Field Trip Adventures

DUTTON DAYS AT BIG ROCK CREEK
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-09-28 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024
Come live your Yellowstone fantasy at Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls, WI! Enjoy woodfire cooking, vendors, live music with acoustic country acts, roping demonstrations, Barn Dances with Drop Tailgate, Line Dancing demonstrations with Billie Timmerman, camping and more!

Enjoy woodfire cooking, vendors, live music with acoustic country acts, roping demonstrations, Barn Dances with Drop Tailgate, Line Dancing demonstrations with Billie Timmerman, camping and more!

Minnesota Renaissance Festival
2025-09-26 09:00 - 2025-09-28 19:00 | MN Renaissance Festival, 3525 145th St W, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Join King Henry and his royal court for an unforgettable journey back in time to his 16th-century European village, where adventure and excitement await at every corner. Explore 16 stages of captivating live entertainment, from daring jousts to theatrical performances, offering something for every member of the family. Wander through the vibrant Festival marketplace, where over 250 talented artisans showcase their handcrafted treasures, creating a truly unique shopping experience. Meet and interact with a host of colorful characters roaming the village streets, adding to the lively atmosphere. Celebrate 54 years of tradition and merriment at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, MN. Huzzah!

Glensheen Lantern Tours
2025-10-03 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-04 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55804
Lantern Tours at Glensheen Mansion: Step Into the Shadows of History

Experience Glensheen Mansion like never before with our exclusive Lantern Tours. Guided only by the soft glow of lanterns, you’ll embark on a family-friendly journey through the historic estate, revealing hidden corners and a uniquely beautiful atmosphere. Whether you’re intrigued by history or captivated by the beauty of fall nights by a bonfire, this intimate after-dark experience offers a new perspective on one of Duluth’s most iconic landmarks.

We can’t wait to see you! Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings in October, through October 25th.

Harvest Howl
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy, Minnesota, 55079, United States
Join us for this unique annual event featuring autumn family fun among the wolves, raptors, bears, cougars and other resident wild ​animals. Enjoy educational demonstrations, shop with local artisans ​and vendors ​selling their wares, and get a great meal from Las Twins Mexican Cuisine​! will be on-site providing adult beverages. Presentations include Remarkable Reptiles, Working Dog Pack and Raptors of the Great Lakes Region . All event proceeds benefit the Wildlife Science Center. Have fun and help fund raise for a great cause!

Wu Han, piano; Benjamin Beilman, violin; David Finckel, cello
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave #1715, St Paul, Minnesota, 55108
Schubert’s two masterful piano trios, written in the final year of his tragically short life, will be brought to life by a trio of eminent musicians who are well known to Schubert Club audiences. Audience members who attended the 2021 Schubert Revealed at the State Fairgrounds may remember the trio’s masterful performance.

ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence
2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Stages Theatre, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota, 55343
ENOUGH! empowers teens to confront gun violence by writing new 10-minute plays that spark conversation and inspire action in communities nationwide. This spring, ENOUGH! received 127 submissions from across the country. Six bold short plays were selected by a panel, including New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and nationally recognized dramatists.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
2025-10-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd St, Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066
It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.

Show times: 9:30am and 11:30am | Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, MN call: 651-388-8700 or visit SheldonTheatre.org

Leaf Fest
2025-10-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, Minnesota, 55123
While the leaves are taking their time to change color this year, we’ll still celebrate everything we love about autumn with fun, outdoor activities for the whole family. This is also our last big event of the year, so come help us wrap up the season together!

We will have a variety of family-friendly games and activities for everyone to enjoy! Go on a Pumpkin Hunt (how many hidden pumpkins can you spot?), try your hand at candy corn ring toss, and other fall-inspired activities. Plus, enjoy popcorn and lemonade while you celebrate the season with us.

Bell Museum Homeschool Day
2025-10-14 10:00 - 14:30 | Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, St Paul, Minnesota, 55113
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 staff will be available to answer any questions.

Enhance your visit in our Minnesota Journeys gallery with accompanying printed Discovery Journals. Discovery Journals are provided for students Grades 2-12 and designed to support your visit through our interactive and immersive galleries.

Grab a ticket and travel the universe with interactive live programs and recorded shows in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan planetarium.

Please note: the 12:30pm planetarium show will include open captions. For additional information or to request an accommodation, please contact the accessibility office at 612-625-4511 or bellaccess@umn.edu.

Oktoberfest at Wildlife Science Center
2025-10-18 15:00 - 19:30 | Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy, Minnesota, 55079, United States
Fall has arrived, and that means it’s time for WSC’s annual Oktoberfest celebration! Join us on October 18th from 3 pm – 7:30 pm, see the wolves against the backdrop of falling leaves, try your hand at Hammerschlagen, challenge your friends to a game of corn hole, sip brews from while munching on the irresistible eats from WontonCreations. We are excited to have The Workin’ Dogs Band Join us! The bears will still be awake, so don’t miss a chance to see our chunky bruins before they hit the sack for winter. Remember to bring your dog(s) and a friend or two and come on out for the fun!

The Ordway Presents ALPHABET ROCKERS
2025-10-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
Alphabet Rockers school performance is swiftly approaching. Grammy-winning Alphabet Rockers come to The Ordway with music from their impactful new album about climate change, Shades, created with artists and children from around the world.

Howl-O-Ween
2025-10-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy, Minnesota, 55079, United States
It’s that time of year again when ghosts visit the wolves at the Wildlife Science Center! Join us on October 25th from 11AM – 4PM for our annual Howl-O-Ween celebration! Come in costume to trick the animals! We also encourage grown ups to dress up and bring the family dog(s) in costume too! Kids can paint pumpkins, collect candy, and take part in a scavenger hunt, all while being surrounded by cougars and bears and wolves–OH MY! We are so excited to have BD Sammies providing food! All proceeds benefit the Wildlife Science Center.

Downtown Trick or Treat
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota
Owatonna goes big for Halloween with the biggest trick or treat street in town! Check out this fun family event in Downtown Owatonna. Dressing in costume is not just for the kids!Website: visitowatonna.org

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
The award-winning French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet makes his Schubert Club debut in two programs that will offer the rare chance to hear the complete piano works of Maurice Ravel.

Drinking in Sweden South to North with Emil Åreng
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Join acclaimed Swedish bartender Emil Åreng to hear about the most exciting developments in the Swedish beverage scene in recent years. Åreng’s bar, FACIT, works only with Swedish ingredients and producers and has been named the best bar in Sweden since opening in Umeå in 2021. He will speak to five regions that have had great impact on distilling and bartending in Sweden and highlight his work with local producers and ingredients.

This program offers Pay What You Can tickets with four price points: $1, discounted, a basic ticket price, and a pay it forward price. Please choose the one that feels right for you. Our goal is to ensure this program is accessible to everyone who wishes to participate, while also sustaining a healthy and viable organization. We ask you to thoughtfully determine the amount you pay based on your capacity.

Chef’s Dinner: FIKA + FACIT
2025-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Join FIKA Café’s Executive Chef Amalia Obermeier-Smith and internationally acclaimed bartender Emil Åreng for this special five course dinner. Each course will represent distinct regions of Sweden through paired food and beverages. Throughout the dinner, guests will hear more about the chefs’ inspiration for each dish. A meat and fish based and vegetarian menu are offered, along with a choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage pairings. Ticket price includes tax and gratuity.

Beverages from the North Roundtable
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Join Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery (Duluth, MN), Emil Åreng of FACIT Bar (Umeå, Sweden), Francesca Garcia of NATIFS (Minneapolis, MN) and Ethan Wilkins of Du Nord Social Spirits (Minneapolis, MN) for a roundtable discussion engaging with how our northern landscapes inform and inspire some of the most innovative beverages in the Swedish and American hospitality scenes. From foraged ingredients to homemade products, alcoholic beverages and the trends towards non-alcoholic options, this roundtable will open up the thought processes, inspiration, and challenges of creating uniquely northern beverages.

FACIT Bar opened in 2021 in the northern city of Umeå, Sweden, with a focus on using only Swedish ingredients, and has been recognized as one of Sweden’s top bars. For one week this fall, founder Emil Åreng will bring the spirit of FACIT to Minneapolis for many events, including this roundtable with industry experts, a five-course tasting dinner with Executive Chef Amalia Obermeier-Smith of FIKA café (Nov 1), and a public lecture on the Swedish beverage scene (Oct 30) at the American Swedish Institute.

Guests will start this roundtable event with a beverage developed by FIKA Café and guest bartender Emil Åreng, before hearing from the panelists and having an opportunity to ask questions. There will be time to mingle with the panelists and guests, plus enjoy a cash bar after the roundtable.

NORTHFIELD BANK RAID Presentation at Waseca Public Library
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 S Street N, Waseca, Minnesota
Arn Kind has been an educator for 48 years bringing his educational and entertaining presentations to elementary, middle and high school students as well university lyceums.

The speaker will arrive in costume to relate an important historical event where Minnesotans, our ancestors, were key players in ending the reign of terror spread by one of the most notorious outlaw gangs in history. In late August, early September of 1876, the James-Younger Gang rode into Minnesota intent on robbing a number of prosperous banks in the southern part of the state. The gang was made up of eight and maybe nine of the most infamous desperadoes in the world of banditry. The core of the gang was made up of Jesse and Frank James, along with the three Younger brothers; Cole, Jim and Bob.

Roderick Williams OBE, baritone & Iain Burnside, piano
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
British baritone and composer Roderick Williams is known for his rich and sophisticated tone, intelligent interpretations, broad repertoire, and his infectious enthusiasm.

Educational Tours at The Hormel Institute - Days of STEM Discovery
2025-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | The Hormel Institute – University of Minnesota, 801 16th Ave NE, Austin, Minnesota, 55912
You can participate in the following days of STEM discovery on: Monday, June 23, 2025 or Wednesday, November 19, 2025Pre-registration is required. Sign Up form is found on their website.What to ExpectGuided Tours: Explore The Hormel Institute with knowledgeable guides and learn about our groundbreaking research initiatives and rich history from over the past 80+ years.

Lab Tours: Dive deeper into the world of cancer research with guided visits to our labs led by esteemed researchers (available for students ages 12 and older, subject to researcher availability).

Career Panels: Discover the diverse range of careers in science through engaging discussions with our staff members (recommended for high school students and older, subject to researcher availability).

Hands-on Activities: Immerse yourself in interactive experiments and activities that bring science to life.

Witness Cutting-Edge Technology: See some of the cutting-edge equipment and technology used in research at The Hormel Institute, such as the powerful cryoEM Microscope.

To be in compliance with The Hormel Institute’s safety of minor policy, all groups must be accompanied by chaperones. The following ratios listed below must be followed during visits if not followed we may not be able to accommodate your group:

Ages 8 and under: 1 chaperone for every 8 studentsAges 9 to 14: 1 chaperone for every 10 studentsAges 15 and up: 1 chaperone for every 12 students

The 2026 International Wolf Symposium
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55343
The 2026 International Wolf Symposium is a gathering that brings together researchers, wildlife managers, educators, and wolf enthusiasts from around the world to share the latest scientific findings, conservation strategies, management practices and educational efforts concerning wolves and their ecosystems. The symposium features presentations, workshops, and panel discussions to promote understanding, inform policy, reduce conflict and foster a broader appreciation of the role of wolves in their environment.

Danish String Quartet
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave #1715, St Paul, Minnesota, 55108
The beloved Danish String Quartet returns to the Twin Cities, following their hugely successful performance of the Beethoven String Quartet Cycle in 2021.
