SPECIAL EVENTS

Artist & Photographer Hours

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
5/20/2012
8:00 am to 10:00 am
6/20/2012
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
7/15/2012
8:00 am to 10:00 am

Opportunity to bring in easels and tripods before or after hours. $5 per person .


Free Rides on the Cafesjian's Carousel!

Cafesjian's Carousel
5/14/2012
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
6/18/2012
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
7/16/2012
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
8/13/2012
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
9/17/2012
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free rides on the 68-horse carousel from 11-4 on select Mondays.


Mother's Day Bonsai Show

Bonsai Room
5/12/2012 to 5/13/2012
10:00 am

The Minnesota Bonsai Society Mother's Day Weekend Bonsai Show is a unique opportunity to see privately owned bonsai.  Bonsai are 'trees in pots' and are an ancient art form from Japan that blends artistic vision and horticultural expertise.  Each bonsai represents nature in miniature and creates appreciation for the aesthetic of great age and rugged form.


Sunset Affair

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
7/19/2012
5:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Sunset Affair is the highlight of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory’s social calendar. It attracts 425 of the Twin Cities most influential leaders, representing business, government, media, philanthropy and the arts. Always an entertaining evening, this high-caliber event raises funds to help make possible improved animal exhibits, beautiful gardens and daily educational programs provided free of charge to all visitors. MORE


TPT Family Fun Day at Como Town & Como Zoo

Zoo Grounds
6/2/2012
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fun activities throughout the day!
• Enjoy the music from Snapdragon Seeds, fun for kids of all ages, always upbeat and engaging
• SciGirls will be in the Zone with some fun new experiments
• Take a break in the zone and watch one of your favorite children’s shows
• Character appearances on stage during the day
• Come and enjoy our celebrity readers that will be joining us in the zone!

Call TPT for more information. (651) 229-1330 or toll free (866) 229-1300 9-5 Monday - Friday Questions about this event and tickets? Call TPT at (651) 229-1330 or toll free (866) 229-1300 9-5 Monday - Friday MORE