Free Admission for Teachers at Museum of Illusions at Mall of America
Museum of Illusions 60 E. Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington
Story Time at The Plymouth History Center
Plymouth History Center, 3605 Fernbrook Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447, United States Plymouth History Center, 3605 Fernbrook Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447, United States
Ballet Tuesdays
75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102
Ballet Tuesdays
75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102
Arbor Day Art Marking Drop-In Event
St. Louis Park Rec Center, ROC, Aquatic Park 3700 Monterey Drive, Saint Louis ParkWeek of Events
Free Admission for Teachers at Museum of Illusions at Mall of America
Free Admission for Teachers at Museum of Illusions at Mall of America In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 - 8, 2026 Sunday 10AM - 8PM Monday - Thursday 10AM - 9PM Friday - Saturday 10AM - 10PM Museum of Illusions Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 moimallofamerica.com As a special […]
Nightfalls Celebrate Redwood Falls
EVENT SCHEDULE Lighting of the park takes place at Ramsey Park. Thursday - Saturday May 7 - 9, 2026 8:30pm - 11pm The lights come on at 8:30pm to showcase the natural beauty of the woods and trails. Come enjoy the show! Roads closed to traffic at 7:00pm for final setup. Grove Street entrance opens when event […]
2026 Springtime & Sunshine Festival
The Anoka County Fairgrounds Springtime & Sunshine Festival! May 8th - 10th 2026 *FREE ADMISSION* Friday: 11am - 7pm Saturday: 11am - 7pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm 100+ Handmade Crafters • Boutique Vendors • Food Trucks • Fair Food • Mini Midway • Live Music • Fair Food • Kids' Activities • Games • Beer […]
Doors Open Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis is a free weekend-long event giving behind-the-scenes access to sites not normally open to the public. Here’s a list of participating venues for Doors Open Minneapolis 2026: A-Mill Artist Lofts American Swedish Institute Aria Augsburg University Capella Tower Central Lutheran Church City of Minneapolis Water Works Dakota Jazz Club Day Block Brewing […]
Mother’s Day Bonsai Show
This Mother’s Day, skip the bouquet and give the gift of an unforgettable experience at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory! Celebrate the weekend with us at the annual Mother’s Day Bonsai Show, happening May 9 & 10 from 10am–6pm inside the stunning Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Whether you’re bonding with Mom, marveling with friends, or simply looking […]
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair 2026
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair 2026 Saturday, May 19 | 10am-6pm Sunday, May 10 | 10am-5pm Recently ranked the #1 Fine Art Fair in the Nation in Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best list, we’re back for the third year of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair! Join us Mother’s Day weekend for a festive, floral experience, […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Mom-a-palooza Market at OMNI – Maple Grove
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May 3, 2026 -May Day in the Park 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Urban Expedition: Cambodia
Mom-a-palooza Market at OMNI – Maple Grove
Celebrate the amazing women in your life at our Mom-a-palooza Market! 💐 Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? We've got you covered! We will have a shopping experience filled with women-oriented vendors offering unique gifts for moms, grandmas, wives, daughters, and friends… or for yourself! Join us for our monthly vendor market series […]
May Day in the Park 2026
Greetings everyone and warmest of springtime cheer! We are excited to announce that May Day in the Park continues into its 5th year since the pandemic caused what was before to halt. Since 2021 we've seen a growth of new arts programming on May Day Sunday in Powderhorn Park including autonomously organized sound stages, mixed-medium […]
Urban Expedition: Cambodia
The 2026 Urban Expedition series concludes with a celebration of Cambodian culture! Enjoy authentic music, dance, crafts, and cuisine during this immersive program favorite. Don’t forget to bring your passport and collect the final stamp of the season! Landmark Center’s beloved Urban Expedition program invites families to experience global cultures right in the heart of […]
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 - RecurringStory Time at The Plymouth History Center
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May 5, 2026 - RecurringBallet Tuesdays
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May 5, 2026 - RecurringBallet Tuesdays
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May 5, 2026 - RecurringBallet Tuesdays
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May 5, 2026 -Arbor Day Art Marking Drop-In Event
Story Time at The Plymouth History Center
The Plymouth History Center is set to hold a children’s Story Time series 10-10:30 a.m. select Tuesdays each month throughout 2026 at 3605 Fernbrook Lane N. Geared toward families with elementary-age children, the free events are designed to engage younger audiences and spark interest in learning. Each session will feature a story read out loud, […]
Ballet Tuesdays
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. After the performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers. 2025/2026 season dates: October 21, 2025 | Swan Lake November 18, 2025 | The Snow Queen February 17, 2026 […]
Ballet Tuesdays
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. 2025/2026 season dates: October 21, 2025 | Swan Lake November 18, 2025 | The Snow Queen February 17, 2026 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie April 21, 2026 | Mary Poppins May 5, 2026 | Reimagined Classics
Ballet Tuesdays
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. After each performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers. These events introduce the wonderful world of ballet in a relaxed and supportive environment - perfect for young dance […]
Arbor Day Art Marking Drop-In Event
Join us for a free crafting session to make your own tree-themed paper mâché lantern! Whether your inspiration comes from a sapling, acorn, leaf or even a tree-dwelling critter, we will help you create and decorate a lantern that fits your vision and celebrates the trees planted. During the city’s Arbor Day celebration on May […]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -FREE Storybook Trail-The Busy Tree
FREE Storybook Trail-The Busy Tree
Head out to the Park and read this children's picture book that uses gentle rhymes to describe the life and ecosystem of an oak tree, from its roots to its leaves, highlighting the animals and activities that depend on it. Young readers will learn about habitats, food chains, and the importance of trees through the […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 - RecurringThursday Morning Story Time with Ms. Amy
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May 7, 2026 - RecurringMaple Grove Famers Market
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May 7, 2026 - RecurringFree Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center
Thursday Morning Story Time with Ms. Amy
Each week Ms. Amy or the library's special guest reader, Mr. Ed. will read a variety of stories. All are welcome!
Maple Grove Famers Market
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. New this year, a food truck will be on-site each week! SNAP/EBT is […]
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center
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 & Art of Charles M. Schulz, which follows the artistic talent behind the […]
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Small Business Summit and Expo
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May 8, 2026 -The Jolly Pops Spring Grove, MN Library
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May 8, 2026 -Clifford – Free Movie Showing!
Small Business Summit and Expo
Register to join us for the 3rd Annual Small Business Summit and Expo, presented by Wells Fargo. This event, brought to you by the St. Paul Area Chamber, the Minnesota Black Chamber and several other partner chambers, falls during National Small Business Week. It offers a day to learn, connect and build relationships that will […]
The Jolly Pops Spring Grove, MN Library
Family music concert. Free and open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/events/938941498575263/
Clifford – Free Movie Showing!
Join us for an exciting movie the whole family will love! 📽️ What: Clifford - Movie (Free!!) 📅 When: Friday, May 8th at 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Zumbrota State Theatre 🎉 Hosted by: Zumbrota-Mazeppa K-6 Parent Teacher Organization **Don't forget your snack caddy for the $5 refill deal! Concessions from the movie this month will […]
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Teddy Bear Clinic
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May 9, 2026 -22nd Annual Sister Saturday
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May 9, 2026 -Urban Flea Market is Back – Free Event – Shopping – Food – Music
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May 9, 2026 -Touch-A-Truck
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May 9, 2026 -STEM Adventures
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May 9, 2026 -Behavior Frontiers Woodbury Autism Center Grand Opening & Superhero Party
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May 9, 2026 -Screen-Free Saturday: Early Child Open House
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May 9, 2026 -32nd Annual Transportation Fair
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May 9, 2026 -Crafts and Yoga at Casa-Centennial Lakes
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May 9, 2026 -Doors Open Minneapolis – Walker
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May 9, 2026 -Let’s Get Outside!
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May 9, 2026 -Christ Church Lutheran Free Doors Open Minneapolis Tour
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May 9, 2026 -Doors Open Minneapolis at SpringHouse Ministry Center
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May 9, 2026 -Lanesboro’s Spring Boutique Crawl 2026
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May 9, 2026 -The Lookout Spring Fest Parking Lot Party
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May 9, 2026 -Minneapolis Vintage Market at St. Louis Park ROC
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May 9, 2026 -Hopkins Food Truck Festival- 50+ Food Trucks!
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May 9, 2026 -Hudson Spring Food Trucks Day – 3rd Annual
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May 9, 2026 -Free Family Meetup at WeRock the Spectrum- Eagan
Teddy Bear Clinic
Help take the scare out of emergency care! Children learn and express themselves through play; playing doctor is a powerful tool to normalize a medical experience and help them practice the coping skills they may need as a patient. Bring your kids and their teddy bear (or other stuffed animal) to: - Stitch loose seams […]
22nd Annual Sister Saturday
🛍 Plan your 22nd Annual Sister Saturday shopping and dining day on May 9 with all day deals & steals at 30 participating Waconia businesses! More details to come!
Urban Flea Market is Back – Free Event – Shopping – Food – Music
After a 2 year hiatus, we are back with a new property. We are celebrating by hosting a shopping extravaganza!! We will have truckload deals along with our amazing vendor items. Watch as we keep adding more! Explore our new property dating back to 1856!! 2 playgrounds for the kids and food truck for lunch […]
Touch-A-Truck
Beep beep! Touch-A-Truck is back for an fun, unique day of exploring big rigs and vehicles. Come out to Mendakota Park to see 15+ different vehicles, grab some lunch from a food truck and try your hand at RC Racing! Touch-A-Truck will feature a Sensory Safe hour from 10:00 am-11:00 am. During this time, vehicles […]
STEM Adventures
Don’t miss STEM Adventures, coming soon to Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen. This free, hands‑on event is an opportunity for your child to explore engaging STEM activities that spark curiosity and build confidence. RSVP on our website to secure your spot. Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen May 9th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Behavior Frontiers Woodbury Autism Center Grand Opening & Superhero Party
Please join Behavior Frontiers as they celebrate the grand opening of their new Rogers autism center with a free sensory-friendly Superhero party in honor of Autism Acceptance Month! Families are invited to enjoy a fun, welcoming afternoon featuring superhero-themed crafts, face painting, a professional photographer, center tours, sweet treats, and free giveaways—including superhero kits for […]
Screen-Free Saturday: Early Child Open House
Join us for a special Screen-Free Saturday Open House at City of Lakes Waldorf School, a welcoming event for families with young children to experience our early childhood program through hands-on activities including indoor and outdoor free play, seed planting, and beeswax modeling. Held at the close of Screen-Free Week, this is a chance for […]
32nd Annual Transportation Fair
Come explore the vehicles that ignite your young child’s imagination! Children can turn wheels, honk horns, and learn about the vehicles from the people who drive them. Participating vehicles include bookmobile, tractors, garbage truck, school bus, fire engine, ambulance, police car, and more! This is a noisy event. If your child needs headphones to reduce […]
Crafts and Yoga at Casa-Centennial Lakes
Join us for a fun and engaging morning at Casa de Corazón – Centennial Lakes! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to spend time together, connect with our community, and experience the warm, welcoming environment that makes Casa so special. Families will enjoy a variety of activities including: • Arts and crafts activities • […]
Doors Open Minneapolis – Walker
The Walker Art Center will be free to all visitors on Saturday, May 9, for Doors Open Minneapolis. Doors Open Minneapolis is a free citywide event that invites people to explore the buildings, spaces, and stories that shape the city’s identity. As part of this event, the Walker welcomes visitors to experience its galleries, architecture, […]
Let’s Get Outside!
Summer is finally around the corner! At Eastman Nature Center, we are THE summer destination for several nature hobbies: pond dipping, birding, watercolor painting, shelter building, flower ID, and more. Kick off the season with a day where you can try these and more. You might just find your next summer obsession that will get […]
Christ Church Lutheran Free Doors Open Minneapolis Tour
"If a building is honest, the architecture is religious." These are the words of renowned Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen, designer of the sanctuary of Christ Church Lutheran. Saarinen’s “honest” use of light, brick, stone, concrete and wood create a space of stunning simplicity, tranquility, and spirituality. Since its construction in 1949, it has been the […]
Doors Open Minneapolis at SpringHouse Ministry Center
How do three church congregations squeeze into one building? What's up with the winged bull on the stained glass windows? And what's it like inside the mysterious bell tower? All will be revealed during Doors Open Minneapolis at SpringHouse. Part architectural tour, part community open house, all fun. Come by to mingle with neighbors while […]
Lanesboro’s Spring Boutique Crawl 2026
Locally-owned shops, artisans and vendors participate in a Boutique & Business Crawl designed to give the community a unique shopping experience. Shoppers can explore local businesses, shop small and enjoy delicious refreshments all in one day. The Spring Boutique & Business Crawl features Lanesboro's finest retail shopping and dining with special deals, prize drawings, and […]
The Lookout Spring Fest Parking Lot Party
Join us for the 2026 Spring Fest Parking Lot Party at The Lookout Bar & Grill! Expect a full day outdoor party with live music, drinks, and a fun community atmosphere, perfect for kicking off spring in style. Celebrate the season with an outdoor festival featuring great food, cold drinks, and an incredible live music […]
Minneapolis Vintage Market at St. Louis Park ROC
Minneapolis Vintage Market is heading to St. Louis Park ROC, a covered open-air venue with easy on-site parking. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus we'll have coffee and food available for purchase, roving photographer Darin Kamnetz, and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. Schedule: 11:00 AM- 12:00 […]
Hopkins Food Truck Festival- 50+ Food Trucks!
🎉 Hopkins’ Favorite Food Truck Party Is Back -Year 5! 🎉 The Hopkins Food Truck Festival is rolling back into downtown Hopkins for the 5th year in a row, and we’re bringing even more flavor, fun, and festival vibes to Mainstreet on Saturday, May 9th. And yes—it’s FREE to attend. From 11AM–9PM, explore 50+ incredible […]
Hudson Spring Food Trucks Day – 3rd Annual
🌸 All Aboard for the Spring Food Truck Day! 🌸 Timeframe: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CST) Come celebrate the arrival of spring with mouthwatering dishes from a variety of amazing food trucks! 🌞🍴 Whether you're craving fresh seasonal flavors, classic comfort foods, or something new and exciting, this is the ultimate stop for food […]
Free Family Meetup at WeRock the Spectrum- Eagan
Join us for connection and fun as part of the Family Achievement Foundation mission at WeRock the Spectrum in Eagan for a free open play event from 2:00-4:00 pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Caregivers are responsible for monitoring their children while connecting with other families. Siblings are welcome! Space is limited […]
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