Have You Made a Splash Yet?

Como Town's newest attraction Splash Zone is OPEN! Located in Hodge Podge Park, Splash Zone allows kids and adults to splash through sprayers, jets, fountains and buckets of water.

Send your Splash Zone pictures in to the Como Town Scrapbook and you could win a free unlimited ride wristband! Click here to e-mail your pictures now!

4th of July Mini Pinwheel

This festive craft will make 4th of July even more exciting as the artist can watch his or her craft come to life in the wind!

Materials:
• Construction paper or patterned scrapbook paper
• Glue
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Clothespin
• Tac

Instructions:

1. Cut two 5-inch squares in different colors from patterned construction paper.

2. Glue back-to-back and set aside until dry.

3. Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner and make a 3-inch cut along each line.

4. Fold every other point toward center and glue.

5. Attach to clothespin with tac.

6. Place on bike, clothing or anything of your choice.

7. Add motion or wind to spin your pinwheel!

July Events at Como Town and Como Zoo

Dazzling Dave the Yo-Yo Master
Saturday & Sunday, July 3 & 4, at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. He will be back on Saturday July 31 and Sunday, August 1 at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. (FREE)
You will be amazed as this multiple world record holder, and one of 13 national yo-yo masters performs his astounding tricks!

Season Pass Appreciation Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11(FREE)

Mad Science of MN - Make and Take Booths
Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18, 12-2 p.m. (FREE)
Come and perform some crazy science experiments.  You will even be able to take your finished products home with you!

Travelers Sunset Affair at Como Zoo
Thursday, July 22 5:30-10 p.m.
This benefit, to preserve and enhance the zoo, will be a night full of sparkles and glamour. Come explore Polar Bear Odyssey, eat delectable food and participate in the auction. Tickets and information at comozooconservatory.org.

Corporate Discount Card Members Appreciation Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 24 and 25

June's Coloring Contest Winners:

Alex N., 6 yrs, Robinsdale, MN
Bridger C., 9 yrs, St. Paul, MN
Hayden K., 8 yrs, Mankato, MN
Isiah H., 5 yrs, Roseville, MN
Amelia Z., 4 yrs, Rosemount, MN
Anna K., 9 yrs, Cannon Falls, MN
Nora G., 4 yrs, Apple Valley, MN
Andrew M., 6 yrs, Lino Lakes, MN
Skyler D., 9 yrs, Eagan, MN
Fred H., 5 yrs, St. Paul, MN

Win an all-day free unlimited ride wristband. Good during the 2010 Season!
Click Coloring Contest for this month's picture.