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…
The countdown is on… � In just 100 days, the gates open for the Carver County Fair! � � August 12–16, 2026 Start planning, start dreaming… fair season is almost here! �� #carvercountyfair #livemusic #carnival #animals #rides #fairfood Don’t miss a thing—like…
Join us for all the Carnival fun! Wednesday 5pm – 10pm Thursday 3pm – 10pm Friday 3pm – 11pm Saturday Noon – 11pm Sunday Noon – 5pm
Get ready to have the time of your life! 💃🍉🎶 ❤️🔥 Tickets and more info: Ordway.org/events/Dirty-Dancing Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in an new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape…
Weekly Wheels Car + Bike Meets at Buck Hill is your go-to Wednesday night plan all summer long. From May 13th through September 2nd, 2026, the Buck Hill parking lot fills with hundreds of standout cars, trucks, and motorcycles from 5:00 to…
Join us for another unforgettable FREE summer concert on the shores of Lake Minnetonka! ➡️ This week’s concert is proudly sponsored by Youngstedts. Thank you for helping to make the Concerts in the Commons possible! ✨ Event Highlights: – Free shuttle from…
Free Entertainment in the Park storytelling performance at the 21st Century Bank Event Center! Experience science in a new and engaging way with educators from Science Heroes! The program “Digging It” will use performances to teach science about: – Harnessing the power…
Wednesdays, June 17 – August 12 | Times vary | Locations around Roseville 🎉Come out and explore the amazing parks in your neighborhood and across Roseville during our Discover Your Parks summer series! Each week, we’ll gather at a different park for…
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…
The City of Lino Lakes’ The Rookery Activity Center is proud to host Lino Lakes’ Annual Blue Heron Days Festival. For more information, visit: https://www.linolakes.us/407/Blue-Heron-Days
The SpongeBob Musical is coming to Wabasha, MN! Learn More: https://bit.ly/4qGg9tN Performance Dates 7 PM Shows: August 13 & 15 and August 20 & 22 2 PM Shows: August 16 and August 23 Live at the Wabasha-Kellogg Performing Arts Center TICKETS ON…
Young Actors Academy at Open Window Theatre presents: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Director & Choreographer LILY BLANDO Asst. Director & Stage Manager ELEANOR KOOP Music Directors ISAAC WILSON ANGELA CAHILL Music by ROBERT REALE Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE…
Join BAM’s 4 day bike tour in 2026 The Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) tour is set for Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16, 2026. Ride in the ‘Heart of the Lakes’! Riders can expect: -Curated bicycling routes each day on paved,…
The Garden Storytime program will run through spring, summer, and all the way into fall! All Garden Storytime programs start at 10 am in the circle area outside of the Visitor Shelter. Try to arrive a few minutes early to settle…
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…
Toot! Toot! All aboard for fun! Imagine a world where kids aren’t glued to screens, families dance and sing together, and time moves a bit slower. That’s the magic of Conductor Jack, an Emmy Award winning children’s educator and entertainer. As the…
Enjoy FREE bonus entertainment throughout the day -for kids of all ages! Kids’ Day FREE Events – Thursday, August 13, 2026👍Magic Show👍Hula Hooping Demo👍Stilt-walkers👍Visit with Captain America and Cinderella👍FFA Barnyard Tours👍Story Time with Dakota County Library – 3, 4, and 5 PMFREE…
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