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Star Gala

April 13, 2024, 6 p.m. – 11:59 p.m., Minneapolis

As one of the premier events in the Twin Cities, the Children’s Minnesota Star Gala is not to be missed.

Managing Pain is the Name of the Game

November 3, 2017, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saint Paul

Please join us on Friday, November 3 for an evening in support of the Kiran Stordalen and Horst Rechelbacher Pediatric Pain, Palliative, and Integrative Medicine Clinic.

Tim Hortons

This year, the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign will run from September 18th to 22nd in participating Restaurants. During the campaign, Guests in the greater Twin Cities area can indulge in a decadent, freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1 plus applicable taxes, and Tim Hortons will donate the full $1 from each cookie to Children's Minnesota.

Dead End Hayride Toy Drive

October 12, 2017, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Wyoming

Attention all Halloween aficionados! Come up to Wyoming, MN for the Dead End Hayride. Entrance also includes a haunted house, campfire and other activities. Food and beverages for sale on-site (including hot apple cider!).

Star Studio Symphony – A Complimentary Benefit Concert

October 7, 2017, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Saint Paul

Join award-winning pianist Yumiko Oshima-Ryan and the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra at the Star Studio Symphony on Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. at Sundin Hall. Enjoy music, dance performances and even an instrument "petting zoo" where kids can learn all about the sections and sounds that make up an orchestra. This is a free concert! All donations from the event benefit music programs, performances and partnerships with Star Studio, Children's Minnesota's very own in-house TV studio.

CHA Day at CHS Field

July 20, 2017, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saint Paul

This new CHA event is a family event for kids and adults of all ages! We hope to bring families together to enjoy the evening and at the same time share the mission of CHA and create awareness of what we do for children. The party will be help at the beautiful CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints baseball team. THIS IS A NON-GAME DAY.

Scramble for a Cure

June 8, 2020, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Blaine

Pop-up 5K and shop presented by FASTZach

April 12, 2017, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Edina

Join for a pop-up 5K in support of Children's Minnesota. After the run, stay to shop, participate in giveaways and enjoy snacks and beverages. Nine percent of sales will be donated to Children's.

Med Tech Night at Target Field

August 8, 2017, 7:10 p.m. – 10 p.m., Minneapolis

Interested in supporting Children's Minnesota while attending a Minnesota Twins game? Purchase your tickets for Med Tech Night at Target Field on August 8th where the Minnesota Twins will be taking on the Milwaukee Brewers! Through this special offer, tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate with portions of each ticket sold going to Children's Minnesota.

Autographs 4Kids

December 12, 2016, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Maple Grove

On Dec. 12, Crave Sports will be hosting a one-of-a-kind autograph signing event featuring Matt Dumba of the Minnesota Wild; Trae Waynes, Zach Line and Jeremiah Sirles of the Minnesota Vikings;  Vikings Greats Matt Blair and Chuck Foreman; and NHL Great Jordan Leopold. More Minnesota players to be announced. 100% of proceeds from the event will benefit will benefit Children's Minnesota and charities chosen by each player.