MDC Family Discovery Day
MDC Family Discovery Day: Rock Hounds Abound
Come out to the MDC Family Discovery Day: Rock Hounds Abound and explore geology with the family on Thursday, August 31st from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Love minerals? Have a kid who picks up every rock they see? Want to learn more about geology? Come hang out and let’s talk rocks. Hands on activities for the kids and specimens you can touch!
Geologists from Mesabi Range Geological Society will be at the Discovery Center to talk rocks with all who are excited about geology, rocks, minerals and iron deposits. Bring your rock questions and specimens you would like to try and identify. Hands on activities for kids learning about rock types and mineral properties!
This event is free and open to the public and is great for all ages! Food will be available for purchase in The Rustic Pig Food Court from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Lice music by Reggie Ducote starting at 5pm.
Past Family Discovery Days
MDC Family Discovery Day: Fossils! Fossils! Fossils!
MDC Family Discovery Day: Fossils! Fossils! Fossils! will take place on July 20th, 2023 from 3 PM-7:30 PM! Bring out the family and discover the wonderful world of paleontology with fossil demonstrations, displays & activities that kids will LOVE! The Paleo Pals, Cera the Triceratops and App the T-Rex, will also be there for photos with kids and to do whatever it is that dinosaurs like to do.
Plus, learn about MDC Paleontology programming, the Hill Annex Paleontology Project, volunteer opportunities at our fossil excavation site, and say hello to MDC Paleontologist John Westgaard!
Visitor Information:
Enter through the Summer Admissions Entrance. The event will take place partly inside and outside (weather dependent). If you have questions call 218-254-7959.
Regular MDC admission prices apply, sign up to become a member to receive their member benefits!
Visit the Minnesota Discovery Center website for more of their news and events.
See more upcoming Chisholm Area events by visiting our Chisholm Area Chamber website.
