# Things to do with kids in Bloomington, MN

> 10 upcoming family events and 5 places and ongoing programs in Bloomington, MN (Hennepin County, MN), in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Halloween Character Meet & Greet: Dora + Boots (Mall of America)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/halloween-character-meet-and-greet-dora-boots-mall-of-america--listing-0b04c3915418d1abc0f353b6) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America, Bloomington · checked Oct 16. A Halloween meet-and-greet at Nickelodeon Universe with Dora (dressed as a ladybug) and Boots (as a bumblebee) over Halloween weekend.
- [Hmong Arts Celebration at Mall of America](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/hmong-arts-celebration-at-mall-of-america--listing-7d39a41fc09682538198a4a0) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington · checked Oct 16. The second Hmong Arts Celebration at Mall of America. It has live performances, traditional fashion, music and storytelling. MOA describes it as family-friendly and bringing…
- [NICK@FRIGHT at Nickelodeon Universe (Mall of America)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/nick-fright-at-nickelodeon-universe-mall-of-america--listing-7fa7cf523baf42fb42c5f225) — Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM · Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America, Bloomington · With admission · checked Oct 20. Two Halloween nights inside Nickelodeon Universe, the indoor theme park at Mall of America. Families find Halloween activities throughout the park and can watch professional…
- [Toddler Tuesdays Treat Trail (Mall of America)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/toddler-tuesdays-treat-trail-mall-of-america--listing-38d8448e3fd450a46c4bdb2f) — Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America, Bloomington · Paid · checked Oct 16. Toddlers come in Halloween costumes for a toddler-friendly treat trail around Nickelodeon Universe. Buy a Toddler Tuesdays wristband and pick up a treat bag at the Nickelodeon…
- [Latin Luminos: Día de los Muertos at Mall of America](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/latin-luminos-dia-de-los-muertos-at-mall-of-america--listing-39c627b704d473bf03af794a) — Oct 30 – Nov 2 · Mall of America (Atrium), Bloomington · checked Oct 24. A four-day Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) display in Mall of America's Atrium. The centerpiece is an ofrenda (altar) by Minnesota artisan Margarita Sandoval, built around…
- [Spooky Spiders](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/spooky-spiders--listing-c5587aa456c6a47056a43052) — Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington · All ages · From $6 · checked Oct 13. Celebrate Halloween at Richardson Nature Center by getting to know the sometimes feared, often misunderstood spiders of Minnesota. Learn to identify spiders by habitat, web and…
- [Drop-In Discoveries at Richardson Nature Center (November Sundays)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/drop-in-discoveries-at-richardson-nature-center-november-sundays--listing-fd4d09da9de239fca93c00d4) — Sun, Nov 1 (+4 more dates) · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington runs a free one-hour drop-in nature session each Sunday afternoon in November, each with its own topic: Minnesota Raptors (Nov 1), Stories…
- [S'mores Scavenger Hunt](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/s-mores-scavenger-hunt--listing-5b006603afd59b237f14b59d) — Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 13. Find clues hidden in the park that lead to supplies for making a fire and s'mores at Richardson Nature Center. Work together as a group to practice safely building and…
- [Family Classic Cross-country Ski Lessons at Hyland Lake Park Reserve](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/family-classic-cross-country-ski-lessons-at-hyland-lake-park-reserve--listing-9154a4f848a9841cdaae6e7d) — Sun, Dec 13 (+6 more dates) · Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington · Ages 6+ · From $22 · checked Oct 24. Instructors from Three Rivers' Outdoor Recreation School teach families the basics of classic cross-country skiing together: putting on equipment, falling down and getting back…
- [New Year's Eve Sledding and S'mores at Richardson Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/new-year-s-eve-sledding-and-s-mores-at-richardson-nature-center--listing-0741591e000e3765c36578ee) — Thu, Dec 31 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Richardson Nature Center (Hyland Lake Park Reserve), Bloomington · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. Richardson Nature Center in Hyland Lake Park Reserve hosts a free New Year's Eve afternoon of sledding, with a fire for roasting s'mores. Families bring their own s'mores…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Bloomington Ice Garden open skate](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/bloomington-ice-garden-open-skate--listing-bd721d317697277f4f083818) — Sep 8, 2026 - May 31, 2027: Mon/Tue/Wed 9-10:30 a.m.; Sun 5:30-6:45 p.m.; extra skating… · Bloomington Ice Garden · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 13. Public open skating at Bloomington Ice Garden, open to anyone who wants time on the ice. From September 8, 2026 through May 31, 2027 open skate runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday…
- [Bloomington Ice Garden Skate School - Winter session (Learn to Skate USA)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/bloomington-ice-garden-skate-school-winter-session-learn-to-skate-usa--listing-7c994d45c445bca51d3ea646) — Winter session Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday (30-minute… · Bloomington Ice Garden · Paid · checked Oct 13. Year-round Learn to Skate USA lessons at Bloomington Ice Garden with professional instructors, free skate rental and progress evaluations. The Winter session runs December 1…
- [Crayola Experience Mall of America](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/crayola-experience-mall-of-america--listing-9b932ae799c21f0533ac2375) — Mon-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm · Crayola Experience Mall of America, Bloomington · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 13. Indoor family attraction at Mall of America in Bloomington with more than 20 hands-on creative activities, including Wrap It Up (name and wrap your own crayon), Melt & Mold, Drip…
- [Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge – Bloomington Education and Visitor Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/minnesota-valley-national-wildlife-refuge-bloomington-education-and-vi--listing-c673ffc83a672a9ca0a389b3) — Visitor center Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed federal holidays · Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington Education and Visitor Center · Free · checked Oct 13. The Bloomington Education and Visitor Center of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has historical and nature exhibits, bird feeders and an overlook, and is the trailhead…
- [The Works Museum](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/the-works-museum--listing-d619e3d9baab17c28bed64d5) — Oct-May: Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-1pm; extended hours on school-break days (see… · The Works Museum, Bloomington · From $14 · checked Oct 13. Hands-on engineering and design museum in Bloomington for kids ages 5-12 and their families, with interactive exhibits and design challenges using real tools and everyday…

## Recently ended

- [Lantern-lit Trails](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/lantern-lit-trails--listing-713818b708acc11a08e15d4a) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF at Mall of America](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/trick-or-treat-for-unicef-at-mall-of-america--listing-97fd2e2c4ab9245807d6cc53) — ended Sun, Oct 18

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