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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:Small Things Matter Guided Winter Hike
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Saturday\, February 21 \n⏰ Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm \n👧 Age Range: For kids 3-7 years old (with an adult present) \n💸 Price: $10 per group (for example\, if three siblings sign up\, it’s $10 flat for the whole group) \n🎟️ Registration: Just show up at the front desk! No reservation necessary. \nExplore a magical winter wonderland while getting to know Tommy the Gnome (psst—that’s a type of mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore) during this very special winter edition of the Small Things Matter Guided Tour. \nSmall exchanges between everyday people create the foundation for strong societies. From humble beginnings\, the Iron Range grew into a special community where immigrant families worked together to survive. Just like so many of our ancestors\, Tommy the Gnome came to the Iron Range to build a better life for himself—but he is alone in an unfamiliar place\, and he needs help. As kids hike through Heritage Park\, they’ll help Tommy the Gnome find friends\, and together\, they will build a full\, thriving home. \n🧣 Come prepared for an hour-long outdoor winter recreation experience. Kiddos and adults alike are encouraged to wear warm hats\, coats\, gloves\, and snow pants along with sturdy\, insulated snow boots. \n❄️ Note: This program recurs on Saturday\, March 21!
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/small-things-matter-guided-winter-hike-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ole Oleson’s Journey to America Guided Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Saturday\, February 21 \n⏰ Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm \n👦 Age Range: For kids 8-12 years old \n💸 Price: $10 per group (for example\, if three siblings sign up\, it’s $10 flat for the whole group) \n🎟️ Registration: Just show up at the front desk! No reservation necessary. \nStrap on your snowshoes and travel in the footsteps of Ole Oleson\, a Norwegian immigrant\, on a guided hike that traces his journey to America. This outdoor experience takes kids through MDC’s Heritage Park\, pausing to investigate historic “Old World” buildings (such as a Norwegian stabbur and a Sami goahti) along the way. Once Ole crosses the Atlantic\, the kids will follow his life from his work in the Iron Range’s mines to the founding of his family’s homestead. \n🧣 Dress warm! Be prepared for an hour-long period of moderate outdoor recreation. Hats\, gloves\, jackets\, and snowpants are necessary\, along with sturdy winter boots to pair with MDC-provided snowshoes (rental complimentary). \n❄️ Note: This program recurs on Saturday\, March 21!
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/ole-olesons-journey-to-america-guided-snowshoe-hike-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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