Fall Color Shuttle Tours Experience the colors of the season in a whole new way! Hop aboard our shuttle van and let MDC’s Recreation Staff guide you on a stunning, 360° fall color adventure around Redhead MTB Park and Glen Pit Lake. Brilliant reds, oranges, and golds reflect off the crystal-blue water, making for unforgettable […]
Fall Color Shuttle Tours Experience the colors of the season in a whole new way! Hop aboard our shuttle van and let MDC’s Recreation Staff guide you on a stunning, 360° fall color adventure around Redhead MTB Park and Glen Pit Lake. Brilliant reds, oranges, and golds reflect off the crystal-blue water, making for unforgettable […]
UPDATE: All spots for these tours have SOLD OUT. Thank you to the community for your support for this new program! --- Fall Color Shuttle Tours Experience the colors of the season in a whole new way! Hop aboard our shuttle van and let MDC’s Recreation Staff guide you on a stunning, 360° fall color […]
UPDATE: We are officially SOLD OUT for this event. Thank you everyone for your support! I've you're still interested in playing Clueseum, check out our All Hallows' Eve Cocktail Clueseum (an age 21+ event) happening on October 31. --- Flashlight Clueseum Friday, Oct 10 • 8:00-10:00 PM Solve the mystery… if you dare. 🔦 Step […]
Thursday Night Trivia is BACK! Join us on October 16 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for a night of brain-busting fun. 🧠 This fan-favorite event is FREE to play—plus, there’s no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights, so you can check out the Museum before or after you play! Whether you’re flying solo or with […]
Paid Medical and Family Leave Workshop for Nonprofits 🗓️ Tuesday, October 21, 2025 ⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Minnesota Discovery Center Get the tools and knowledge your nonprofit needs to prepare for Minnesota’s Paid Medical and Family Leave program. Stay for a Q&A session to get your questions answered directly. 🎤 Speaker: David Huntley, Senior HR […]
🎃Trolley Pumpkin Days 🎃 📅 Saturday, Oct 25 & Sunday, Oct 26 🕙 10:00am–5:00pm 🚋 All Aboard the Pumpkin Trolley! Celebrate the magic of fall with a ride on the MDC trolley to the Glen Location, where autumn fun awaits at our charming pumpkin patch! 🍂✨ Once you arrive, pick your perfect pumpkin straight from […]
MDC has a special interpretive tour for the youngest Iron Rangers on October 25 and October 26 from 11:00am to 12:00pm! Small Things Matter: An Interpretive Tour follows the story of Tommy, and Old Knacker (psst—that’s a mythical, subterranean gnomish creature from Cornish folklore) who finds a home on the Iron Range after traveling far […]
Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm for Family Discovery Day: International Archaeology Day! 🏺🦴 In celebration of all things archaeology, we invite kids of ALL ages (including adults who are young at heart) to sift for buried artifacts, try their hand at piecing together an archaeological puzzle of broken plates, toss […]
🎃Trolley Pumpkin Days 🎃 📅 Saturday, Oct 25 & Sunday, Oct 26 🕙 10:00am–5:00pm 🚋 All Aboard the Pumpkin Trolley! Celebrate the magic of fall with a ride on the MDC trolley to the Glen Location, where autumn fun awaits at our charming pumpkin patch! 🍂✨ Once you arrive, pick your perfect pumpkin straight from […]
MDC has a special interpretive tour for the youngest Iron Rangers on October 25 and October 26 from 11:00am to 12:00pm! Small Things Matter: An Interpretive Tour follows the story of Tommy, and Old Knacker (psst—that’s a mythical, subterranean gnomish creature from Cornish folklore) who finds a home on the Iron Range after traveling far […]
Uncover your family’s story at the MDC! Join us for Late Night at the Research Center on Thursday, October 30, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. During these extended hours, you can explore the rich history of your ancestors at your convenience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, we’re here to guide you. Best of […]
Thursday Night Trivia is BACK! Join us on October 16 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for a night of brain-busting fun. 🧠 This fan-favorite event is FREE to play—plus, there’s no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights, so you can check out the Museum before or after you play! Whether you’re flying solo or with […]
Step into a spooky night of mystery, mischief, and mixology at the All Hallows' Eve Cocktail Clueseum — where spirits come alive! 🕸️ 🧛♂️ WHAT TO EXPECT 🍸 Wickedly Crafted Cocktails Sip eerie elixirs and hauntingly delicious drinks all night long. 🍴 Sinisterly Savory Appetizers Indulge in devilish bites designed to thrill your taste buds […]
