BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Great River Children's Museum - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Great River Children's Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greatrivercm.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Great River Children's Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260901T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260901T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T173249Z CREATED:20260817T200814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T173249Z UID:10000118-1788253200-1788260400@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Busy Bodies: Move With Me! DESCRIPTION:Our bodies are our first maker tools! \nMirror movements\, reach\, stretch\, clap\, crawl\, and move together during our first session of the Busy Bodies series! \n  \nBusy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that’s all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We’ll crawl\, climb\, balance\, roll\, dance\, mirror movements and play with soft materials during this six week play-and-grow adventure! \nEach week has a different theme\, but maintains a familiar rhythm each session. Hop in when you can make it\, or visit every week — the choice is yours! Connect with other caregivers with a coffee social adjacent to the movement zone so you can engage with your little explorers and your community at the same time. Come move with us! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/busy-bodies-move-with-me-sept1/ CATEGORIES:Little Explorers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T181922Z CREATED:20260817T201504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181922Z UID:10000119-1788858000-1788865200@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Busy Bodies: Roll\, Reach & Create! DESCRIPTION:We’re on a play-and-grow roll this session!\nRoll balls toward targets\, reach for colorful objects\, crawl toward shapes and explore cause-and-effect through movement! \nBusy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that’s all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We’ll crawl\, climb\, balance\, roll\, dance\, mirror movements and play with soft materials during this six week play-and-grow adventure! \nEach week has a different theme\, but maintains a familiar rhythm each session. Hop in when you can make it\, or visit every week — the choice is yours! Connect with other caregivers with a coffee social adjacent to the movement zone so you can engage with your little explorers and your community at the same time. Come move with us! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/busy-bodies-roll-reach-create-sept8/ CATEGORIES:Little Explorers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260730T203510Z CREATED:20260730T203510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T203510Z UID:10000117-1789120800-1789128000@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Farm to Fun: Pumpkin Lab DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a pumpkin-packed day of discovery! Pumpkin Lab transforms this seasonal favorite into a giant hands-on science and sensory experience. Explore pumpkins inside and out\, investigate seeds and pulp\, compare sizes and shapes\, build and create with pumpkin-inspired materials\, and discover surprising facts through playful experiments. Along the way\, families will enjoy seasonal tasting opportunities\, creative challenges\, and plenty of messy fun that celebrates one of autumn’s most recognizable harvests. \n  \nCelebrate the changing seasons through hands-on food exploration! The Farm to Fun series invites children and families to discover where food comes from by touching\, tasting\, creating\, and experimenting with fresh\, seasonal produce. Each program highlights a featured fruit or vegetable through playful STEM activities\, sensory experiences\, simple cooking\, art\, and open-ended exploration. Whether peeling\, smelling\, building\, tasting\, or investigating\, children will build curiosity\, confidence\, and healthy relationships with food while having fun together. URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/farm-to-fun-pumpkin-lab/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260908T131152Z CREATED:20260904T200741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T131152Z UID:10000131-1789207200-1789210800@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Create Your Own Comic with Kid Author Owen Bohn-Gettler DESCRIPTION:Meet young local author Owen Bohn-Gettler for a special morning of stories\, creativity\, and comics at Great River Children’s Museum! \nPresented in partnership with Summer Knees Books\, this three-part experience includes an author reading\, a meet-and-greet and book signing with Owen\, and a hands-on comic-making workshop where kids can create stories of their own. \nCome meet a kid author—and leave inspired to create your own story! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/meet-a-kid-author-owen-bohn-gettler-sept12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260818T153141Z CREATED:20260818T153141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153141Z UID:10000125-1789380000-1789387200@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Coffee and Community Volunteer Time DESCRIPTION:Due to Labor Day\, we are moving this event to the SECOND Monday of the month. Thank you for your interest!  \n  \nJoin us for Coffee & Community Volunteer Mondays at Great River Children’s Museum! Volunteers gather while the museum is closed to support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the magic of play going strong. \nThese “back-office” volunteer opportunities may include sewing and mending\, gardening\, organizing materials\, prepping program supplies\, light cleaning\, decorating\, and other special projects that help prepare the museum for another exciting month of play. Whether you enjoy hands-on projects\, creative tasks\, or simply spending time in community with others\, there is always something meaningful to do — and always coffee brewing. \nMore volunteer information here! \nInterested in applying for volunteer work? Fill out the form here! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/coffee-and-community-volunteer-opportunity-sept14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T182022Z CREATED:20260817T211245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182022Z UID:10000120-1789462800-1789470000@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Busy Bodies: Dots on the Move! DESCRIPTION:So many little circles for little explorers to catch!\nCrawl to dots\, step on them\, reach for them\, and roll balls between them as we create a collaborative dot experience! \nBusy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that’s all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We’ll crawl\, climb\, balance\, roll\, dance\, mirror movements and play with soft materials during this six week play-and-grow adventure! \nEach week has a different theme\, but maintains a familiar rhythm each session. Hop in when you can make it\, or visit every week — the choice is yours! Connect with other caregivers with a coffee social adjacent to the movement zone so you can engage with your little explorers and your community at the same time. Come move with us! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/busy-bodies-dots-on-the-move/ CATEGORIES:Little Explorers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260921T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260922T150319Z CREATED:20260818T151744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T150319Z UID:10000124-1789977600-1790614800@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:CLOSED for a Deep Cleaning Week DESCRIPTION:During this week (Sept 21-28)\, GRCM will be closed to do a thorough deep clean of the entire facility! With the help of our volunteers and staff\, we’ll be working hard to complete major cleaning projects that require a big team\, a bit of elbow grease\, and a week to work. We appreciate your understanding\, and can’t wait to get lots and lots of cleaning done with the time we have! \n  \nIt’s worth the wait: something new will be here when we’re done!\nMembers will get an opportunity for a sneak peek! \n  \nWe’re excited to see you when we reopen on the 29th!  \n  \nThis project is part of the 2026 United Way Days of Caring event. Thank you to the volunteers who have signed up to help us!\nWhile we already have the volunteers we need to tackle our projects\, there are plenty of other organizations still looking to fill out their roster. If you’re interested in supporting your community\, consider checking out their website! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/closed-for-deep-cleaning-sept21-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260919T154530Z CREATED:20260305T151759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T154530Z UID:10000054-1790380800-1790467199@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Game Night Gala DESCRIPTION:We Detect Fun Ahead!\nJoin us for the 3rd Annual Game Night Gala\, an evening of mystery\, games\, and philanthropy\, all in support of the POWER OF PLAY.\n  \nHosted at Great River Children’s Museum \nSaturday\, September 26 | Doors Open 5:30pm \n  \nGuests will step into a playful night of clues\, challenges\, and killer entertainment – while helping advance the museum’s mission. Featuring delicious eats and drinks from Jules’ Bistro\, and a special immersive murder mystery experience Gnarly Bard Theater. Go all in and solve the mystery\, or sit back and enjoy the show – your detective style is your choice! \nEvery ticket\, game\, and moment of generosity helps bring meaningful play experiences to children and families in our community. \n  \nEvent Logistics\nDate: Saturday September 26\, 2026 \nLocation: Great River Children’s Museum\, 110 8th Avenue South\, St. Cloud\, MN 56301Parking: The Canoe\, Ladyslipper\, and Swan parking lots surrounding GRCM are free on weekends. Please note\, if you park on the street\, the meters are enforced during the weekend. Please see this link for a map of parking in downtown. \n  \nSchedule of Events\n5:30PM |  Doors open  \n6:00PM |  Murder mystery game begins  \n7:45PM |  Brief program & Whodunnit Revealed \n8:15PM |  Exclusive access to the brand new exhibit opening at GRCM & special performance \n10:00PM | Event Concludes \n  \n \n \nLooking for outfit inspiration? Check out these looks below!\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nMurder Mystery Details\nKeep your eyes open and your wits sharp! Throughout the first half of the eveing\, a live-action murder mystery will unfold around you. As a guest\, you decide how involved you want to be in solving the mystery. Be sure to visit each exhibit to interview the suspects and reveal the clues to whodunnit. Watch out for red herrings though! \n\nHow it Works: When you arrive at the event\, pick up the information from the Constables. Pay attention to interactions of the characters throughout the exhibits and collect clues hidden throughout the museum.\nSubmit Your Guess: Make sure to turn in your accusation card at the Lobby by 7:30 PM.\nThe Reveal: The true culprit and the winning detectives will be announced during our program!\n\n \nDon’t miss out on these amazing grand prizes! Guests who guess the whodunnit correctly will be put into a drawing for the following prizes:\n\nBites & Brews Beer & Food Pairing Event for 12 guests with Jules Bistro and Pantown Brewing \nSpeakeasy Christmas Experience for 10 guests at Obbink Distillery\nSeason Tickets for two to Gnarly Bard Theater’s Upcoming Season\n\nOther Games & Activities\nIn addition to the murder mystery\, don’t miss out on these fun activities at the event\, too! These activities are cash only. Gambling permit: X-96247 \nExperience Pull ($100 per ticket) \n \nBe on the lookout for this unique take on a traditional wine & booze pull! Win curated local outings\, weekend getaways\, behind the scenes tours\, and exclusive event packages! Every pull guarantees a prize worth at least $100. \nDuck Pull ($10 per ticket)\nPick a lucky duck from the Great Big River to win gift cards\, tickets to local events\, and other fun prizes\nScratch Off Ticket ($5 per ticket) \nPurchase scratch-offs throughout the night for a shot at prizes\, drink tickets for the evening\, and other fun surprises.\nPrizes\nThank you to the generosity of many local and regional businesses who donated prizes to our event! There are over $11\,500 in prizes at the event!  \nAllegiant Airlines \nAvon Hills Folk SchoolB-Side CafeBooks Revisited \nChildren’s Discovery Museum\, Grand RapidsChildren’s Museum of Southern Minnesota\, MankatoCreative ApparatusCulinary StudioCW OutfittingDesi MurphyDistrict CoffeeFitzharrisFoley MansionGlen Palm & Jane EllisonGrand Casino HinkleyGreat Lakes AquariumGreat Northern Theatre \nGreat River Children’s MuseumGREAT TheaterHMMLJon & Mardi Noyes \nJules BistroK-Power Yoga StudioKinder CoffeeKorppi CoffeeKreweKwik TripLake Superior Zoo \nLetnes GroupLindon Hills Historic EstateLocal BlendLucky Duck\, New London\, MNLunds & Byerly’sLykke TheatreMarcus TheatersMassage by GloriaMax’s On the Green\, New London\, MN \nMexican Village \nMilk & Honey \nMinneapolis Institute of ArtMinnesota OperaMinnesota OrchestraMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TwinsMinnesota ZooObbink DistilleryOrange Theory Fitness \nPantown Brewing \nParamount Center for the ArtsPleasureland RV Rentals \nPowder RidgePrairie Woods Environmental Learning CenterPrairie’s Edge Casino & HotelRedhead CreameryRiddler’s Escape RoomSaint John’s University \nShanti YogaSilent Run Adventures\, Monticello\, MN \nThe Social Vibe CompanySPARK\, Rochester \nSpice of Life Tea ShopSt. Cloud AviationSt. Cloud Country ClubSt. Cloud Fire DepartmentSt. Cloud RoxSt. Cloud State University AthleticsSt. Paul SaintsStearns County Sheriff’s OfficeStylized Image PhotographyTerritory Golf ClubThe BoilThe HouseThe LedgeTri-County Humane SocietyUniversity of Minnesota \nVisit St. CloudWillow SalonWR HomeYMCA \nSponsorship Agents\nPresenting Agents: Glen Palm & Jane Ellison\nExhibit Reveal Sponsor\n \n \nLead Detectives\nRick & Helga Bauerly\nTom & Janet Grones\n \n \n \n \nKey Witnesses\n \n \n \n \nBob & Penny White\n \n \n \n \nInformants\nFalcon National Bank \nMike & Rose Windschitl \nInterested in Sponsorship?Connect with our Development Director\, Lacey Solheid to learn more.lacey.solheid@GreatRiverCM.org  \nDirect: 320-200-4110 ext.105  \n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\n How does the murder mystery work? \nWe are working with Gnarly Bard Theater to put together the murder mystery. Throughout the night\, you’ll have a chance to interview and interrogate the suspects so that you can solve the mystery. Make sure to stick around for the program so you can hear the final plea from each of the suspects. \n Do I have to perform as a character? \nAttendees of the Game Night Gala will not have to perform as part of the murder mystery. Participation in the murder mystery is encouraged but totally optional! \n What should I wear to the event? \nThere’s no formal dress code for the event\, but if you’re looking for some inspiration\, check it out here. URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/3rd-annual-game-night-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T162908Z CREATED:20260517T151311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T162908Z UID:10000096-1790409600-1790424000@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:GRCM in the Wild: St. Cloud Farmer's Market DESCRIPTION:Find the museum out in the community this summer at local Farmers Markets! Stop by our booth for playful hands-on activities and information about upcoming programs and events at the museum. Perfect for families looking to explore\, create\, and connect while enjoying the market. URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/grcm-in-the-wild-st-cloud-farmers-market-sept26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260703T152158Z CREATED:20260318T195202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T152158Z UID:10000059-1790586000-1790596800@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Members Only Monday DESCRIPTION:We’re opening our doors on a Monday — just for members! \nJoin us for a special morning designed exclusively for our member community. With fewer visitors and a relaxed pace\, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a quieter\, more spacious play experience and spend dedicated time exploring the museum together. \nWe’re grateful for our members and excited to offer this special opportunity as a way to say thank you for supporting playful learning at Great River Children’s Museum. \nNot a member yet? There’s still time to join and enjoy this special event — plus unlimited play all year long. \n👉 Become a member today URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/members-only-monday-september/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T182118Z CREATED:20260818T143535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182118Z UID:10000121-1790672400-1790679600@greatrivercm.org SUMMARY:Busy Bodies: Morning Wiggles DESCRIPTION:On National Coffee Day\, wake up and wiggle with us with a playful grown-up-and-me morning!\nWake\, stretch\, stir\, shake\, pour\, and dance while connecting with other caregivers over coffee (or maybe another warm beverage)! \n  \nBusy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that’s all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We’ll crawl\, climb\, balance\, roll\, dance\, mirror movements and play with soft materials during this six week play-and-grow adventure! \nEach week has a different theme\, but maintains a familiar rhythm each session. Hop in when you can make it\, or visit every week — the choice is yours! Connect with other caregivers with a coffee social adjacent to the movement zone so you can engage with your little explorers and your community at the same time. Come move with us! URL:https://greatrivercm.org/event/busy-bodies-morning-wiggles-sept29/ CATEGORIES:Little Explorers END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR