Event FAQ's
Kids Building Minnesota 2026 is an exciting and free educational event for children, celebrating the world of construction! This will be the first annual Kids Building Minnesota, proudly modeled after the successful Kids Building Wisconsin experience. Families and partners can expect a day filled with interactive, hands-on exhibits led by skilled tradespeople and industry professionals, offering kids a chance to explore how our communities are built.
Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Mall of America® in Bloomington, MN, for a full day of fun, discovery, and inspiration. Designed to ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds, Kids Building Minnesota will showcase the wide range of opportunities within the construction and skilled trades industries — all in an engaging, kid-first environment.
Why do I need to register for Kids Building Minnesota if it is a free event?
Kids Building Minnesota does involve big construction equipment and other activities that have a certain degree of risk. Is KBM dangerous? Not at all, but the lawyers say we need this and also, we like to have contact information in case an emergency would happen. Please make sure when pre-registering that you get 1 ticket per person including each kid you plan on attending with you.
Why register for Kids Building Minnesota?
To help alleviate long registration lines we do ask that event goers sign up ahead of time with our simple online registration platform. This helps ensure that we can get everyone in the door in the most timely fashion possible and also provides important information that you will need for the day.
Please make sure when pre-registering that you sign up 1 ticket per person including each kid you plan on attending with you.
How many tickets do I need to get?
When registering you get 1 ticket per person including each child you plan on attending with you. (Family of 4 needs to register for 4 tickets)
What are my parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking at Kids Building Minnesota 2026 is completely free at Mall of America®. Attendees will enjoy convenient on-site parking just steps away from all the fun. No shuttles, no extra stops — simply park, walk in, and start exploring!
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Yes, please feel free to message us on Facebook or by sending an e-mail to info@kidsbuildingmn.org.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
We highly encourage you to bring a printed ticket or the QR code on the evntbright app on your phone.
Are food and drinks free as well?
Food and drink at Kids Building Minnesota are not free. We will have about 4-5 food trucks and drink vendors on site for drink and food purchase. We highly encourage people to bring their own water bottles to fill.
What are other items we should bring?
Sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, water bottles and your kids are all good items to bring to Kids Building Minnesota.
WHAT YOU CANNOT BRING: Firearms, weapons, alcohol, tobacco and pets.
How can I volunteer at Kids Building Wisconsin?
We love volunteers and it is how this event works. To help us out on September 26, 2026, just email us at info@kidsbuildingmn.org.
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