# Kids at the Castle: January Playdate (ASI)

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Jan 16 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Ages: kids ages 2-5
- Price: $25 (museum admission included)
- Organizer: American Swedish Institute
- Official page: https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-2/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

ASI's monthly morning playdate for children ages 2-5 inside the Turnblad Mansion, which ASI calls the Twin Cities' only castle. The hour mixes storytelling, crafts and music around a seasonal theme, and museum admission is included so families can keep exploring afterward. Advance registration is required and adults must stay with their children. Food, drinks and gum are not allowed in the historic mansion.

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