Try speed puzzling techniques, different styles of puzzles, and even practice working as a team with others who love puzzles. Receive resources to find more places to puzzle for fun or competition. Each class includes time to practice puzzle assembly skills. Instructor is a jigsaw puzzle competition champ, featured in the puzzle documentary "Wicker Kittens" on Amazon and Tubi.

Assemble a group of 4 adults (ages 16 and up) for a morning of fun at Community Education's Second Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! If you're looking to register a team that includes youth ages 5-15 see our Family (Adult/Youth) Division. STEPS TO REGISTER: Identify your group of 4 team members ages 16 and up Designate a team captain Registration for the team should be under the name of the Team Captain (only one registration needed per team) Registration price includes all 4 team members. There is space within the registration form to list the names of the other 3 team members, as well as a team name if you choose to have one. Communications about the competition will go to the email address associated with the team captain's registration account COMPETITION INFO: Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. All teams must be checked in and at their assigned table by 9:45 a.m. Competition begins promptly at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Each team will receive an identical, 500-piece (bagged) puzzle not to be opened until the competition begins Hands only - no puzzle tools (cutting devices, flashlights, phones, etc...) Onlookers will be restricted to a watching area away from the puzzling tables and are not to distract or help teams with the completion of their puzzle Participants may not approach other team tables or distract other teams There will be no official breaks but teams are allowed to do so as needed Questions should be directed to a judge Food and beverages are allowed at tables but at your own risk. The first team to successfully complete their puzzle and have it approved by the judges will win the competition. 2nd and 3rd places will also be awarded. If the time limit expires before any team has completed their puzzle, we will count remaining "loose" pieces and determine a winner. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. All teams will get to keep their puzzle.

Form a group of 4 for a morning of fun at Community Education's Second Annual Family (Adult/Child) Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. It's a great opportunity to spend time with your “family”—however you define it. Teammates do not need to be related. Eath team must include 4 members total with: At least one adult (ages 16 and up) At least two youth (ages 5–15) The fourth member may be either youth or adult. One adult team member must register the team. This person will be the Team Captain and serve as the main contact for event communications. If you're looking to register a team of all adults (ages 16 and up) see the Adult Team Division. STEPS TO REGISTER: Identify your group of 4 team members. Teams must have 1 adult Captain, age 16 and up, and, at least 2 of the 4 team members must be youth age 5-15. Registration for the team should be under the name of the Team Captain (only one registration needed per team) Registration price includes all 4 team members. There is space within the registration form to list the names of the other 3 team members, as well as a team name if you choose to have one. Communications about the competition will go to the email address associated with the team captain's registration account. COMPETITION INFO: Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. All teams must be checked in and at their assigned table by 9:45 a.m. Competition begins promptly at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Each team will receive an identical, 300-piece (bagged) puzzle not to be opened until the competition begins Hands only - no puzzle tools (cutting devices, flashlights, phones, etc...) Onlookers will be restricted to a watching area away from the puzzling tables and are not to distract or help teams with the completion of their puzzle. Participants may not approach other team tables or distract other teams. There will be no official breaks but teams are allowed to do so as needed. Questions should be directed to a judge. Food and beverages are allowed at tables but at your own risk. The first team to successfully complete their puzzle and have it approved by the judges will win the competition. 2nd and 3rd places will also be awarded. If the time limit expires before any team has completed their puzzle, we will count remaining "loose" pieces and determine a winner. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. All teams will get to keep their puzzle.

Union Depot was the dream of railroad baron James J. Hill and a major construction project in Saint Paul's history. Hear how railroads literally shaped the city and the fiery past that led to the depot’s creation. Includes visits to some areas not open to the public. This tour will happen rain or shine. Tour Activity Rating: 3 (Extensive walking, stairs, and standing) Tour begins at the Saint Paul's Union Depot, 214 4th Street East (inside the front entrance )

Celebrate the season with a spooky twist! Enjoy a mini-coach ride filled with beautiful holiday light displays, interwoven with fun ghost stories. Tour Activity Rating: 1 (Boarding transportation and entering buildings.)