CTC Around Town
Join us around town for more CTC fun!
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9am-5pm
Hubbard Hometown Day
Minnesota State Fair
Dan Patch Park & Stage
1314 Chambers St
Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Visit CTC at the Minnesota State Fair! We will have a table with fun activities and takeaways on Saturday, August 29 from 9am-5pm in Dan Patch Park, during Hubbard Hometown Day (courtesy of our friends at Hubbard Broadcasting). Plus, enjoy a special performance from our upcoming world premiere musical Princess Kay of the Milky Way, at 11:00am and 1:00pm on the Dan Patch Park Stage!
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 7am-7pm
TPT Twin Cities PBS
Minnesota State Fair
Located on the southwest corner of Lee Avenue & Underwood Street
Visit CTC at the Minnesota State Fair! We will have a table with fun activities and takeaways on Friday, September 4 from 7am-7pm at Twin Cities PBS’ booth.
St. Paul Public Libraries
Summer Story Theatre
Story Theatre is an interactive storytelling program that uses imaginative play, collaborative storytelling, sensory activities, and music to explore beloved children’s books. Join CTC teaching artists as they activate stories using props, music, or movement activities to spur imagination, collaboration, and creativity.
Best suited for early learners, children aged 2-6 years; caregivers and other family members are welcome to attend and participate.
Arlington Hills Library
1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Saturday, August 15, 10:30-11:30am
Saturday, August 22, 10:30-11:30am
Sun Ray Library
2105 Wilson Ave, St Paul, MN 55119
Saturday, August 15, 10:30-11:30am
Saturday, August 22, 10:30-11:30am
Hennepin County Libraries:
Magical Creature Mania
Dragons, Unicorns, and Fairies (oh my!) Help us bring a fantastical picture book to life through character work, imaginative games, and visual art activities, all while strengthening the tools in your actor’s toolkit: body, voice, and imagination.
Ages 2-6, family members welcome
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9:30-10:15am
Maple Grove Library
8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Wayzata Library
620 Rice St., Wayzata, MN 55391
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 10:30-11:15am
Brooklyn Park Library
8500 W. Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Plymouth Library
15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 10:15-11:00am
Augsburg Park Library
7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield, MN 55423
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Arvonne Fraser Library
1222 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 3:00-3:45pm
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hennepin County Libraries:
Designing Fantasyland
Every fairytale begins with “Once Upon a Time,” and every theatrical wonderland begins with a simple spark! Learn how designers bring enchanted worlds to life by imagining sets inspired by classic fairy tales. Explore the fundamentals of design, including sketching, model-making, and visual storytelling.
Ages 7-12 years old
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 3:00-4:00pm
North Regional Library
1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00-11:00am
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm
Ridgedale Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305
Hennepin County Libraries:
Improv 101
Yes, and! This teen improv class is designed to be a high-energy, confidence-building experience where students will learn the basics of short-form improv through theatre games, character-building activities, and collaboration with their fellow improvisers. Perfect for performers of all experience levels, we cannot wait to see what you come up with.
Ages 13-17 years old
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:00-2:15pm
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:00-3:15pm
Ridgedale Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 2:00-3:15pm
Plymouth Library
15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 1:00-2:15pm
Maple Grove Library
8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10-10:45am
The Sounds of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Inver Glen (Inver Grove Heights)
Hear the beloved book come to life with music, rhythmic percussion, and more as this soundscape of letters surrounds you! Climb up the coconut tree with us as we discover new ways to engage with this story about the adventures of the alphabet.
Ages 2-6, family members welcome
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:30-10:15am
The Sounds of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Burnsville Library
Hear the beloved book come to life with music, rhythmic percussion, and more as this soundscape of letters surrounds you! Climb up the coconut tree with us as we discover new ways to engage with this story about the adventures of the alphabet.
Ages 2-6, family members welcome
Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm
Join CTC Teaching Artists for an act-along storytime at Mia’s November Family Day! The theme this month is “Inside Out” as the museum features “Bare Bones: Skeletons in Japanese Art.” Come make a skeleton craft, listen to a story, dance, and more.