Top Attractions in Big Lake

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Big Lake. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Job Search Assistance: Goodwill-Easter Seals

Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN

Meet with a job counselor who will give you one-on-one job search help, evaluate and critique your résumé, help you navigate job applications, and discuss interview strategies. You are welcome to bring a résumé and/or any job search questions you have. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.

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Petite Concerts

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Northeast Library · 2200 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis,, MN

Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover instruments! Led by early childhood music specialists, your family will listen to and respond to classical music together. Collaborator: Breaching Concerts LLC. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage...

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Junior Jams: Music Exploration for Families

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Sing, dance, and explore musical instruments together in this program designed to help build your child's early music skills. Siblings welcome.

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Plant-Animals!

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN

Geared toward children. Might a curled leaf look like a rat? Or maybe a feathery seed looks like a bird? Drop in to the second floor Cargill Gallery and discover your own plant-animal using shadow play with plants. Shadow “animals” will be cut out and collected in tiny handmade books or envelopes...

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Job Search and Career Help

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Brookdale Library · 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center,, MN

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals.

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Twin Cities Film Fest

Twin Cities Film Fest · Various venues, Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, MN

Twin Cities Film Fest is an annual Minneapolis based 501 ©3 non-profit arts organization that provides exhibition, production, education, and distribution. It is best known for its annual 10-day film festival that occurs every late October.

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I am the Tree, the Tree is Me Exhibit – Opening Reception

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN

Based on a project undertaken by The Touchstone Center for Children, the I am the Tree, the Tree is Me: Playing and Knowing, Imagining and Becoming, the Nature we are exhibit celebrates the art and poetry by children in a New York City public school, as they discover and express their wondrous...

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Controversial Compositions: When the Public Resists Music

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Maple Grove Library · 8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove,, MN

In this interactive music appreciation class series, explore music that caused a stir with audiences, governments, or religious institutions for various reasons. Learn about classical music that incited scandal including operas “Tannhauser,” “Madame Butterfly” and “Tristan and Isolde,” among...

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What a Tree Knows, What a Tree Imagines

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN

Teachers and parents of children of all ages are invited to join Richard Lewis and Lilly Crawford in a conversation based on Lewis' poem and book, " A Tree Lives ," on exploring and encouraging the profound and instinctive sense that children can, and so often, express towards the beauty and life...

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Job Search Assistance

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Maple Grove Library · 8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove,, MN

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. No..

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Pratt Elementary Student Art Show and Reception

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Arvonne Fraser Library · 1222 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN

Join us for an art reception to celebrate the student artists of Pratt Elementary School! Everyone is welcome to enjoy art, music, and activities for all ages. After the reception, student artwork will be on display in the library during the month of May. Collaborator: Pratt Elementary School....

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Being and Becoming: Our Tree of Imagining

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN

Based on his poem and book " A Tree Lives ," Richard Lewis and his wife, Carol Grocki Lewis, invite children and their families to explore and create, through art and writing, the marvel and possibility of their own Tree of Imagining. No experience necessary, just the delight and joy, of simply...

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis – West End (Holiday Inn Express)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis – West End (Holiday Inn Express) · 6051 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis – West End · Holiday Inn Express · Minneapolis · MN

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Sky Zone Maple Grove: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Maple Grove · 16501 County Road 30, Maple Grove, MN · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Dwtn (Conv Ctr) (Holiday Inn Express)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Dwtn (Conv Ctr) (Holiday Inn Express) · 225 S 11th St, Minneapolis, MN

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Dwtn (Conv Ctr) · Holiday Inn Express · Minneapolis · MN

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Urban Air Plymouth: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Plymouth · 3580 Holly Lane North, Plymouth, MN

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

Sky Zone Blaine: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Blaine · 198 Northtown Dr., Blaine, MN · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Coming Home Reentry Resource Fair

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN · Ages 1–10

Are you building a new chapter after incarceration? Are you justice-impacted and ready for real opportunity? Join us at Coming Home, a family-friendly resource fair designed to help you thrive in 2026 and beyond! Hosted by Twin Cities R!SE and Minneapolis Central Library, this event is all about...

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Urban Air Coon Rapids: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Coon Rapids · 10 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

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Health Resource Fair

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 5, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library · 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN

Your health matters! Meet face-to-face with representatives from local health organizations. Bring your questions and learn about your options for affordable health plans, access to primary and preventative care, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction and recovery services,...