Programs + Events
Join us for exciting programs + special events
From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.
We do our best to keep programs as scheduled, but dates and times may occasionally shift to match educator availability. Please check the daily program board at the Front Desk when you arrive at the Museum to see what programs are happening during your visit.
Special Events + Programs
Baby Beginnings
Community Access Day
Making Music: Sensory Rain Stick
Toddler Music Class
Little Sprouts Lab
Cello Performance
Bilingual Story Time
Cello Performance
Cello Performance
After Hours Member Playtime
September 26, 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of after-hours play in Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! Explore the brand-new exhibit, grab some pizza and meet live reptiles and insects from Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo from 5–6 p.m.
This event is SOLD OUT. If you reserved tickets and can no longer attend, please email questions@bbcmkids.org.
Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and The Kratt Brothers Company. Wild Kratts® © 2026 Kratt Brothers Company Ltd. / 9 Story Media Group Inc. Wild Kratts® and Creature Power ® and associated characters, trademarks, and design elements are owned by Kratt Brothers Company Ltd. Licensed by Kratt Brothers Company Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Be A Maker Programming
Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Every Day
Drop in for daily tinkering in our Be A Maker space! Kids are encouraged to use their creativity to bring their own idea to life or grab a Blueprint and follow directions for a Maker project.
Messy Mondays
11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday
A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess!
August: Popsicle Painting
Explore art and science with frozen paint pops! Kids will experiment with colors and textures while discovering what happens as ice melts.
Lab
11 a.m & 1 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday
This STEAM program is a facilitated, monthly-rotating makerspace workshop.
August: Hammering Workshop
Build, create and experiment with real tools! Kids will safely practice hammering nails into a wooden block before turning their project into a one-of-a-kind creation using yarn, markers and their imagination.
Field Trips / Group visits
Field Trips / Group Visits
Our Field Trips and Group Visits are perfect for schools and organizations seeking hands-on, educational experiences.
We offer 90-minute Self-Guided Field Trips for schools, childcare centers and nonprofit groups of 10 or more. Groups may also choose to add a Field-Trip Program to their visit.
Wonder Wagon
Wonder Wagon
Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.
Please email education@bbcmkids.org for more information.