2019-2020
MN FIELD TRIP, ACTIVITY & TRAVEL
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Minnesota’s BEST Educational & Recreational Activities for All Age Groups! Pages 5-13 • Schools & Youth Groups • Active Adult & Senior Groups • Tour Groups & Student Travel Groups
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Providing fundraising for over 35 years! There is a program for every season...
Fall Mums
Holiday Poinsettias
Holiday Greens
Easter – Spring Lily
Spring Bedding Plants & Perennials
Plant Cards
FUNDRAISING 5500 Blaine Avenue | Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 P: 651.239.1321 | E: fundraisers@gertens.com | gertens.com/fundraising
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MAKING SCIENCE FUN!
Our programs help promote team building, leadership, self-confidence, creativity and joy. We make science FUN!
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Field Trips On Site – Science / STEAM After School programs – Science / STEAM Summer programs – Science / STEAM Science-themed parties, events & assemblies Featured on TPT series “Hands On Science” Beginning & Intermediate Chess Grandparent’s Day Hands-on learning Certified STEM instructors Licensed K-8 Science Teachers Veteran/minority/woman-owned Pre-K through grade 8 Keynote speaker Twin Cities & beyond
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Original children’s book available at: Amazon digital download only $2.99 Hard copy $14.99 + tax on our website Check out at Hennepin, Ramsey & St. Paul libraries!
Book Online!
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Experience the priceless opportunity to learn about U.S. currency and the nation’s central bank. Reserve a free guided walking tour for your group. High School College Seniors Corporate
minneapolisfed.org/tours
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Group Tours
Looking for something fun to do? Gather your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, or organzization and experience history on one of our tours by foot, vehicle or boat.
Cemetery Tour
Gangster Bus Tour
Fillebrown House Tour Historic Boat Tour
Historic Pub Crawl
Lake Avenue Stroll
Downtown White Bear Lake Then & Now
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Litt le Falls
WHERE THE MISSISSIPPI PAUSES...YOUR DISCOVERY BEGINS
MINNESOTA
Just north of the Twin Cities a historic city is waiting to be discovered. Little Falls, MN is known for its location along the Mississippi and the history that happened along its banks. Our City has several attractions including Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum, Linden Hill Historic Mansions, Minnesota Fishing Museum, Minnesota Military Museum, Pine Grove Zoo, and Great River Arts. Little Falls is ideal for group tours as our hospitable city will accommodate your needs whether you’re a history buff, nature enthusiast, or adventure seeker.
PLAN YOUR TRIP TODAY! littlefallsmn.com
(800) 325-5916 • lfcvb@lfcvb.com • 606 1st Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 41
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Discover Your wild side. Remember when planning a field trip, the Minnesota Zoo can offer a full day of fun and a lifetime of memories.
Pre-K | Groups | Student Travel | Scouts Contact: 952.431.9298
Bring your
group to THE ZOO!
K–12 Field Trips | STEM Programs Standards-Aligned Classes | Guided Tours Overnights | Outreach Programs Contact: 952.431.9218
Discover more than 4,700 animals along scenic indoor and outdoor trails.
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O wa t o n n a Gr o u p T our P a c k a g e
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Visit the World Famous 1908 Louis Sullivan-Designed Bank, the only known Orphanage Museum in Minnesota, and learn about Minnesota Pioneer Life at the Village of Yesteryear! MYSTERY TOURS AVAILABLE! Keep the destination a secret and let us know your desired dates, and we’ll put together the itinerary for you!
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TOURS FOR EVERYONE From manufacturers to museums, Owatonna has tours for learning or leisure. Find the perfect tour for your group in Owatonna!
Book T o d ay !
800-423-6466 visitowatonna.org
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ALSO INCLUDES:
JUMBO JUMPING PILLOW, GIANT SLIDES, PLAYGROUNDS, OUTDOOR PICNIC AREAS LIFE SIZE BIRD HOUSES, TROLLEY RIDES AROUND THE FARM, ETC
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LOTS TO DO IN 2019
An EXCITING STOP on I-94 betwwn Fargo & Minneapolis!
Great Tours For Groups:
• Baseball Bat Factory • Redhead Creamery Cheese Curds • • Wine, Whiskey & Vinegary tours/tastings & Ghosts •
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Shoreview Community Center Indoor waterpark, playground, and basketball gym
A Joyous Musical that’s perfect for the Winter Holidays!
A Great Field trip For All Ages delightful “ Captivating, and funny… guaranteed to put children into a festive mood.
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A Professional theatre at the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington
EXPERIENCE #SHREDRIGHT4GOOD FUNDRAISE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION WHILE SAVING THE PLANET AND PROTECTING YOUR DATA. GET ALL THE DETAILS AT SHREDRIGHT4GOOD.COM 57
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SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING. ART. MATH Flexible creative building and STEAM workshops at an affordable price for ages 3-14. Groups of 10-75 students. On-site options also available.
Discovery Center Contact Us Today!
located at 2649 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 612-440-7627 minneapolis.snapology.com
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GROUP PLANNING TICKET DISCOUNTS SPECIAL OFFERS Target Center offers a complete in-house Group Sales Department that is ready to assist you! No matter which family show, sporting spectacular or memorable concert you select, we are here to make your job easier by arranging reservations, tickets, accessible seating for those with special needs, and bus parking. par It’s never too early to get your group involved in events at Target Center. It’s easy to order. . . For group ticket reservations, call the Target Center Group Sales Office at 612.673.1311 THE BLACK KEYS WITH MODEST MOUSE September 28, 2019
Just 20 min. south of downtown Mpls. 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN 55337
Produced by Troupe America, Inc. and The Looney Lutherans
in YOUNG (ish) AT HEART
Produced by Troupe America, Inc.
PBR – UNLEASH THE BEAST October 4 & 5, 2019
MIKE EPPS - FUNNY AS ISH COMEDY TOUR October 11, 2019
AN EVENING OF WORSHIP WITH CHRIS TOMLIN October 12, 2019
CELINE DION
November 1, 2019
AMY GRANT & MICHAEL W. SMITH December 7, 2019
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 28, 2020
FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE, VISIT targetcenter.com Group information or reservations call 612-673-1311
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A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY!
Inspired by the books of Janet Letnes Martin & Suzann Nelson
Jan. 8 - Feb. 14
Please contact Dorian at 612-322-5767 or groupdc@troupeamerica.com www.ames-center.com/troupe-america-group-sales.html
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Great history is in your future. Discover fun exhibits and activities for all ages at the Wells Fargo Museum.
Admission is always free. Museum hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Guided tour reservations are required. Visit wellsfargohistory.com/museums to learn more.
Wells Fargo Museum 6th St. S. and Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402
To schedule a tour or for more information, call 612-667-4210 or email wfmuseum.mn@wellsfargo.com
Š 2019 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. IHA-4209201
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