Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Hennepin County, MN
143 upcoming family events and 26 places and programs in Hennepin County, MN. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Big Woods Halloween
Eastman Nature Center
From $8Ages 4+
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24
Halloween Character Meet & Greet: Dora + Boots (Mall of America)
Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America
- Oct24SatCommunity
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Hmong Arts Celebration at Mall of America
Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
NICK@FRIGHT at Nickelodeon Universe (Mall of America)
Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America
With admission
Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Oct 25
The Secret Garden (Stages Theatre Company)
Stages Theatre Company (Hopkins Center for the Arts)
From $20Ages 8+
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM
The Sound of Music (Hennepin Arts, Orpheum Theatre)
Orpheum Theatre
Paid
Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Nov 22
Twelve Kinds of Ice (Children's Theatre Company)
Children's Theatre Company
PaidAges 7+
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze
Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze
From $20
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:15 AM
Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $21
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Chess and LEGO Play at Walker Library
Hennepin County Library – Walker
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Exploration Stations: Busy Beaver (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Magical Creature Mania (Children's Theatre Company workshop)
Hennepin County Library – Plymouth
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Trunk or Treat Halloween Party at Maple Grove Community Center
Maple Grove Community Center (parking lot)
FreeAll ages
- Oct25SunOutdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Geocaching for Treats
Baker Outdoor Learning Center
From $8Ages 5+
- Oct25SunOutdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Pierre Bottineau House Open House
Historic Pierre Bottineau House, Elm Creek Park Reserve
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Oct 25 · 8:30 AM
Sensory-friendly Playtime at Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
From $10Ages 1–12
- Oct27TueSports & play
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Tuesdays Treat Trail (Mall of America)
Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America
Paid
Oct29ThuFestivals and partiesThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Family Fun Night with Brooklyn Park Police
Brooklyn Park Police Department Garage (North Precinct)
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM
Nature Trading Place at Nokomis Library
Hennepin County Library – Nokomis
Free
- Oct30FriTrick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Trick or Treat Geocaching at Mississippi Gateway
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
From $7All ages
- Community
Through Nov 2
Latin Luminos: Día de los Muertos at Mall of America
Mall of America (Atrium)
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
The Science of Skulls: Nature Cart (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Festival de las Calaveras 2026 (Twin Cities Día de los Muertos Celebration)
The Hook and Ladder Event Center
From $10All ages
- Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Spooky Spiders
Richardson Nature Center
From $6All ages
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
Trick or Treat at the Richfield Farmers Market (Closing Day)
Richfield Farmers Market
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Create-a-Creature! Halloween drop-in at Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Not So Scary Trick or Treat at Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market
Free
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 11:30 AM
Dia de Muertos Celebration at Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market
- Nov1SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries at Richardson Nature Center (November Sundays)
Richardson Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Nov1SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Meet the Animal Ambassadors (Mississippi Gateway)
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)
FreeAll ages
- Nov1SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Microscopes by the Fire
Eastman Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Nov1SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Family Archery at Elm Creek
Elm Creek Park Reserve
From $12Ages 8+
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Gourd-eous Gourds family clay workshop (ART@HAND)
Northern Clay Center
FreeAges 6+
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Mill City Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market
Mill City Museum
Free
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Pokémon Collectible Card Club at St. Louis Park Library
Hennepin County Library – St. Louis Park
Nov3TueNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 3
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Children's Theatre Company)
Children's Theatre Company
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM
Stories and Crafts with The Museum of Russian Art (Washburn Library)
Hennepin County Library – Washburn
Free
- Nov4WedOutdoors
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Drop-In Discoveries: Nature Play (Mississippi Gateway)
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM
Pumpkin Smash & Bash (Edina)
Countryside Park
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM
Thursday Children's Entertainment at Edinborough Park (Edina)
Edinborough Park - Amphitheater
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
Preschool Program: Needle Felted Pepparkakor (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute (Paulson Hall, Turnblad Mansion)
From $36Ages 3–5
- Nov7SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Animal Myths by the Fire
Eastman Nature Center
From $6
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
First Saturday Storytime with Chelly & Turnip the Dog (HOBT)
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Free
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Free First Saturday at the Walker Art Center: Designing Together
Walker Art Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Ceramic Acorn Dish family workshop
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
From $69Ages 8+
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Exploration Stations: Reading Nature's Signs for Kids
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
Saturday Build What YOU Want
Leonardo's Basement
PaidAges 6–16
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
The Wandering Naturalist: Native American Games with Nashke Games
Eastman Nature Center
From $6Ages 5+
- Nov8SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Nature Origami (Mississippi Gateway)
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)
FreeAll ages
- Nov8SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Water Stories Open Mic (Eastman Nature Center)
Eastman Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM
Watercolor Wonder Workshop: Cornucopias
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
From $57Ages 10+
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater (2026)
Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage
From $36
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Veterans Day Event (Maple Grove)
Central Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 9:15 AM
Babies at the Castle: Remember When (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute (Turnblad Mansion)
From $21
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM
Family Game Day at Eden Prairie Library
Hennepin County Library – Eden Prairie
All ages
- Community
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM
Family Movie Nights at Edinborough Park (Edina)
Edinborough Park - Amphitheater
Free
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM
Kids Glow Party at Maple Grove Community Center
Maple Grove Community Center (gym)
From $7All ages
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 1:00 PM
MN Snakes: Nature Cart (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Nov14SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
S'mores Scavenger Hunt
Richardson Nature Center
From $15All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
LEGO Lab at Linden Hills Library
Hennepin County Library – Linden Hills
All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Momma's Christmas Gift: Kao Kalia Yang Book Talk (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute
Ages 4–8
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30 PM
Nature Storytime: What Goes on Inside a Beaver Pond (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Saori Weaving Workshop - Multigenerational
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
From $98Ages 9+
- Nov15SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Thankful for Squirrels
Eastman Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 19 · 11:00 AM
Petite Concerts at Wayzata Library
Hennepin County Library – Wayzata
Free
Nov20FriCommunityFri, Nov 20 · 5:15 PM
Family "Thanksgiving" Bingo (Champlin)
Mississippi Crossings Event Center
From $8
Nov20FriCommunityFri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Light Up The Lake Celebration (Wayzata)
Panoway / Lake Street, Wayzata
Free
Nov20FriSanta visitsThrough Dec 27
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Stages Theatre Company)
Stages Theatre Company (Hopkins Center for the Arts)
From $26All ages
Nov20FriNutcracker and showsFri, Nov 20 · 5:15 PM
Zinghoppers Holiday Show at Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park - Amphitheater
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM
Special Edition Kids at the Castle: Dream of Owls (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $30
- Nov21SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM
Sheep Shearing and Holiday Gifts
Gale Woods Farm
From $6Ages 5+
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Stacked Forms family clay workshop (adult + child)
Northern Clay Center
From $65Ages 6+
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Kids Yoga and Movement & Music Class at Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Nature Craft Table: Soaring Silhouettes (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Polar Bear Nights Art Workshop (Hopkins Library)
Hennepin County Library – Hopkins
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
We Are the Harvest: A Sankofa Celebration of Black Legacy & Joy
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
FreeAll ages
Nov22SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 22 · 12:30 PM
Holiday Felted Stocking at Gale Woods Farm
Gale Woods Farm
From $55Ages 12+
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Starting with Slöjd: Felted Flair and Buttons (grades K-2)
American Swedish Institute
From $20
- Community
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Family Movie Matinee: My Neighbor Totoro (Ridgedale Library)
Hennepin County Library – Ridgedale
Free
- Nov27FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Opt Outside: Family Nature Hike
Eastman Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Nov28SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Ceramic Snowflake Plates family workshop
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
From $69Ages 8+
- Nov28SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM
Forts and Fires
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
From $6Ages 5+
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
After the Feast: Family Nature Walk (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Build Your Own Fishing Rod (Outdoor Recreation School)
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)
From $150Ages 12+
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM
Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute (Larson Hall, Nelson Cultural Center)
From $12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM
Magical Creature Mania at Minneapolis Central Library
Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 AM
Watch the Movie, Make the Craft: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Maple Plain Library)
Hennepin County Library – Maple Plain
Free
- Nov29SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Skulls and Furs (Mississippi Gateway)
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)
FreeAll ages
Nov29SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Wild Turkeys and a Trot (Eastman Nature Center)
Eastman Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM
Christmas at the Crossings (Champlin)
Mississippi Crossings
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM
A Year With Frog and Toad TYA (Youth Performance Company)
The Conn Theatre
From $17All ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 4
Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
American Swedish Institute
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Treetop Glow Trail at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
From $6Ages 3+
Dec5SatCookingSat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Minnesota Cookie Creations
Mill City Museum
With admission
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast and Lunch with Santa (Maple Grove)
Maple Grove Arboretum
All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Gorgeous Glass: Holiday Ornaments (fused glass workshop)
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
From $91Ages 10+
Dec6SunCommunitySun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
An Eidem Farm Christmas (Brooklyn Park)
Historic Eidem Farm
Dec7MonArts & craftsThrough Dec 8
CTC Winter Workshops for Grades 6-12
Children's Theatre Company
From $130
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM
Preschool Program: Lucia's Legend (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute
From $30Ages 3–5
Dec12SatNew Year’s EveSat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM
Brooklyns' Hmong New Year
Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
IllumiSkate 2026 Holiday Exhibition
Parade Ice Garden — North Rink
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Lucia Celebration Concert (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute (Larson Hall)
From $25All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Santa at the Loop (Maple Grove Central Park)
Central Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Winter Storytime and Sensory Fun at Eastman Nature Center
Eastman Nature Center (Elm Creek Park Reserve)
From $6All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Make a Luminary at Eastman Nature Center
Eastman Nature Center (Elm Creek Park Reserve)
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Dec 13
Family Classic Cross-country Ski Lessons at Elm Creek Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve
From $22Ages 6+
- Sports & play
Sun, Dec 13
Family Classic Cross-country Ski Lessons at Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
From $22Ages 6+
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Family Needle Felting: Holiday Creations at Gale Woods Farm
Gale Woods Farm
From $50Ages 6+
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Sensory Santa (Maple Grove Town Green)
Town Green Meeting Room
FreeAll ages
- Train rides
Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM
CPKC Holiday Train stop in Golden Valley
Railway crossing at Golden Hills Dr
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 9:00 AM
Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute (Turnblad Mansion)
From $25Ages 2–5
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Nutcracker in Wonderland (Ballet Co.Laboratory)
Ted Mann Concert Hall, University of Minnesota
From $40
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker Suite (Minnesota Dance Theatre)
The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
From $25All ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 18 · 5:15 PM
Tricia and the Toonies at Edinborough Park (Edina)
Edinborough Park - Amphitheater
Free
Dec19SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
Christmas Family Fun Day at Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19
A Minnesota Nutcracker (Twin Cities Ballet at Northrop)
Northrop (Carlson Family Stage), University of Minnesota
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:30 PM
Snowshoeing for Beginners at Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admissionAges 5+
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Slöjd Studio: Straw Craft (grades 3-5, ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $25
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Starting with Slöjd: Straw Craft (grades K-2, ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $20Ages 6–8
Dec21MonArts & craftsThrough Dec 23
Dragon Drama Winter Break Workshop (Ages 4-6)
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)
From $130Ages 4–6
- Dec21MonArts & crafts
Through Dec 23
Sing & Dance: Rudolph Winter Break Workshop (Grades 1-3)
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)
From $250
- Light displays
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM
Winter Solstice Luminary Walk at Eastman Nature Center
Eastman Nature Center (Elm Creek Park Reserve)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 22 · 1:00 PM
Needle Felted Tiny Tomte and Friend: Intergenerational Workshop (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $55Ages 9–17
- Dec28MonArts & crafts
Through Dec 31
Scene Study: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Winter Break Workshop (Grades 4-6)
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)
From $330
Dec28MonArts & craftsThrough Dec 31
Sing & Dance: Dragons Love Tacos Winter Break Workshop (Grades 1-3)
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)
From $330
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 30 · 2:00 PM
Perler Palooza at Minnetonka Library
Hennepin County Library – Minnetonka
FreeAll ages
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 1:00 PM
Skate Through The Decades (New Year's Eve afternoon skate)
Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center (Rink 2)
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
New Year's Eve Family Parties at Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
From $5All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 12:00 PM
New Year's Eve Sledding and S'mores at Richardson Nature Center
Richardson Nature Center (Hyland Lake Park Reserve)
FreeAll ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Eden Prairie Library
Hennepin County Library – Eden Prairie
FreeAll ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Maple Plain Library
Hennepin County Library – Maple Plain
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Jan 1 · 10:00 AM
First Day Hike at Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Cooking
Fri, Jan 8 · 10:00 AM
Preschool Program: Fika with Patrice Johnson (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $35Ages 3–5
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Jan 10 · 1:00 PM
Slöjd Studio: Dala Horse Embroidery Sampler (grades 3-5, ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $25
Jan12TueArts & craftsThrough Feb 7
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical (Children's Theatre Company)
Children's Theatre Company – UnitedHealth Group Stage
PaidAges 4–7
- Sports & play
Sat, Jan 16 · 12:00 PM
Ice Fishing for Beginners at Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 16 · 9:00 AM
Kids at the Castle: January Playdate (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $25Ages 2–5
- Community
Sat, Jan 16 · 12:30 PM
Pippi's After Christmas Party (American Swedish Institute)
American Swedish Institute
From $25All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Jan 17 · 1:00 PM
Needle-Felted Tiny Snowman: Intergenerational Workshop (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $55Ages 9–17
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Jan 17 · 1:00 PM
Starting with Slöjd: Dala Horse Decoration (grades K-2, ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $20
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Jan 22 · 9:15 AM
Baby Jams at the American Swedish Institute
American Swedish Institute
From $35
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Jan 22
Havana Hop (Children's Theatre Company)
Children's Theatre Company (Cargill Stage)
From $25Ages 2–6
Places and ongoing programs
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Bloomington Ice Garden open skate
Bloomington Ice Garden
From $5All ages
OngoingprogramLearn to skateSession in progress
Bloomington Ice Garden Skate School - Winter session (Learn to Skate USA)
Bloomington Ice Garden
Paid
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Crayola Experience Mall of America
Crayola Experience Mall of America
PaidAll ages
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Drop-In Youth Climbing at Minneapolis Bouldering Project
Minneapolis Bouldering Project
PaidAges 5–12
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Historic Fort Snelling
Historic Fort Snelling
From $8
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Lundstrum Performing Arts Developing Artists classes (ages 4-14)
Lundstrum Performing Arts
PaidAges 4–14
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge – Bloomington Education and Visitor Center
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington Education and Visitor Center
Free
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Pottery Punch Card for Teens (Saturday wheel classes)
Northern Clay Center
From $295Ages 13–17
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Sky Zone Maple Grove trampoline park (Toddler Zone, Freestyle Jump)
Sky Zone Maple Grove
PaidAll ages
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Urban Air Adventure Park Plymouth
Urban Air Adventure Park Plymouth
From $29.99All ages
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center
From $18
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Free
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek (snow tubing, beginner ski hill)
Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek, Elm Creek Park Reserve
From $22
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Zenon Dance School youth program - fall session
Zenon Dance Company and School (Hennepin Center for the Arts)
From $208Ages 3–14
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
American Swedish Institute
American Swedish Institute
From $10All ages
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
FSC Minneapolis Learn to Skate — Fall 2 (2026)
Augsburg Ice Arena
PaidAges 3+
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
MDT School Primary Division (creative dance, ages 4-6)
Minnesota Dance Theatre
From $320Ages 4–6
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Mill City Museum
Mill City Museum
From $8
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Musical Story Times - Minneapolis (Sing Play Learn drop-in)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (temporary; MacPhail Minneapolis building reopening planned Oct 19)
From $12.50
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Parade Ice Garden open skating
Parade Ice Garden
From $5All ages
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Puppet Toddler Music Time (HOBT)
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock Eden Prairie youth music programs
School of Rock Eden Prairie
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
The Bakken Museum
The Bakken Museum
From $10
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
The Works Museum
The Works Museum
From $14
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Tinker + Nudge — Toddler and Children’s Art Classes
Tinker + Nudge
PaidUp to 9
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Vertical Endeavors Base Club (youth climbing club, ages 6-9) - Minneapolis
Vertical Endeavors - Minneapolis
From $130Ages 6–9
Recently ended
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 3:45 PM
STEAM Activity: Pumpkin Carving (teens)
Hennepin County Library – Roosevelt
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 5:30 PM
Family Movie Night at North Regional Library
Hennepin County Library – North Regional
- Check?datesOutdoors
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 6:00 PM
Lantern-lit Trails
Richardson Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Discoveries: Fall Scavenger Hunt Hike
Eastman Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedThrough Oct 18
Pinocchio (Children's Theatre Company)
Children's Theatre Company – UnitedHealth Group Stage
Paid
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 12:30 PM
Halloween Family Fun Day at Weaver Lake Park (Maple Grove)
Weaver Lake Park
From $6Ages 2–8
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Kids at the Castle: It's Fall (ASI)
American Swedish Institute
From $20Ages 2–5
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
ArtStart Fall Arts Camp: Diwali (MEA break)
Prospect Park United Methodist Church
From $150Ages 6–12
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 12:00 PM
Bubble Magic Show / Magia con burbujas
Hennepin County Library – North Regional
Ages 4–18
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 9:30 AM
Creativity Convention: MEA-break build-what-you-want days
Leonardo's Basement
Paid
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
Stages MEA Break Workshop: Page to Stage - Magical Mystery
Hopkins Center for the Arts
From $155
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