08 Dec 2024

Catch Scuba Claus diving down to meet our friendly sea creatures and interact with you as he finishes his naughty or nice list. Grab the holiday scavenger hunt when you start your journey and discover cool creatures that thrive in the cold. Don’t forget to write a holiday letter or create a drawing for your favorite SEA LIFE creature!

Visit with Scuba Claus and his elf on Sundays from December 8-22 at 11:30am and 1:30pm in the Ocean Tunnel. Dive times are subject to change.

Scuba Claus and holiday scavenger hunt are included with general admission.

06 Oct 2024

Join a one-hour guided tour of the restored State Capitol through the shadowy rotunda, hallways, and chambers lit with original early 1900s lighting.

Along the way, visitors encounter historical “spirits” who tell stories of the Capitol’s past. Tours leave every half-hour at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 pm.

15 Jun 2024

Hosted by MN Pocket Pet Rescue with the help of our friends at Northern Soda Company.

Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Northern Soda Company’s Taproom, New Brighton

Get ready for a bubbly good time at the Fizzy Craft Fest! Join us at Northern Soda Company’s Taproom for an afternoon filled with crafts, refreshing sodas, and the joy of pocket pets.

Here’s a sneak peek of what we have in store!

Exclusive Offerings:
– Limited Edition Pocket-Pet Inspired Soda Flavor: Savor a unique and delicious soda, crafted just for this event.
– $2 Pet a Hedgehog Encounter: Get up close and personal with these adorable creatures!

Craft Activities:
– Face Painting: Transform into a pet from our pre-determined selection of designs.
– Coloring Pages: Unleash your creativity with pocket-pet-themed coloring sheets.
– Decorate a Soda Can or Koozie: Let your imagination run wild and create a masterpiece!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a memorable day of fun!
Mark your calendars for June 15, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Note: Pet a Hedgehog will only be available from 3-4 PM. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Also, some activities, such as decorating a soda can, will require a purchase in advance. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Follow us on social media @mnpocketpetrescue and @northernsoda for updates!

09 May 2024

5K Run or Walk and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Viking Lakes in Eagan, MN benefitting Susan G. Komen. The mission of Susan G. Komen is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, we will race for the people who can’t: For those too weakened by treatment to join. For those who are suffering. For those we have lost. Together we will fight back against breast cancer. We’re committed to finding the cures.

Imagine the impact we can make towards ending breast cancer when we come together as ONE to fund research, increase access to care, support our community, and commit to action.

Together, ONE more action by each of us can support Komen’s comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. Advocating for patients, driving research breakthroughs, improving access to high-quality care, offering direct patient support and empowering people with trustworthy information.

08 Apr 2024

The illegal trade of endangered species is one of wildlife’s biggest threats. Join us for this opportunity to meet innovative researchers and leaders in conservation at this new event benefiting the Minnesota Zoo Foundation and wildlife saving projects. Through interactive showcases, the Minnesota Zoo’s conservation team will share how they’re deploying revolutionary conservation efforts to save threatened and critically endangered species. Then, dive deeper during our program where Zoo and other leading experts will share more about why and how we’re working to reduce trafficked animals in Minnesota and around the world.

08 May 2023

Experience Live Cabaret at the Inn!
The Nicollet Island Inn’s Cabaret Series is an ongoing series of unique and exciting musical events featuring local singers and musicians. A throwback to intimate cabaret shows of old, each evening event focuses on a single artist and usually centers around a musical theme (“Women of Country”, or “Tribute to Bette Midler”, to name a few).

Coming Up Next in the Series
Join us on May 11th when the Cabaret Series returns with a celebration of Springtime featuring the effervescent Mia Dorr!

Enjoy a full evening of celebration with our Dinner & Show Package. Our evening begins a special 3-course pre-show dinner. Then the party moves downstairs for a tour through the 60s and 70s, highlighting the joy of the season as only Mia can deliver.

The show takes place in our Underground Cabaret venue.

08 May 2023

Experience Live Cabaret at the Inn!
The Nicollet Island Inn’s Cabaret Series is an ongoing series of unique and exciting musical events featuring local singers and musicians. A throwback to intimate cabaret shows of old, each evening event focuses on a single artist and usually centers around a musical theme (“Women of Country”, or “Tribute to Bette Midler”, to name a few).

Coming Up Next in the Series
Join us on May 11th when the Cabaret Series returns with a celebration of Springtime featuring the effervescent Mia Dorr!

Enjoy a full evening of celebration with our Dinner & Show Package. Our evening begins a special 3-course pre-show dinner. Then the party moves downstairs for a tour through the 60s and 70s, highlighting the joy of the season as only Mia can deliver.

The show takes place in our Underground Cabaret venue.

25 Apr 2023

This fun, one-of-a-kind, sensory-friendly festival is for anyone who wants to show their support for individuals and families impacted by autism. This year’s festival will focus on your body’s senses.

The Fraser Festival, presented by Central Roofing Company, will support and engage with all of the senses.

• Tantalize your sense of touch through face painting, bubbles, and therapy animals
• Test your tongue with a tasty treat from a food vendor
• Follow your nose to the garden activity
• Engage your ears with the silent disco
• Stimulate your eyesight with our photo booth, a virtual reality activity, and entertaining performers
• Increase your body awareness with carnival games
Participants can participate in games, fun activities, snacks and giveaways. Most importantly, you can help raise funds to support autism programs and services for your neighbors, friends and family members.

To learn more, visit www.fraser.org.

20 Apr 2023

Doors Open Minneapolis is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will provide unique perspectives that illustrate why these venues, people, and businesses, are central to our city’s identity.

03 Mar 2023

Join the Minnesota chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) for a virtual conversation with Zoë François on March 14th at 12pm CDT. Tickets are $15, and all are welcome! The event is part of LDEI’s “Table Talks with Les Dames” – a month of virtual events hosted by LDEI chapters around the world.

Zoë François is the star of the Magnolia Network’s “Zoë Bakes,” as she shares her journey from art major to master pastry chef. Her fame reaches far beyond Minnesota, first from the bestselling series of “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day” books and now to “Zoë Bakes Cakes,” recently honored as best baking cookbook by The International Association of Culinary Professionals. Her recipe for Devil’s Food Cake alone is invaluable. Her detailed yet conversational instructions are a gift, from beginners learning how to “thwack!’ a cake to the more ambitious tackling her gorgeous pavlova. Enjoy reading about Zoë at https://zoebakes.com/about/, then register to learn and laugh on March 14th. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, depending on your time zone, and enjoy the sparkling personality of Zoë François. (Be forewarned: She may have us dancing!) Women’s History Month is a perfect time to shine a light on women in our industry through this series of fun and educational events.

Giveaway – Drawing for one “Zoë Bakes Cakes” cookbook, eligible for those in the Twin Cities metro area. Your registration enters your name for the drawing.

About MN Les Dames D’Escoffier: Minnesota Les Dames d’Escoffier International (MN LDEI) is dedicated to supporting and promoting women leaders in food, fine beverage, hospitality and related industries, fostering excellence through educational and charitable activities since 1996. As a philanthropic organization, we give microgrants and award academic scholarships to women pursuing careers in culinary, agricultural or food science fields, and support the youth of Urban Roots as they learn gardening and cooking skills. MN LDEI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Learn more about MN Les Dames D’Escoffier here: www.MNLesDames.org and follow us on Instagram: @lesdamesmn