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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…
🇺🇸 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…
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…
WHAT is twin cities fear fest Open select nights from September 25 – November 1 Twin Cities Fear Fest is returning to Mall of America® this Fall. Guests will encounter detailed sets, dozens of live scare actors, and special effects that create…
About Magic of Halloween Open select nights from September 25 – November 1 A new family-friendly experience open during both daytime and evening hours. Featuring elaborate pumpkin displays, interactive games and seasonal photo opportunities, the attraction expands Twin Cities Fear Fest beyond…
🍁 FALL INTO WABASHA WEEKEND! 🍁September 25–27 | SeptOberfestPresented by the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community FoundationTHIS is the weekend to Fall Into Wabasha! 🍂 From our Outdoor Vendor Market and family activities to live music, llamas, pumpkin carving, pottery, books, food, football and…
Celebrate Creativity at the Fall Craft & Gift Show in Anoka! Anoka, MN – September 25–27, 2026 – Get ready for a festive weekend filled with creativity, shopping, and fun at the Fall Craft & Gift Show, hosted at the Anoka Ice…
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…
2 days, 2 stages, 8 bands and all the Oktoberfest fun you can handle!
😺 POP Cats 2026 is more than a cat convention; it’s an annual immersive festival where the worlds of cats and pop collide. Join us for a weekend filled with awe-inspiring environments, adoption catios, art, workshops, merch, cattoos, and endless photo opportunities….
‼️ Important Reminder ‼️ Please only register and make payments through our official website. We’ve been made aware of scammers impersonating our event and attempting to collect payments fraudulently. 📩 For questions, only email: AftonArtFair@gmail.com Stay safe and thank you for your…
The 5th Annual Saint Peter Art Stroll is your opportunity to explore local artists studios, meet the artists, stroll Saint Peter and support local art!
🍎🍏 We’re bringing our famous Champagne Apples to Duluth at the DECC, and we’re celebrating in BIG style at the 5th Annual Duluth Applepalooza! Join us for a FREE family-friendly weekend packed with fall fun, shopping, food, music, and unforgettable memories! ✨…
Welcome back to the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival presented by the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau in partnership with the Phipps Center for the Arts. This free outdoor favorite features a variety of artistic talent, including…
Twin City Cat Fanciers are back with their Annual CFA Allbreed Cat Show! Join us this September at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, Exhibit Hall B, for our 93rd show! September 26th and 27th! -Saturday: 10am – 5pm -Sunday: 9am – 4pm Family…
A celebration of Northeast Minneapolis’ vibrant Eastern European heritage with food, live entertainment, activities, vendors, and more! SATURDAY SEP 26: 12PM – 9PM & SUNDAY SEP 27: 12PM – 6PM WELCOME TO TASTE OF NORTHEAST. Join us at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral…
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