# Things to do with kids in Cottage Grove, MN

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Cottage Grove, MN (Washington 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 Extravaganza](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/halloween-extravaganza--listing-670931be01a3701dd2e9d956) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove · From $8 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Let’s celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove! Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride on the tractor-pulled wagon to look for ghosts…
- [Halloween Extravaganza at Dodge Nature Center's Shepard Farm](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/halloween-extravaganza-at-dodge-nature-center-s-shepard-farm--listing-ffacce3534ad630a73855629) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Shepard Farm (Dodge Nature Center), Cottage Grove · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 13. Celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center's Shepard Farm property in Cottage Grove. Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride the tractor-pulled wagon to look for ghosts and…
- [Know Your Meal: Quail Date Night](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/know-your-meal-quail-date-night--listing-be44eda6bd73bc1e5da11957) — Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove · From $40 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Deepen your appreciation for where food comes from during this one-of-a-kind date night. Learn the basics of cleaning and preparing quail, then transform your hard work into a…
- [Winter Survival at Shepard Farm (Dodge Nature Center)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/winter-survival-at-shepard-farm-dodge-nature-center--listing-74c977c61d90b1c6483ae574) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove (Dodge Nature Center) · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Could you survive a night outside in winter? Kids learn to stay warm and safe in the cold by choosing the right clothing and practicing winter survival skills through hands-on…

## Recently ended

- [Fall Break Camp: Farmer for a Day (Grades K-2)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/fall-break-camp-farmer-for-a-day-grades-k-2--listing-afd61bfda305dc51319467cf) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Fall Break Camp: Nature’s Palette (Grades 3-5)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/fall-break-camp-nature-s-palette-grades-3-5--listing-c8581d2c320734e36df9b6ff) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Fall Break Camp: Fall Harvest (Grades 3-5)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/fall-break-camp-fall-harvest-grades-3-5--listing-d9ee8e5400a290b97f21a992) — ended Thu, Oct 15
- [Fall Break Camp: Trash to Treasure (Grades K-2)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/fall-break-camp-trash-to-treasure-grades-k-2--listing-336b4b30a05da1e3bd16e826) — ended Thu, Oct 15

## Nearby

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