Whenever you’re looking for something fun to do in Minnesota, we’ve got lots of options for you! Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as we’ll continue to add ongoing and upcoming events to the calendar weekly (or more often daily).
This is by no means an exhaustive list of events! It’s primarily events that we have a lot of information about, have attended ourselves in the past or think are a little bit special.
Seasonal Events
2026 Minnesota City Wide Garage Sales List
Winter Guide to Minnesota Indoor Farmers Markets
Outdoor Candlelight Events in Minnesota
Minnesota Trunk or Treat and Halloween Events
Minnesota Music in the Park Events
Free Outdoor Movies in the Park in Minnesota
2025 Touch A Truck Events in Minnesota
Minnesota County Fairs List – Over 80 Fairs!
Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour
Weekly Events
(Those with * are available in winter)
Sunday
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Morning Walking Hours – Apple Valley
Canterbury Park Pepsi Family Days – Shakopee
Tuesday
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Morning Walking Hours – Apple Valley
* Toddler Tuesdays at Mall of America – Bloomington
Nicollet xChange Sustainable Community Marketplace – Minneapolis
Wednesday
* Games Galore at Union Depot – St. Paul
Groovin’ in the Garden at Como Zoo (Through July 30)
Thursday
*Walker Art Center Free Thursday Nights – Minneapolis
Meet at Mia: Summer Series for Adults – Minneapolis
Little Explorers at Como Zoo – St. Paul
*Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center – St. Paul
*Free Toddler Thursdays at TCO Sports Garden (Nov to Apr) – Vadnais Heights
Downtown Marketfest – White Bear Lake (June and July)
Friday
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Free Art Activities
Free Roller Skating at Rice Park – St. Paul
Saturday
Saturday Mornings at Gale Woods Farm – Minnetrista
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum – Shoreview
Monthly Events
First Sunday of the Month
Franconia Art and Farmers Market – Shafer
*Minnesota Children’s Museum Free First Sundays – St. Paul
Second Sunday of the Month
*Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art
*JC Penney Kids Zone Free Craft + Coupon
First Tuesday of the Month
*Free First Tuesdays at Washington County Parks
1st Saturday of the Month
*Quarry Hill Nature Center Bird Walk – Rochester
*Free First Saturdays at Walker Art Center – Minneapolis
*Home Depot free Kids Workshops – Various Locations
Last Saturday of the Month
Cars and Caves – Chanhassen
Upcoming Events
April 23
Art in Bloom 2026 at Mia – Minneapolis
April 24
Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Swap Meet & Flea Market – Le Sueur
Art in Bloom 2026 at Mia – Minneapolis
Saint Paul Art Crawl – St. Paul Wards 5, 6, and 7
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour – Southeastern MN
April 25
Minnesota Historical Society FREE Admission Days – Multiple Locations
Independent Bookstore Day – Multiple Locations
Fleet Farm Fleet Fest – Multiple Locations
Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza – Chanhassen
Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Swap Meet & Flea Market – Le Sueur
Lakeshore Learning FREE In-Store Event – Maplewood and St. Louis Park
Art in Bloom 2026 at Mia – Minneapolis
Rosedale Lunar New Year Celebration – Roseville
International Sculpture Day at Silverwood Park – St. Anthony
Saint Paul Art Crawl – St. Paul Wards 5, 6, and 7
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour – Southeastern MN
Farmamerica Barnyard Animal Babies – Waseca
April 26
Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Swap Meet & Flea Market – Le Sueur
Art in Bloom 2026 at Mia – Minneapolis
Saint Paul Art Crawl – St. Paul Wards 5, 6, and 7
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour – Southeastern MN
May 1
Textile Garage Sale – Minneapolis
May 2
Rick’s Bike Sale – Apple Valley
Textile Garage Sale – Minneapolis
Free First Saturday at Walker Art Center – Minneapolis
Minnehaha Creek Duck Race – Minneapolis
Fraser Festival – A Fun Sensory-Friendly Event – St. Paul
May 3
Textile Garage Sale – Minneapolis
May 5
FREE Ballet Tuesday at Landmark Center – St. Paul
May 15
BLC Auxiliary Pre-Owned Jewelry and Purse Sale – Duluth
May 16
BLC Auxiliary Pre-Owned Jewelry and Purse Sale – Duluth
Lakeshore Learning FREE In-Store Event – Maplewood and St. Louis Park
