Childish Films at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival opens this week, and it’s not all about adults. The Childish Films series offers kids a chance to see movies that haven’t been Disney-ed or Pixar-ed to death (and definitely don’t have their own line of action figures). Eight different children’s films will be shown during the festival’s run (which ends May 3), beginning with The Robber Hotzenplotz on Saturday and Max Minsky and Me on Sunday. On Saturday following The Robber Hotzenplatz families can stick around for a party featuring Dan the Accordion Man, free homemade ice cream from Sebastian Joe’s and brownies from Cafe Latte.
Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. (The Robber Hotzenplotz), Sunday, April 20, 1:15 p.m. (Max Minsky and Me)
St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 Main St. SE, Minneapolis
$5 children, $10 adults
For more information on movies and show times visit MSPFilmFest.org
The Backyardigans Live
Nickelodeon’s backyard friends, The Backyardigans, come to life for preschoolers in their brand-new live show, The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights! Join Knights Uniqua and Tyrone as they embark on a quest to protect King Pablo’s unpredictable egg. Along the way, Grabbing Goblin Austin and Flighty Fairy Tasha join the medieval mayhem as the runaway egg hatches feet and makes an unexpected dash all the way up to Dragon Mountain! The Backyardigans will need the audience’s help to face a mighty dragon and return the egg to the king. The Backyardigans Live! will have the entire family singing, dancing and laughing along to songs of courage, friendship and the power of imagination.
Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2 p.m.
State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
$18-$38
For more information call 612-371-200 or visit TicketMaster.com
Earth Day Celebration
Help preserve the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve through a clean-up and planting along the water. Afterwards families can celebrate Earth Day with a climbing wall, petting zoo, canoeing, and more. Lunch is provided.
April 19, 9:30-2:30
Wargo Nature Center
7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
FREE
To register call 651-429-8007 or visit AnokaCountyParks.com
