A Special September Deal Just for You!

The kids are back in school, but that doesn't mean the fun needs to stop! There is still time to make it out to Como Town before the end of our season. Buy a September Ride Pass for just $29 for unlimited riding all September long! Print out this September Ride Pass coupon or mention this September Ride Pass deal at any Como Town ticket booth to purchase yours today.

Please Note: After Monday, September 5, we will only be open on weekends. Check out our hours calendar for details.

Craft Project - Pencil Buddies

Head back to school with pencil buddies, poised for note taking! These posable writing buddies easily slip on and off a pencil top.

Materials:
• Embroidery floss
• Craft wire
• Wooden beads
• Foam pencil grip
• Paper clip
• Fine-point permanent markers

Instructions:

1. Loosely wrap embroidery floss around your palm to create a coil of hair. Twist a 7 1/2-inch length of plastic-coated 22-gauge craft wire around the center of the hank.

2. Thread a 6- to 8-mm round wooden bead head onto the wire ends flush to the hair. For a body, use a foam pencil grip. Poke armholes in foam with end of a paper clip.

3. Thread the wire ends down into the pencil grip and out through the armholes.

4. String two 4-mm cylindrical wooden beads (each 1/2" long ) onto each arm wire and shape wire tips into loops for hands.

5. Trim and style the hair as you like. Then draw on a face with a permanent marker. Your character is ready to top a pencil!

For more information and tips, check out this Pencil Buddies craft featured on familyfun.go.com.

September Events at Como Town & Como Zoo

Mad Science of MN

Saturday, September 3 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (FREE)

Watch how dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide) changes it's state from solid straight to gas in these dry ice demonstrations. Get ready for oozing, bubbling and more!

Mad Science of MN

Monday, September 5 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (FREE)

Featuring a Make-and-Take putty demonstration were kids learn how to make their own putty and then take their creations home with them.

Free to Be Green on the Como Zoo Grounds

Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (FREE)

“Green” conservation stations will be set up along the walking paths throughout the zoo. This interactive fun family event teaches children and adults about environmental issues facing Minnesota and simple steps to make a difference.

For a list of activities and events happening daily at Como Zoo, click here.

August Coloring Contest Winners:

Win an all-day free unlimited ride wristband. Good during the 2011 season!
Click Coloring Contest for this month's picture.