$12 per walking human, in advance / $15 at the door, on the day of event
event time: 2pm-5pm
Mama, let your babies grow up to be yelpers. Check out Yelp.com for everything from baby gear to maternity clothes, kid-friendly restaurants to playful parks, even pediatricians. Thousands of moms and dads can't be wrong! www.yelp.com
If you are looking for an alternative to all the great cool kids clothes coming out of the closet these days, check out black sheep baby. We have fosund their designs to be truly unique and eye catching, and of course funny! Rugrat and Badunkadunk will certainly turn heads.
Minneapolis now has a great Maternity consignment shop in Nine Consignment downtown. Who said you have to look pregnant while you are waiting for Junior to come into this lovely world. With everything from Earl Jeans to levi’s, work, casual and dress up outfits, there is sure to be something to fit your style. We all know how much these puppies cost retail, so why benefit from someone else’s experience and recycle!
This April the disco gives a big welcome to h&m as our official outfitter for the family. Grab your egg shakers for the kiddies and goodies for mom and dad too, along with h&m's new looks and coupons for the spring and store locator info. hit the dance floor & you could win an h&m gift card! then, keep coming back for more h&m goodies throughout the year & don't forget to keep checking out their look of the month!
you came to BLD MPLS in april? you're kid was sooooooooo cute and you could have sworn that somebody snapped a picture? most likely our house photographer sbh photography. click here to see a whole bunch of great shots from the march party.
Hey there disco divas and dads alike! If you were at the Valentines Ball this month we’re sure you had a fabu time. And we’re sure you noticed the snap happy photographer taking some great shots for us at the event. These pretty pix are available for you to check out at www.flyershots.com/bugaboo, just find your city on the pull down menu on the right. Feel free to send to friends, download and print out the images. Also be sure to check out Bugaboo’sbrand spankin new site to become their Friend. Enter code BLD02 for a chance to win a Flip Mino camera
can't wait to get back to the disco? neither can we! it's coming (with love) this february when we'll celebrate our first ever momma-poppa-baby valentines day party. whether your baby is 7 months or 7 years, february 14th is the day for that special date. a photographer will be roaming to capture the moments (with free pix and frames thanx to bugaboo as we decorate for the greatest valentines day party you've ever had with your kids. special dances, prizes, chocolate hearts and more. it's the valentines day super dance party 2009 - just in time - with all your favorite baby loves disco stuff to boot. get your tickets here.
Bamboosa manufactures organic bamboo fiber clothing and baby products that are naturally antimicrobial, biodegradable and soft. Bamboo is one of nature's most sustainable resources and is naturally regenerative holding the world record as the fastest growing plant. And, bamboo is actually not a wood but a grass, continuously sending up new shoots after harvesting without a need for replanting. Bamboosa also uses eco-friendly dyes and 100% recycled paper with a minimum of 30% post consumer waste in their packaging. Products are sweatshop-free and made in the US. dig in and learn more here.
mr.fun is so much fun that it makes me say fun fun fun three times in a row. come to BLD mpls and check him out live, visit his myspace or website.
Whether squids or squirrels, jack rabbits or jack-a-lopes, all adorably nervous Merma-critters are made with craft and care from your friends at Mermapillar. Mermapillar is a Minneapolis company with cudably soft and adorably cute organic cotton baby apparel. With Mermapillar you can depend on the highest quality certified organic cotton for a soft, second-skin feel, and a comfy, cozy baby. Mermapillar is 100% sweatshop free, made in the USA for quality you can feel good about. click here and check it all out.
what kind of art do you need? peter thomas can do the deed. Face and body painting family parties, Commissioned art such as portraiture, vision-paintings, logos, art-on-clothing, (in both silk-screen and embroidery) Coloring books, placemats, and pet portraits....are all part of the array of art he enjoys doing. learn more here.
we knew we loved cindy and her creative celebrations the very first time we asked her to do face painting at baby loves disco when she said "i don't paint faces, i make art! and boy oh girl was she telling the truth! cindy paints faces like picasso paints canvas - check her out at baby loves disco every month or bring her to your own party by clicking here.
In the Heart of the Beast has been around since 1973. It is a puppet and mask theatre which runs main stage performances as well as Saturday matinees for children. They also put on the massive May Day Parade and celebration which is seriously a pride and joy of Minneapolis. HOBT is deeply rooted in the community, sending positive social messages and a rich arts experience to all ages. check them out here.
while our days at the foundation might be over, we still have the memories. click here to see the amazing photos that house photographer shari shoot - there may be some of you and your family!
holy macaroni, can't believe we didn't tell you about kiddywampus sooner (can't believe you guys didn't tell us sooner!). this is the coolest kids store we've ever walked into, it's completely interactive and your kids can play with every thing in the store! and there's more - their jackson pollack art classes (where kids can throw paint on walls!) and fabulous birthday parties make kiddywampus our pick of the month. learn more here.
so sick of the big box retailers? me too. so when we took the kids to the red balloon bookshop in st.paul last weekend it felt wonderfully refreshing - the largest children's books selection in the state all in the coziest friendliest family run atmosphere. check it out here.
my friend allissa hipped me to matinee movie magic - first-run films in a baby-friendly environment, and without fear of disturbing fellow moviegoers. Moms and dads can now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show instead of waiting for movies to come out on DVD. This program is available for selected showtimes and features on Tuesdays. Learn more here..
the worst part about my last trip to Minneapolis? Getting stuck at the airport during a 8 hour delay. The best part about my last trip to Minneapolis? Finding the creative kidstuff store in the airport! Creative, innovative playthings, plus the nicest people in the world. Check them out.
you spent months getting ready for baby – child-proofed the house, figured out the car seat, went to birthing classes……but did you forget to take an infant/child cpr class? it’s not too late. Easy, convenient. important. Click here to check out the Minneapolis red cross class offerings.
research clearly proves the wealth of positive effects a pet has on a child. If you’re thinking about bringing one into your home, please support the not-for-profit animal human society of Minneapolis, offering pet adoption and more. Even if you can’t take an animal in you can provide donations, support and even volunteer. Check it out.
VENUE:
Trocaderos
107 3rd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401 website
