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Back in 2009, we took the assignment to write this blog so that it would encourage us to explore St. Paul more. Living in Minneapolis, the 651 is like our in-town getaway. In 2010 the city provided some amazing fun for all of us – some of which we wrote about on this blog and some of which we didn’t. In the past year we’ve visited museums, seen concerts, played on playgrounds and eaten at great restaurants. We’ve also had a lot of fun with things are more personal to us like taking the kids to the Fitzgerald Theater to see their mom sing with the New Standards, and our annual trips to the State Fair.

Before we talk about some cool ways to close out the year with the kids, we put together some of our favorite photos of 651 activities in 2010.

As I said at the top of the post, St. Paul has provided some of the most memorable moments of the year for all of us, and for that we are grateful. See you in 2011!

With one day left in 2010, there are still a few chances to close out the year with the kids in St Paul. I think we mentioned both of these last year at this time, and they are both great events.

The first is “Noon Years Eve” at Como Zoo and Conservatory. Noon Years Eve is a Radio Disney-sponsored event involving crafts, music and other activities from 10AM to 1PM, with a New Year countdown at noon. Como made this promo video with footage from last year’s event:

The Children’s Museum hosts a somewhat similar event called Sparkle-rama, but it’s different in a few key ways. First, Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade provide live music, and their are several participatory music activities like Karaoke. Second, it’s held in the evening – from 6-9, with an optional dinner pre-Party at 5:15. Details can be found on the Children’s Museum Website.

As I said at the top of this post St. Paul provided some of the year’s most memorable moments for all of us. And for that we are grateful. See you in 2011!