Join us at the Bell Museum for special homeschool days. Bring your group and enjoy hands-on science labs and immersive planetarium shows that complement your science curriculum. Experience our education classrooms where students can explore, observe, and learn through engaging activities in astronomy & engineering, ecology, biology and more! Activities are self-directed and helpful Bell...
Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones...
Discover the world of the dog sledder during a day of winter fun at the Wildlife Science Center. Mushers and their dog teams will be on-hand to meet and inform participants about this incredible winter sport. The day's activities include demonstrations by local experts on equipment and techniques, campfires, and the opportunity to see and...
Saturday, February 7; 5:00 – 7:30 pmFree Open House; Interpretive Center**Dependent on snow conditions** Step into a winter evening like no other during our Candle-Lit Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Event. As twilight settles in, the trails come alive with the warm glow of hundreds of luminaries, guiding you through snow-covered woods and open prairie under the night...
High voltage, all-star 15-piece big band from the Twin Cities will highlight the music that Buddy Rich made famous throughout his illustrious career as the best big band drummer in the world. Drummer Joe Pulice, one of the region’s elite musicians, is a two-time Minnesota Jazz Music Award recipient. Experience the explosive sound of a...
Our Messy Monster classes are specifically designed for PreK kids. We use art to engage our senses, communicate with others and enjoy creative play and development! Each class focuses on doing an art project based on the monthly mess technique.
“Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!” Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone. He takes her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. “No way,” replies...
In celebration of Valentine's Day, Sidekick Theatre presents a new concert from Brian Pierce which is a journey through three decades of timeless love songs featuring hits from Elvis Presley, The Righteous Brothers, The Temptations , The Bee Gees, The Carpenters, The Eagles, Billy Joel and more. Showcasing your favorite Sidekick musicians and vocalists performing...
Our Messy Adult Class is 21+ only event where we offer different theme nights and techniques for you to try without kids! Bring your partner, best friend or your mom. Check out calendar for Theme Nights and Special Events! Please dress appropriately for mess! Some paint used is not washable!
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is hosting Escape the Bong VIII (8), from February 13 to 15. Escape the Bong 8 is a three- day event that features multiple escape rooms that will test your deduction and puzzle-solving skills. Each room is designed for an hour of problem-solving fun along with a unique...
Performing daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and displaying their technical skills at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
Exclusive Dog sledding opportunity WSC and Running Fearless Sled Dog Kennel are offering private rides on a dogsled through the beautiful woods behind the wolf enclosures! Enjoy the animals while you await your turn to enjoy the Minnesota forest in the winter, whisked away by a team of sled dogs. Hurry now to reserve your...