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X-WR-CALNAME:Minneapolis · education · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joyer Adventure Farm Open DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T180152Z UID:6205@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Waldoch Farm & Garden Center is home to the busy Joyer Adventu re Farm\, a family-friendly educational barnyard open during retail hours. This space was created to share a passion for experience-based education. A visit to the barnyard to meet the animals is included with admission to the Joyer Adventure Farm. Plan to spend approximately an hour exploring t he barnyard when you visit and consider a few quarters for the feed dispen sers. The barnyard contains a wide range of farm animals including sheep\, chickens\, donkeys\, alpaca\, horses\, peacocks\, pygmy goats\, pigs and other poultry to interact with. Open Thursday-Sunday\, 10am-5pm.\n\n\nActi vities included with Joyer Adventure Farm admission\n\n Hay ride to the p ick-your-own fields (strawberries in June! Produce extra.)\n Annual corn maze\n Corn box & farm dig sandbox\n Zoom Mountain slide\n Low ropes co urse\, tug-o-war and other lawn games\n Playsets and pedal trikes\n Bubb les station - and more!\n\nUpgrade your ticket to an Adventure Pass and in clude all of the above activities plus gem mining\, animal feed and a bag of kettle corn.\nJune Admission tickets\n\n General admission ticket: $12 .99 (online)/$17.99 (door)\n Adventure Pass: $26.95/$31.99\n\nJoyer Adven ture Farm Sunflower Festival hours\nSix acres of sunflowers in beautiful b loom! During these dates\, a hayride to the flower fields and one bloom ar e included in your general admission Adventure Farm ticket. You can also p ick-your-own flowers or purchase upgraded tickets that include jars and bu ckets. Explore Sunflower Festival tickets here.\n\n Season runs mid-Augus t - mid-September\n Festival open Thursdays - Sundays\, 10am-5pm\n\n\nMor e information\n\n Event link: Joyer Adventure Farm\n Learn more: Waldoch Farm & Garden Center\, Lino Lakes LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180152Z URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/joyer-adventure-farm-open-f ri/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Fri. Intermediate II Swedish - Stopka DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000343Z UID:10008307-1789725600-1789731000@asimn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907. \n\n\nThis class meets weekly for 12 Fridays from Sep tember 18–December 11\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 2 3. \n\nAn intermediate II level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka starti ng in the middle of chapter 13 of Rivstart B1/B2. Intermediate II classes cover the B2 level\, the second half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes around two-three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials : Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *2nd edition\, 2015. Advanced registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000343Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fri-intermediate-ii-swedish-stopka-2 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:American Swedish Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://asimn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fri. Swedish Literature - Haaland DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000343Z UID:10008306-1789725600-1789731000@asimn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Fridays from September 18–Dec ember 11\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn advan ced II level Swedish literature course taught by Ingela Haaland starting t he novel I en förvandlad stad by Per Anders Fogelström. This class will finish the book in one term. \nRequired materials: I en förvandlad stad b y Per Anders Fogelström\, not available in the ASI Museum Store.  Advanc ed registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000343Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fri-swedish-literature-haaland-2/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:American Swedish Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://asimn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T060217Z UID:10008332-1789725600-1789920000@asimn.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:This class runs Fri\, Sept 18-Sun\, Sept 20\, 10 am-4 pm each day. \n\nPaint a glowing watercolor portrait in this three-day workshop wi th artist Tara Sweeney. Students will work from a photo reference to creat e a three-layer monochromatic value study and then a full color painting i n a four-value\, hold-the-white approach to transparent watercolor. Studen ts will build confidence as they explore split-primary color mixing\, wet- into-wet mingling\, transparent layering\, intentional edges\, and lively brushwork with playful warm up exercises\, expert support\, and individual ized feedback. Following along with the instructor\, step-by-step\, studen ts will develop foundational skills for painting watercolor portraits. \nA dditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nMaterials: Thi s class works in tube watercolor paints\, not hard pan or travel palettes. Students provide their own materials for this class\; click here to downl oad the materials list.\n\n  \nPrerequisites:\n\nSkill level: This worksh op welcomes students with some previous watercolor experience\; most stude nts will find it helpful to have previously worked with a three-layer valu e study and explored a split-primary palette.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+ . LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060217Z LOCATION:American Swedish Institute URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/watercolor-portraits-workshop-with-t ara-sweeney/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapol is-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:American Swedish Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://asimn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wilder Friday Play & Learn (FREE) DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:6060@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,free DESCRIPTION:The Minneapolis ECFE Play and Learn program engages tots and t heir caregivers in activities that develop self-regulation\, curiosity and motor skills through play. This non-separating program is geared toward a ges 0-5. \n\nLanguages: Spanish/English\n\nFall Wilder Center Play & Lear n: Most Fridays* 1:00-2:30pm\, September 11\, 2026-January 22\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Laura Ingalls Wilder School\, 3345 Chicago Avenue South\, Minneap olis\, MN\, 55407\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/wilder-friday-play-learn-fr ee/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:George Latimer Library Fun Lab (FREE) DTSTART:20260918T203000Z DTEND:20260918T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:6031@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,free DESCRIPTION:Need something engaging for kids to do this summer? Drop in to George Latimer Central Library to craft\, make stuff\, do science experim ents\, engineer\, play games and more. This program is designed for kids a ges 7-11. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:George Latimer Central Library\, 90 West 4th Street\, Saint Paul\ , MN \, 55102\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/george-latimer-library-fun- lab/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Birders - September DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062152Z UID:10013431-1789806600-1789813800@www.minneapolisparks.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in September: 8:30-10:30am \nLearn to observe and id entify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth P ark with a Garden Naturalist. \nNo registration necessary\, meet at the Ga rden’s parking lot. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062152Z LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneap olis\, MN\, 55405\, United States URL:https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/early-birders-septembe r/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo lis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/recreatio n_centers_program_facilities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hope for Recovery DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T001304Z UID:10002750-1789808400-1789822800@namimn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A four-hour workshop where participants learn about anxiety di sorders\, bipolar disorder\, borderline personality disorder\, depression\ , schizophrenia\, and co-occurring disorders\, including the diagnostic as sessment process\, treatments\, and recovery. Participants will also learn about crisis management and suicide prevention\, tools for healthy relati onship building while helping a loved one\, and local resources. This work shop is for family\, friends\, and loved ones of a teen or adult living wi th a mental illness and not for professional development or observation. L ed by trained family members who have been there\, this workshop includes presentations\, discussions and interactive exercises\, as well as support and connection among peers. A workbook is provided to participants to com plete exercises and journaling during and after the workshop. \nDate: Satu rday\, September 19\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM\nZoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CpfpEIyeRm63hQP3Tjqgsw LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T001304Z LOCATION:Online\, MN\, United States URL:https://namimn.org/event/hope-for-recovery-12/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:NAMI Minnesota X-SOURCE-URL:https://namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/classes/htt ps-namimn-org-education-and-public-awareness-classes-all-scheduled-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lowry Bird Banding (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T180152Z UID:2649@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Learn about wild songbirds and the process of banding. This pr ogram is entirely outdoors. Drop in anytime. Free for all ages.\n\n[captio n id="attachment_6854" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Bird Banding at Lo wry Nature Center. Courtesy of Three Rivers.[/caption] LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180152Z LOCATION:Lowry Nature Center\, 7025 Victoria Drive\, Victoria\, MN \, 5538 6\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/lowry-birds-free/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Arboretum Drop-In Discovery Booths DTSTART:20260919T143000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:2562@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:A visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum may be more kid-f riendly than you think. Besides all the open green space for younger ones to wander freely\, there are hands-on educational (and fun!) opportunities sprinkled in among the gardens. Drop-in Discovery Booths offer simple nat ure activities families can complete at their own pace. New topics every m onth to keep things fresh. The booths are open 10am-2pm\, Saturdays. Inclu ded with Arboretum admission of $20/adults (in advance)\, FREE for kids un der 16.\n2026 Summer Discovery Booth schedule\n\n June 6\, 13\, 20 & 27\n July 4\, 11\, 18 & 25\n August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 & 29\n September 5\, 12 \, 19 & 26\n October 3\, 10 & 17\n\nDiscovery Booth themes\nAs these them es change with the seasons\, this list is an example of what you might exp erience during Drop In Discoveries at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum:\n \n Tulip "Guess Who"\n Ask a Scientist! Azaleas\n Painting azaleas with botanical dyes\n Ask a Scientist! Sustainable Lawns\n Vegetable Garden- in-a-Cup\n Pollination Investigation\n Tree Music\n Harvest Days (corn\ , potato\, Kernza\, apples)\n\nMore information\n\n Event link: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Drop-in Discovery Booths LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, M N \, 55318\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/arboretum-drop-in-discovery -booths/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m n X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sat. Swedish Literature - Stopka DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000224Z UID:10008308-1789812000-1789817400@asimn.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Saturdays from September 19–D ecember 12\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \nA Swed ish literature course taught by Liz Stopka starting a new novel\, Expediti onen: Min kärlekshistoria by Bea Uusma. This class will read 20 pages per week\, discussing the material in Swedish\, and finish the book in one te rm. \nRequired materials: Expeditionen: Min kärlekshistoria by Bea Uusma \, not available in the ASI Museum Store. Advanced registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000224Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sat-swedish-literature-stopka-2/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:American Swedish Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://asimn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maplewood Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z UID:1960@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,free DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Lakeshore Learning stores often host free\, open-h ouse style events for kids (around preschool age to early grade school) to drop in\, experiment with educational products and engage in hands-on act ivities.\n\nThere are two locations in the Metro: Maplewood and St Louis P ark\; the activities are the same at both stores. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z LOCATION:Lakeshore Learning Maplewood\, 1721 Beam Ave A\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/lakeshore-learning-free-eve nt-maplewood/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapo lis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SLP Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181928Z UID:1961@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,free DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Lakeshore Learning stores often host free\, open-h ouse style events for kids (around preschool age to early grade school) to drop in\, experiment with educational products and engage in hands-on act ivities.\n\nThere are two locations in the Metro: Maplewood and St Louis P ark\; the activities are the same at both stores. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181928Z LOCATION:Lakeshore Learning St. Louis Park\, 5699 W 16th St\, St Louis Par k\, MN\, 55416\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/lakeshore-learning-free-eve nt-st-louis-park/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minn eapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays: Computer Day DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180046Z UID:1823@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,free,tech DESCRIPTION:Explore Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math at the Pavek Museum’s S.T.E.A.M Saturday events. Each event will be a day of exploration and discovery into a different exciting S.T.E.A.M. topic. I ncluded with admission. FREE entry for students under age 18 and teachers with school ID. Adults $12\; Military $7. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180046Z LOCATION:Pavek Museum of Broadcasting\, 3517 Raleigh Ave\, St. Louis Park\ , MN\, 55416\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/pavek-steam-saturday/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Bloom Flower Arranging at Fulton DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T185242Z UID:10020246-1789822800-1789830000@northloop.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of seasonal blooms and discover the art of flower arranging like never before! Our Seasonal Flower Arranging Worksh op is your ticket to crafting stunning floral creations that capture the e ssence of the current season. \n💐 What to Expect: \n– Expert Guidance : Our experienced floral instructors will lead you through the process\, s haring their knowledge and passion for flowers. \n– Seasonal Beauty: Wor k with a handpicked selection of seasonal blooms and foliage\, perfectly s uited to the time of year. \n– Hands-On Creativity: Dive into the world of floral design as you craft your own unique arrangement. \n– Personal Touch: Tailor your creation to reflect your style and the spirit of the se ason. \n– Inspiring Environment: Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow floral enthusiasts in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. \nWhether you’re looking to enhance your home’s decor with a beautiful centerpiece or seeking a creative way to celebrate the changing seasons\, our Seasonal Flower Arran ging Workshop is the perfect choice. *Upgrades are available for those lo oking for an extra special experience. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T185242Z LOCATION:Fulton Tap Room\, 414 6th Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States URL:https://northloop.org/event/sip-bloom-flower-arranging-at-fulton/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:North Loop Neighborhood Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://northloop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Raptor Encounters Tour DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:4721@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Visit the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota with ki ds of any age for a fun and educational experience. Special Raptor Encount ers tours offer you a little more in-depth of an experience than the tradi tional tours. You'll get the chance to tour the raptor enclosures\, ask an y questions you like and get a close encounter with three raptor birds tha t are cared for (and often released back into the wild) by the U. READ MOR E: 5 reasons we love the Raptor Center. Raptor Encounters tours offered Sa turdays at 1pm. Cost is $8-$10 per person. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:University of Minnesota Raptor Center\, 1920 Fitch Avenue\, St Pa ul\, MN\, 55108\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/raptor-center-encounters-sh ow-tour/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m n X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Willow Knots\, Toys\, and Baskets with Jake Fee DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000224Z UID:10008274-1789822800-1789830000@asimn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Willow branches cut from the riverbanks of southern Minnesota can be used to make baskets\, decorative knots\, wooden caribeaners\, fast eners\, hoops\, dolls\, creatures\, and much more. In this workshop\, inst ructor Jake Fee will teach students to create and enjoy several of these s mall projects using responsibly-harvested local willow. \nAdditional infor mation: \n\nThis class will plan to take place outside. In case of incleme nt weather\, the class will be held in Classroom A in the lower level of t he Turnblad Mansion.\nAges: This program is for children ages 6+ and an ad ult\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $10 materials fee is due in class to the instructor\, and covers all materials and tools.\nPhoto Credit: Jak e Fee LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000224Z LOCATION:American Swedish Institute URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intergenerational-nordic-handcraft-w orkshop-willow-knots-toys-and-baskets-with-jake-fee/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:American Swedish Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://asimn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Day: Fun with Fungi! (FREE) DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z UID:2188@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Nature education made fun for all ages! Free snacks included\, thanks to Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends. Drop in at your leisure during posted hours\, and make sure to hang around to wander through both the in door exhibits and outdoor nature trails of the refuge. Cost is free.\n\nFa ll 2026 Nature Discovery Days\nAll events are drop-in\, family-friendly an d include free snacks!\n\n September 20 Fun with Fungi! - Use microscopes to learn about mushrooms.\n\nMore information\n\n Event link: Nature Dis covery Day on Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge event calendar\n\n Past Discovery Days\n\n February | Hearts In Nature - Valentine’s Day animal-themed craft and self-guided walk to look for heart shapes in natur e.\n March | All Things Green - Scavenge outside\, craft inside and lear n all about why plants are green.\n April | Earth In a Jar - Collect mat erials for a terrarium jar to take home.\n June | Art In Nature - Paint w atercolor leaves and play nature bingo for prizes\n July | Insect Investi gation - Learn\, craft and practice collecting\n August 30 | Monarch Butt erflies | MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z LOCATION:Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge\, 3815 American Blvd E \, Bloomington\, MN \, 55425\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/mn-valley-national-wildlife -refuge-nature-discovery-day-free/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics& utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE Flamenco Workshop Series DTSTART:20260920T163000Z DTEND:20260920T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063444Z UID:10026472-1789903800-1789909200@dancemn.org CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:Special Topics: Flamenco Workshop Series\nwith María de los R eyes\nFlamenco X presents a free Special Topics workshop series led by Mar ía de los Reyes\, designed for dancers seeking focused study in both trad itional and creative flamenco practices.\nEach Sunday will center a differ ent topic\, offering dancers practical tools and embodied knowledge drawn from flamenco’s oral tradition\, rhythmic structure\, and improvisationa l language. Classes will rotate through technique\, musicality\, and expre ssion\, with attention to how these elements live inside the body.\nTopics will include:\n• Castanets (castañuelas)\n• Manton (shawl) technique \n• Bastón (cane/stick) work\n• How to improvise in flamenco\n• Pat adas por bulerías\n• Rhythm\, structure\, and expression\nThis series i s an opportunity to strengthen compás\, refine physical clarity\, and dev elop confidence moving within flamenco’s frameworks while cultivating pe rsonal voice. ALL LEVELS\nSundays | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\nStarting Sunday\ , February 22 – TBD\nFREE\n📍 Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts\nPresented by Flamenco X\nRecommended for all levels. Bring curiosit y\, discipline\, and a willingness to explore.\nThis activity is made poss ible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regi onal Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts an d cultural heritage fund. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063444Z URL:https://dancemn.org/event/free-flamenco-workshop-series/2026-09-20/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:DanceMN X-SOURCE-URL:https://dancemn.org/ongoing-classes//cdn-cgi/l/email-protecti on/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Roll Workshop! DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T010431Z UID:10004192-1789905600-1789911000@9milebrewing.com CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands on spring roll workshop where you will lea rn to create fresh\, flavorful spring rolls from scratch.\nPerfect for beg inners! \nSeptember 20th 12:00PM – 1:30PM\nCome hungry\, leave inspired! LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T010431Z URL:https://9milebrewing.com/event/spring-roll-workshop-2/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Nine Mile Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://9milebrewing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Westwood Honey Harvest DTSTART:20260920T173000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T060106Z UID:5530@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore the Westwood Hills Nature Center with a year-round lin eup of family budget-friendly and nature education.\nUpcoming Westwood Hil ls Nature Center events\n\n September 20 Honey Harvest - Learn about the life of a honeybee and the process of extracting honey | 12:30-4pm | $7\n October 31 Creepy Crawly Creatures - Stories\, crafts & animals | 2:30-4p m | $6\n November 8 Introduction to Geocaching | 2:30-4pm | $6\n Novembe r 22 Owl Pellet Dissection | 1-4pm | $10\n December 13 Ginger Birdhouses - Build and decorate a winter retreat for your bird friends | 11:30-3:30pm | $9\n\nMore information\n\n Event registration: St Louis Park & Rec cat alog LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060106Z LOCATION:Westwood Hills Nature Center\, 8300 W. Franklin Ave\, St Louis Pa rk\, MN \, 55416\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/westwood-hills-events/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Naturalist Program: Who’s Hoo of the Woods? DTSTART:20260921T013000Z DTEND:20260921T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T002228Z UID:5adc3c99-1872-452f-bd37-a1cd1437ecb5 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Parks and Recreation Department LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002228Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Bloomington X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/market/bloomington-farmers-mark et END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bloomington Naturalist Program: Who’s Hoo of the Woods? DTSTART:20260921T013000Z DTEND:20260921T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T060116Z UID:6788@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:education,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Drop in to Pond Dakota Mission Park for a naturalist led progr am featuring interactive learning for the whole family. See upcoming topic s below. FREE. Drop In. All Ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T060116Z LOCATION:Pond-Dakota Mission Park\, 401 East 104th Street\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/pond-dakota-naturalist-prog rams/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR