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
Winter Guide to Minnesota Indoor Farmers Markets
Outdoor Candlelight Events in Minnesota
Minnesota Trunk or Treat and Halloween Events
2025 Minnesota City Wide Garage Sales List
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
January 16th – January 25th
Viking Lakes Ice Festival – Eagan
Ice Box Days – International Falls
January 16th
Anoka Winterfest – Anoka
January 17th
MacPhail Free Family Music Series: The Jolly Pops – Minneapolis
Physics Force Public Shows – Minneapolis
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
Winter Day at White Bear Center for the Arts – White Bear Lake
January 18th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
January 19th
MLK Day Celebration at Powderhorn Park – Minneapolis
January 22nd
2026 Minneapolis Boat Show – Minneapolis
January 23rd
2026 Minneapolis Boat Show – Minneapolis
VinterFest – Scandia
January 24th
Winter Kite Festival – Lake Harriet
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
2026 Minneapolis Boat Show – Minneapolis
Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day – Minnetonka
VinterFest – Scandia
January 25th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
2026 Minneapolis Boat Show – Minneapolis
Rochester Art Center Free Family Day – Rochester
January 28th – February 1st
The Great Northern Festival – Twin Cities
January 29th
The Great Northern Festival – Twin Cities
January 30th
The Great Northern Festival – Twin Cities
Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show – Minneapolis
Bold & Bright 2026 – Downtown St. Cloud
January 31st
Polar Fest – Burnsville
Frostival Winter Festival – Fargo-Moorhead
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show – Minneapolis
Bold & Bright 2026 – Downtown St. Cloud
The Great Northern Festival – Twin Cities
February 1st
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show – Minneapolis
Bold & Bright 2026 – Downtown St. Cloud
The Great Northern Festival – Twin Cities
February 5th – 15th
Ely Winter Festival – Ely
February 5th – 8th
Winter Whirl – Mendota Heights
February 6th – 22nd
Polar Fest – Detroit Lakes
February 6th
Hudson Hot Air Affair – Hudson, Wisconsin, along the St. Croix River
February 7th
Mid-Winter Fest – Apple Valey
Feb Fest – Chanhassen
Hudson Hot Air Affair – Hudson, Wisconsin, along the St. Croix River
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
Fire & Ice Winter Festival – Plymouth
February 8th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Hudson Hot Air Affair – Hudson, Wisconsin, along the St. Croix River
Annual Art Shanty Projects – Minneapolis
February 14th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Kites on Ice Festival – Buffalo
February 15th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
February 21st
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Winter Play Day Festival – Hyland Park Bloomington
February 22nd
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
Landmark Center Urban Expedition – St. Paul
February 27th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival – Wabasha
February 28th
Michaels In-Store Free Craft Experience – Multiple Locations
33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival – Wabasha
