Programming + Events
Full Calendar
Daily Drop-In Activities
Each day at the Museum there is a variety of activities available within exhibit areas, including tabletop play for toddlers and preschoolers, materials for building or art projects for school-age children.
Special Events
Throughout the year, the Museum hosts theme days and events. These events include special guests, exotic animals, creative projects, guest performances, and more.
Events for July
1st
No Events
Events for July
4th
No Events
Events for July
8th
No Events
Events for July
9th
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Events for July
10th
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![We've got the beat in Cecils Imagineering STEAM loft at the Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2022/03/Weve-got-the-beat-in-Cecils-Imagineering-STEAM-loft-at-the-Childrens-Museum-of-Southern-Minnesota-in-Mankato.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2020/04/North-Mankato-Taylor-Library-Bookmobile.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
Events for July
14th
No Events
Events for July
15th
No Events
Events for July
16th
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Events for July
17th
![We've got the beat in Cecils Imagineering STEAM loft at the Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2022/03/Weve-got-the-beat-in-Cecils-Imagineering-STEAM-loft-at-the-Childrens-Museum-of-Southern-Minnesota-in-Mankato.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Noon Years Eve Children's Museum New Years for kids in Mankato](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2022/11/Noon-Years-Eve-Childrens-Museum-New-Years-for-kids-in-Mankato.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2020/04/North-Mankato-Taylor-Library-Bookmobile.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
Events for July
21st
No Events
Events for July
22nd
No Events
Events for July
23rd
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Events for July
24th
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![We've got the beat in Cecils Imagineering STEAM loft at the Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2022/03/Weve-got-the-beat-in-Cecils-Imagineering-STEAM-loft-at-the-Childrens-Museum-of-Southern-Minnesota-in-Mankato.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2020/04/North-Mankato-Taylor-Library-Bookmobile.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
Events for July
27th
No Events
Events for July
28th
No Events
Events for July
29th
No Events
Events for July
31st
![We've got the beat in Cecils Imagineering STEAM loft at the Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2022/03/Weve-got-the-beat-in-Cecils-Imagineering-STEAM-loft-at-the-Childrens-Museum-of-Southern-Minnesota-in-Mankato.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2020/04/North-Mankato-Taylor-Library-Bookmobile.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
![Planting digging in the garden beds crops harvest soil ag education Alltech Farm Animal Experience Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2020/04/Planting-digging-garden-crops-in-soil-agriculture-ag-education-outdoor-farmyard-nature-play-area-Childrens-Museum-of-Southern-Minnesota-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
Events for August
1st
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9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pollinator Explorers
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.cmsouthernmn.org/assets/uploads/2024/05/Lion-Kid-eyesight-Lion.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm