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March 2026
The Power of STEAM Part 6 Math_Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota

STEAM Explorers

STEAM brings together a powerful combination of skills, techniques, and experiments! Join us weekly on Friday mornings to explore a variety of STEAM related child-led play activities! Sponsored by Thin Film Technology Fund, a Designated Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation  HickoryTech Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation
27 Mar
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Imagineering Hour after school program for kids at the Children's Museum Mankato

Imagineering Hour

Head to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota for the after-school Imagineering Hour, a dedicated time for children to explore their creativity and discover the possibilities of innovation. Held in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft, Imagineering Hour offers a range of open-ended STEAM activities facilitated by our educators. Children might encounter building challenges, cardboard engineering, simple machines, […]
27 Mar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Math Happens

Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games and more. Activities are designed for children aged 2 and up.
28 Mar
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Math Happens

Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games and more. Activities are designed for children aged 2 and up.
29 Mar
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Power of STEAM Part 6 Math_Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota

STEAM Explorers

STEAM brings together a powerful combination of skills, techniques, and experiments! Join us weekly on Friday mornings to explore a variety of STEAM related child-led play activities! Sponsored by Thin Film Technology Fund, a Designated Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation  HickoryTech Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation
31 Mar
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Baby Play

Join us on the Infant and Toddler Play Porch! With a goal to support first-time parents or those who are caring for an infant, the Museum staff – who have a background in and a passion for early childhood development, will offer content specific to our birth to two age range.  Although topics such as […]
31 Mar
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Imagineering Hour after school program for kids at the Children's Museum Mankato

Imagineering Hour

Head to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota for the after-school Imagineering Hour, a dedicated time for children to explore their creativity and discover the possibilities of innovation. Held in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft, Imagineering Hour offers a range of open-ended STEAM activities facilitated by our educators. Children might encounter building challenges, cardboard engineering, simple machines, […]
31 Mar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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April 2026

Literacy Explorers

Let’s play, read, and grow together! Join us Wednesday mornings from 9–11 am for a joyful early literacy adventure inspired by favorite storybooks and beloved authors. Children and their caregivers will explore their favorite stories in new and exciting ways through PLAY! Together we’ll sing songs, tell tales, read books, and play our way to […]
01 Apr
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile

The North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3pm. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
01 Apr
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Imagineering Hour after school program for kids at the Children's Museum Mankato

Imagineering Hour

Head to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota for the after-school Imagineering Hour, a dedicated time for children to explore their creativity and discover the possibilities of innovation. Held in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft, Imagineering Hour offers a range of open-ended STEAM activities facilitated by our educators. Children might encounter building challenges, cardboard engineering, simple machines, […]
01 Apr
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Tales with Tasha

Join us on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage for a lively 30-minute interactive story time designed to spark imagination, creativity, and early learning. Guests are invited to actively participate through storytelling, puppet play, and hands-on small world activities that bring stories to life. What you can expect during the program. Shared reading, expressive puppets, songs […]
02 Apr
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Bunny Eggventure Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota Spring fun for kids in Mankato

Bunny Eggventure

Hop into spring at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota’s Bunny Eggventure! Meet adorable bunnies and other small animals with our friends at Pet Expo while learning about pet care and responsibility. Enjoy a Museum-wide egg hunt with fun prizes, create your own bunny ears in the loft, and stop by the Community Room where […]
02 Apr
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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