{"id":174644,"date":"2024-11-01T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=174644"},"modified":"2025-02-04T16:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T21:11:49","slug":"monthly-events-calendar-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/minnesota\/monthly-events","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Events Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;186353&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Join Best Buddies in Minnesota for fun monthly activities! These activities are free and open to all Best Buddies program participants unless the event specifically says it is for a particular group.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual events will be held over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom<\/a>. To join an activity, RSVP below, and the link and password will be sent before the event.<\/p>\n<p>Should you have any questions or require assistance contact <a href=\"mailto:EmmaJester@bestbuddies.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmmaJester@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-content-box clearfix\"><div class=\"hb-box-cont\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2\"><div class=\"hb-box-cont-body\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">Minnesota Zoo Outing<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: Saturday, February 22<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 1:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who<\/strong>: Twin Cities Citizens participants<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>We are so excited to offer this opportunity to visit the Minnesota Zoo! Admission for pre-registered participants is FREE, but you will have to pay $10 for parking upon arrival. If this cost is a barrier for you, please reach out to BBMN staff and we will help figure it out. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor exhibits to enjoy, so please dress warmly according to the weather. We will meet at the front gate of the zoo at 1pm and go in together as a group. Enjoy the zoo on your own with your buddy\/friends for a few hours, or stick with the group and attend the 2pm animal show (included in free admission). The zoo is open until 4pm, but you are welcome to leave early if you don&#8217;t want to stay the whole time. If you would like to purchase any food or souvenirs, please bring additional money for that. 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