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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Mall of America Rotunda — Bloomington · Hennepin Co. · Suburbs
Santa arrives to kick off the holidays, with festive fun, holiday giveaways and a game show in the Rotunda.
Details at Mall of America ↗Bell Museum — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
Premiere weekend of the Bell's new planetarium show, with Minnesota-themed photos and make-your-own seasonal diorama activities.
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Children's Theatre Company (UnitedHealth Group Stage) — Minneapolis · Hennepin Co. · Minneapolis
CTC's holiday staging of the Dr. Seuss classic, best enjoyed by everyone.
This weekend: Fri 7pm, Sat 11am and 2pm, Sun 2pm. Run time 1 hr 50 min with intermission.
Details at Children's Theatre Company ↗Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
| Your last chance to discover the hidden worlds and rich ecosystems within familiar places, from quiet spaces in backyards to busy cities.
Details at Science Museum of Minnesota ↗Polar Bear Odyssey — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!
Details at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ↗Visitor Center — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!
Details at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ↗Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.…
Details at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ↗Tropical Encounters — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics!
Details at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ↗Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul
| This November celebrate Native American Heritage Month by visiting with Ṗejuta Ḣaka Win Red Eagle (Wiŋyaŋ/Ina/Tuŋwiŋ/Uŋci) (Oglala Lakota na Waḣpekute & Waḣpetuŋwaŋ…
Details at Science Museum of Minnesota ↗From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.
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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN has 65 kid-friendly events, 57 of them free. Top picks: Santa's Arrival Ceremony at Mall of America, A Dance of Seasons: Opening Weekend at the Bell Museum and Nature All Around Us closing day. Rainy-day options: Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company and Insider Science Tours: National Native American Heritage Month. Plus 56 free library programs.
65 family events across the Twin Cities this weekend: 3 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County. Use the filters to narrow it down.
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