Pea Pods for Preschoolers Pop Up Day: We Love Winter! (Ages 3-5 with an Adult)

child using dropper to make colored snowflake

Photo by Elena Vafina

Date

Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Fee

$20 member/$40 non-member, includes Arboretum admission for one child and one adult, as well as all project and planting supplies.

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Program location: Learning Center

Age

Pea Pods is designed for children ages 3-5 years old together with an adult.

Instructor:  Alyssa Janilla, Early Childhood Education Specialist

Let’s celebrate our love for the winter season! Come explore snow, ice, water, and steam through digging, building, creative play and science experiments. Look for clues and make a science guess … where do the animals go in the winter? What do the plants do when it’s cold outside? Create a LOVELY art project and PLANT some LOVE too! Enjoy a warm drink or a cold treat after playing outside. The day's activities include: storytime, sensory play, ice exploration, trikes and more. Kindle your child’s joy for winter in Minnesota and leave feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

Here are a few things to note:

  • This program is run open house style, with a storytime and self-directed activities guided by staff and volunteers.
  • This is an adult with child program. Adults attend and participate in activities with their child. The program is designed for ages 5 and younger.
  • Siblings younger than 3 who participate in projects must be registered at the regular rate.
  • February and March will be both outdoors and indoors.
  • Please dress for outdoor activities: layers in the winter (snow pants, hat, mittens) and rain gear in the spring (puddle boots, raincoat).
Maximum participants
60 children + adult pairs
Arboretum entry instructions

You will receive a bar-code ticket for entry to the Arboretum in your email purchase confirmation. Your ticket is valid for entry on the day of your class. Present your ticket to the gate attendant as you enter the Arboretum. You may stay at the Arboretum after class as long as you want during our operating hours.