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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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🌟 Brand-new to the Minnesota Zoo! Wanderlight Trail: June 3 – August 2 🌟 NOTE: The event runs Wednesdays-Sundays only! Be the first to see the Zoo in a whole new light. Step into Wanderlight Trail—an all-new, immersive evening experience at the…
Everyone’s favorite ogre and all his friends come to the CCP stage in this smash hit musical version of the Oscar-winning film! June 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. June 21 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Town Green Amphitheater in…
Additional weekdays will be added. JOIN event for updates. Toy Story 5 opens at The Long Drive-In on Thursday June 17th. Playing through July 2. Facebook events only let’s me run through June 30th BUT it plays through **JULY 2**
Shrek The Musical Festival Theatre Playmakers June 18-28 Chisago Lakes High School, Chisago Lakes Performing Arts Center “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on…
SHREK THE MUSICAL June 20 – August 2, 2026 https://www.stagestheatre.org/shrek-the-musical/ Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal…
Sponsored by The City of Hutchinson and Walmart Closing out another great Water Carnival Week with another great Firework show! Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house! Parking available at West…
Mark your calendars! Summerfest is almost here!
Roseville’s signature celebration will run from June 22-28 and will include the Rose Parade, Run for the Roses, Taste of Rosefest, theatrical and musical entertainment, and much more! 🌹🌳🎸 A huge thank you goes out to our incredible Rosefest Sponsors: McGough Construction,…
Dare To Dream Jr., A Disney Musical Revue June 22nd – July 3rd, 2026 (Monday – Friday over two weeks) 9am-3pm (bring your own lunch for our break) At Chisago Lakes High School For ages 6-18 Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is…
The Young Athletes festival will be hosted during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota! Young Athletes is an inclusive early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old. The festival is an…
Join us at Park-a-Palooza, the ultimate pop-up program of outdoor fun! This exciting FREE event offers games, chalk, and/or crafts. Park-a-Palooza includes additional entertainment and opportunities for park visitors already coming to enjoy all of Orono Park’s amenities. The afternoon is sure…
Come celebrate with us as the Northfield History Center turns 50 years old and raises funds for our Scriver building restoration project!@followers
Summer is here, and we’re kicking things off. Live music, food, and fun. A free event welcoming all ages and abilities, conducted bilingually in English and Spanish. Date: Monday, June 22, 6-9 p.m. Location: Thompson County Park, West St. Paul The performances…
🎉 2026 Rosefest Rose Parade 🌹 📅 Monday, June 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:15 PM Start 📍 Central Park Area, Roseville, MN Join us for one of Roseville’s most beloved traditions—the 2026 Rosefest Rose Parade! 🌹✨ Fire engines, marching bands, local royalty, dancers,…
The Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment Series is back for 2026, and the lineup is stacked all season long! Live music takes the stage Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m., with a mix of local favorites, big bands, and returning…
Join us for an evening of music at ArtsBlast in Rosemount! Brio Brass Band Monday, June 22, 2026 7:00–8:15 pm Central Park Amphitheater Rosemount, MN Free Brio Brass Band has been entertaining audiences across the Twin Cities since 1999 with their high-energy,…
Full schedule at richfieldmn.gov/entertainment Gather your friends and family for a free concert in the park! Enjoy a variety of musical styles and a relaxing time outdoors. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets. June 23 at 10:00 a.m.: Sticks and Tones…
Mornings at Centennial Lakes Park are made for kids! Join us Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. (and a few special Wednesday evening performances that start at 6 p.m.) for our Kids Entertainment Series. Each week brings a different performance from…
Back by popular demand! Join us for Park Discovery Days and discover the many parks in your area! Each event will have activities, demonstrations, and experiences for ALL AGES. No registration is required. Come when you can and bring your friends! An…
Join us for creating art and music, playing games, and making new friends at MSS Eagan. This is a free all-ages event. Bring lunch, create, and connect!ACTIVITIES- Watercolor with salt- Coloring pages created by Eagan artists- Nature ink rubbings- Block printing -…
Lets Play! Play is fundamental to a child’s healthy development and community gives children a feeling of belonging and safety. Time2Play events combine the two by providing a weekly destination for fun! Bring your kids and their friends and join us for…
Enjoy the sounds, actions, stories and fun of children’s entertainers from around the Twin Cities through KidStock, a FREE event series running June 16–Aug. 11. Combining an energetic performance with exceptional musical talent, Gigi – The Ukulady is paving the way as…
Parents, Mark Your Summer Calendars: CAMP ARBOR 2026 Don’t Miss Free, Educational Fun From The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes! WHAT: Camp Arbor 2026 Camp Arbor consists of five Tuesday morning events, June 16 through July 14. All events are fun, free and…
City of Chaska Kids Concert Series: The Bazillions
Young Athletes is an inclusive program for children of all abilities aged 2–7 that builds core motor, social + cognitive skills through fun, play-based activities. By introducing basic sport skills along with lessons in sharing, taking turns, and following directions, it helps…
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