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Special events and activities at Minnesota Children's Museum offer more ways to get your little ones laughing and learning. From child-friendly Valentine's parties to special guest Story Time readers, the Museum's special events keep your kids discovering new experiences year-round.

Metro Transit Second Saturday Free Rides

Saturday, September 11

Catch a FREE ride to Minnesota Children's Museum AND get $2 OFF admission! Find out more here.

Children's Theatre Company Story Time

Saturday, September 25: 10:30 a.m.

Get ready to use your imagination and get active during a special Story Time inspired by Dr. Seuss' The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins presented by Children's Theatre Company.  Take home a free poster and register to win tickets to an upcoming performance! 

Dog Tales

Saturday, September 18: 10 - 11 a.m.

Build reading confidence with a friendly therapy dog encourage your child's love of reading in a safe and comfortable environment by having them read a favorite book to a therapy dog from the Pals on Paws chapter of Therapy Dogs International at the Museum.

Halloween Spooktacular Parties!

Saturdays, October 23 & 30: 6 - 9 p.m.

Explore the wonders of Spooky Hollow, trick-or-treat in a safe and warm atmosphere and do the monster mash at a dance party with live music by the Bunny Clogs! This after-hours event includes Museum admission, snacks, and tons of fun Halloween activities! 

Spooky Hollow Halloween Gallery

October 14 - 31

Take a moonlit walk through Spooky Hollow, a Halloween twist on the Museum's Earth World gallery.  Don glow-in-the-dark costumes and become an eerie addition to glowing-eyed nocturnal life.  Unearth creepy crawlers in a spooky dig, test your balance as you traverse a swampy bog and snack on caramel-corn-on-the-cob, hot apple cider, and other treats as you enjoy the crisp rooftop air.  This year's "howl-some" activities will also include outdoor play on the Museum's Rooftop ArtPark!  Click here to buy tickets and reserve your timed entrance spot!