Paint! What a fun place to be creative! I love that it's right downtown in beautiful Stillwater…read more I took my son here during his MEA break. We made a reservation ahead of time which was super easy by calling the studio a handful of days earlier. A reservation is optional. We were greeted by Andy who showed us the ropes regarding picking a ceramic piece, paint, & showed us to our table which was right up against the windows so we had some nice natural light. It was a relaxing atmosphere and I love how stress just melts away when you're painting. I decided on a llama succulent plant holder while my kiddo decided on the Eiffel Tower. The staff are great and friendly. You can also paint canvases if you want. They also host bday parties too! Tips: The staff will want you to do 3 coats of paint before you're done. If you don't finish your masterpiece during your visit - you can come back 1 more time to finish up. The price of the object includes the paint, firing the object, smocks, paint brushes and your time and table. Tipping is optional but appreciated.

I spent about two hours with two teenagers here. It was lovely and peaceful. The choices were…read moregreat. The supplies were good quality. The people who work here are on top of things, but also chill. I don't normally get all excited for places like this, but I definitely recommend Kari's! There are two types of paint. One you can take home same day and the other requires you to pick it up about a week or so later. They give you a month to pick up. We just walked in on a summer Friday afternoon. I would guess most of the time they have room for a group of 4 during walk in hours.

How have I never reviewed the Ordway?! I come here often enough and for long enough…read more This is one of my favorite venues in the Twin Cities for theater. Seats are comfortable and have good leg room and not really a bad seat in the place. I also love the addition of the concert hall for smaller events. Staff are always helpful and friendly. The bars always do a fun drink that rotates for the show at the time. Do yourself a favor and pre-order a drink for intermission if you plan to have refreshments at that time. The one drawback here is parking. The ramps aren't super close (although, they're within an easy walk) and street parking in this area is always chaos, so give yourself plenty of time before your show to find space. If you haven't had the chance to enjoy and event here, get yourself to the Ordway!

We've been coming to the Ordway for years! It's definitely my preferred theater in the Cities!…read more Parking is a bit of a toss-up...here are my go-tos: hope for a miracle and get street parking, pay a little more and get a spot in a nearby garage, get a bite beforehand at the St. Paul Grill and use their Valet :) The space itself is very modern and clean! I actually like that it is updated and not a "historic" theater. You don't have steep staircases, old bathrooms, or impossibly tight leg room! Tickets are usually reasonably priced, and my favorite "cheat code" is to buy the "limited view" seats in the front corners, as they are significantly discounted, and often only have a minimal disruption in the view. Staff is always friendly and excited to welcome you to the show! They have snacks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase, but often frown upon you bringing it into the theater with you, so plan ahead and get there before the show to enjoy!

Cutest spot for kids inside Union Depot! We came here for my nephew's birthday; it's open to the…read morepublic (I believe $5 entry usually?) and we booked the party room. It was so fun to see all the kids going wild over the train sets, inflatable, and toys! What a genius idea for a toy train shop. Ideal for rainy or snowy days!

We hosted a birthday party there and was delighted for everything. The owner prepared all the…read moredecorations, utensils, plates etc. they have small party favors prepared for each guests too. It's 250 for 10 kids plus their parents. You have a private room to play with all of their toys but can also enjoy the entire play room. Lots of tables full of trains and cars, doll house, coloring, bounce house, ride on. You have live music or you may caught the owners singing karaokes. There's bubble machine and you get free lollipop on the way out. The place is a dream come true land for kiddos who love cars/trains, imagine play. We enjoyed here and came back again. You get punch cards too. It's a great value for indoor play. There s restaurant right outside and you can honestly be here all day. The owner are so nice and friendly, lots of sitting options for parents. Highly recommended.

We took the Tasting Tour of St. Paul Brewing and 11 Wells Spirits and really enjoyed it! (Note:…read moreThis tour is not featured on the website. Click "get tickets for all tours" to see when it's available.) There is a lot packed into this tour so you won't have time to get bored! You start with a sample of one the the beers while you hear some history of Hamm's brewing. Then, into the brewing area to learn hownits done and sample another beer. Finally, (at least in summer) head outside for a scavenger hunt and another beer sample. And then, it's a short walk across the parking lot to 11 Wells for more history, samples of their spirits and explanation of rhe distilling process. And a game of trivia! The guides are so friendly and animated! It really was a fun evening. Highly recommend.

We've been wanting to do this tour for a long time, and it was well worth the wait!…read more Cynthia and Bick have such an amazing passion and knowledge of the history of Saint Paul, it was a really special time with very unique hosts. Not "kitschy" at all - on the contrary just packed with stories, information, and humor. Small group, easy to ask questions - really well done! This is a 'must do' for anyone who lives in, or is just visiting St. Paul!

If you love music, this is a very good place for you to visit. My girlfriend and I visited there…read morebecause my girlfriend is a pianist. When we first got there, we were a little confused about where it was because it was up on the second floor of the landmark center but once we got up there, we were very pleased to see all the wonderful instruments that they had available. There is a very delightful gentleman there who took us on a tour of the old pianos that you were not supposed to play in another section of the museum. After that, both my girlfriend and I very much enjoyed being able to play the other instruments that were available in the main section of the museum.

Absolutely wonderful space with instruments ranging from harpsichord to piano to Indonesian…read moreGamelan. There is a hands on keyboard practise space for exploration. Definitely recommend a visit!

I've been an enthusiastic audience member for several shows at Art House North presented by Bucket…read moreBrigade Theater. This is a small theater company in a small space, but the experience is always a big deal. The work is well done, the cast members in the several productions I've seen are so talented. The shows are original works and include drama and comedy -- often with music. This past weekend I saw "Survivors of the Fire," which was about the great Hinkley fire. Really a creative and well done show. A memorable experience. Upcoming shows are "Till Death," and "Joyful Noise." If you're looking for a really sweet and different date night and enjoy small theater and original story telling, grab a seat here! This company lives and breaths this stuff. They even run kids theater camps in the summer. Online ticket ordering is easy, parking is close and on the street. Every production begins with free treats and coffee in the lower level will-call area. The best part is you get to support small theater, relevant storytelling, and an original experience.

We went here with a group and had the most magical time! We ate at the grill on site and the food…read morewas ok. They also have a full bar with seasonal drinks and hot chocolate. The indoor market was cute but I do wish it had a little more. The light display was amazing. It isn't too spread out which is perfect for families with younger kids. It was an awesome night and we will definitely make it a yearly tradition.

No pictures as I was driving someone with special needs…read more Two nights per year they offer drive through nights. Wheelchairs would be very difficult to maneuver through gravel and snow unless they have heavy duty tires. Plus it is hilly. So we drove through an amazing display. The best drive through light display we have done yet. My brother was wowed and me too. So much fun. When you arrive they give you a tag for your rear view mirror. Then drive around the corner to enter. You can go through more than once. We even saw Santa at the end and he came to the car to say "hi." My niece visited on a regular night and she was impressed with the holiday village and the lights.

Happy 13th! It's how I opted to welcome my daughter into her teenage years. - swinging through the…read moreair. Total success. My daughter is athletic and adventurous. We are always travelling on her birthday and I always try to wow her with a new activity. Twin City did not disappoint! First off- her instruction was kinds of like Paul Reubens (Pee Wee.) That entertained her aunt and I. Super nice guy who was informative, let her try and was a good cheerleader. He had her up there with her legs wrapped around the bar, hands free, flying upside down on her first attempt! AMAZING! The was flipping and the finale- Pee Wee got on one bar and he had each person leave their bar and caught each person mid air! Her lesson lasted an hour and was super reasonably priced. Everyone who was working was a great cheerleader! All the others 'flying' with my daughter were super supportive. They were either looking to master the craft or trying it out. Pro tips: -Wear tight fitting athletic clothes - bring a band aid or two (you might get a callous from holding the bar) - A cat resides at the center, heads up for allergies. The cat was super lethargic and nice. HIGHLY, HIGHLY SUGGEST Giving TCTC a flying chance!

I came here for the first time 6 months ago when I was in town, and couldn't wait to come back in…read moretown so I could go again. I was scared for a whole day before my evening class, but once I jumped off the platform I had nonstop fun for the next hour and a half. Time really flew (yes, I went there). What's even better is that I'm enrolled in the adult winter camp, so I have two more days left! I can't wait for acrobatics and German Wheel! The staff are wonderful and friendly while being professional and safety oriented. It's actually eerie how many things they do to keep you safe that you don't even notice. The other students are very supportive and happy to socialize between turns. It's even warm in the wintertime!