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.
Twin Cities – Dinosaur Adventure, November 6-8! ONE WEEKEND ONLY at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Your kids won’t stop talking about the life-sized dinosaurs, fossil digs, raptor training sessions, baby dino meet & greets, bounce houses, dino scooters, and more….
Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences…
🎶 Live Music Fridays at Winter SKOLstice! ❄️ Make Friday nights a little more magical at Winter SKOLstice at Viking Lakes! Join us every Friday night for live music featuring a variety of talented artists performing inside the Warming Haus, powered by…
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