Food trucks are taking over our city! It is hard to resist the fun and flavors of summer dining at a Food Truck (or several). We love the food truck experience with kids because they offer a meal out with the relaxed atmosphere of picnic. In many cases, multiple food trucks will be at the same event, giving the whole family a chance to eat what they want – whether that be a simple hot dog or a new cultural experience.
Family Fun Twin Cities keeps a calendar of Food Truck events. Scroll down to find one near you this week!
Thanks to our Summer Fun Guide Partner
My husband and I have loved the Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race. The show still fascinates me. It’s a tad cheesy but totally worth it.
In Season 4, they drove through Minneapolis/St. Paul. I was so proud that they referred to us as the Twin Cities. They identified great landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge and the State Capitol and Midway Stadium (filming was a couple of years before CHS Field opened). What I liked the best was the references to some of our local businesses.
Where did the food trucks do the best? Parked in front of Grand Ole Creamery! Proud doesn’t begin to express my emotions.
The show got me thinking about the different food trucks that are here in the Twin Cities. One thing I’ve noticed about these cuisine-on-wheels-mobiles is the food can be a little unique. While we are big fans of all the ethnic and inventive options, a lot of kids I know aren’t into “interesting” food. They may be okay with a small variation from what they know and love, but usually, they aren’t looking for exotic.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a list of the most kid-friendly food trucks that you can find around the metro.
Our Favorite Food Trucks
Tot Boss
White Bear Lake, food truck festivals, Minnesota State Fair
Menu Tater tots of all flavors, including poutine, nacho, chili, pizza & loaded.
Kid-favorite Classic deep fried potato tots & Pizza Tots, tots tossed in garlic-infused olive oil, covered in pizza sauce and mozzarella. Gluten-free options available.
Minnesota Nice Cream
Book the cute ice cream truck for kids’ birthday parties or other private events
Menu Edible glitter, toppings, and soft serve ice cream that is free from gluten, eggs, and nuts. Vegan options available made with oat-milk.
Kid-favorite Kids choose the flavor of ice cream and up to 3 toppings.
Fro Yo Soul Sips and Snack
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Menu organic frozen yogurt and toppings alongside a curated selection of beverages and food.
Kid favorite: Premium organic yogurt.
Twin Cities Food Truck Festivals
MAY
Shakopee Spring Food Truck Festival
The Landing
JUNE
Food Truck Extravaganza
Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater
Hopkins Food Truck Festival
Mainstreet, Hopkins
JULY
Native American Food Truck Festival
Harriet Island,
St. Paul
AUGUST
Anoka Food Truck Festival
Downtown Anoka
Eagan Food Truck Festival
Eagan Central Park
Minneapolis Food Truck Festivals
St. Anthony Main, Minneapolis
SEPTEMBER
Apple Valley Fall Food Truck Festival
Quarry Point Park
Cottage Grove Food Truck Festival
Kingston Park
Upcoming Events with Food Trucks
Satisfy the appetites and tastes of a whole family at these pop up Food Truck Parks. Even picky eaters can find something they like. Plus these family events often include kids activities.
Badger Hill Saturday Morning Story Telling (FREE)
Date: 04/11/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Cir Dr, Shakopee, MN, 55379Badger Hill Brewing in Shakopee hosts a special story telling event for kids the second Saturday of the month. Presented by Teller Jen Scott in partnership with Minnesota Story Arts. FREE to attend. Grab a drink and a snack and enjoy a story.
Minneapolis Arbor Day (FREE)
Date: 04/24/2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55411In honor of Arbor Day, help plant trees (even take home a free seedling yourself), safely climb trees (harnesses included), explore and touch Forestry equipment, play giant lawn games and kids can use natural building materials to scramble around in a nature play area. Grab your dinner from one of the food trucks.
Valley Eco Fair (FREE)
Date: 04/26/2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Stillwater Pioneer Park, 515 2nd Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082Valley Eco Fair is a family-friendly, community-centered event featuring eco-friendly vendors, live music, food trucks, and hands-on activities celebrating sustainability and creativity. Families can learn, shop and enjoy a fun day outdoors at this annual event hosted by Sustainable Stillwater MN.
Springbrook Environmental Fun Fair & Migration Celebration
Date: 05/02/2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave NW, Fridley, MN, 55432
Peruse outdoor and environmental exhibits, enjoy a bounce house, toy swap, games, crafts and activities. Food trucks will be onsite. Admission is free.
Belwin Bison Festival
Date: 05/16/2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Road N, Afton, MN, 55001Activities for all ages including eco-art, food trucks, music and the always-exciting bison herd release at noon. See link for a festival ticket link. Cost is $10-$35/car.
REGISTER AHEAD to “Run with the Bison” – a 5K fun run through the prairie.
Mission Pawlooza! "Barking" Lot Carnival (FREE)
Date: 05/16/2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Mission Animal Hospital, 10100 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Mission Animal Hospital invites the community event to help raise money for accessible veterinary care and to celebrate the bond between pets and people. FREE admission. Carnival attractions are ticketed. Drop in. Bring your pets!
Family Fun includes:
- Activities for kids and pets
- Carnival Games
- Dunk tank
- Inflatable axe throwing
- Bounce-House obstacle course
- 4 in 1 Sports Arena
- Meet adoptable pets
- Food Trucks
- Vendor fair
Bloomington Indigenous Art Fair (FREE)
Date: 05/17/2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd , Bloomington, MN, 55431Visit vendor booths featuring local Native artists, watch Native performances and participate in family-friendly activities. Indigenous food trucks will be onsite.
Burnsville Public Works Open House
Date: 05/21/2026 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Burnsville Maintenance, 13713 Frontier Court, Bursville, MN, 55337Kids can get a passport vehicle card to climb into and tour the vehicles and equipment the City of Burnsville uses, tour the water treament plant and ask questions. Stamp your passport at each station to claim a free prize. Food trucks will be onsite during the event.
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Plymouth Beaches and Bonfires (FREE)
Date: 05/21/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: East Medicine Lake Park, 1740 East Medicine Lake Blvd., Plymouth, MN, 55441The first event of Plymouth’s annual Summer Beach Series, families can enjoy a bonfire, play on the beach and enjoy a live band. Pack a picnic dinner or purchase food from onsite food trucks.
St. Francis Pioneer Days
Date: 05/29/2026 - 05/31/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Community Park, 22825 St. Francis Blvd NW., St Francis, MN, 55070St. Francis Pioneer Days celebration includes community events, a Grand Day Parade, a carnival, live music and entertainment, food trucks & vendors, and kids color runs. Some events have fees and/or require a button purchase.
Burnsville Party On the Plaza (FREE)
Date: 06/04/2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN, 55337Family friendly: Games, live entertainment, vendors and, of course, the Best Twin Cities Splash Pad is at Nicollet Commons Park! 5-9pm.
St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Date: 06/06/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Saint Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55108The St. Anthony Park Arts Festival celebrates the art, community, and creativity of this Saint Paul neighborhood with handcrafted art, music performances, and food trucks. Vendors will be selling food, local beer and mead. Admission is free; see the link for ideas for family fun at the festival.
LTD Brewing Block Party
Date: 06/06/2026 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: LTD Brewing, 725 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 55343LTD Brewing Co. is taking over the street and parking lot for its annual block party. The event will include live music, games, and activities for the whole family. FREE to attend.
Family Fun includes:
- Live music by local bands
- Games and Activities for adults and kids
- Food trucks & a FREE craft soda station. Wristbands for adults to purchase craft beer, hard cider, wine.
- Bubble fun
- Kids Movie Area
- Foam blocks
Mississippi Crossings Summer Series (FREE)
Date: 06/11/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mississippi Crossings, 307 E River Pkwy, Champlin, MN, 55316Champlin’s Mississippi Crossings Summer Series presents food trucks and FREE live music along the river on Thursday nights. The venue is a beautiful new space with a large amphitheater, wide green lawn with yard games and an exciting playground when the kids get wiggly.
Visitors are welcome to bring in their own chairs and blankets starting at 3pm, but please note that coolers are not permitted. Full concert series runs June 5-August 21, 2025. Music from 6-9pm. Admission is always free.
St Louis Park Parktacular
Date: 06/18/2026 - 06/21/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN , 55416St Louis Park’s biggest summer event is packed with activities like the Grand Day Parade, Kidtacular and Ecotacular events in Wolfe Park, a mini art hunt and a Splash Into Summer pool event at the Rec Center Aquatic Park. Admission to most events is free; purchase a Parktacular Button for other activities.
Minnetonka Summer Fest
Date: 06/27/2026 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345A whole day of free family fun: Inflatables, live music, food trucks and fireworks. All activities are free except food! June 28, 2025, 4-10:30pm.
Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Chanhassen City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN, 55317Parade & kiddie parade, family night with carnival games and rides, kiddie games, live music, llama petting, lawn games and more taking place in and around City Center Park.
Coon Rapids 4th of July
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433Coon Rapids’ Fourth of July celebration is an all ages event with live music, a community parade, carnival games and rides, food trucks, bingo, a 5k fun run and fireworks to end the festival on the July 4th. See the link below for the full schedule.
St Louis Park July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Avenue South, St Louis Park, MN, 55426St Louis Park celebrates Independence Day with food trucks, vendors, musical entertainment beginning at 7pm and fireworks set to music at 10pm. Rain date is July 9. Admission is free.
Bloomington Midweek Music & Market (FREE)
Date: 07/08/2026 - 08/26/2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd , Bloomington, MN, 55431What do you get when you combine a small farmers market, food trucks and music on a Wednesday night? Bloomington’s Midweek Music & Market! 5-8pm. Admission is always free.
Andover Family Fun Fest
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/11/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Sunshine Park, 1900 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN, 55304At this Twin Cities summer festival in Andover, look for family entertainment including magic & juggling shows, a street dance & fireworks at locations around the city.
Monticello Riverfest
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/12/2026 7:30 am - 11:15 pm
Location: Monticello Pioneer Park, 9165 Fallon Avenue, Monticello, MN, 55362Enjoy a Friday Family Fun Night ending with fireworks, Saturday Art in the Park and duck races, and a Sunday parade. See our complete schedule of family events.
Fridley '49ers Days
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/18/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Commons Park, 555 61st Avenue Northeast, Fridley, MN , 55432Fridley festivities kick off Thursday with a parade and activities in the park. On Friday night, enjoy trivia, a pop up ninja park (also Saturday), and food trucks. Saturday is all about family fun from 2-10pm, including more food trucks, the ninja park, archery, games and crafts, roving magicians and live performances, capping off the evening with fireworks. Admission and many activities are free – see link for details.
Eagan Food Truck Festival
Date: 08/07/2026 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1507 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121Over 20 food trucks, live music and a beer garden for the grown ups. Drop In. All Ages. FREE admission, food available to purchase.
Beaches, Bands & Brews (FREE)
Date: 08/07/2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: East Medicine Lake Park, 1740 East Medicine Lake Blvd., Plymouth, MN, 55441Beaches, Bands & Brews is the final event of Plymouth’s annual Summer Beach Series. Families can play some yard games and dance to live music. Pack a picnic dinner or purchase food from onsite food trucks.
Melodies & Market on the Mississippi (FREE)
Date: 08/19/2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park, 49 Harriet Island Road, Saint Paul, MN, 55107Wednesday evenings at Harriet Island feature live music, local vendors and food trucks. The kids can explore the park and play on the playground.
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster
Date: 09/10/2026 - 09/12/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Burnsville Fire Muster, Multiple Locations, Burnsville, MN, 55337The Burnsville Fire Muster includes inflatables and a kids area, a medallion hunt, a food truck festival, city block party with live music, fire truck display, carnival with family activities and an exciting drone and fireworks show. Full festival runs September 10-12, 2026.
Minnesota Mineral Club's Rock, Mineral & Gem Show
Date: 10/03/2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, 55108Minnesota Mineral Club’s Annual Rock, Mineral & Gem Show is a family-friendly event for anyone who loves geology, mineralogy, or just enjoys rock collecting. Explore over 60 indoor and outdoor vendors, including a Kids’ Corner with hands-on activities for the whole family. Pack a picnic to eat on the fairgrounds or grab a bite at an onsite food truck.
Food trucks will be at Maple Grove Town Green on Wednesday evenings in July and August!
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Save the date: Northwest Food Truck Fest – May 12, 2024.
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