Plan ahead to take kids to the theatre! We love finding kid-friendly theater, music and all the performing arts. We also recognize live shows can take some pre-planning. We’ll keep a running list of current and upcoming performances on this page so you can peruse ahead and pick your favorites.
The lovely thing about children’s theater is that there are almost always books to go along with the performance, so we have added reading recommendations.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Date(s): 03/27/2026 - 04/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Stages Theatre, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 55343
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The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story
Date(s): 04/10/2026 - 05/10/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Stages Theatre, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 55343
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Royal Canadian International Circus
Date(s): 04/15/2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Mall of America, 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425
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Schubert Club Courtroom Concert (FREE)
Date(s): 04/16/2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Landmark Center, 75 West Fifth Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102
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Baba Yaga and the Firebird
Date(s): 04/19/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The O’Shaughnessy at St. Kate’s, 2004 Randolph Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55105
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The Wizard of Oz
Date(s): 04/21/2026 - 06/14/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
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Shanty Boys of Pine County: Stories, Songs and Legends of Northwoods Lumbermen
Date(s): 04/23/2026 - 05/09/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Art House North, 793 Armstrong Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55102
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Hopkins Depot All-Ages Open Mic (FREE)
Date(s): 04/23/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Depot, 9451 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN, 55343
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Romeo & Juliet Ballet
Date(s): 04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Exchange Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55101
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Dragon Loves Tacos
Date(s): 04/25/2026 - 05/03/2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Merrill Arts Center, The Merrill Black Box Theater at East Ridge High School, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55129
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Rapunzel
Date(s): 04/25/2026 - 05/03/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Merrill Arts Center, The Merrill Black Box Theater at East Ridge High School, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55129
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Mini-Narnia Ballet
Date(s): 04/27/2026 - 04/28/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN, 55044
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Joan of Arc
Date(s): 05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Open Window Theatre, Salem Square Center, Suite 400, 5300 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55077
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Bring Your Kids! Comedy Variety Show – Saint Paul
Date(s): 05/02/2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Cadenza Music, 149 Snelling Ave North, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
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Rock the Hall Concert Series (FREE)
Date(s): 05/02/2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Graze Food Hall, 520 N 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves
Date(s): 05/07/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: State Theater, 805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Mendota Heights Music in the Park (FREE)
Date(s): 05/13/2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Market Square Park, 720 Main Street, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118
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New Brighton Summer Concert Series (FREE)
Date(s): 05/14/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: New Brighton Veterans Park, 803 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN, 55112
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Mary Poppins Ballet
Date(s): 05/15/2026 - 05/17/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: E.M. Pearson Theatre, 312 Hamline Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
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Savage Treats ‘n Tunes
Date(s): 05/19/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Savage Parks (see link), Neighborhoods, Savage, MN, 55372
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The Great Big Jamboree!
Date(s): 05/23/2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55438
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Farmington Music In the Park (FREE)
Date(s): 05/26/2026 - 05/29/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Whitetail Woods Regional Park, 17100 Station Trail, Farmington, MN
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Flint Hills Family Festival (FREE)
Date(s): 05/29/2026 - 05/30/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
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Eagan Market Fest & Concert Series (FREE)
Date(s): 06/03/2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1507 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121
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Excelsior Concerts In the Commons (FREE)
Date(s): 06/03/2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake Street, Excelsior, MN, 55331
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