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SUMMARY:Winter Fun at MDC: Tuesdays-Saturdays as Weather Permits
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The last day to enjoy winter recreation and rentals at MDC is Saturday\, March 7! \n\nEnjoy a winter full of outdoor recreation opportunities featuring kicksledding\, snowshoeing\, and downhill sledding! \n🌲 Hit the Trails: Explore our 5K trail system in Heritage Park\, with beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced loops. Kicksled and snowshoe rentals are ready for you at admissions. \n🌙 Night Adventures: On Thursdays\, we’re open late until 8pm! Grab a headlamp and experience our trails under the stars for an unforgettable night hike. \n🛷 Sled Into Fun: Check out our brand new Discovery Hills Sled Park! Bring your own downhill sled or borrow one of ours and cruise down the hills leading to the music amphitheater. \n🕒 Winter Hours & Access: \n\nTuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm\nThursdays: Open late until 8pm (Snowshoeing and kicksledding are allowed when it gets dark\, but not downhill sledding—safety first!)\nFREE admission on Thursdays from 4pm–8pm\n\n💲 Rental & Admission Info \n\nKicksleds & Snowshoes: $3 (free if you bring your own) + general admission (MDC members never pay admission)\nDownhill Sleds: Free with general admission (MDC members always get in free!)\nOff-Site Snowshoes (24-hour rental): $15 (no admission required for off-site rentals)\n\n☕ Warm Up & Refuel: On Fridays and Saturdays\, our Dining Room transforms into a cozy warming house with hot food and drinks from 11am–4pm. Perfect for a break between outdoor adventures! \n⚠️ Weather Precautions \nFor everyone’s safety\, winter recreation will pause when temperatures are 0°F or colder\, with or without windchill. If snow quality is questionable\, please give our Admissions team a call (218) 254-7959 before visiting.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/winter-fun-at-mdc-tuesdays-saturdays-as-weather-permits/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aurora Haus Rentals Open: Thursdays-Saturdays (First-Come\, First-Serve)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The last day to book the Aurora Haus is Thursday\, March 26! \n\nExperience winter like never before—dine\, sip\, and get cozy inside Aurora Haus\, a winter igloo at the Minnesota Discovery Center! \nThis magical\, heated retreat is making its Iron Range debut\, perfectly perched with sweeping views of Redhead MTB Park. Seating up to 8 guests\, Aurora Haus is ideal for intimate gatherings\, small parties\, unique dining experiences\, or simply soaking in the scenery. \nEven better—every group that books Aurora Haus receives FREE admission to the Museum during their visit. \nOur culinary team has crafted a special menu just for the experience\, and our full bar offers drinks for purchase. \nRental Information \n\n$20 per hour (2-hour minimum)\nRentals are available on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 8:00pm\nRentals are available Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm\n\nReservations can be made by calling 218-254-7959 or stopping by our winter admissions desk in person. \nBundle up\, gather your favorite people\, and experience winter—Aurora Haus style.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/aurora-haus-rentals-open-thursdays-saturdays-first-come-first-serve/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wild Roots Learning Community Session
DESCRIPTION:Quick Info! \n🗓️ Dates: Jan. 8\, Jan. 22\, Feb. 12\, Feb. 26\, Mar. 12\, Mar. 26\, Apr. 9\, Apr. 23 (all Thursdays) \n⏰ Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (each time) \n📍 Location: Creative Lab\, Heritage Park \n👧 Age Range: 3-12 years old \n💸 Cost: FREE for Members\, $5 per child/session for Nonmembers \n⚠️ Note: Grown-up supervision is required—adults get in free! \nWhat is the Wild Roots Learning Community? \nWild Roots is a play-based learning group where kids (aged 3-12) discover the world around them through child-led exploration. During the sessions\, our facilitators present an open-ended activity that kids can interpret and engage with in their own way—some might observe\, some might jump in right away\, and some might transform the activity into something entirely their own! Activities include anything from climbing our Bijou playground\, snowshoeing through Heritage Park\, crafting a useful object\, creating an art project\, and more! \nWe believe that true learning blossoms when children are free to follow their curiosity. The adults’ job is to listen carefully\, provide materials\, and then step back and trust the process. The kids’ job? To be curious\, play hard\, and have fun! In the end\, the goal is to encourage children to develop a love for learning itself. \nGrown-ups are required to supervise their kids\, but they get in free! \nThe group meets from 10:00am-12:00pm every other Thursday from January to April (see the top of this listing for the exact dates). Sessions may take place indoors or outdoors\, so please ensure you and your kids wear/bring appropriate clothing—even in the winter! \nWhy did we choose “Wild Roots” as a name? \nOur name originates from a fascinating discovery made in Biosphere 2\, an experimental\, enclosed ecosystem located in Arizona. Scientists found that trees grown inside the protected biosphere kept falling over unexpectedly; they grew quickly but couldn’t support their own weight. What was missing? Wind. Without the natural stress of wind pushing against them\, the trees never developed strong\, resilient root systems. The experiment taught us that growth isn’t just about perfect conditions—it’s about authentic experiences\, including the challenges\, the wobbles\, and the natural push and pull of life. At Wild Roots\, we honor this wisdom by trusting children to navigate their own learning adventures\, knowing that real strength comes from the freedom to grow wild.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/wild-roots-learning-community-session-3/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Game Night
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Thursday\,  February 12 \n⏰ Time: 4:00-8:00pm \n😁 Age Range: All are welcome! \n💸 Price: FREE \nCome join us for Game Night on Thursday\, February 12\, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm! We’re turning our Dining Room into the ultimate gaming spot. We’ve got board games\, card games\, and cribbage! (This is Minnesota\, eh. Of course we’ve got cribbage!) Entry is FREE\, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. \nIf you’re looking to play something specific\, feel free to bring your own game! You can even bring your D&D group if you want to run a session in a new atmosphere with flavorful fare fit for a king and bodacious brews to fuel your bard. Just keep the rating PG-13 since this is an all-ages event. \nGrab your friends\, family\, or even that one work acquaintance who’s way too good at Uno. Spread the word – the more\, the merrier!
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/game-night-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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