Looking for entertaining Twin Cities events this April? There’s plenty of family friendly events taking place in the Twin Cities both indoors and outdoors. It’s spring in Minnesota and that means most people are itching to start working on their yards. It’s still a little too early for outdoor gardens to bloom, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take in all the beautiful flowers at the Como Conservatory in St. Paul. Now through April 24th the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is exhibiting the spring flower show, you don’t want to miss it.

In addition to getting out and gardening many homeowners are thinking about the summer DIY projects they want to start planning. The Home Improvement and Design Expo in Inver Grove Heights is a great place to get some ideas on those summer projects.

Spring in the Twin Cities is also a great time to start planning outdoor activities like hiking and camping. Gather the family together and head out to the Outdoor Family Expo in Maplewood.

There’s something for everyone this month so be sure to check out all the Twin Cities events this April:

Spring Flower Show at Como Conservatory
When: Now through April 24^th, 2016
Where: Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Drive
St. Paul, MN

The spring show will include Orange and Yellow Tulips, Yellow Daffodils, Yellow Hyacinth and Yellow Crocus with a small percentage of White Hydrangeas. Hyacinth, Asiatic lilies, Oriental lilies, Calla, Bearded Iris, Allium, and Crocus will be the featured flowers giving this show a unique aesthetic.

Mummies New Secrets from the Tombs
When: Now through September 5th
Where: Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellog Blvd W
St. Paul, MN

Home Improvement and Design Expo
When: April 9^th, 2016
Where: Memorial Community Center
8055 Barbara Avenue E
Inver Grove Heights, MN

Attention all home improvement enthusiasts! The Home Improvement and Design Expo returns to the Inver Grove Heights Community Center on Saturday, April 9th for the premier spring home show in Inver Grove Heights!

See up to 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services to help you turn your dream home into a REALITY!

Local and national exhibitors.

Bring your ideas and blueprints. This show features everything home improvement related, including: remodelers, landscapers, architects, interior designers, contractors, decks, kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment rooms, roofing, window, siding, financing, and much more!

PLUS: Don’t miss the speaker stage with free speakers giving tips, ideas, and advice – every hour, on the hour!

Get a rare, up-close look at nearly 20 mummies from ancient Peru and Egypt in this stunning new exhibition, developed by the world-renowned Field Museum of Chicago. Featuring one of the largest collections of mummies in North America, Mummies: New Secrets from the Tombs lets you see how modern technology has revealed intricate details about the lives and customs of these ancient people. Saint Paul is one of only four cities on this exclusive tour. Don’t miss it!

Outdoor Family Expo
When: April 16^th | 10am – 2pm
Where: Maplewood Community Center
2100 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN

Imagine blue skies, splashing in the lakes and playing under a leafy green canopy!  Learn tips and tricks for enjoying the outdoors, and discover all that Minnesota has to offer.   Studies show that being outdoors is good for your health and contributes to positive attitudes!

Get connected to all the resources you need – there will be learning    stations for all ages from tying jigs, to trying out binoculars, setting up a tent, nature play, hiking and biking info, and outdoor summer sports and recreation  in Maplewood!  Learn about safety, first aid and wildlife watching and geocaching.

A suite of outdoor vendors will be on hand to share their expertise and the newest trends in outdoor gear.

Delicious food will be provided by Urban Oasis. Meet a live porcupine, Hawk and more!

St. Paul Art Crawl
When: April 22^nd – 24^th
Where: Various Locations

The Saint Paul Art Collective has been hosting the Art Crawl ever since, with the number of participating artists now exceeding 300 and the number of visitors averaging around 20,000 for each semi-annual, three-day event. The most recent Art Crawl boasted seventeen participating buildings in the Lowertown and Downtown neighborhoods alone. The Art Crawl is not limited to those two areas, however.  In the mid-2000s, locations along University and Grand Avenues as well as in the Eastside and Westside neighborhoods of Saint Paul began participating.

Earth Day Celebration
When: April 21^st | Noon to 4pm
Where: Midtown Global Market
920 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN

Midtown Global Market and Do It Green! Minnesota will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 21. The event will feature a variety of activities and services focused on “The Way We Grow”, including: • Food choice display to learn about environmental “food prints” • Interactive children programs, including an Eco Twister game and seed planting • Handouts and volunteers on staff in other languages, including Spanish and Hmong • Wallet-sized food choices and shopping tips card at the Do It Green! Resource Center, located in the Market. Other Earth Day activities include: • Sustainable cooking demonstrations by the chefs at Kitchen in the Market • More than 15 educational booths from local environmental organizations • Information from Hennepin County Environmental Services • Entertainment in the Central Plaza

Union Depot’s Train Days
When: April 30^th, 2016
Where: Union Depot
214 4^th St. E.
St. Paul, MN

Join us for a celebration of trains and transportation – Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Enjoy a fun and educational experience as we highlight the history and future of passenger train travel, the historic and current role of freight railroads in our region, and changing transportation trends and needs. All will enjoy a wide variety of free transportation-inspired activities. The weekend will include train equipment, musical entertainment, special events and activities for all ages.

Art in Bloom Family Day
When: April 30^th, 2016
Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3^rd Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN

View fresh floral creations and the artworks that inspired them. Enter a world of timeless art and fresh flowers during the 33rd annual Art in Bloom – a four day festival of fresh floral arrangements and fine art, presented by Friends of the Institute at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Delight in over 150 floral designs that interpret objects from Mia’s collection. A Twin Cities rite of spring! And, it’s free.