Ramsey County, MN · Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in St Paul, MN
133 upcoming family events and 16 places and programs in St Paul, MN. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Oct 31
Beavers and Botanicals at the Bell Museum
Bell Museum
With admission
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Ghost Tours at Union Depot by CynCity Tours
Waiting Room
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Party at Minnesota Children's Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
From $30
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
HealthPartners Science of Health Day
Science Museum of Minnesota
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Laternen-Bastelworkshop: Make Your Own German Lantern
Germanic-American Institute
From $39Ages 4–11
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Spooky Trains! Halloween Night Trains
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
From $10
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Spotlight Science: Beavers and Beyond!
Bell Museum
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 11:15 AM
Story Time: The Lodge That Beaver Built by Randi Sonenshine
Bell Museum
With admission
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Exploration Stations: Busy Beaver (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:30 PM
STEAM Saturday: Pumpkin Decorating!
Saint Anthony Park Library
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
The Great Minnesota Show & Tell
Minnesota History Center
With admissionAll ages
Oct25SunSports & playSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
BOOnion Depot
Waiting Room
Free
- Oct25SunCommunity
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
BOOnion Depot at Union Depot
Union Depot, Waiting Room
Free
- Oct25SunCommunity
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct25SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct25SunCommunity
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
- Oct25SunCommunity
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
Oct25SunTrick-or-treatSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Spooky Sweets & Halloween Treats (kids baking class)
Cooks of Crocus Hill - St. Paul
From $85Ages 8–10
- Oct25SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
Oct25SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Sundays at Landmark: Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival
Landmark Center (Musser Cortile)
Free
- Oct25SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct25SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Oct26MonCommunity
Mon, Oct 26 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct26MonSTEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct26MonCommunity
Mon, Oct 26 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
Oct26MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Oct 26 · 11:30 AM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct26MonSTEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 2:30 PM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct26MonSTEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct26MonSTEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct26MonSTEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Community
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
- Oct27TueCommunity
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct27TueSTEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct27TueCommunity
Tue, Oct 27 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
- Oct27TueCommunity
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
- Oct27TueSTEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:30 AM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct27TueSTEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 2:30 PM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct27TueSTEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct27TueSTEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct27TueSTEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Oct28WedCommunity
Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct28WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct28WedSpooky and haunted
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:15 PM
Ghost Tours at Union Depot by CynCity Tours
Waiting Room
- Oct28WedCommunity
Wed, Oct 28 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
- Oct28WedCommunity
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
- Oct28WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct28WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 PM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct28WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct28WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct28WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Oct29ThuCommunity
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
Oct29ThuCommunityThu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center
Minnesota History Center
Free
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct29ThuSpooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:15 PM
Ghost Tours at Union Depot by CynCity Tours
Waiting Room
- Oct29ThuCommunity
Thu, Oct 29 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorer Thursday!
Visitor Center
Free
- Oct29ThuCommunity
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:30 AM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 2:30 PM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
- Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30 AM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30 PM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Insider Science Tours: Bats, Bugs and Bones
Science Museum of Minnesota
From $75
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
The Science of Skulls: Nature Cart (Fort Snelling State Park)
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- Oct31SatCommunity
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct31SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct31SatCommunity
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
- Oct31SatCommunity
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Spooky Trains!
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
From $10
- Oct31SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct31SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct31SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Create-a-Creature! Halloween drop-in at Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
FunLab! Halloween at Dayton's Bluff Library
Dayton's Bluff Library (Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center)
Ages 7–11
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 4:30 PM
Laternenfest (St. Martin's Day lantern walk)
Germanic-American Institute
FreeAll ages
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in STEM Day
Science Museum of Minnesota
With admissionAll ages
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Collectors Day 2026 at the Bell Museum
Bell Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Nov7SatSTEM & discovery
Through 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
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
See & Be Seen Opening Day at the Minnesota History Center
Minnesota History Center
From $8All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Autism Friendly Early Entry at Como Zoo
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
- Outdoors
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
Nov11WedArts & craftsWed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Creating Art, Thinking Science: Kids' Art Contest Display
Bell Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 13 · 2:30 PM
Learn to Play D&D (Wyldwolf Games)
Saint Anthony Park Library
- STEM & discovery
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
- Nov14SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15 AM
Story Time at the Bell: North Woods Girl
Bell Museum
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
A Dance of Seasons: Opening Weekend Celebration
Bell Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
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
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field
CHS Field
From $12.75All ages
Nov20FriMarkets and festivalsFri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM
European Christmas Market at Union Depot (Kid Zone)
Union Depot East Plaza
Free
Nov20FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
November Star Party at the Bell Museum
Bell Museum
FreeAll ages
- Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:15 PM
Friday Movie Night: Chicken Run!
West 7th Community Center Gym (West 7th Library)
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Family Photo Hours at Como's Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (Como Park Zoo & Conservatory)
From $5All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15 AM
German Storytime at GAI Cafe
Germanic-American Institute
Free
- Arts & crafts
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
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Saturday at the Bell Museum
Bell Museum
With admission
Nov24TueNutcracker and showsTue, Nov 24 · 12:00 PM
Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland (Landmark Center)
Landmark Center (Musser Cortile)
Free
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, 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
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
History HiJinx: Thanksgiving Break at the Minnesota History Center
Minnesota History Center
With admission
- Outdoors
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
Dec3ThuCommunityThu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Rothchild Family Concert Series: Son de Cuerdas
Minnesota History Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 3
Tour de Rec: Holiday Gift Making (Mendota Heights)
Thompson Park Activity Center
Free
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM
Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar 2026 (Saint Paul)
Landmark Center
From $5
- Community
Fri, Dec 4
North Pole Express at Union Depot (Saint Paul)
Saint Paul Union Depot
Paid
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night at Union Depot
Union Depot
Free
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Star Party: How an Idea Became a Book
Minnesota History Center
With admission
Dec8TueArts & craftsThrough Dec 27
The Music Man (Ordway Center for the Performing Arts)
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
PaidAges 6+
Dec13SunSanta visitsSun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Sundays at Landmark: Santa's Workshop
Landmark Center (Musser Cortile)
Free
- Train rides
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:45 PM
CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot (Saint Paul)
Saint Paul Union Depot (East Plaza)
Free
Dec17ThuArts & craftsThu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM
Needle Felted Stars Workshop
Minnesota History Center
Free
Dec19SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
The Classic Nutcracker (Ballet Minnesota at The O'Shaughnessy)
The O'Shaughnessy, St. Catherine University
From $16
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:30 PM
Snowshoeing for Beginners at Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center
With admissionAges 5+
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
ArtStart Winter Arts Camp: Norway - Viking Runes & Rosemaling
Sunny Hollow Montessori
From $150Ages 6–12
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM
ArtStart Winter Arts Camp: Norway - Nisse Gnomes & Sami Silverwork
Sunny Hollow Montessori
From $150Ages 6–12
- New Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 30 · 6:00 PM
New Year Party at Minnesota Children's Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
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
- 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
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Acting Workshop (fall Saturday class, ages 8-11)
YPC Headquarters in St. Paul
From $125Ages 8–11
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Bell Museum
Bell Museum
From $12
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
FreeAll ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Create A Play (fall Saturday theatre class, ages 5-8)
YPC Headquarters in St. Paul
From $100Ages 5–8
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Historic Fort Snelling
Historic Fort Snelling
From $8
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
James J. Hill House
James J. Hill House
From $8
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Minnesota History Center
Minnesota History Center
From $8
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Minnesota Transportation Museum (Jackson Street Roundhouse)
Jackson Street Roundhouse, Minnesota Transportation Museum
From $5.35All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Musical Theatre Showcase (fall Saturday class, ages 11-14)
YPC Headquarters in St. Paul
From $125Ages 11–14
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota
From $24.95
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoverySession in progress
Tots & Trains at the Jackson Street Roundhouse
Jackson Street Roundhouse, Minnesota Transportation Museum
From $5.35
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Little Explorers Thursday at Como Zoo
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (Visitor Center)
Free
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Minnesota Children's Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
From $17.95
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock St. Paul youth music programs
School of Rock St. Paul
Paid
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Securian Financial Free First Sunday at Minnesota Children's Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
From $10All ages
Recently ended
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Artability Art Show & Sale — Public Reception
Union Depot
Free
- Oct23FriCommunity
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Oct23FriCommunity
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 1:30 PM
Gorilla Program
Gorilla Forest
- Oct23FriCommunity
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 10:30 AM
Polar Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 11:30 AM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 2:30 PM
Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters presented by Blaze Credit Union
Aquatic Building
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 12:00 PM
Story Time!
Visitor Center
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 2:00 PM
Water Garden Wonders
Centennial Garden
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 11:00 AM
Zookeeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
- Oct22ThuCommunity
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 3:00 PM
Fish Chat in the Tropics
Tropical Encounters
- Oct22ThuSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
Gardener Chat
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
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