This weekend with little ones in Minneapolis–St. Paul

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 24

1. MorningBeavers and Botanicals at the Bell Museum10am–4pmBell Museum · Included with admission
2. LunchAnimales BBQ Co.Open 11am–9pmHarrison, Minneapolis · Sandwiches (service charge included) ~$17–$23
3. After napSTEAM Saturday: Pumpkin Decorating (Saint Anthony Park)2:30–4pmSaint Paul Public Library – Saint Anthony Park · Free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

1. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota ZooEvery day this week · 5:30–11pm (Fri–Sat until midnight)Minnesota Zoo · Adults $23–$30, children $19–$26, ages 0–2 free; parking $10 · Ages 0+
2. Beavers and Botanicals at the Bell Museum5 days this week · 10am–4pmBell Museum · Included with admission · Ages 0+
3. Pajama Storytime with Drake Callender (Sun Ray)Thursday, Oct 22 · 6–6:30pmSaint Paul Public Library – Sun Ray · Free · Ages 2–6
4. Twin Cities Harvest Festival & MazeSat, Sun · 10am–6pmTwin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze · $20 all-inclusive; under 36 inches free; free parking · Ages 0+
5. Saturday Vibe: Puppet Storytime (George Latimer Central)Saturday, Oct 24 · 11am–12pmSaint Paul Public Library – George Latimer Central Library · Free · Ages 0+