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 3
First Friday Art at the Eagan Art House – Eagan
Free MN Twins Breakfast on the Plaza – Minneapolis
April 4
FREE Kids Workshop at Home Depot – Multiple Locations
Fleet Farm Fleet Fest – Multiple Locations
Free First Saturday at Walker Art Center – Minneapolis
Bird Walk at Quarry Hill Nature Center – Rochester
First Saturday Science at Metropolitan State University – St. Paul
April 7
Ladybug Release at Mall of America – Bloomington
April 9
Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop – Multiple Locations
April 10
Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop – Multiple Locations
April 11
Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop – Multiple Locations
Lakeshore Learning FREE In-Store Event – Maplewood and St. Louis Park
Free Family Fun Day at Goodhue County Historical Society – Red Wing
Seasonal Saturdays at Minnesota Marine Art Museum – Winona
April 12
Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop – Multiple Locations
MN Hunting & Fishing Sporting Collectibles Show – Medina
Rosedale Lunar New Year Celebration – Roseville
April 16
Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale – St. Louis Park
April 17
Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale – St. Louis Park
April 18
Free Lowe’s Kid Workshop – Multiple Locations
Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale – St. Louis Park
April 19
Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale – St. Louis Park
April 25
Rosedale Lunar New Year Celebration – Roseville
May 1
Textile Garage Sale – Minneapolis
May 2
Rick’s Bike Sale – Apple Valley
Textile Garage Sale – Minneapolis
May 3
Textile Garage Sale – Minneapolis
