Mini Groovers

Mini Groovers bring their family-friendly rave to The Green Room on Saturday, October 17, from 12 PM to 4 PM. It's a daytime dance session built for all generations to share the floor, with the music taking center stage rather than the usual kid-centric activities. The session runs on high-energy dance music, pulling from EDM, house, garage and dance classics, with live DJs and visuals to keep it moving. The tagline sums it up: "No nursery rhymes, no soft play, just a proper family rave."

If you're not familiar with the format, it's exactly what it sounds like. Instead of a children's party with a side of music, the music is the whole point. The DJs work through house, garage and dance classics, so it's as much for the parents as it is for the kids. It's the kind of afternoon where you can dance with your little ones without having to tone down the energy or settle for a playlist of nursery rhymes. The visuals run alongside the music, keeping the room lively for the full four hours.

There are a few house rules to keep in mind before you head out. Anyone under 18 has to be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over. The door policy is strict about that: no adults are admitted without a child, and there's a maximum of four adults to one child. So, if you're coming with a group, make sure you've got the right balance of kids and grown-ups.

The Green Room is at 2923 Girard Ave S in Minneapolis. The session runs from 12 PM to 4 PM, and the last entry is at 2 PM, so you'll want to get there well before then if you're planning to spend the whole afternoon on the floor.