Field Trip Adventures

Glensheen Lantern Tours
2025-10-18 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-25 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Christmas in the Village
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-06 17:00 | Minnesota
The Steele County Historical Society’s Christmas in the Village is an annual event designed to bring out the child in all of us. This event includes cookie sales, Village tours, carolers, Christmas music, and of course Santa Claus! This multi-day event occurs in early December and is one of our most beloved annual traditions. Make sure to check in to see what is in store for the year during the fall months, as Christmas in the Village changes every year.

Website: https://www.schsmn.org/annual-events

The U.S.S. Ward at Pearl Harbor Presentation
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, Minnesota, 56058
Appearing in authentic WWII sailor uniform, the speaker will tell the story of the crew of a little known destroyer and its crew of Minnesota sailors. Less than a year before America entered into the Second World War, a bunch of young Minnesotans joined the U.S. Navy. After their training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and other locales, these men were shipped off to serve their country.

Homeschool Days: Tour of “Tomte Tales: Legends of Winter”
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Join an ASI educator as they take students on a tour of ASI’s annual holiday exhibition. Traverse the castle into a magical realm led by Tomte and all his friends!

Bring your homeschool community to ASI on the first Thursday of each month for an enlightening and fun morning of learning, with new programming each month. Come tour ASI’s exhibitions, explore traditional and modern Swedish arts and culture, and participate in handcraft workshops. Priced by student and includes museum admission. 1 adult required for every five children.

ASI Open Nordic Jam
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
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 here!

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas… PARTY!

You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favorites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY!

In the early 2000s, they balanced raising seven musically gifted children, running a farm, and performing over 75 shows a year. Now, with their children in their teens, Natalie and Donnell are back with their electrifying live performances.

Natalie, inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006, has won 2 JUNO Awards, 19 East Coast Music Awards, and released 3 Gold Albums. Donnell, known for his incredible stage presence, led the family band “Leahy” to Double Platinum status, won 3 JUNO Awards, and starred in the documentary “The Leahys: Music Most of All.” Together, they’ve sold out over 1000 shows in North America and collaborated with stars like Yo-Yo Ma, Michael McDonald, Allison Krauss, and Nickelback. Despite their busy schedules, Natalie and Donnell remain must-see live performers, continuing their tireless touring.

LANDMARK CENTER'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR
2025-12-05 10:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
The Annual Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar is December 5-7 and presented by Minnesota Landmarks, the non-profit agency that programs and manages historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Holiday décor and live holiday music add festive ambiance to this beautiful, classic venue. Starting Friday, December 5 and running through Sunday, December 7, guests can find beautiful and unique handcrafted gift items by 80 of the area’s finest artists. The Bazaar features quality handcrafted items including, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, décor, woven and wearable art, handmade lotions, soaps and more! Festive music and delicious treats add to the enjoyment of holiday shopping.

$5 admission (Cash or Check Only!) | 12 & under free.Special group rates for groups of 10 or more. In order to secure the group rate groups must be arranged for prior to the Bazaar by calling Jenny at 651.292.3237

Glensheen Candlelight Tours 2025
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55804
Glensheen’s Candlelight Tours | Fridays and Saturdays in November and December

November 28th-December 28th

Bonus Days: December 14th, 21st, 28th

5 pm-8 pm

Candlelight Tours at Glensheen Mansion

Find yourself in the mansion self-guided by the lights of the Christmas trees, candles, and the light fixtures of Glensheen. Tour enhancements such as music and decorations are in place to create a magical tour experience. This gorgeous display will surely make it onto your yearly Christmas bucket list, as you are fully immersed in what it must have been like for the Congdon’s on a magical Christmas evening.

Full Mansion Candlelight Tours and Classic Mansion Candlelight Tour options are available.

We can’t wait to see you! Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings in November and December, through December 28th.

Main Street’s Holiday Lighted Parade
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Central Park, 100 E Main St, Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
Bundle up and head to downtown Owatonna for the Lighted Holiday Parade starting at 6pm. Parade vehicles will be decked out in their finest holiday lights. The parade ends with carolers and cider in Central Park.Website: www.visitowatonna.org

Yoga in the Gallery: December
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Join us for a gentle but energizing yoga practice amidst The World of Russian Fairy Tales. Museum Guide and yoga instructor Ramaa Bhasin will lead you through this gentle sequence in a small group setting in the tranquil TMORA galleries. Your ticket includes a 45-minute yoga flow and admission to the museum afterward. Please bring your own mat, wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and be prepared to remove your shoes. Feel free to bring a block, blanket, and/or towel (in addition to your mat) if these items serve your practice. Register in advance. The practice will be gentle and modifications offered; however, we do recommend this class for those with prior yoga experience. Contact kmckay@tmora.org with any questions.

Julmarknad
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop ASI’s own Jul Shop, alongside distinctive artisan glass, home goods, hand carved items, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles from over 60 artisans.

U.G.L.Y. Sweater Dash
2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 | 3520 Louisiana Ave S, 3520 Louisiana Ave S, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426
SCHEDULE

4:00 PM – Race Day Registration5:30 PM – Race Begins6:30 PM – Post-Race party at Park Tavern in 11th Frame, raffle prizes awarded

Dig out last year’s treasure, throw on the masterpiece you just created or simply enjoy the creativity of others. This 5K course loops through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park. Afterwards, warm up across the street at Park Tavern and revel in your accomplishments while wearing your race medal. Registrants also receive a goodie bag.

TMORA After Hours: Family Crafts and Holiday Shopping
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Experience the museum in a new way during TMORA After Hours. Join us for two special evenings of creativity, music, and gallery time as we extend our hours for the holiday season.

Crafts, music, gallery time, and holiday shopping in the TMORA Shop all come together to create a warm, festive atmosphere for the season. Hands-on activities are inspired by TMORA’s current exhibitions, and live music will be offered throughout the museum.

A joyful way to savor the season and spend time together.

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required. Museum admission applies.

Thursday, December 11 & Thursday, December 185:00–8:00 PM

Admission: Adults: $15 | Adults (65+): $13 | Students & Active Military: $5 | Children (0–13) & TMORA Members: Free | TMORA Shop-only visitors: FREE

Miracle at Big Rock – Walk through Night – Special Event: Faith Night
2025-12-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024
Discounted Ticket Rates for Faith Based Groups.

Step into a winter wonderland at Miracle at Big Rock, where over 25 million dazzling lights transform the night into a magical holiday adventure. Filled with glowing lights displays, festive treats & gifts, crackling bonfires, tractor rides & Santa sightings, there are unforgettable memories waiting around every corner!
