to the 8th Floor Auditorium at the Macy’s downtown Minneapolis store.  This year’s dates for the free Macy’s Santaland are November 17 – December 24, 2012.

Macy’s has several additional Christmas activities on its 2012 schedule.  Do you remember the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” letter that was published in the New York Sun in 1897? (See image of the original letter above, and click this link for the response from the editor). Macy’s is reviving that memory for this year’s Santaland celebration.  Also, Macy’s is sponsoring a fundraising activity for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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