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As Minnesotans prepare for the annual four-day MEA break this weekend, we chat with local experts to brainstorm some great places to visit and things to do with your kids.

 Stephanie Ash, editor of Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine's "Juice Box" blog, said this weekend is perfect for some quality family time at home with limited obligations. If your kids are excited to sleep in and lounge for a couple days, this might be the weekend to indulge their requests.

2. Visit a farm and put your children to work.

 Check out the Oliver H. Kelley Farm for 

 where kids can help "finish up the field work, put food away for the winter in the root cellar, make corn husk dolls or join in a quilting bee," according to the Minnesota Historical Society. 

4. Meet an owl, hawk, falcon and a bald eagle.

Springbrook Nature Center's Pumpkin Night in the Park

 High school students can see potential schools while they are in session, visit classrooms and go on tours.

7. Check out a museum or historical site.

 Many of the state's museums have special programming this weekend, like the 

 The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has a 

 Ash called it the perfect marriage of technology and nature. A 

10. Visit an apple orchard or pumpkin patch.

 The event at the RiverCentre is open to the public. On The Daily Circuit page, Melissa said her daughter enjoys their yearly trip.


"My husband and I are both teachers and we love to take our daughter to the exhibits at the conference on Thursday," she 

. "It's free and is just like walking through the education building at the state fair."

 - a science podcast for kids from MPR News.

Learn more about activities for kids in the Twin Cities:

50 Things to Do With Your Kids Before They Grow Up

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