Your Guide to Dinosaur Adventure at Rochester's Mayo Civic Center

If you're like me your October calendar is already packed with haunted houses, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, but there's one more incredible event you'll want to add, especially if you have young children!

Dinosaur Adventure is an unforgettable, family-friendly experience at the Mayo Civic Center on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Read more about the event and sign up to win free tickets below.

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If your kids are obsessed with prehistoric creatures, this will be very exciting for them. Your family will step into a world of life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that actually move and roar just like the real thing!

️ Dinosaur Adventure Rochester, MN Event Details & Schedule

Dates: Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1, 2026
Hours: Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Mayo Civic Center (30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904)

Guests are welcome to arrive anytime, and you can stay as long as you'd like! Same-day re-entry is allowed, and last entry is one hour before closing. .

What’s Included with General Admission at Dinosaur Adventure Rochester

Tickets are on sale now. Parents and children ages 2 and up need an admission ticket. Children under 2 enter completely free and can join in most activities!

Life-Size Dinosaurs: Prehistoric giants come to life with realistic movement and roars.
Fossil Digs: Kids can uncover ancient fossils.
Dinosaur & Jurassic Rides: Kids can climb aboard their favorite dinosaur or zoom around on dino-shaped scooters.
Prehistoric Playground: Burn off some energy in the dinosaur-themed bounce houses (remember to pack socks!).
Live Entertainment: Dance and train right alongside the Velociraptor performers.
Coloring Stations & Mini Golf: Let creativity run wild with themed coloring activities and mini golf.

Sensory-Friendly Sunday Morning
To provide a more comfortable experience, the event opens early at 8:30 AM on Sunday specifically for families with children who have special needs or sensory sensitivities. It's a quieter time to enjoy the exhibit before general admission crowds arrive.

Helpful Tips for Your Visit to Dinosaur Adventure in Rochester

Strollers & Wagons: Both are welcome inside the venue.
Pack Socks: Required for the inflatables and bounce houses!
Skip the Green Shirt: If you plan on taking a green screen photo add-on, avoid wearing green.
Capture the Memories: Bring your camera—there are plenty of massive photo ops waiting for you.
Concessions: Snack and drink stands will be available on-site.

️ Ticket Giveaway: Win Tickets to Dinosaur Adventure in Rochester

Want to take your family to Dinosaur Adventure for free? Enter our exclusive ticket giveaway below for your chance to win a family four-pack of tickets!