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Let your kids dive into a creative art, pizza, and movie drop-off experience in Hopkins, MN—three hours of fun for ages 5-15 while you enjoy local brews and shops nearby.
3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
$84.80 per child • Ages 5-15 • 3 Hours
Let your kids dive into a creative art, pizza, and movie drop-off experience in Hopkins, MN—three hours of fun for ages 5-15 while you enjoy local brews and shops nearby.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for children ages 5-15
Wildlife
History
Hopkins was incorporated in 1893 and has a rich history as a former mill town transitioning into a vibrant creative community.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on maintaining green spaces and supporting small businesses that prioritize sustainability.
Mess Hall MN
$84.80 per child • Ages 5-15 • 3 Hours
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.
Bring a Change of Clothes
Kids might get a little messy during art projects, so extra clothes help keep everyone comfortable.
Arrive 10 Minutes Early
Give yourself a few extra minutes for check-in and to settle your child comfortably before the session starts.
Notify About Allergies
Inform the staff of any pizza or cupcake allergies beforehand to ensure safe food options.
Plan for Parking
Hopkins can get busy; check out local parking lots or street parking for easy access during drop-off.
Comfortable Clothes
Allows kids to move and create freely without worry about stains.
Water Bottle
Keeps children hydrated throughout the session.
Light Jacket
Useful for walking to/from the venue during cooler spring days.
spring
Sunscreen
If kids spend time outdoors before or after the event, protection is recommended.
summer