# Things to do with kids in Hastings, MN

> 5 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Hastings, MN (Dakota 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

- [The Scales and Tales of Snakes (Afton State Park)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/the-scales-and-tales-of-snakes-afton-state-park--listing-babecba387624ae363e4823f) — Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Afton State Park Visitor Center, Hastings · With admission · checked Oct 20. Afton State Park is home to many species of snakes, and this one-hour naturalist program at the park visitor center covers how snakes are adapted to their habitats and how to…
- [Track Tales (Afton State Park)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/track-tales-afton-state-park--listing-3e66dc10d3643f556845cd27) — Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Afton State Park Visitor Center, Hastings · With admission · checked Oct 20. A naturalist table in the Afton State Park visitor center that teaches how to identify animals from their tracks in mud or snow, and what the animals were doing when they made…
- [Nature Story Time at Afton State Park](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/nature-story-time-at-afton-state-park--listing-f812f106abbfb2cd0ae0b0e2) — Wed, Nov 25 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Afton State Park Visitor Center, Hastings · With admission · checked Oct 20. A short nature story time at the Afton State Park visitor center built around "We All Play" by Julie Flett. Children read along, do activities and play games that explore how…
- [Community Helpers: Police Visit at Pleasant Hill Library](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/community-helpers-police-visit-at-pleasant-hill-library--listing-90fe872b5a45f0be1967bcd4) — Tue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Pleasant Hill Library (Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room), Hastings · Ages 2+ · checked Oct 20. During winter break, local police officers visit Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings to meet children, explain how they help the community and answer questions, with a special look…
- [Winter STEM Party at Pleasant Hill Library](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/winter-stem-party-at-pleasant-hill-library--listing-a9f5294448d035c3cf9d2e1b) — Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Pleasant Hill Library (Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room), Hastings · Ages 6–12 · checked Oct 20. A two-hour winter-break science party at Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings with STEM activities and experiments celebrating the winter season. For youth ages 6 to 12…

## Recently ended

- [Creatures of the Night at Afton State Park](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/creatures-of-the-night-at-afton-state-park--listing-739c70f86336b010b3fc4ca4) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Falcon Encounter (live bird of prey)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/falcon-encounter-live-bird-of-prey--listing-91054fdde2fb15201b99a53e) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Potions Party (ages 6-12)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/potions-party-ages-6-12--listing-4acdb59d11e8b960c8f92422) — ended Wed, Oct 14
- [Will Hale & The Tadpole Parade (kids' concert)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/will-hale-and-the-tadpole-parade-kids-concert--listing-a7bbd6ff7d439aa6fa7c5921) — ended Tue, Oct 13

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Dakota County, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/counties/dakota-county-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/counties/dakota-county-mn.md)
- Other towns in Dakota County, MN: [Apple Valley, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/apple-valley-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/apple-valley-mn.md), [Burnsville, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/burnsville-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/burnsville-mn.md), [West St. Paul, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/west-st-paul-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/west-st-paul-mn.md), [Eagan, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/eagan-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/eagan-mn.md), [Lakeville, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/lakeville-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/lakeville-mn.md), [South St. Paul, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/south-st-paul-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/south-st-paul-mn.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Minneapolis](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis.md)
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