diversions calendar

EXPOS AND SHOWS

MINNESOTA SPORTSMEN'S SHOW: Large selection of boats, RVs, marine electronics, tackle, hunting and fishing gear, information about outfitters and lodges, free seminars and more. 2-9 p.m. Thu.; noon-9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sun. $2.50-$9. RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 763-755-8111. www.stpaulsportshow.com.

SEASONAL

OVALUMINATION: The skating oval is surrounded by more than 100 arborvitae and evergreen trees decorated with lights. Free; skate admission $5.50. 7 p.m. today-next Sun. John Rose Minnesota Oval, 2661 Civic Center Dr., Roseville. www.visitroseville.com.

NIGHT TRAINS: A miniature town buried in snow and adorned with Christmas lights and decorations. 6-9 p.m. Sat. $10. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, Bandana Square, 1021 E. Bandana Blvd., St. Paul. 651-647-9628. www.tcmrm.org.

DIVERSIONS

THE BARBIE DREAMHOUSE EXPERIENCE: Become a part of the iconic doll's lifestyle through interactive activities inside a replica of Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today, next Sun.; noon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $16.99-$23.99. Mall of America, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington. 952-883-8810. www.mallofamerica.com/attractions.

HENNEPIN OVERLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 1-4 p.m. today, Sat.-next Sun. $7 per person, $20 per family. Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society, 2501 E. 38th St., Mpls. 612-276-9034. hennepinoverland.org.

RAMSEY AFTER DARK: ANGELS AND MADAMS: Learn about the secrets and lives of residents of St. Paul's fashionable Irvine Park neighborhood in 1881. Reservations required; for ages 18 and over. 7 & 8:30 p.m. Fri. $9-$19. Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S. Exchange St., St. Paul. 651-296-8760. www.mnhs.org.

CAPITOL RECONSTRUCTION TOUR: An in-depth look at the history of the original construction and information on current improvements. Reservations required. 11 a.m. Sat. $6-$9. State Capitol, 75 W. Martin Luther King Dr., St. Paul. 651-296-2881. www.mnhs.org.

SAMPLE SATURDAYS: Learn about Minnesota's brewing and distilling history and enjoy samples from local producers. 1-4 p.m. Sat. $5. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-259-3000. www.mnhs.org.

SCIENCE AND NATURE