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EWW, GROSS!

Burps, warts, runny noses and smelly, achy body functions are brought to light in the exhibit "Grossology." Interactive play stations take you through indigestion, scaling a wall of pimples and pretend surgery to remove organs. Nigel Nose-It-All teaches guests what causes a runny nose.

  • Museum hours
  • $8.95
  • Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 W. 7th St., St. Paul
  • 651-225-6000

TROPICAL BEACH PARTY

Don't just imagine you're in a tropical climate, head to one! The humid Tropics Trail at the Minnesota Zoo will transport visitors to Caribbean-like conditions with a large indoor sandbox and calypso music. Learn about recycling and attend zookeeper talks. Meet Snoopy, have your face painted and dig into art activities.

  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 2/18-19
  • $12-$18
  • Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
  • 952-431-9500
  • www.minnesotazoo.org