Latest Past Events

2nd Annual Game Night Gala

We passed G.O. (Grand Opening)—now it’s time to celebrate and build our Community Connections Chest! Join us at Granite Innovations on Saturday, November 1, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. for our Monopoly-inspired evening of fun and philanthropy benefiting Great River Children’s Museum. Expect signature cocktails, playful games, gourmet bites, and chances to win big—all while helping us […]

Sip and Play

Ready to shake your tail feathers? Sip n’ Play is your chance to experience the Great River Children’s Museum like never before—no kids, all play. This grown-up evening (21+) is packed with drinks, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and a quacking good time. Whether you’ve been curious about the museum since our grand opening or you’re […]

This Week in Tinker Workshop

This Week in the Tinker Workshop: Explore, experiment, and get a little messy! Plate Smoosh Planet PaintingGrab a plate and paint your planet! From fiery red Mars to cool blue Neptune, you can create their own colorful solar systems using smoosh painting techniques. Squish, spin, decorate—and blast off with your imagination! Will It Sink or Will It […]