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Cover Kid

Name: Andrew (AJ)

Age: 5

City: Maple Grove

Parents: Adam and Paula Schmidt

Siblings: Luciana, 8

Personality: Sweet, funny, shy and curious

Favorite toys: LEGOs and Playmobil

Favorite book: Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems and Curious George

Favorite activities: Playing outside, hockey, soccer, being with cousins/friends and building LEGOs

Favorite foods: Bananas and pizza

Photos taken at Hansen Tree Farm

Tweets by @MNParentMag

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Wednesday, Dec 11

Autism and Sensory Friendly Early Entry Day

When: Dec 11
Where: Como Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul
Cost: FREE
Website: comozooconservatory.org/education/kids/sensory-friendly-mornings

Wee Wednesdays

When: Dec 11
Where: Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
Cost: Free
Website: midtownglobalmarket.org/events

Elf the Musical, Jr.

When: Dec 11
Where: Stages Theater, Hopkins
Cost: $21-$33
Website: stagestheatre.org/

Pet Photos to Benefit Safe Hands Rescue

When: Dec 11
Where: Bachman's on Lyndale, Minneapolis
Cost: $25 (additional $10 for each additional pet in the photo)
Website: bachmans.com

Preschool Party

When: Dec 11
Where: Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
Cost: FREE for kids 5 and under; $19.95 adult; $14.95 ages 6-12 and 65+
Website: smm.org

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train