Things to do with kids in Minneapolis — November 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:30 AM

Dia de Muertos Celebration at Midtown Global Market

Midtown Global Market

Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries at Richardson Nature Center (November Sundays)

Richardson Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Meet the Animal Ambassadors (Mississippi Gateway)

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Microscopes by the Fire

Eastman Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Family Archery at Elm Creek

Elm Creek Park Reserve

From $12Ages 8+

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Gourd-eous Gourds family clay workshop (ART@HAND)

Northern Clay Center

FreeAges 6+

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM

Mill City Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market

Mill City Museum

Free

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Pokémon Collectible Card Club at St. Louis Park Library

Hennepin County Library – St. Louis Park

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:30 AM

Sensory-friendly Playtime at Edinborough Park

Edinborough Park

From $10Ages 1–12

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Sever's Fall Festival

Sever's Fall Festival

From $19

Through Nov 22

Twelve Kinds of Ice (Children's Theatre Company)

Children's Theatre Company

PaidAges 7+

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze

Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze

From $20

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM

Acoustic Rock for Kids with John Kerns

Ramsey County Library – Maplewood

Ages 2–12

Mon, Nov 2 · 8:15 AM

Outdoor Learning Day at Dodge Nature Center (Grades 1-4)

Dodge Nature Center, Main Property (Main Office Entrance)

From $75

Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM

Stories and Crafts with The Museum of Russian Art (Washburn Library)

Hennepin County Library – Washburn

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

Drop-In Discoveries: Nature Play (Mississippi Gateway)

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

Pumpkin Smash & Bash (Edina)

Countryside Park

Free

Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PM

Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center

Minnesota History Center

Free

Thu, Oct 29

Intro to Nature Photography at Lake Gervais County Park

Lake Gervais County Park

From $10All ages

Thu, Oct 22 · 4:30 PM

Nature Trading Place at Nokomis Library

Hennepin County Library – Nokomis

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 4:30 PM

Laternenfest (St. Martin's Day lantern walk)

Germanic-American Institute

FreeAll ages

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

Fri, Oct 23

Tamarack Homeschool Nature Programs (Ages 5-8)

Tamarack Nature Center

From $15Ages 5–8

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM

Animal Myths by the Fire

Eastman Nature Center

From $6

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in STEM Day

Science Museum of Minnesota

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Autism Friendly Early Entry at Como Zoo

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Ceramic Acorn Dish family workshop

Minnetonka Center for the Arts

From $69Ages 8+

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Chess and LEGO Play at Walker Library

Hennepin County Library – Walker

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Collectors Day 2026 at the Bell Museum

Bell Museum

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Drop-In Discoveries: Meet Innu the Owl

Tamarack Nature Center

FreeAll ages

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

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Stillwater Public Library (Margaret Rivers Room A&B)

All ages

Sat, 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

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Free First Saturday at the Walker Art Center: Designing Together

Walker Art Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM

Little Learners at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo

From $30Ages 2–5

Through Feb 27

Night Trains 2026 – 2027 Season

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

From $15

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

Night Trains 2026-2027 Season at Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

From $15

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Saturday Build What YOU Want

Leonardo's Basement

PaidAges 6–16

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

See & Be Seen Opening Day at the Minnesota History Center

Minnesota History Center

From $8All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

The Wandering Naturalist: Native American Games with Nashke Games

Eastman Nature Center

From $6Ages 5+

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Nature Origami (Mississippi Gateway)

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Puppet Art Adventures (Silverwood Park)

Silverwood Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Water Stories Open Mic (Eastman Nature Center)

Eastman Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Family Archery: Scott County (Cleary Lake)

Cleary Lake Regional Park

From $12Ages 8+

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Open Chess Club at Shoreview Library

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Ages 5–18

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center

FreeAll ages

Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM

Watercolor Wonder Workshop: Cornucopias

Minnetonka Center for the Arts

From $57Ages 10+

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Veterans Day Event (Maple Grove)

Central Park

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Creating Art, Thinking Science: Kids' Art Contest Display

Bell Museum

With admissionAll ages

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM

Hunger Games Fandom Party (grades 6-12)

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM

Pride Outside at Dodge Nature Center (grades 5-12)

Dodge Nature Center, Main Property (Main Office Entrance)

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM

A Christmas Story (Lakeville Area Arts Center)

Lakeville Area Arts Center

From $20

Fri, Nov 13 · 9:15 AM

Babies at the Castle: Remember When (American Swedish Institute)

American Swedish Institute (Turnblad Mansion)

From $21

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM

Family Game Day at Eden Prairie Library

Hennepin County Library – Eden Prairie

All ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM

Kids Glow Party at Maple Grove Community Center

Maple Grove Community Center (gym)

From $7All ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 2:30 PM

Learn to Play D&D (Wyldwolf Games)

Saint Anthony Park Library

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

A Dance of Seasons: Opening Weekend Celebration

Bell Museum

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Lake Elmo Park Reserve (Nordic Center)

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

LEGO Lab at Linden Hills Library

Hennepin County Library – Linden Hills

All ages

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

S'mores Scavenger Hunt

Richardson Nature Center

From $15All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Saori Weaving Workshop - Multigenerational

Minnetonka Center for the Arts

From $98Ages 9+

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15 AM

Story Time at the Bell: North Woods Girl

Bell Museum

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Thankful for Squirrels

Eastman Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM

Guest MakerTeen: Hand-knotted Macramé Leaves

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Free

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM

Teens Make Resin Bookmarks (Oakdale Library)

Oakdale Library

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 PM

Teens Make Stuff: Clay Play with Sayge Carroll (R.H. Stafford Library)

R.H. Stafford Library

Ages 11–18

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM

Teen Board Game Night at Shoreview Library

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:15 PM

Family "Thanksgiving" Bingo (Champlin)

Mississippi Crossings Event Center

From $8

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:15 PM

Friday Movie Night: Chicken Run!

West 7th Community Center Gym (West 7th Library)

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM

Light Up The Lake Celebration (Wayzata)

Panoway / Lake Street, Wayzata

Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM

November Star Party at the Bell Museum

Bell Museum

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM

Special Edition Kids at the Castle: Dream of Owls (ASI)

American Swedish Institute

From $30

Through Nov 29

Trails by Lantern Light at Thompson County Park

Thompson County Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Christmas at the Historic Courthouse (Stillwater)

Washington County Historic Courthouse

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Drop-In Discoveries: Native Prairie Seeds

Tamarack Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Family Photo Hours at Como's Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (Como Park Zoo & Conservatory)

From $5All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15 AM

German Storytime at GAI Cafe

Germanic-American Institute

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

Let's Clay: Galaxies and Space (Wildwood Library)

Wildwood Library

Ages 8–12

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

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Polar Bear Nights Art Workshop (Hopkins Library)

Hennepin County Library – Hopkins

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

Seed Bead Charm Pins at Farmington Library

Farmington Library (Farmington Large Meeting Room)

Ages 7–14

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Saturday at the Bell Museum

Bell Museum

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM

Sheep Shearing and Holiday Gifts

Gale Woods Farm

From $6Ages 5+

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Stacked Forms family clay workshop (adult + child)

Northern Clay Center

From $65Ages 6+

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Thanksgiving on the Farm

Oliver H. Kelley Farm

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

The Journey of a Water Droplet: Children's Program (William O'Brien State Park)

William O'Brien State Park Visitor Center

With admission

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Track Tales (Afton State Park)

Afton State Park Visitor Center

With admission

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Walk with a Naturalist at Islands of Peace Park (Fridley)

Islands of Peace Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30 PM

Holiday Felted Stocking at Gale Woods Farm

Gale Woods Farm

From $55Ages 12+

Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM

Pierre Bottineau House Open House

Historic Pierre Bottineau House, Elm Creek Park Reserve

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:30 PM

Raptors Up Close at Lowry Nature Center

Lowry Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AM

Sensory Sunday at Urban Air Apple Valley

Urban Air Adventure Park Apple Valley

All ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM

Starting with Slöjd: Felted Flair and Buttons (grades K-2)

American Swedish Institute

From $20

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM

Baby and Toddler Dance Party (Stillwater Public Library)

Stillwater Public Library

Ages 0–3

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM

Lalo's Party Kitchen Party Game Experience

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Free

Tue, Oct 27 · 4:30 PM

LEGO Brick Builders at Columbia Heights Public Library

Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room, Room 100)

Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM

Family Movie Matinee: My Neighbor Totoro (Ridgedale Library)

Hennepin County Library – Ridgedale

Free

Wed, Nov 25 · 11:30 AM

Nature Story Time at Afton State Park

Afton State Park Visitor Center

With admission

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM

Turkey Day Trail Trot with 3K Kids Run (Battle Creek Regional Park)

Battle Creek Regional Park (east side)

From $22.39

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM

Light Up Hudson (Hudson, WI)

Lakefront Park

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Opt Outside: Clue Hunt at Lowry Nature Center

Lowry Nature Center

FreeAges 5+

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Opt Outside: Family Nature Hike

Eastman Nature Center

FreeAll ages

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Backyard Birding and Friendly Giants pine tree program at William O'Brien State Park

William O'Brien State Park Visitor Center

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Build Your Own Fishing Rod (Outdoor Recreation School)

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)

From $150Ages 12+

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM

Forts and Fires

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

From $6Ages 5+

Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM

Magical Creature Mania at Minneapolis Central Library

Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central

Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM

Native Pride Productions with Larry Yazzie (Native American Heritage Month)

Ramsey County Library – Roseville

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM

Winter Wilderness Survival at Day Park (Dakota County Library)

Day Park

Ages 8–15

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Nature Ornaments and Clue Hunt (Lowry)

Lowry Nature Center

FreeAges 5+

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Skulls and Furs (Mississippi Gateway)

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Gateway Center)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM

Drop-In Discoveries: Wild Turkeys and a Trot (Eastman Nature Center)

Eastman Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 29 · 5:30 PM

Light Up The Square (South St. Paul)

Central Square Community Center