Your complete guide to family-friendly events, activities, and adventures across the Twin Cities and beyond.
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
Browse hundreds of family-friendly events happening across Minnesota! Use the search bar and filters below to discover activities perfect for your family—whether you’re looking for free weekend fun, indoor adventures, or seasonal celebrations.
Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure August 5 – August 16, 2026 LIMITED RUN! Book Today A Theatre for the Very Young Production Calling All Dino Explorers! Take out your magnifying glass and join us for an adventure into the past as we delve…
** FREE movie night for all ** SUPER GALAXY MOVIE TAG your friends, family & neighbors, meet up at The Drive-In, and ENJOY this amazing summer event. They will also be providing Face Painting for this event. 🍿 One FREE small popcorn…
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…
Get ready for the fall and celebrate the great outdoors at the 45th annual Game Fair! The premier outdoor family event returns to the spacious 80 acres of woods and water on the Armstrong Ranch in Ramsey, Minnesota for two action-packed weekends:…
The annual St. Louis Park Summer Reading Festival returns August 8–14, 2026, inviting families and readers of all ages to enjoy 12 free literacy-themed events hosted by community partners throughout the city. From schools and parks to the basketball court, the festival…
🗞️ Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 🗞️ Children’s Performing Arts is proud to present Disney’s Newsies, our 2026 Summerstock production! Inspired by the true story of the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, Newsies is a thrilling musical packed with high-energy dance numbers,…
🌻 Visit a Field of Sunshine at Green Barn Sunflower Field Days! Stroll through thousands of blooming sunflowers, capture beautiful photos, and enjoy a relaxing walk along our sunflower trail featuring fun photo props for all ages. This year we’ve planted six…
SAVE THE DATE! 📅 August 10–16, 2026 📍 Farmington, MN 🎟 General Admission: FREE all week — thanks to our amazing community sponsors! 2026 Highlights: 🎶 FREE Live music every day (lineup coming soon!) 👩🍳 200+ vendors & food trucks 👨👧👦 FREE…
CELEBRATE VADNAIS HEIGHTS WITH US! Every year, the Vadnais Heights community gathers for a festival at Community Park to celebrate all of the things that make this city a great place to live, work, and play! NEW IN 2026! The Vadnais Heights…
Free event for all ages, held at Donaldson Park (7434 Humboldt Ave)
This summer, kids can explore and learn in our Richfield Parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands-on experiences with Wood Lake Naturalists, and Self-Guided Storybook Hikes that bring favorite tales to life along scenic trails. The season concludes with an electrifying…
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…
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…
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…
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. July 28 at 10:00 a.m.: Will Hale and…
Celebrate Mall of America’s 34th birthday with PAW Patrol at Toddler Tuesdays®! Join us on August 11, 10 a.m. – noon for treats, coloring, birthday surprises + dino themed fun inspired by PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.
On the second Tuesday of every month, you will find a lively gathering of our littlest art lovers and their grown-ups at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Toddler Tuesday offers hands-on art activities such as painting with marbles, drawing, and butterfly making….
On the second Tuesday of every month, you will find a lively gathering of our littlest art lovers and their grown-ups at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Toddler Tuesday offers hands-on art activities such as painting with marbles, drawing, and butterfly making….
Join us for Party in the Park, a free day of summer fun leading into Kids’ Night at the Ramsey Farmers Market! Enjoy inflatables, a 28-foot dual-lane waterslide/slip ’n slide, a 95-foot mega obstacle course, a toddler wet/dry bounce house, small mini…
We’re throwing a party! Join the Mall of America® as we celebrate 34 years of experiences. Entertainment, Adventures, Celebrations + not to forget the ultimate in Shopping Choices! – Sample the newest flavors in Mountain Dew®, nibble on Frito Lay® snacks +…
The Ramsey Farmers Market is coming to Ramsey this summer! Hosted by the City of Ramsey Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Ramsey Community Foundation, the market will bring fresh produce, local food, and producer-focused vendors to Ramsey each week,…
Stop into Broadway Pizza® Champlin every Tuesday for Magic & Family Night! We have Roman The Magician performing magic tricks tableside from 5-7pm! And Kids Eat FREE 5-7:30pm!* He comes highly recommended by our valued customers & our employees love him too!…
City of Chaska Kids Concert Series: The Jolly Pops
Get outside and discover one of New Brighton’s neighborhood parks! Join us at Innsbruck Park for an evening of games, activities, and family fun. Whether you’re meeting up with friends or looking for a new park to explore, there’s something for everyone…
Grand Avenue Business Association, in partnership the City of Saint Paul Commercial Corridor and Ambit Media Company, and sponsored by the Mac-Groveland Community Council, Macalester College, Brian Wagner Real Estate Coldwell Banker, and Lincoln Center of the Block, present Music on the…
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