Hands-on | Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Mall of America, level 2 North E Broadway 60
Bloomington , MN , 55425
Phone: (651) 348-8119
44° 51' 17.514" N, 93° 14' 31.974" W

Camp Fire Minnesota

Camp Fire is one of the nation's longest-running youth development organizations. At Camp Minnesota, we offer summer & school break camps, afterschool nature programs, and PreK-12 environmental education. Join us for community events volunteering – our Excelsior and Grand Rapids properties are also available to rent for team-building, weddings, meetings, and more.
3300 Tanadoona Dr
Excelsior , MN , 55331
Phone: 612-235-7284
44° 52' 23.9052" N, 93° 36' 7.0524" W

Camp Odayin - for children with heart disease

Camp Odayin provides medically safe and emotionally supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people with heart disease and their families. We positively impact camper lives by connecting them with friends who face similar medical challenges in the formative years when relationships, fun, and acceptance are vitally important. Registration costs starts at $0 so that payment is not a barrier to attending our programs. Get on our email list to learn more!
3503 High Point Drive North Suite 250
Oakdale , MN , 55128
Phone: 651-351-9185
45° 0' 2.2212" N, 92° 57' 5.8752" W

Edina Art Center

Since 1977, the Edina Art has supported our community’s creative life of residents and neighbors of all ages and abilities to create and enjoy the visual arts.
4701 W 64th St
Edina , MN , 55435
Phone: (952) 903-5780
44° 53' 12.444" N, 93° 20' 40.1352" W

ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations

iD Tech is a leader in summer STEM education programs for students ages 6-18. Our mission is to develop and deliver the highest quality, most inspiring, and inventive technology experiences to the next generation of visionaries one student at a time. We build inclusive, fun learning environments where students are empowered with the skills they need to reimagine our tech-driven world.
Various locations Enter zip code on website to see closest locations
. , TN , .
Phone: 408-871-3700
35° 31' 2.9676" N, 86° 34' 49.6092" W

Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie

Specializing in children's art classes, camps and art themed birthday parties, Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. At Kidcreate Studio, your child will create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials.
7918 Mitchell Rd.
Eden Prairie , MN , 55344
Phone: 952-974-3438
44° 51' 36.846" N, 93° 27' 39.5064" W

Steve & Kate's Camp - Denver

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple Colorado Locations- Boulder, Colorado Springs, Curtis Park, Park Hill, & Highlands Ranch
Visit our website to see our Denver Area Locations!
Denver , CO , 80220
Phone: 415-389-5437
39° 44' 3.7932" N, 104° 55' 0.408" W

Steve & Kate's Camp - Hartford

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
180 Bloomfield Ave.
Hartford , CT , 06105
Phone: 415-389-5437
36° 46' 41.7396" N, 119° 25' 4.5552" W

Steve & Kate's Camp - Houston

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
11055 Timberline Rd.
Houston , TX , 77043
Phone: 415-389-5437
29° 48' 8.9028" N, 95° 33' 42.48" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- Boston

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple Boston locations- Jamaica Plain and Cambridge
Visit our website to see our Boston Area Locations
Boston , MA , 02140
Phone: 415-389-5437
42° 23' 35.9772" N, 71° 7' 42.132" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- Dallas

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
5707 Royal Ln
Dallas , TX , 75229
Phone: 415-389-5437
32° 53' 43.5192" N, 96° 48' 40.482" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- Los Angeles

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple Los Angeles Locations- Manhattan Beach, Mar vista, Pasadena, Torrance, and Valley Village
Visit our website to see our LA Locations!
Los Angeles , CA , CA 90064
Phone: 415-389-5437

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
. , TX , .
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

Gallery Navarre

A special place to... Find and create Lake Minnetonka Treasures! Gallery Navarre celebrates the wonderful community that is Lake Minnetonka in so many ways. For children ages 6-11, our Art Lab offers creative and artistic workshops and summer camps guided by the principles of place-based education, the elements of art and creativity, and Lake Minnetonka. We also invite anyone looking for Lake Minnetonka-themed maps, prints, original art, books, cards, games, postcards, housewares and more to immerse themselves in our Gallery space and find your special treasure. For more than 20 years, Joan Wolfe grew Gallery Navarre into a celebration of Lake Minnetonka through original art, maps, pottery, books, wood carvings, sculpture, notecards, historic postcards and more. Now, guided by Joan's daughter Wendy, a professional educator, Karen Rose, artist in residence, and the rest of the Gallery Navarre family, the Gallery continues to be open monthly and expanded into the synergy of community, history and arts education offering creative workshops for K-5 students.
4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park , MN , 55384 44° 56' 11.1228" N, 93° 37' 43.248" W

MacPhail Center for Music

MacPhail Center for Music is committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities through music learning experiences that inspire. Each year, MacPhail offers programming to 16,000 students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, at locations in Minneapolis, White Bear Lake, Chanhassen, Apple Valley, Austin, and Madeline Island, WI., as well as 104 community partnerships across the Twin Cities.
501 S 2nd St
Minneapolis , MN , 55401
Phone: 612-321-0100
44° 58' 45.9552" N, 93° 15' 37.2168" W

Location:

23290 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN, 55331
United States

Phone:

952-474-5181

2025 An Easter Experience, Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
1 - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

2520 Dale St. N
Roseville, MN, 55113
United States

Phone:

6517654262

Organization:

Location:

9740 Grand Avenue
Bloomington, MN, 55420
United States

Phone:

952.888.4262

2025 Summer Camps at the Works Museum

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

(612) 870-3000

Art Play! at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Dates: 
04/19/2025
05/03/2025
05/17/2025
Time: 
10 am & 2 pm

Location:

SBM Fire Station #3
11920 Ulysses St NE
Blaine, MN, 55434
United States

Phone:

763-784-6700

Blaine Safety Camp - Blaine Police Department

Dates: 
08/13/2025
08/14/2025
Time: 
See website

Organization:

Mall of America

Location:

2131 Lindau Lane
Bloomington, MN, 55425
United States

Location:

1536 W Minnehaha Ave
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 401-6154

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Resurrection City Church

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
10 am - 11:30 am

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Dungeon Master Camp

Dates: 
05/07/2025
05/14/2025
05/21/2025
Time: 
16:00-19:00

Location:

3000 University Ave SE Ste 100
Minneapolis, MN, 55414
United States

Phone:

612-436-0464

Dye Garden Explorers Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM

Organization:

Location:

2520 Dale St. N
Roseville, MN, 55113
United States

Phone:

6517654262

Organization:

Wargo Nature Center

Location:

7701 Main St
Lino Lakes, MN, 55038
United States

Phone:

(651) 429-8007

Earth Day Celebration at Wargo Nature Center

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
1 - 4 pm

Organization:

City of Blaine

Location:

10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine, MN, 55449
United States

Phone:

763-784-6700

Earth Day in City of Blaine

Dates: 
04/17/2025
04/18/2025
04/19/2025
Time: 
Times vary.

Organization:

Wargo Nature Center

Location:

7701 Main St
Lino Lakes, MN, 55038
United States

Phone:

(651) 429-8007

Earth Day Service Project at Wargo Nature Center

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Location:

James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

651-259-3000

Easter Egg Hunt - James J. Hill House

Dates: 
04/18/2025
Time: 
9:30 - 11:00 am noon - 1:00 pm 2:30 - 4 pm

Organization:

50th and France

Location:

3925 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN, 55424
United States

Phone:

(952) 922-1524

Egg Hunt at 50th & France

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Location:

Benilde-St. Margaret's
2501 Highway 100
St. Louis Park, MN, 55416
United States

Phone:

651-243-2221

ExplorSchool

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Organization:

Location:

2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

(612) 870-3000

Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Dates: 
04/13/2025
05/11/2025
06/08/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

Location:

34 Elton Street in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

5857375858

Flamework Critters and Creatures

Dates: 
12/10/2026
Time: 
6:00

Organization:

Location:

10 7th St W
St Paul , MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 225-6000

Free First Sunday - Minnesota Children’s Museum

Dates: 
05/04/2025
Time: 
9 am - 5 pm

Organization:

Location:

90 West 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 266-7000

FunLab!

Dates: 
04/18/2025
04/25/2025
05/02/2025
Time: 
3:30pm-4:30pm

Organization:

Hennepin County Fair

Location:

7205 Brockton Lane
Corcoran, MN, 55340
United States

Phone:

6122213864

Hennepin County Fair

Dates: 
06/12/2025
06/13/2025
06/14/2025
Time: 
10:00 am - 9:00 pm on Thursday, June 12, 2025; 10:00 am - 11:00 pm on Friday, June 13, 2025; 10:00 - 11:00 pm June 14, 2025

Location:

120 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN, 55425
United States

Phone:

952-883-0202

Join our Turtle Rescue Team at SEA LIFE at Mall of America!

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
04/14/2025
Time: 
10:00am to 8:00pm

Location:

300 South Avenue
Bloomington, MN, 55425
United States

Phone:

(952) 851-5800

Jungle Trek Craft Theme - Crayola Experience at Mall of America

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
04/14/2025
Time: 
Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Location:

601 River Ridge Parkway Eagan
Minnesota , MN, 55121
United States

Phone:

651-789-2894

Landscape Art Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
12:30 - 3:30 PM

Organization:

Location:

90 West 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 266-7000

Level Up at the Library

Dates: 
04/16/2025
04/23/2025
04/30/2025
Time: 
3:00pm-5:00pm

Location:

8100 Belden BLVD Not church related
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
United States

Phone:

847-775-9138

Little Athletes Gym Class

Dates: 
04/16/2025
04/23/2025
04/30/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 9:50AM Classes and 10:00AM - 10:50AM Classes

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 523-2634

Microscope Adventure Camp

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

(612) 870-3000

Mini Mia at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Dates: 
05/07/2025
06/04/2025
Time: 
10:15am and 12:15pm

Location:

Minnetonka Center for the Arts
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN, 55391
United States

Phone:

952-473-7361

Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp!

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
9:00am-4:00pm

Location:

4001 County Road 24
Maple Plain , MN, 55359
United States

Phone:

(763) 694-7856

Outdoor Science Camp at Baker Outdoor Learning Center

Dates: 
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
08/06/2025
Time: 
9 am - 4 pm

Location:

601 River Ridge Parkway Eagan
Minnesota , MN, 55121
United States

Phone:

651-789-2894

Scientific Wonders Camp

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
12:30-3:30PM

Organization:

Nickelodeon Universe

Location:

5000 Center Ct
Bloomington, MN, 55425
United States

Phone:

(952) 883-8810

Scrambled Egg Mix Up! - Nickelodeon Universe

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
04/14/2025
Time: 
MONDAY 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. TUESDAY 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. THURSDAY 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. SUNDAY 11 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Organization:

Location:

120 Kellogg Blvd W
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 221-9444

Sensory Friendly Sundays at Science Museum of Minnesota

Dates: 
05/04/2025
06/01/2025
07/06/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

2213 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

(612) 759-8476

Summer 2025 Youth & Teen Glass Camps

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

2121 W. 21st Street
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

612-423-7554

Summer Camps - ARTrageous Adventures

Dates: 
06/02/2025
06/03/2025
06/04/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

75 5 Street W
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

651-292-3063

Organization:

Mall of America

Location:

2131 Lindau Lane
Bloomington, MN, 55425
United States

Visit the LEGO® Store for Easter fun!

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
04/14/2025
Time: 
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location:

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 523-2634

Young Physicist Camp

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

3844 York St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States

Phone:

303-297-1185

Young Writers Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:30 am-4:00 pm