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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
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.
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…
PURE MOVIE MAGIC ✨ Time to raise a little spell ✨ Start inviting you’re friends for an unforgettable night out at The Drive-In watching the movie you’ve been waiting almost 30 years for under the magic of a star-filled sky! 🪄🪄🪄 Everything…
🇺🇸 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…
🎉 Dožínky Festival Weekend is on September 17th-19th, 2026! Mark your calendars and join us in New Prague for a fun-filled weekend packed with tradition, excitement, and community spirit! 📅 Thursday, September 17th 👉 5:30 PM – Kick things off with the…
FinnFest USA 2026 — September 17–20 | Hilton Minneapolis Downtown and American Swedish Institute In 1776, a Finn named John Morton signed the Declaration of Independence. 250 years later, we’re gathering in Minneapolis to celebrate the Finnish American story — past, present,…
From September 17-19, thousands of Minnesotans will look to the night skies and celebrate Ursa Minor, the state’s official constellation and home of Polaris, our beloved North Star.Ursa Minor became the official constellation of the state of Minnesota in 2025. Ursa Minor…
Experience Excelsior Apple Days – a cherished lakeside festival that unites our community, art, local flavors, and a classic street dance. Since 1935, this event has delighted fans with a day packed full of activities like craft booths, a kids corner, food…
Long known for its quaint bed & breakfasts and scenic bike trail, Lanesboro Minnesota also has a vibrant community of talented studio artists. We welcome you to visit the artists of Lanesboro during these self-guided studio tour dates for a unique opportunity…
Save the Date for Chalk Fest 2026: Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19. Special thanks to Chula’s Mexican-Latin Food & Spirits for sponsoring Saturday events at Chalk Fest! Chalk Fest incorporates professional chalk artists, who bring Main Avenue in downtown Prior…
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 &…
This is the 6th year to enjoy Farmer Doug’s pumpkin patch. The ONLY authentic pumpkin patch in the area. Every pumpkin is grown on our farm. You will be able to puruse an acre of LARGE pumpkins. There will be riding toys…
🍻 Forgotten Star’s Oktoberfest Celebration 2026 🍻 Three Days of Bavarian Fun — September 18-20 Grab your lederhosen and dirndls — it’s time to celebrate our Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for three unforgettable days packed with everything that makes this festival a…
🍂🎉 SEPTOBERFEST OPENING WEEKEND 🎉🍂 Presented by the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation 📅 September 18–20 Fall officially kicks off in the Wabasha-Kellogg area, and we’re starting SeptOberfest with an entire weekend of food, festivals, live music, local art, bingo, football and plenty…
RR Revivals Artisan Fair/Flea Market at the Revival will take place Sept. 18th, 19th and 20th. Friday and Saturday 9-6 Sunday 10-4. We will have the whole yard full of vendors for the weekend. Sunday is optional for show vendors so keep…
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…
Come to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store for a Train-Tastic story time! It’s educational & interactive! Come hear stories, songs and jokes about…TRAINS! Chugga, chugga! Choo Choo! See you there, Engineers! Story time is included with play space admissions! The admission is:…
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…
Fulton Oktoberfest is family-friendly, with plenty for the littlest kinder to enjoy. The Kinderhaus returns with reserved seating under the tent for families with children, plus free DIY crafts including beaded bracelet-making and coloring activities. Kids can also burn off some energy…
Save the date for the first ever NW Food Truck Fest After Dark! Asian Night Fest featuring Cuisines, Makers and entertainment from the Asian / Pacific Islander Cultures and beyond!Vietnamese LaotianCambodian TibetanFilipino HmongGuamand more!Lineup to be announced!
Join us for a Happy Hour Movie Night at Historic Eidem Farm. Make it a date night or just come with friends. Happy Hour starts at 4:30, the movie will begin at dusk. We will have a poll in July for community…
The same toddler open gym, moved to the end of the week — EVERY FRIDAY, 5:00-6:00 PM, for ages 5 and under, in the EGA Tots Gym in Burnsville. (Ages 5 & Under) Built for families who cannot make a weekday morning….
Fun for the whole family! Join us Friday for fun with a new event, Casino Games. We will also have a Silent Auction, Craft, Bake and Card Sales and raffle ticket sales and pull tabs. Saturday is filled with craft, bake and…
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