# Things to do with kids at Minnesota Zoo

> 3 upcoming family events and 2 ongoing programs and visits at Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124, in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/jack-o-lantern-spectacular-at-the-minnesota-zoo--listing-a62fe6f614f8b2d4ca86535f) — Sep 25 – Nov 1 · 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM · Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley · All ages · From $19 · checked Oct 13. Nighttime outdoor stroll through more than 5,000 artistically carved, glowing pumpkins along a woodsy trail at the Minnesota Zoo, September 25-November 1, 2026, with a trivia…
- [Little Learners at the Minnesota Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/little-learners-at-the-minnesota-zoo--listing-2ede80345d156a07101d2035) — Sat, Oct 24 (+5 more dates) · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley · Ages 2–5 · From $30 · checked Oct 16. Little Learners is a 60-minute Zoo class for children ages 2 to 5 with a parent or guardian. Each session mixes free exploration in a Zoo classroom, guided group activities and…
- [Howl-O-Ween at the Minnesota Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/howl-o-ween-at-the-minnesota-zoo--listing-ed80c761b76408830902e05a) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. A daytime Halloween party on the Zoo's Central Plaza on Saturday, October 31, from 10 am to 1 pm. Kids can dance at a Halloween dance party, make Halloween arts and crafts, and…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Imagination Stations at the Minnesota Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/imagination-stations-at-the-minnesota-zoo--listing-4173ab87f1c82e7304e153e4) — Mondays 9 a.m.-12 p.m., September 21, 2026 - April 26, 2027 · Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley · Ages 2–5 · With admission · checked Oct 16. On Monday mornings through late April, the Minnesota Zoo opens its Sky classroom for a self-directed play time for children ages 2 to 5 and their adults. Each Monday is…
- [Minnesota Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/minnesota-zoo--listing-5b6338119931e7ce49850808) — Daily 10am-4pm; online tickets required · Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley · From $19.95 · checked Oct 13. State zoo in Apple Valley, open daily 10 am-4 pm (members from 9 am). Online timed tickets are required for all daytime visits. Included with admission: the Treetop Trail…

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