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
Minnesota Trunk or Treat and Halloween Events
2026 Touch A Truck Events in Minnesota
2026 Minnesota City Wide Garage Sales List
Free Outdoor Movies in the Park in Minnesota
Minnesota Music in the Park Events
Minnesota County Fairs List – Over 80 Fairs!
Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour
Winter Guide to Minnesota Indoor Farmers Markets
Outdoor Candlelight Events in Minnesota
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
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
October 15
Lantern-Lit Trail Night at Richardson Nature Center – Bloomington
October 16
October 17
Lowes Free Kids Workshops – Multiple Locations
Minnesota Fiber Festival – Isanti
October 18
Fall Colors Celebration at Lakewood – Minneapolis
October 22
Lantern-Lit Trail Night at Richardson Nature Center – Bloomington
October 24
Wargo Fall Festival – Lino Lakes
October 28
Gangster Ghost Tour – St. Paul
