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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.
It’s coming up quick! Our annual holiday event held at 101 Market just South of Elk River in Otsego. 101 Market is located at 8980 Quantrelle Ave Otsego, MN 55330. 30+ vendors (two additional booths added this year!) selling vintage, repurposed, primitives,…
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is pleased to announce the temporary installation of an indoor ice-skating rink, which will be available for FREE public skating between November 6-22, 2026. The ice rink will be located in the Bazinet Rehearsal Hall on CTC’s…
A nine-part concert series made for the whole family. Family Gathering Concert Series brings kid-friendly programming — family-first sets, interactive moments, and creative stations — to a new independent Minneapolis venue every week, powered by the local music community and the City…
Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours, and more—all inspired by Mia’s…
November Story Time with JB Jensen Sunday, November 8 · 11am–12pm · Forgotten Star Brewing Co. Bring the little ones to Forgotten Star for a cozy Sunday morning of stories, songs, and activities with local children’s book author and illustrator JB Jensen!…
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…
Get ready to rock and roll at Toddler Tuesday! Sing and dance along with Tessa from Dancercise Kids, enjoy themed craft activities and activity sheets, and say hello to Rubble from PAW Patrol in his Elvis-inspired costume during special appearances throughout the…
Celebrate Pocky Day at United Noodles! Join us on November 11 for United Noodles’ 2nd Annual Pocky Day Celebration, made extra sweet this year as Pocky celebrates its 60th anniversary! Discover Pocky flavors you may have never tried before, explore our Pocky…
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…
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…
Join us for Open Board Gaming!! It’s fun and it’s FREE!! We have plenty of space and tables to play!! Bring your own, borrow from our Board Game Demo shelf, or purchase and play!! Bring your friends and family and visit us…
Come warm up at the White Bear Lake Armory during White Bear Lake’s WinterFest and see who in the area has the best tree decorating skills at the Festival of Trees! We’ll be offering cocoa, fun holiday treats and activities, and even…
For 43 years, Westonka has gathered at Veterans Memorial Plaza to kick off the holiday season together. It’s one of the best nights of the year, and it’s free for every family thanks to local businesses and organizations who chip in. Connect…
Eat, drink, shop and be merry at the Minneapolis Christkindl Market this holiday season at North Loop Green. Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, this outdoor wonderland will transport visitors to a world of twinkling lights, alpine-style wooden houses and the cozy…
Landmark Center presents the 15th season of Landmark Live in the lovely and intimate F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, featuring the best of Americana, indie rock, jazz and folk music, with support from KFAI Radio and the Pioneer Press. All concerts in the series…
Uh-oh… the reindeer are MISSING! 🦌❄️ Why did Santa’s trusty flying, hoofed pilots take off… and can Santa, Albert and Iris get them back in time for Christmas? Something mysterious is happening at the North Pole! The reindeer have disappeared, Christmas preparations…
Weekend plans? We’ve got you covered! Bring your little explorers to Tamarack Nature Center for our FREE Drop-in Discovery sessions on a Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon!
Come join us for our fall craft fair at Edgcumbe Recreation Center! We will be open from 10am-3pm on Saturday, November 21. Admission is free- bring your friends to come support local artisans and crafters! We are still seeking craft vendors for…
Join us for a full day of wintery festive fun and beautiful artisanal crafts at the 43rd Annual Holiday Fair and Artisan Market. 🎄Kinder Craft Village ⛏️Gnome Cave 🍪Cookie Village 🧚🏻♀️Snow Fairy Gift Garden ✨Puppet Shows 🎁Artisan Market, Featuring hand-created items, using…
Wood Lake Nature Center Open House Welcome back, or welcome for the first time! Come celebrate the reopening of our brand-new nature center building! Meet live animals, explore new exhibits, and try simple nature activities for all ages. Step out onto our…
Kids Are Artists Too- FREE Art class and Storytime November 21st, 1-3pm Join us at the Hallberg Center for the Arts for a free art experience on the fourth Saturday of every month in 2026! This inclusive class is designed for all…
Join us for a free festive afternoon at the Prairie Hill Christmas Market on Saturday, November 21, from 1:00–4:00 PM! This year’s market is packed with holiday cheer for all ages. Shop local: Browse handmade crafts, gifts and holiday treasures from local…
Where Holiday Magic Comes to Life in Downtown Virginia! Celebrate the season at the Twilight Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! Gather your family and friends and head downtown for an evening filled with holiday cheer, festive floats, twinkling lights, and…
Enjoy the music of this old-world string instrument in a concert of pops, classical and more. The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra is a community orchestra formed in 1991 to preserve and foster the enjoyment of mandolin music. They have about 30 musicians, playing…
Start a new holiday tradition in the very place where the movie was filmed. Join us for the second annual screening of Jingle All the Way inside the beautiful Nicollet Island Pavilion. Settle in for a cozy evening as we revisit this…
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