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X-WR-CALNAME:Saint Paul · education · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:L091726 TNCC DTSTART:20260917T123000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T055915Z UID:6185 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/content/l091726-tncc LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T055915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Children’s Minnesota Education and Training: Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/content/l041725-pneumon ia-sepsis-shock-simulation-145-230-pm-hospitalists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:L0917-1826 8th Annual Twin Cities Pediatric Update - FULL Conferen ce OPTION DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T055915Z UID:6694 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/L0917-1826TCPUFULL LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T055915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Children’s Minnesota Education and Training: Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/content/l041725-pneumon ia-sepsis-shock-simulation-145-230-pm-hospitalists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:L091826 8th Annual Twin Cities Pediatric Update - Day 2 OPTION DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T055915Z UID:6693 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/L091826TCPUDAY2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T055915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Children’s Minnesota Education and Training: Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/content/l041725-pneumon ia-sepsis-shock-simulation-145-230-pm-hospitalists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joyer Adventure Farm Open DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T181919Z 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:20260914T181919Z URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/joyer-adventure-farm-open-f ri/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wilder Friday Play & Learn (FREE) DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z 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:20260913T061727Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:George Latimer Library Fun Lab (FREE) DTSTART:20260918T203000Z DTEND:20260918T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z 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:20260913T061727Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Circle: Gyils DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T002847Z UID:event_316328694@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,music DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\nWe you invite you to join us f or our next Friday Drum Circle on Friday\, Sept. 18\, from 6:30–8:00 p.m .\n\n**ABOUT THE EVENT:**\nThe circle is open to all backgrounds\, genders and skill levels. You'll experience an evening of exploring the gyils in a dynamic class led by Brooke.\n\nA gyil is an African xylophone played wi th mallets. This is a perfect space to explore this intriguing\, melodic p ercussion instrument in a fun\, easy setting.\n\nRegister in advance or dr op in.\n\nWe accept digital payment through our website\, Venmo or Paypal. We also accept exact change (we don't usually carry cash on hand) or chec k made out to the Women's Drum Center.\n\nCost: $15 per participant\nAges 16+\n\nRegister on our website: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumci rcle-sept2026\n\nAll gender identities welcome to participate in our Frida y Circle series which take place on the third Friday each month.\n\nNo exp erience necessary.\n\n**REGISTRATION:**\nRegister[ ](https://womensdrumcen ter.org/events/drumcircle-july2026)[here](https://womensdrumcenter.org/eve nts/drumcircle-sept2026)[:](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle -july2026) https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-sept2026\n\n**ME ET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:**\nBrooke brings extensive world percussion experience teaching\, learning\, and performing on a variety of instruments. She bri ngs incredible passion and expertise in teaching folks how to approach\, e xplore and play the gyils.\n\n**GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to br ing slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow.\n\nOur no-street sho e policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one fl ight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located.\n\nUse the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002847Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/316328694/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bell Museum Star Party (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T011500Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T122503Z UID:1888@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore the night sky with the aid of professionals and a fasc inating telescope on the museum’s outdoor observation deck (if sky condi tions permit). Plus\, these special monthly events offer FREE planetarium shows and hands-on indoor exhibits. The program is recommended for familie s with kids ages 7+ due to both the nature of the activities and the eveni ng start time. Registration is not required but is requested through Event Brite. This helps the museum plan for the number of people. Drop in anyti me during the event.\n\nNote that the museum exhibits are not open during these FREE Star Parties. Parking in the lot is $6/vehicle.\n\nFREE Planeta rium tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis at the fro nt desk. Registering does not reserve tickets\, so it is best to show up e arly. Showtimes: 9:40\, 10:10\, 10:40pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T122503Z LOCATION:Bell Museum of Natural History\, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W\, Saint Pa ul\, MN \, 55113\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/bell-museum-star-party/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HomeStretch Workshop (In Person) DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012810Z UID:10000086-1789804800-1789837200@www.modelcities.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Ready to purchase your home? Attend this in-person 1-day works hop to learn everything you need to know about the home buying process and earn your First Time Homebuyers Certificate. Our classes are taught by a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor with guest presentations from professional real-estate\, mortgage\, title and closing experts. \n$40 cost of attenda nce is sponsored by NAREB-Twin Cities. Register online or call Model Ci ties at 651-632-8350. Join an upcoming workshop\, register today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T012810Z LOCATION:Model Cities\, 839 University Ave W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, U nited States URL:https://www.modelcities.org/event/homestretch-workshop-in-person-3/202 6-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Model Cities X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.modelcities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183454Z UID:10000630-1789806600-1789828200@www.mnhum.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is a place-based experience led by Dakota community members at sites of deep significance in the Twin Cities. Participants engage with Dakota history and contemporary perspectives thr ough story\, observation\, and shared reflection. \nThis experience is ope n to the general public and is particularly beneficial for educators and o thers seeking to deepen their understanding of Minnesota history and Dakot a perspectives. Due to the nature of the content and the length of the day \, this experience is not recommended for young children. \nFor more infor mation\, visit the Learning from Place: Bdote program page. \n\nCo-Leads ( click to expand/collapse)\nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of t he Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture an d a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still He re Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education A ssociation. Ramona was the recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from M innesota Education Equity Partnership and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearer s Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for C arleton College. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enroll ed citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descend ant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in So uth Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator s haring music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understa nding and knowledge of Dakota people. \n\n  \n\nWhat to Expect (click to expand/collapse)\n\nYou will visit Bdote (Fort Snelling State Park)* in th e morning and Wic̣aḣapi** in the afternoon\, with a break for lunch on your own.\n\nA Minnesota state park vehicle permit is required for Fort Sn elling State Park. [Day passes can be purchased in advance.]\nYou will wal k up to one mile over mostly flat terrain with periods of standing. You ar e welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort.\nThe expe rience takes place outdoors\; please dress for the weather and wear comfor table shoes.\nSome of the content may bring up strong emotions.\n\n*Fort S nelling State Park: 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul – access is via Po st Road\, near the Mpls.-St. Paul Airport \n**Wic̣aḣapi: Mounds Blvd an d Earl St.\, St. Paul \n\n  \n\nAccessibility (click to expand/collapse)\ nFor information about accessibility and physical considerations\, please visit the FAQ section of the Learning from Place: Bdote program page. If y ou have additional questions or would like to discuss your needs\, contact Eden Bart. \n\nRegistration\nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. P articipants provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and bevera ges. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Poli cy \nRegistration for this event has closed. Please join the waitlist. \n Join the Waitlist LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183454Z LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN \, 55111\, United States URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-bdote-sept-2026/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Humanities Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-we-are-water-mn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Arboretum Drop-In Discovery Booths DTSTART:20260919T143000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z 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:20260913T061727Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caponi Third Saturday (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T061941Z UID:6274@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,free DESCRIPTION:Drop in to Caponi Art Park on third Saturdays for free hands-o n creative activities with visiting artists.\n\nUpcoming Caponi Third Satu rdays\n\n September 19 Eagan Art Block Sound Garden\n\n 10am-1pm: Natura l Sculpture Workshop. Ages 5+. (Space is limited\, Pre-Register)\n 2-4pm: Music and Sound Workshop Ages 8+. (Space is limited\, Pre-Register)\n\n\ n October 17 April Seller's Dance Collective\n Check Back in May 2017 fo r a new season of Caponi Art Park Events. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T061941Z LOCATION:Caponi Art Park\, 1220 Diffley Road\, Eagan\, MN\, 55123\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/caponi-third-saturday-paint ing-with-nature/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint -paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SLP Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T012803Z 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:20260815T012803Z 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=sain t-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maplewood Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory (FREE) DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T121918Z 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:20260908T121918Z 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=saint-pa ul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays: Computer Day DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T183315Z 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:20260915T183315Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kids Are Artists Too! Free Art Class DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T062556Z UID:2082@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,family,free DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_39084" align="alignleft" width="150"] Visual Arts[/caption]\n\nHallberg Center for Creative Arts is currently ho sting a free storytime and art class for all ages on one of the last Satur days of the month - plus several pop-up special events\, so you'll want to check our listings below. Kids will listen to an art-focused story and wo rk on a coordinating project. Cost is free\, but please register ahead for your half hour time slot - see link. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T062556Z LOCATION:Hallberg Center for Creative Arts\, 5521 E Viking Blvd\, Wyoming\ , MN \, 55092\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/kids-are-artists-too-free-a rt-class-storytime/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=sa int-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Raptor Encounters Tour DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061727Z 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:20260913T061727Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Choreography DTSTART:20260919T201500Z DTEND:20260919T221500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T060018Z UID:19127-1789830900-1789830900@youngdance.org CATEGORIES:dance,education DESCRIPTION:Turn movement into ideas\, stories\, and original dances in th is dance composition class. Through improvisation\, creative prompts\, mus ic exploration\, and group feedback\, dancers will experiment with new way s of making movement and develop their own unique choreographic voice. Thr oughout the year\, students will create original work\, collaborate with p eers\, and explore what it means to shape dance from the inside out. Dance rs will have opportunities to share their work in performances throughout the season\, including the end-of-year showcase and selected Student or Co mpany performances. Choreographers are encouraged to take an additional te chnique class to support and expand their movement vocabulary. \nAges 7 –18\; Grades 2-12. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060018Z URL:https://youngdance.org/calendar/choreography-79/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Young Dance X-SOURCE-URL:https://youngdance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Words on the Word Bible Study DTSTART:20260920T141500Z DTEND:20260920T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260813T001954Z UID:0vvod0j6nh3trn4tp06g0b026j@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T001954Z X-SOURCE-NAME:SPUCC Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.spucconsummit.org/artisanfestival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Day: Fun with Fungi! (FREE) DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T061758Z 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:20260910T061758Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:West African Drumming Level I\, All-gender Weekly Drop-in Class DTSTART:20260920T153000Z DTEND:20260920T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T002847Z UID:event_316355368@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,music DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**West African Drumming Level I\, all-gender weekly drop-in class**\, Sundays\, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Da n Engebretson.\n\nBeginner to advanced beginner-level class\, drums provid ed.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\n\nThis class is structure d to teach basic West African rhythms and techniques while building confid ence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome.\n\nGo to [https ://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.or g/weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002847Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/316355368/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Westwood Honey Harvest DTSTART:20260920T173000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T061758Z 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:20260910T061758Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bloomington Naturalist Program: Who’s Hoo of the Woods? DTSTART:20260921T013000Z DTEND:20260921T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062217Z 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:20260911T062217Z 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=saint-paul-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Paul Oktoberfest X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-friendly-taprooms END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR