Celebrate a birthday with a colorful twist at Mess Hall MN's outdoor art parties. Kids can splatter, spin, and create, making unforgettable memories in a lively outdoor setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No fitness needed—activities are suitable for all children and require minimal physical effort.
Wildlife
History
The site has long been a hub for community arts and outdoor events, fostering local creativity and fun.
Conservation
Mess Hall MN emphasizes eco-friendly materials and encourages responsible disposal of paints and supplies to minimize environmental impact.
Mess Hall MN
Celebrate a birthday with a colorful twist at Mess Hall MN's outdoor art parties. Kids can splatter, spin, and create, making unforgettable memories in a lively outdoor setting.
Mess Hall MN is a creative studio located in Hopkins, Minnesota that specializes in hands-on, high-energy art experiences for kids, teens, and adults.
The studio offers a wide range of public classes, private events, birthday parties, summer art camps, and customized field trips. Signature programs include Messy Art Party, Extreme Art Party, Neon Art Party, Messy Pour Party, Messy Slime Party, Messy Adults public classes, and Summer Art Camps for ages 6–15.
Birthday parties combine guided instruction with playful, messy projects such as splatter painting, spin art, slime workshops, and DIY face and body painting. Many party packages include cake and pizza and provide a special T-shirt for the birthday child to decorate. The Messy Pour Party focuses on clean and dirty pours and includes two canvases. Neon-themed experiences add glow-in-the-dark paint options for extra excitement.
Summer Art Camps run weekly with project-based schedules, free art time, and a gallery showcase to highlight campers’ work. Public events include toddler-focused Messy Monsters sessions and kids’ Messy Artists experiences for ages 6–12. Private offerings include a 1.5 hour Signature Art Experience for groups and customized field trips titled Art WITHOUT Limits.
Mess Hall MN emphasizes guided sessions led by trained Messy Artists in a studio setting in Hopkins. The business hosts both public calendar events and private bookings, accommodating a variety of ages and group sizes. Families and groups can expect creative instruction, hands-on materials, and memorable, art-filled celebrations in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Check the public calendar for class schedules and special events.
Location
Hopkins, MN
Studio located in Hopkins, Minnesota
Age Range
Under 5–15+
Programs for toddlers to teens
Experiences
17 experiences
Parties, camps, classes, field trips
Event Types
Public & Private
Open classes and booked events
Reserve a birthday party, camp week, or public class — view the public calendar or request a private booking to secure a date.
Wear old clothes
Kids will get messy during splatter and face painting activities, so dress them in clothes they don’t mind getting stained.
Arrive early
Arriving a few minutes early ensures you get the most out of your art stations and set up comfortably.
Bring a camera
Capture the colorful chaos and your child's proud art moments—these photos will be a hit later.
Prepare for weather
Check the forecast and bring sun protection or rain gear as needed to keep the fun going outdoors.
Old Clothes or Smocks
Protect clothing from colorful splatters and paint.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture fun moments and artwork during the party.
Sun Protection
Shield kids from sun while enjoying outdoor art activities.
summer
Rain Gear or Umbrella
Keep the party going despite unexpected weather.
spring or fall