Dinosaur Adventure roars into Grand Forks, ND!
- Alerus Center
- November 28 & 29, 2026
Dinosaur Adventure is stomping into Grand Forks, ND this November at the Alerus Center! This immersive dinosaur exhibit features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, themed bounce houses, hands-on dinosaur digs, velociraptor training sessions, and baby dino meet and greets, making it the must-see family event in the Red River Valley this fall.
Plan your visit
When & where
When
November 28 & 29, 2026
- Saturday9:00am to 8:00pm
- Sunday9:00am to 7:00pm
Sensory-friendly hour: Sunday doors open early at 8:30am.
Tickets
Kids under 2 free
Adults $25, kids $35 and VIP $99, plus tax and fees. Skip the ticket line by buying online.
Get TicketsBig Dinosaurs!
Massive Fun!
Made for true dinosaur lovers. Every child ticket comes with unlimited dino rides, bounce houses, Jurassic scooters and fossil digs.
Life-Size Dinosaurs
Come face to face with giant dinos that move and roar.
Dinosaur Rides
Climb aboard your favorite dino and ride again and again.
Fossil Digs
Little paleontologists uncover ancient fossils in the sand.
Dino Bounce Houses
Jump, slide and burn off that Jurassic energy. Socks required!
Raptor Shows
Dance and train with our Velociraptor performers.
Every child ticket includes
- Unlimited dinosaur rides
- Unlimited bounce houses
- Unlimited Jurassic scooters
- Fossil digs
- Coloring station
- Live raptor shows
Planning a sensory-friendly visit? Email us for details
- Face painting
- Front row show seats
- Raptor photo op
- Mining or panning station
- Ultimate Adventure Pack
REAL FAMILIES. REAL ROARS.
Tickets
Pick your adventure
Everyone ages 2 and up needs a ticket, and kids under 2 get in free. All events are held indoors. Prices are plus tax and fees, and activities may vary by venue.
Ages 13+
Adult
$25 plus tax and fees
Full access to all exhibits, life-size dinosaurs and interactive displays. Help your kids at the fossil dig and Jurassic scooters.
Inflatables are reserved for children only.
Find Your CityAges 2 to 12
Child
$35 plus tax and fees
- Unlimited dinosaur rides
- Unlimited bounce houses (socks required)
- Unlimited Jurassic scooters
- Fossil digs and coloring station
- Live raptor shows
- Mini golf and a maze at select venues
Face painting, gemstone mining and green screen photos are extra.
Find Your CityAges 2 to 12
Child VIP
$99 plus tax and fees
- Admission for one child
- Ultimate Adventure Pack
- Face paint
- VIP area for stage shows (parents welcome)
- Exclusive Velociraptor photo op (parents may join)
A parent only needs a regular adult ticket to come along.
Find Your CityAdventure Packs
Take the adventure home! Adventure Packs do not include admission. If an item is out of stock, we may substitute a similar product of equal or greater value.
Adventure Pack
$29 plus tax and fees
- Dinosaur Adventure drawstring backpack
- Hatch-a-dinosaur egg
- Dinosaur Adventure toy
- Fossil dig block
- Sticker pack
Ultimate Adventure Pack
$49 plus tax and fees
- One Adventure Pack, plus:
- Dinosaur Adventure T-shirt
- One mining or panning bag
- Family green screen photo
Before you go
Good to know
All events are indoors
Rain or shine, every Dinosaur Adventure stop is under one roof.
Kids under 2 are free
No ticket needed, and they can join in on the activities too.
Skip the ticket line
Buy online ahead of time and head straight to the entrance. Your tickets are emailed to you, so just show them on your phone when you arrive.
Plans change? No problem
Can't make the day you picked? You can still use your tickets, so it's safe to buy ahead.
Strollers welcome
Strollers and wagons are welcome, so little legs can take a break.
Same-day re-entry
Stay as long as you like. Need a break or a snack run? Come back in the same day.
Grown-ups need a ticket
Adults need a general admission ticket. If your child has a VIP ticket, you only need regular admission to go along.
Sensory-friendly Sundays
Doors open early at 8:30 AM on Sundays for families with sensory sensitivities. Email us for details
Bring socks
Socks are required on the bounce houses, so pack a pair for each kid.
Skip the green clothes
Planning a green screen photo? Wear any color but green so you don't disappear into the background.
Bring your camera
Dino-sized photo ops are everywhere, so charge that phone before you go!
Snacks and drinks
Most venues have concession stands open, so you can refuel without leaving.
Still have questions? We've got answers.
Read the FAQ