Bird Banding at Lowry Nature Center or Eastman Nature Center. See wild songbirds being safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings for free on Saturday, 10/16 or 11/13 from 9am-12pm. This event is restricted to participants ages 4 and older.
Free Oil Change with Bike Donation. Donate a new or gently used bike as part of the Fall Car-X Bike and Trike Collection on Saturday, 10/16 from 10am-12pm and you’ll receive a certificate for one free oil change. Bikes are accepted at Car-X locations in Forest Lake, Golden Valley, Minneapolis (W. Lake St.) and Richfield. (Thanks, Minnesota Coupon Adventure!)
Kiddywampus Halloween Party is on Saturday, 10/30 from 2-4pm. Make a Halloween treat bag, wear your costumes, check out storytime and more at this free party. Registration is required, so call 952.926.7871 or stop in to Kiddywampus to reserve your spot.
Water Park of America $5 Coupon. Join the Water Park of America on Friday, 10/22 to drop off food donations and meet Curious George from 3-6pm. For every 5 food items donated, you’ll receive a $5 off coupon to the water park. (Donations will be collected from 10/8-10/29, but if you want to meet Curious George, he’ll be there on 10/22 from 3-6pm.)
Free Public Lecture by Dr. Temple Grandin. Century College is hosting a free lecture by Dr. Temple Grandin entitled “My Experiences with Autism – and Working Hard to Have a Successful Career” on Wednesday, 10/20 at 7pm on the East Campus Lincoln Mall. Century College is also presenting a free showing of the HBO movie about Grandin’s life on Tuesday, 10/19 at 2:30pm and 4:30pm on campus. (Thanks, Susie!)
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