Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington · MN / WI
Things to do with kids in Minneapolis — January 2027
16 family events in January 2027. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Central Time.
What’s on now in Minneapolis →Events
Nov27FriLight displaysThrough Feb 14
Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park (Hudson holiday lights)
Lakefront Park
FreeAll ages
Nov3TueNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 3
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Children's Theatre Company)
Children's Theatre Company
Paid
- 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
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field
CHS Field
From $12.75All ages
Nov7SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Feb 27
Night Trains 2026 – 2027 Season
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
From $15
- Nov7SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Night Trains 2026-2027 Season at Twin City Model Railroad Museum
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
From $15
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum grounds
From $35All ages
Dec18FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Trails by Lantern Light at Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Lebanon Hills Regional Park (Visitor Center, Schulze Lake loop)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Autism Friendly Early Entry at Como Zoo
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Free First Saturday at the Walker Art Center: Designing Together
Walker Art Center
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Mill City Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market
Mill City Museum
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 23
Tamarack Homeschool Nature Programs (Ages 5-8)
Tamarack Nature Center
From $15Ages 5–8
- Sports & play
Sat, Jan 9 · 7:00 PM
Community Square Dance (River Falls, WI)
American Legion (River Falls)
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Little Learners at the Minnesota Zoo
Minnesota Zoo
From $30Ages 2–5
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