Family Friendly
Butterfly Odyssey
Science Museum of Minnesota 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MNExplore the fascinating world of butterflies in Butterfly Odyssey, an interactive maze-based exhibit where you’ll crawl, climb, and fly through their life cycles. Discover how tropical butterfly farming supports communities...
Blue Whales
Science Museum of Minnesota 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MNNow playing at the Science Museum of Minnesota's Omnitheater, Blue Whales takes viewers on an awe-inspiring underwater journey alongside two scientific expeditions studying the world’s largest animal as it rebounds...
Game On
Minnesota Children's Museum 10 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesSpin the wheel, roll the dice and hop, skip and jump through the rousing world of Game On! Race to the finish on a life-size board game, beat the clock...
Summer Flower Show
Como Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe annual Summer Flower Show at the Como Park Conservatory is a bright celebration of summer in Minnesota. This year's show will highlight tropical annuals like bromeliads, hibiscus, and citrus.
The Return To Oz
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN, United StatesIn this new adaption of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is transported from a Kansas farm to the magical world of Oz and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and...
Lakefront Music Fest
Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Parkway S.E., Prior Lake, MN, United StatesThe annual Lakefront Music Fest in nearby Prior Lake is one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the Twin Cities. The two-day festival devotes one night to country and...
Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins
Target Field 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCheer on the Minnesota Twins at a game at Target Field, easily accessible from Bloomington via the Metro Transit light rail! Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the...
Panda Fest
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe biggest Asian food festival in the U.S., Panda Fest, is coming to Mall of America's North Lot this July! Experience the food, art, and cultural traditions of Asia at...
Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes
Allianz Field 400 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesMinnesota United FC plays at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, a short drive or light rail ride from Bloomington. Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the game, and...
Sunday Funday: Charanga Tropical
Central Station Park 8100 33rd Ave. S., Bloomington, United StatesThe Sunday Funday series in Bloomington features family-friendly music and theater performances in Bloomington's public parks! On July 13, Charanga Tropical will perform a blend of Cuban Charanga music, salsa,...
Tuesday Performance Series: Continental Ballet
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesNormandale Lake Bandshell hosts music and dance groups each Tuesday throughout the summer at the free Tuesday Performance Series. On July 15, watch Continental Ballet Company perform classic ballet.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury
Target Center 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe WNBA's Minnesota Lynx play at Target Center in Minneapolis, a short drive or light rail ride from Bloomington. Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the game, and...