🦜 Family Fun: Top Things to Do with Kids This Week (Mar 12 - Mar 18)

1. ☘️ Free Golden Clover - Bricks & Minifigs Woodbury - Saturday

Looking for free St. Patrick’s Day events in Woodbury? Head toBricks & Minifigs Woodbury this Saturday where the first 50 kids will receive a FREE Golden Clover! This fun and festive giveaway is perfect for families celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Woodbury area. All ages are welcome, and there’s no cost to participate—just stop by early while supplies last. Visit Bricks & Minifigs Woodbury for additional event details and store hours.

2 🍀 St. Patrick's Day Activities

Searching for the best St. Patrick’s Day events and activities near you? Check out the completeSt. Patrick’s Day Guide featuring family-friendly celebrations, themed activities, and festive fun happening all around the area. From leprechaun fun to community celebrations, this guide makes it easy to plan a memorable St. Patty’s Day with the kids.

3. 🐍 Snake Discovery at Valley Library - Monday

Families are invited to Valley Library for an exciting, hands-on wildlife experience with Snake Discovery. This interactive educational program explores the reptiles and amphibians that call Minnesota and Wisconsin home. Participants will watch a salamander eat, debunk common turtle myths, touch snakes, and learn fascinating facts about native species.

After the presentation, guests can stick around for an up-close opportunity to touch and even hold some of the reptiles, creating a truly memorable learning experience. This free, all-ages program is perfect for families looking for educational kids’ events, wildlife programs, and nature activities in Minnesota. No registration is required.

4. 🎂 Teen Program: Fake Cake - Oakdale Library - Tuesday

Is it cake? Not quite—but it looks good enough to eat! Teens are invited to Oakdale Library for this creative, hands-on art program where they’ll transform a small box into a colorful faux cake using spackle. Participants will learn piping and decorating techniques to design a realistic (and adorable!) display piece.

This free teen event is a fun option for those searching for creative teen programs, free library events, and arts & crafts activities in Oakdale.

5. 🦴Skulls and Bones - Afton State Park - Saturday

Curious kids and families will love this hands-on wildlife education program at Afton State Park. “Skulls and Bones” explores the science behind animal skeletons and how bones reveal clues about how animals once lived and survived in their natural habitats.

Participants will see and touch real bones and skulls, making this an engaging and interactive experience. It’s a great choice for families looking for educational nature programs, hands-on science activities, and kid-friendly events in Minnesota state parks.