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Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for something to do this weekend, our comprehensive event calendar has you covered! We handpick the best family-friendly events across Minnesota—from free activities and indoor play to seasonal festivals and special celebrations
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Titanic: An Immersive Voyage invites families and history lovers to step aboard one of history’s most famous ships through an unforgettable interactive experience. Explore more than 300 artifacts, life-size recreations of the Titanic’s elegant interiors, stunning 3D visuals, immersive projections, and engaging…
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 55th Season! Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Shakopee, MN. The 2026 season runs from August 22nd to October 4th, plus Labor Day and Festival Friday….
Using only the tools of their trade—paint brushes, scaffolding, wallpaper rolls—five theatre painters inventively stage a spontaneous retelling of Pinocchio’s quest to become a “real boy.” Get real answers to burning questions, like: How do he and Geppetto end up inside a whale? Will the good…
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable Fourth of July! What better day to reveal our 2026 Corn Maze than the holiday that inspired its design? This year, we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a…
Bowwow Powwow September 16 – 27, 2026 Tickets: https://www.stagestheatre.org/show/bowwow-powwow/ Adapted by Benay McNamara and Blossom Johnson From the book by Brenda Child, Bowwow Powwow © 2018 Illustrations by Jonathan Thunder Translation by Gordon Jourdain Music by Bizhiki and Keith Secola In collaboration…
Make memories at the farm this fall! SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS + MEA THURSDAY & FRIDAY INCLUDED in your admission: *Petting Zoo *Corn Pit *Wagon Rides *Bale Tower *Jump Pads *Barnyard Basketball *Straw Bale Maze *Barnyard Play Area *Photo Op Areas Sunflowers! 3…
🍂 Fall Farm Fest – Freeport, MN! 🎃 2026 Fall Farm Fest Dates September 19, 20, 26, 27 October 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 From 10am-5pm Come make some fall memories on the farm! 🚜🍁 Spend the day…
🍁🚂 Pumpkin Junction is coming back to Burlington Station! 🎃✨ From September 18th through November 1st, Burlington Station is celebrating the season with a full lineup of fall fun for the whole family! 🍂 🌟 What’s waiting for you at Pumpkin Junction?…
🍂 EXPERIENCE THE CLASSIC UP NORTH FALL FESTIVAL 🍂 There’s nothing quite like fall Up North, and Crosslake Days is where it all comes together. Join us September 24–26, 2026 for a weekend of classic fall fun in Crosslake, Minnesota, including all…
A Downtown White Bear Lake FALL FEST event and one our most popular family-friendly events – the Scarecrow Stroll is a fun way to get into the feels of Fall. Stroll the shops & businesses of Downtown White Bear Lake and check…
🎉 THREE YEARS?! How did that happen?! 😂Avery’s Adventures turns 3 next Thursday, September 24th, and we’re celebrating all day long! 🥳We’ll have 3 blocks of fun throughout the day, and admission is just $3.33 ALL DAY! 🎈Pass is valid for this…
The Garden Storytime program will run through spring, summer, and all the way into fall! All Garden Storytime programs start at 10 am in the circle area outside of the Visitor Shelter. Try to arrive a few minutes early to settle…
Preschool Open Gym is a great opportunity for kids 5 & under to run, explore, play and get some energy out with a parent and without the “big kids” around. This open gym is for kids 5 and under only and is…
Kids Open Play is a free community based program where kids can run, play, and explore in a safe indoor space. Sessions are unstructured and child-led, giving kids the freedom to move, create, and play at their own pace. Kids Open Play…
Visit the Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market on Thursdays this summer! The Farmers Market at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina runs Thursday from 3–7 p.m. Pick up produce, grab something hot to eat, wander a bit, run into people you know, stay…
The Maple Grove Farmers Market returns Thursday, May 7. Join us every Thursday, May 7 through October 15 at the Maple Grove Community Center (12951 Weaver Lake Rd) for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, cheeses, handmade goods, and so much more….
A Fun Summer Event on the farm. Fresh Produce and Flowers, Local Artisans and Makers, Food & Drink. Fun for the Whole family. We love our furry friends but ask that you leave them at home. We have ducks and chickens that…
Youare invited to come and see YOUR Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and the diverse services we provide to the citizens of Anoka County.Sheriff’s Office displays include:S.W.A.T.Marine Unit K-9 demonstrationsRecreation vehiclesCriminal investigationsUnmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)Midwest Regional Forensic LabJailInmate transportOther displays include:Emergency responder vehicles…
Explore Minnesota history with your family and friends during Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center! From 4 to 8 pm on Thursday nights in May, all visitors receive free admission to the History Center and its exhibits, including The Life…
Celebrate the centennial of St. Paul Downtown Airport with historic aircraft, live music, delicious food and family-friendly festivities.Step inside the historic tower and administration building to explore curated photos, stories and displays covering the early days of commercial aviation, airmail pioneer and…
Celebrate the beginning of the school year at our back to school bonfire at Palace! Come visit with neighbors, enjoy some food and settle into fall around a cozy fire. All are welcome ~ free! For more fall events, please visit stpaul.gov/fallevents
Watch an outdoor movie on a summer evening Join us at 7:00 pm for an outdoor movie at The Green. Enjoy your favorite films in a beautiful open-air setting. Bring your friends, family, a chair, and a cozy blanket for a magical…
Oktoberfest Lakeville Returns! Get ready to raise your stein and enjoy some serious fun and good vibes! Hello Lakeville! From 3:00pm to 11:30pm Friday and Saturday Sept 25 and 26, 2026 the Lakeville Lions are bringing back our community event, and we…
The Secret Garden September 25 – October 25, 2026 Tickets: https://www.stagestheatre.org/show/the-secret-garden/ Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Jeannine Coulombe Directed by Anna Crace A World Premiere! Every garden has a story. In this enchanting new adaptation of The…
THREE. EPIC. WEEKENDS of beer, music, stein-holding, pretzels, vows, and more—You won’t want to miss Utepils’ Oktoberfest 2026! Prost! 🍺 Celebrate Oktoberfest with Utepils! 🍺 Three Weekends. One Epic Celebration. Utepils Brewing’s Oktoberfest 2026 September 11 & 12 | September 18 &…
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