FEATURED EVENTS

Join us on Zoom to follow the lives of our fish from baby to adult, get a sneak-peek into our Hatch House, and watch a feeding frenzy in an outdoor pond!

AZ Gallery, in conjunction with the St Paul Winter Carnival, is excited to announce the fifth annual Fire & Ice Winter Carnival Art Show. The show will be held at AZ Gallery, 308 Prince St in the Northern Warehouse and is meant to celebrate art and Minnesota artists during the nation’s oldest and largest celebration of winter. The show will run January 9 through February 28, 2021. The actual Winter Carnival runs January 28 through February 7, 2021. Because of the pandemic, the hours of AZ Gallery have been reduced to Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm. We also plan to create a virtual gallery online to showcase the entries.

Join Naturalist Ashley on a wintery walk to the Willow Falls. This is a spectacular time of year for viewing the frost covered falls. But don’t just take our word for it, get out there and see for yourself! This will be a 4 mile hike round trip. Depending on the weather and depth of snow it could also be quite strenuous. Be sure to dress in warm layers, bring plenty of water, and good hiking boots or snowshoes.

With cutting edge technology, best-in-class ballet masters and instructors, and a curriculum 75 years perfected, The Washington School of Ballet sets a new standard in ballet education. Our 2021 Summer Intensive provides students in the Upper Level (ages 12+) with the option to either train fully in-studio or in a virtual format. The Washington School of Ballet Summer Intensive gives students from around the world the opportunity to study for five weeks with our acclaimed faculty including Artistic Director Julie Kent and Professional Division Head Xiomara Reyes. Men’s division classes are led by Rinat Imaev and Damien Johnson.

Mill City Farmers Markets is dedicated to providing a safe and reliable year-round marketplace for small farmers, makers and shoppers. Our winter farmers market will be a combination of open air shopping in train shed and Chicago Mall and select vendors indoors in the museum. To ensure everyone's safety, we will be requiring masks inside and outside, metering numbers of shoppers as needed, practicing safe physical distancing and following other safety protocol outlined on our website: http://millcityfarmersmarket.org/covid-19 Find everday groceries, unique gifts and food for holiday meals at our winter farmers market: -greenhouse grown greens -root vegetables -winter squash -fresh bread -pasture raised meat & eggs -farmstead cheeses -fermented food -maple syrup an, honey and jam -heritage grains & bean -tea, coffee and kombucha Pre-ordering groceries from our vendors creates a more efficient shopping experience (especially in cold weather!) and supports local farmers and makers, however, it is not required. Most vendors will offer walk-up sales and accept credit, cash and SNAP/EBT. Learn more at: http://millcityfarmersmarket.org/preorder

Join Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik for a musical journey from the Spanish heartland to the streets of Havana and Argentina! Featuring Bizet’s Carmen Suite, de Falla’s Ritual of Fire Dances, Lecuona’s Andalucia, Tyzik’s Three Latin Dances, and more!

FEATURING ORIGINAL L.A. CAST! - Laugh, cry, and discover the power of food to nourish, heal, or move us to action. From learning the secret to Grandma’s brisket, to personal stories of eating disorders, to the fascinating history of how the International House of Pancakes was started, true stories of food, culture, and community are blended together with a healthy dollop of humor for a truly delicious storytelling event...for anyone who loves to eat!

Tennessee Storytime: "Dragon Dance, A Chinese New Year Book." The Chinese New Year starts on February 12 this year. Come read with us as we learn more about this special holiday!

It’s time to head outside and explore the starry skies! Join our planetarium educators on Facebook Live as they take you on a journey of what’s currently visible in the evening skies. Together, we’ll explore the sky above Minnesota, including seasonal constellations, the Moon, and visible planets. There’s something in the sky for everyone! Don’t forget to bring your questions, as we’ll save time for Q & A. Be sure to download your own current Minnesota Skies Guide. https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/star-map/ All ages

Experience the first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning television series Doc McStuffins! Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, the highly interactive English and Spanish bilingual experience, will transport kids and families from Doc’s backyard clinic to the McStuffins Toy Hospital. There, families are invited to help Doc perform check-ups and diagnose toy patients while learning about healthy habits, compassion and nurturing care. Through imaginative play and hands-on activities, children learn important life lessons about health and wellness. Feed and rock a baby in the Nursery, take care of patients in the Emergency and Operating Rooms, give a pet an exam in the Pet Vet and so much more.