The Great Minnesota Train Expo
Engineers of all sizes can throw on a pair of overalls and chug over to this event. Catch a sneak peek of the "Choo Choo Bob Show" before it premieres in June on local TV stations. The Choo Choo Bob Band will play some rockin' tunes, greet kids and sign autographs. Other fun includes play tables, inflatables and train layouts and merchandise for sale. (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 4/28; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 4/29 $5. Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. 651-675-5000.)
Minnesota Horse Expo
The state's largest equine trade show has more than 800 booths in five fairgrounds buildings. Free horse, pony and carriage rides as well as demonstrations and speakers. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has daily performances with seven events. (8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 4/27-28; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 4/29. $6-$9. Rodeo, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 4/27-28; 3 p.m. Sun. 4/29. $4-$10. Warner Coliseum, Judson Av. and Clough St., State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. 952-922-8666. www.mnhorseexpo.org.)
