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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for an overnight adventure at Great River Children’s Museum! Your stuffed friend will explore the museum after hours with our team and enjoy a night of fun and curiosity. Families are invited to return the next day for a special pick-up party where you’ll reunite with your plush pal, see […]
Time for a new theme in Tinker Workshop, this month's theme — Winter Wonder Lab! Kick off the season with hands-on activities that explore winter, art, and STEM in playful ways like: Hibernation Station – Learn how animals survive winter through hibernation, migration, and camouflage, then build a cozy animal den with Keva blocks! Winter Skies […]
Ring in the New Year — without staying up late!Celebrate the New Year with traditions from all seven continents! Join us for a kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve filled with global music, games, crafts, and a joyful countdown — no late bedtime required. All-Morning Activities (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)Explore the museum and enjoy hands-on activities available […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special storytime inside one of our exhibit spaces. This week’s book is S Is for S’More, […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Culinary Studio: Energy Bites Friday, January 16 | 10:00–11:00 AM We’re Mixin’ It Up! Join us in our Teaching Kitchen for Culinary Studio, a hands-on cooking experience designed for curious kids. In this session, young chefs will explore how our bodies use food for energy, then roll up their sleeves to measure, mix, and make […]
Great River Children’s Museum is proud to partner in celebrating MLK Family Day with a FREE Day of Play for families on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King believed in opportunity, joy, and dignity for all. By creating welcoming spaces where children and families can play, imagine, […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Culinary Studio: Trail Mix Lab Friday, January 23 | 10:00–11:00 AM :Trail Mix Lab invites young chefs to explore the snacks that help our bodies every day — and the ones we enjoy just for fun! Kids will learn about different snack ingredients, then measure, mix, and create their own trail mix to take and […]