WonderTrek Children's Museum

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we want to honor the countless contributions and tireless dedication of everyone who works to keep our community thriving - especially the many workers who have been helping bring WonderTrek to life. Thank you! 🩷

As you can see in these photos, last week was a particularly busy week as we continued to work towards welcoming people to WonderTrek this November. Thank you:
Copper Creek Nisswa MN
Nor-Son Construction
Jim's Electric Company, Inc.
Anderson Brothers
ORB Management
Expert Insulation
Dustin’s Tile and Stone
J&E Concrete
Geo's Paint & Finish
Precise Refrigeration Inc.
Brainerd Glass
Twin City Garage Door Co.
Tretter Excavating
R&H Drywall

09/05/2026

This palette 🎨🤩

Which WonderTrek brand color is your favorite?

09/04/2026

This week, WonderTrek picked up $2400 worth of donated materials from Walmart in Baxter!

The Walmart team generously donated:
✅ Bikes
✅ Hoses, w**d whips & leaf blowers
✅ Raised gardens, sand & mobile garden beds
✅ Pots, garden tools, garden gloves & a chainsaw

Thank you, Walmart, for supporting WonderTrek Children’s Museum and our mission to empower play and inspire minds! Together we can create a place that will engage children in the joy of play and the wonder of learning. 💙🌟

Support our work: https://wondertrekmuseum.org/donate/

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Liz K. on winning 4 tickets to WonderTrek Children’s Museum - opening this Fall! Thank you to everyone who participated in our WonderTrek Tickets Giveaway.

Your feedback helps us understand how families think about risk, exploration, and adventurous play, which helps shape the experiences we create for children in our community.

Stay tuned for our next giveaway for another chance to win and share your thoughts!

08/31/2026

Kinda chic to donate today and help bring back wonder to childhood. 😎

Donate: https://wondertrekmuseum.org/donate/

08/25/2026

WonderTrek Tickets Giveaway! 🎉

We want to hear from YOU! As we design experiences that encourage adventurous play, we’re curious about what helps families feel confident and safe while kids explore, climb, build, and play.

Take a moment to share your thoughts and you could win tickets to WonderTrek's Outdoor Adventure - opening to the public in November!

⭐ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Answer all 5 questions in the comments on this post
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Follow WonderTrek Children’s Museum

Every person who completes all steps by Monday, August 31 will be entered into the drawing.

💬 Your responses help us better understand how families think about risk, exploration, and adventurous play, which helps shape the experiences we create for children in our community.

🏆 Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Tuesday, September 1.

Good luck — we can’t wait to read your answers!

Questions:
1. What helps you feel safer when your child is exploring or using tools?

2. What helps rough-and-tumble play feel safe to you?

3. What helps you feel safe when your child plays with fire, water, or ice?

4. What helps fast play (running, sledding, biking) feel safe?

5. What helps you feel comfortable when your child climbs?

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📌 Giveaway Details:
• Open to participants 18+
• One entry per person (must answer all 5 questions)
• Winner will be contacted via direct message
• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook or Instagram

08/24/2026

Happy Birthday 🎉 to our Visitor Experience Director! Thanks for making sure everyone has the best day ever!🙌

08/24/2026

WonderTrek had an amazing time last week playing with children and families in Region Five!
Thank you to Just For Kix - Brainerd, MN, Discover Staples - Staples Railroad Days, Brainerd Lions Club MN, and Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism - We Are Water MN for supporting WonderTrek Children's Museum and helping us bring play, exploration and wonder to children in our community!

Stay up-to-date with WonderTrek at wondertrekmuseum.org

08/22/2026

Railroad Days is here and Wondertrek has the privilege of being part of their community line up! Come check us out today in downtown Staples! Be aware that Wondertrek is known for causing:

🎓Learning as a byproduct
🎒Exploration into the unknown
🎨Creativity explosions

Are you ready to be part of the fun?

Like, comment, and share to let us know you'll be there!

Learn more at: https://wondertrekmuseum.org