Slime Break at Nickelodeon Universe®
In Mall of America
Bloomington, Minneapolis
Now – April 12, 2026
Wait’ll you get your hands on it (and your hair… and your clothes…)! The Slimulator is all stocked up on the gooey, gloppy green stuff to make this Spring Break one for the ages. Compete in a brand new Get Slimed game show, where winners are getting slimed! It’s the ultimate must do with friends. Plus, pull up to the DIY Slime station to make a batch to bring home.
And that’s just the start of Spring Break at Nickelodeon Universe®! All your favorite Nick U characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants and Sandy Cheeks, Dora the Explorer, Boots and Diego, Skye and Rubble from PAW Patrol, Uniqua from The Backyardigans, and Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will be on-hand for hugs and pics, plus there’s dozens of rides for all ages, from adrenaline-pumping coasters to twirly toddler thrills.
Character appearances include:
- March 14-15: SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mrs. Puff
- March 21-22: Cosmo & Wanda, Jimmy Neutron, Arnold
- March 28-29: Blue & Magenta, PAW Patrol’s Chase, Marshall, Skye, and Rubble
- April 4-5: Garfield
For the latest Slime Break at Nickelodeon Universe news and updates, including character appearance schedule, visit https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/slimebreak/.
Scrambled Egg Mix Up!
When: March 5 – April 12, 2026
Location: Park-wide
There are six decorated eggs hidden around Nickelodeon Universe, including a brand new Garfield-themed design. Can you identify which show is featured on each of them?
Add a Scrambled Egg Mix Up Scavenger Hunt onto any ticket purchase for $5.99 + tax now through April 12 to unscramble the eggs and get a prize.
Available at any Nickelodeon Universe staffed ticketing locations or as an add-on with any online ticket purchase at tix.mallofamerica.com.
Slime Break Showdown
When: March 12 – April 5, 2026
Location: South Entrance
Prepare to get slimed in “Slime Break Showdown”! Inspired by the Nickelodeon game show, Double Dare, teams of 2-4 will compete in mini-challenges with a prize every ’90s kid dreamed of: getting slimed! Speaking of slime, from March 1 – April 12, Nickelodeon Universe will have a DIY Slime Cart near Rock Bottom Plunge and Pineapple Poppers. Kids, teens, and those young at heart can craft their own colorful slime.
Slime Break is back, which means it’s time to turn up the heat with some friendly competition in this Slime Break Game Show! Grab a friend, or the whole family, and compete against each other to win the ooiest of the gooiest prizes known to Nickelodeon… SLIME!
Don’t worry if you place second because there’s still a super SWEET prize! A whip cream pie to the face!
Tickets available online.
Nautical Nonsense Character Meet & Greet
Dates: March 14 – 15, 2026
Location: Blue Spot
Dive into a weekend of nautical nonsense with your favorite Bikini Bottom crew! Meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward Tentacles and Mrs. Puff during this splashy photo op weekend. Strike a pose with the whole Bikini Bottom gang and capture a fin-tastic memory at Nickelodeon Universe®. See below for meet + greet times.
Saturday, March 14:
Sandy Cheeks: Noon, 1 + 2 p.m.
Squidward Tentacles: 12:30, 1:30 + 2:30 p.m.
SpongeBob SquarePants: 3, 4 + 5 p.m.
Patrick Star: 3:30, 4:30 + 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 15:
Mrs. Puff: 11 a.m., Noon + 1 p.m.
SpongeBob SquarePants: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 + 1:30 p.m.
Patrick Star: 2, 3 + 4 p.m.
Squidward Tentacles: 2:30, 3:30 + 4:30 p.m.
Character appearances may vary.
DIY Slime
When: Thursday - Sunday | 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: South Entrance
Get hands-on with gooey fun at the DIY Slime Cart at Nickelodeon Universe! For just $5.99, guests can create their own custom Slime with colorful mix-ins, textures, and extras to make it totally unique. Mix it, stretch it, and take home your one-of-a-kind creation. This activity runs 1 – 3 p.m., Thursday through Sunday only.
The Great Pup Meet Up
Character Meet & Greet
Dates: Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29
Location: Blue Spot
Get ready for a paws-itively fun weekend with Nickelodeon’s most lovable pups! Meet Blue and Magenta, plus the heroic team from PAW Patrol — Chase, Marshall, Skye, and Rubble. Bring the whole family and capture adorable photo ops with these fan-favorite furry friends.
PURR-Fect Day with Garfield
Dates: Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5
Location: Blue Spot
It’s a weekend dedicated to everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving cat! Meet Garfield and snap a photo with the iconic orange tabby known for his big appetite and even bigger personality. Don’t miss this purr-fect chance to capture a fun memory with one of pop culture’s most famous felines.
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Originally published: March 02, 2026.
Additional source: Attractions Magazine, @RyderMarshall03.
