Field Trip Adventures

Solar Observing
2025-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, St Paul, Minnesota, 55113
We’re taking advantage of the sunny summer weather and bringing our solar telescopes out each week this summer! Our expert staff will guide you through safe solar observing while teaching you about our closest star. Please note: that solar observing will be canceled in case of clouds or rain.

Robin Hood
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, Minnesota, 55123
One weekend only. A family friendly performance that hits a bull’s eye!

Join our band of underground heroes as they rally for those who cannot. In this lean, mean story of good vs. evil and compassion vs. greed, you’ll be delighted by live music, treacherous attacks, and clever quips. Don’t miss this show that’s sure to spark the imagination of kids and grown ups too.All performances are free and open to the public. Register to be notified about weather, parking etc.

Phoenix Theatre presents SHREK THE MUSICAL
2025-07-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd St, Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066
Music by: Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by: David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

Phoenix Theatre presents with local cast and crew.

Sensory Friendly Saturday
2025-07-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, St Paul, Minnesota, 55113
This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience our Minnesota Journeys gallery, temporary exhibits, the Touch & See Lab, and a brief planetarium show at 8:45 am—all with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors.

Any member of the public who can benefit from this environment is welcome to attend this event.

This is an in-person event at the Bell Museum and is included in the cost of regular admission.

Open Birding
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, St Paul, Minnesota, 55113
Note: Bell Museum admission is not included

All visitors can join the birding fun on the Bell Museum’s Learning Landscape! This drop-in guided experience welcomes all experience levels, especially those who are new to bird-watching! Binoculars are available and the group will remain on the flat, paved sidewalk just outside of the museum.

No registration is required for open birding; you can drop in any time during the session!

Solar Observing
2025-07-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, St Paul, Minnesota, 55113
We’re taking advantage of the sunny summer weather and bringing our solar telescopes out each week this summer! Our expert staff will guide you through safe solar observing while teaching you about our closest star. Please note: solar observing will be canceled in case of clouds or rain.

Solar safety

Our telescope equipment utilizes safe Sun viewing methods; filtering the sunlight and projecting the sunlight.

Solar filters include white light filters that block 99.999 percent of incoming sunlight, safely allowing us to see any sunspots that might be visible.

H-alpha SolarMax II telescope filters out all the colors of sunlight except a specific red light (656nm) to allow us to see features such as solar prominences along the edge of the Sun.

Sunspotters use a different method to safely view the Sun. They utilize mirrors and lenses to project the Sun safely onto a screen (piece of paper). You can draw/trace your own Sun and sunspots to start your own solar data log.

Find additional solar observing dates at the Bell Museum

Solar observing

Solar Observing is an in-person event at the Bell Museum and is included in the cost of regular admission.

Discovery Day Camp
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 16:00, 2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00 | Base Camp, 6202 Bloomington Rd, Unorganized Territory of Fort Snelling, Minnesota, 55111
Discovery Day Camp is a week long program (5 days) that is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each day will be filled with activities such as swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts, and more! All of the activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. With multiple sessions offered at a variety of locations you are sure to find something that will fit your busy schedule! Activities vary by location.

Discovery STEM Camp at Base Camp
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 16:00 | Base Camp – TeamBuilding Center, 6201 Bloomington Rd, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55111

Discovery Adventure Camp
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 16:00, 2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 16:00, 2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00 | Tomahawk Scout Camp, N1910 Scout Road, Birchwood, Wisconsin, 54817
Ready to discover your next camp Adventure? Join us for the next step of Discovery Camp for 6th – 8th graders. On Monday morning, campers will depart from the Twin Cities to head to Tomahawk for a four-night sleep-away camp experience.

At Camp Tomahawk, campers will get the chance to participate in activities such as swimming, archery, boating, rifles, hiking, and climbing, and so much more. Our enthusiastic and well-trained staff will guide you every step of the way, all you need to do is come ready to have some fun!

Summerset Theatre Presents CLUE ON STAGE!
2025-07-24 00:00 - 2025-07-27 23:59, 2025-08-01 00:00 - 2025-08-03 23:59 | Summerset Theatre, 1900 8th Ave. NW, Austin, Minnesota, 55912
2 fabulous community theatre performances are set for the 2025 season at Riverland College in Austin MN.

Featured shows are Hairspray (June 19-29) and Clue on Stage (July 24-August 3).

Hot Art! Artist Tile Workshops
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, Minnesota, 55123
Whether you are new to the process or want to continue your design series, join us for one of our artist tile workshops!During our two-hour workshop learn how to translate your own design into an open-faced sand mold that will be filled with molten metal at the Public Iron Pour. Students will gain a basic understanding of metal casting and come away with an object of their own design.

Sat July 26th – 10am – 12noon (Tile workshop)

Sat Aug 2nd – 10am – 12noon (Tile workshop)

Sat Aug 2nd – 1pm – 3pm (Advanced tile workshop)

Wed Aug 6th – 6pm – 8pm (Tile workshop)

The Return of King Idomeneo presented by the Pick Up Truck Opera
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, Minnesota, 55123
Mixed Precipitation celebrates 17 years of outdoor summer fun. This year they are revisiting one of their favorite productions, The Return of King Idomeneo. First created in 2012, this adaptation of Mozart’s 1781 opera Idomeneo, re di Creta (Idomeneo, King of Crete), was a breakout production for Mixed Precipitation and exemplified their playful and passionate outdoor performance style.

Details

Where: Caponi Art ParkCost: All performances are offered for a suggested donation ($5 – $45). This performance is fun for all ages.Parking: Main parking lot may be limited. Overflow parking at the Lexington-Diffley Skate ParkAdditional Information: Bring lawn chairs or blankets. It is summer in Minnesota so don’t forget to bring some bug spray just in case!

Duluth Discovery Day Camp
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 16:00, 2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00 | Camp Horace Johnson, 7200 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, Minnesota, 55803
Duluth Discovery Day Camp is a 5-day long program (Monday – Friday) that is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade, regardless of registration in Scouting or not. Each day will be filled with activities such as hiking, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts, and more! All of the activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. This 5-day long camp is the perfect addition to your camper’s summer vacation!

Grant Writing Essentials
2025-07-29 09:00 - 15:30 | Minnesota
Unlock the secrets to securing funding in our dynamic Grant Writing Essentials! Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to craft compelling proposals that capture funders’ attention and bring your vision to life. You’ll gain insider insights from seasoned grantseekers on key strategies, funding trends, and best practices. Learn how to effectively communicate your mission, structure a winning proposal, and avoid common mistakes that could cost you funding.

Bring a Laptop!

We highly recommend bringing a laptop to fully engage in the exercises. You’ll leave with a polished draft and the confidence to tackle your next grant application successfully!

Choose your time: 9:00-11:30am or 1:00-3:30pm

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament
2025-08-02 08:00 - 2025-08-03 16:00 | North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445
A Gus Macker Tournament is designed for basketball players who love the fun of the driveway game—male or female, age 8 to 50-plus, short and tall, the most experienced or those with little or no experience who just want to play.

Why: To continue to grow this community focused fun yet competitive 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Proceeds are given to five designated non-profit recipients that focus on local youth athletics and mentorship.

Teams receive at least three scheduled games.

Macker is a double-elimination tournament, but with a consolation bracket historically called “The Toilet Bowl” for teams that lose the first two games. Toilet bowl trophies are coveted.

Family fun, in a festival atmosphere, is always the goal of a Gus Macker. It proudly serves as the most popular basketball tournament for outdoor play on downtown streets, parking lots and community parks across the country.

Hot Art! Artist Advanced Tile Workshops
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, Minnesota, 55123

The Circus Science Spectacular
2025-08-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd St, Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066
Great for kids of ALL ages!

General Admission

Presenting science lessons, circus style! This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions and more. Audiences of all ages alternate between laughter and amazement as science and circus combine. The Circus Science Spectacular originated through a unique partnership with professional educators. Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw worked side-by-side with teachers in classroom settings, incorporating circus arts in the instruction of core curriculum concepts. All of the content is researched and tried, supporting actual concepts of science! Trained by Ringling Brothers Circus, Steve and Kobi’s performing skills in comedy, juggling, magic and balancing bring the dimensions of novelty, surprise, and fun to the mix. So, step right up! The Circus Science Spectacular is your ticket to science fun.

Hot Art! Public Iron Pour
2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, Minnesota, 55123
Join us as highly trained and skilled artists pour molten metal into open faced sand molds.These molds were created by students in our ‘Hot Art’ Artist Tile Workshops and by members of Igneous Metal Arts.

About Igneous Metal Arts

Igneous Metal Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving metal casting as an art form and practice. Our mission is to support and build the casting community by sharing our experience, offering learning opportunities to the public through workshops, and casting performances. Our members and associates have participated in metal casting events throughout our region, from Northern Minnesota to Iowa, and beyond.​​
