Join us at The Westgate Mall in Brainerd for Operation Community Connect (OCC) – Saturday, October 18th, at the Westgate Mall in Brainerd. Access essential services, support, and community connections—all in one place, on one powerful day. Operation Community Connect (OCC) brings together human service providers, local organizations, and business leaders offer vital resources to […]

Join us at The Franklin Arts Center for Halloween excitement! Keep an eye out for more details to come.

📅 November 1–20, 2025📍 Online at givemn.org This November, join WonderTrek Children’s Museum in “Bringing Back Everyday Play” during Give to the Max! Your support helps us create hands-on adventures where kids explore, imagine, and thrive. ✨ Two Ways to Give Play: Adventure Packs – Equip kids with tools for outdoor fun! You can purchase […]

🌟 WonderTrek at the Library! 🌟 📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025📍 Brainerd Public Library – Small Library Room What’s Happening? Come join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun and creativity! The small library room will be filled with WonderTrek favorites: 🌀 BBB – build, balance, and move! 🚀 Superspace – explore and imagine in […]

Come test out some of our newest gear! From rain gear to snow gear, we want YOU to come play with us. We’ll have outdoor play set up with our classic Big Blue Blocks and more from 10 AM – 2 PM. Plus come get a sneak peek at the kayaks and other large outdoor […]

Come Play With Us! WonderTrek is excited to join the Brainerd Holiday Market in the Bob & Fran’s Furniture building in downtown Brainerd! This special winter pop-up brings together all your favorite farmers market vendors, makers, and local artists—and we’re adding a little extra wonder to the mix. 🎈 Family Play Space (Upstairs!)We’ll have a […]

Looking for a family-friendly, budget-friendly way to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Join WonderTrek’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party & Balloon Drop! Kick off your New Year’s celebrations before bedtime! This event is perfect for families with little ones who want all the excitement of New Year’s Eve without staying up until midnight. What to Expect: […]

Wonder Ponder Play at Ponder School We are excited to invite families to a winter Wonder Ponder Play experience in partnership with Ponder School in Nisswa. Ponder School is a Reggio Emilia inspired learning environment that values curiosity exploration and child led discovery making it the perfect setting for this seasonal gathering. This event marks […]

WonderTrek Children’s Museum brings hands-on, play-based activities to the Brainerd Public Library for kids and families.

Date: February 7, 2026 Time: 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Discovery Hills Sled Park, Heritage Park Trail System Ages: All ages are welcome! Price: FREE! Join us for a FREE family-friendly event that celebrates the wonders of winter in the way northern Minnesotan know best: outdoors! We’re partnering with WonderTrek Children’s Museum of Brainerd to bring a their WonderTrek […]

Slip and Slide with WonderTrek Join us for Ice Play on Perch Lake as we explore winter through movement, investigation, and hands-on fun. From kicksleds to icy discoveries, children will have space to test ideas, build confidence, and experience everyday play outdoors. Saturday, February 2811am–2pm6148 Highland Scenic Dr, Baxter, MN Bundle up and come play […]