On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27 Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state...
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Climb up to snowy Mount Crumpit and revel in the holiday story that makes hearts grow three sizes! In this hit musical spectacular, the grumpy green Grinch hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the cheerful Whos of Who-ville—snatching trees, swiping stockings, and...
Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out "Garden Highlights" updated weekly, to see what's blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be best spots to see the fall color. Some of our favorite trails include the walk to the Farm, the Sensory...
Experience the beauty of a special place in the Twin Cities! The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden is the oldest public native plant garden in the United States. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, it brings together a diverse collection of plants in woodland, wetland, and meadow habitats in just 18...
Join us every Thursday and the last Friday of each month for StoryTime in the Horticultural Library. We will celebrate plants and nature and foster a love for books and reading as we explore the library's vast catalog of children’s books. StoryTime is recommended for ages 0-5 with a parent, but...
Come to Choo Choo Bob's Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there, Engineers!
It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers, special storytimes, community helpers, arts activities, and more!
Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.
Sample Frenzy – every last Friday of the month Join us for our Sample Frenzy, a monthly event at the taproom held on the last Friday of every month. Usually, guests in the taproom can try a couple sodas on tap, Sample Frenzy night is exactly the opposite! We open...
Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's an undeniable groove in the rhythms and orchestration of Mary Lou Williams' “Zodiac Suite”, edited here for chamber orchestra by...
Featuring the Norrsound Tenors Do you love timeless melodies? Does the soaring high note of a song give you chills? Are you moved by beautifully blended vocals? If so, A Three Tenors Christmas by The NorrSound Tenors belongs on your Christmas concert list this year. Inspired by Pavarotti, Domingo and...