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- Discounts are offered for special events if you buy tickets in advance. Follow their website and social media pages for updates.
- 50% off admission for limited income families through their Gateway program
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- There’s so much to do at the Minnesota Children’s Museum! Check out my review here.
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And check out my list of Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota!
February
Ongoing Events
The Rock and Rock Playhouse: Concerts for Kids!. First Avenue & 7th St Entry, Minneapolis
Vatican Unveiled. Mall of America. January 10 to February 1, 2026. See my reel from our visit!
Save 50% on tickets at Zero Gravity! Mounds View.
St. Paul Winter Carnival. January 22 – February 1.
Spring Flower Show. January 31 – March 15. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska.
Giraffes Can’t Dance. January 23 – February 22. Stages Theatre, Hopkins.
February 2025
Events by Date
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Coon Rapids. 8:00am – 10:00am. First Sunday of each month.
Doggie Depot. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
Kids Fest. 11:00am – 2:30pm. 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka.
Music Under Glass. 4:30 – 6:30pm. Como Zoo, St. Paul. Select Sundays and Wednesdays from January 4 – February 4.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
FREE First Tuesday at Washington County Parks. On the first Tuesday of every month (non-holiday), visit any Washington County Park FREE. No Vehicle Permit required.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Tots & Trains. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Minnesota Transportation Museum, St. Paul. First and third Wednesdays. Admission is $11 for adults, $6 for ages 3-6. Check their website for pricing bundles and more info.
Mini Mia. 10:15am and 12:15pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Mini Mia features a gallery tour specially designed for caregivers and little ones (ages 0–5), a movement class with Young Dance, and a cozy story time. Make new friends and introduce your child to the wonders of art in a comfortable, kid-friendly setting. Free registration is required. First Wednesday of the month and first Friday of the month. Plus today!
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
Music Under Glass. 4:30 – 6:30pm. Como Zoo, St. Paul. Select Sundays and Wednesdays from January 4 – February 4.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. February 7-8. First weekend of each month.
FREE Kids Workshop. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Home Depot locations. This month: Penguin Mailbox.
FREE Community Showing of The Bad Guys 2. 10:00am. Odyssey Century 9 Theatre, Hutchinson.
Cocoa, Crafts and Sleds. 10:00am – 1:00pm. 200 Doctor Justus Ohage Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN. Bundle up winter adventurers! And join us for FREE frosty fun! Bring your sled or jump on one of ours! Enjoy cozy cups of cocoa, and hands-on kids’ crafts that let your imagination sparkle. Bring your warmest mittens, your biggest smiles, and let’s slide, sip, and make something amazing together! All ages welcome.
MacPhail Presents: Black History Month Student Performance Festival. 10:00am – 2:00pm. MacPhail Center for Music – Minneapolis, 501 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Art Play. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. This month’s theme: Share Some Love Collage.
Free First Saturday: Dyani White Hawk: Love Language. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Activities are 10:00am – 3:00pm. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Free First Saturday also features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Gallery admission tickets are available online in advance and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk.
Night Trains. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul. Saturdays from November 8th through February 28th.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. February 7-8. First weekend of each month.
Family Day. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution. 4:30pm. Bring $26 and 2 large totes for an ABUNDANCE of food. No income or residency required. ALL WELCOME! Doors open at 4:30. Read about my experience here!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Night Trains. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul. Saturdays from November 8th through February 28th.
Sensory Friendly Saturday. 4:30 – 6:30pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Community Pet Clinic. 9:00am – 2:00pm. North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, 2825 2nd St N, Minneapolis, MN.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Art Play. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Theme this month: Creative Cardboard.
Night Trains. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul. Saturdays from November 8th through February 28th.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Night Trains. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul. Saturdays from November 8th through February 28th.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Free Days at the Weisman Art Museum. 11:00am – 5:00pm. Weisman Art Museum, 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis.
Night Trains. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul. Saturdays from November 8th through February 28th.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
MONDAY, MAY 18
The Hobbit Pay-What-You-Can Night at Theatre in the Round. 7:30pm. Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN. (Not yet confirmed for 2026)
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
EVERY THURSDAY
Walker Art Museum – Gallery Admission is free from 5:00-9:00pm.
EVERY FRIDAY
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
EVERY SATURDAY
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
Free Kids Club Workshops at Michael’s stores. 10:00am.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SELECT SATURDAYS
Free children’s craft activity at Lakeshore Learning Stores. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Ages 3 and up. No reservation necessary.