Top Picks for Weekend Fun

January 10, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

There is so much happening this weekend! We have Visiting Wizards and Ice Castles, Bee Gees Music and Murder Mysteries, or you can learn about Apps that help you enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds us. Get moving and have some MN fun!

Dec. 29 – March 30 (most Saturdays), Minneapolis
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show in the United States. These immensely popular murder mystery shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows, The Dinner Detective, you and your guests will not find themselves staring at cheesy costumes, there will be no recited campy dialogue and certainly no hokey song and dance. Enjoy this unique, high-energy murder mystery dinner theater experience along with a full four course meal! Courtyard Marriott Minneapolis Downtown. 866-496-0535

Jan. 11-12, Chanhassen
From Barry – Vintage Pop Classics of the Bee Gees
The contribution to pop music of the Brothers Gibb is so huge that it can easily be taken for granted. From Barry – Vintage Pop Classics of The Bee Gees will be a full-throated musical love letter to the brilliant songwriting and arrangements of Barry Gibb. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. 952-934-1525

Jan. 12 – Feb. 28, Excelsior
Ice Castles
Ice Castles is the must-see winter wonderland where fairy tales are brought to life with twinkling lights, magnificent archways and towers, ice-carved tunnels, fountains and slides ready to be explored. The Commons. 866-435-2850

Jan. 12, Bloomington
3M Visiting Wizards
Experience engineering and technology with scientists and engineers from 3M. The Works Museum. 952-888-4262

Jan. 12, Bloomington
Tech Nature at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
There are a multitude of apps available for smartphones and tablets specifically created for enjoying nature or engaging in citizen science projects. If you’re wondering what they are and how to use them, join U.S. Park Service Park Ranger and local bird expert, “Birdchick” Sharon Stiteler, and learn how to find and identify wildlife, report your sightings and even take pictures and video. Admission is free; no registration required. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. 651-293-0200

Event information provided by ExploreMinnesota.com