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Plymouth summer festivals & events
Plymouth Kids Fest
Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN, 55447
THE event of the summer for the youngsters of Plymouth (though all are welcome to attend.) Activities include inflatables, games, face painting and other entertainment. Some free activities, others included in wristband. Mid-August.
Summer fun in Plymouth parks
Plymouth keeps the family fun buzzing all summer long with community events that encourage all ages to recreate together. Here’s what you can look forward to in Plymouth this summer:
Plymouth Hilde Nights
Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth MN
Live monthly concerts presented at the stunning bandshell. Please see the link for the full entertainment schedule.
Music in Plymouth
Plymouth’s biggest music event of the summer features a performance by the Minnesota Orchestra. To keep it extra family-friendly you can expect kids activities, roving entertainment and food truck treats. Early July.
Plymouth Summer Beach Series
As if you needed another excuse to hit the beach in the height of summer, the Beach Series at EAST MEDICINE LAKE PARK offers it! All events run 6-9pm and are free to attend.
- MAY Beaches & Bonfires
- AUGUST Beaches, Bands & Brews
Cool off this summer in Plymouth: Swimming & beaches
French Regional Park
12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN 55441
Along the north shore of Medicine Lake, the park offers an award-winning play area, a swimming beach, fishing and lighted trails. Entrance to the park and beach are free.
There are also swimming beaches at WEST MEDICINE LAKE PARK and PARKERS LAKE PARK & BEACH.
FIND MORE OF THE BEST TWIN CITIES BEACHES AND PLAYGROUNDS.
We pack loads of family entertainment into our regional Twin Cities summer guides: free concerts in the parks, playground programs, best beaches and splash pads, family festivals and more. Beyond Maple Grove we cover the northwest communities of Andover, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Otsego and Plymouth. For even MORE summer fun ideas, consider checking out our:
- ULTIMATE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FUN GUIDE
- TWIN CITIES SUMMER BUCKET LIST OF FUN
- TWIN CITIES FREE SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARKS
- SPLASH HAPPY: TWIN CITIES GUIDE TO THE BEST BEACHES, POOLS, WATERPARKS & SPLASH PADS
For more splashy adventures this summer see our massive list of the BEST TWIN CITIES WATERPARKS, BEACHES, POOLS & SPLASH PADS.
Otsego Easter Egg Hunt
Follow the Prairie Park bunny trail to collect candy filled eggs at special stations, then take a selfie with the Easter Bunny. The trail takes place in two waves, please register your family for just one. Two slots at 10am & 11am. April 12, 2025, 10am-12pm. FREE.
More Easter egg hunts in the Twin Cities
THE HUNT IS ON! We uncover all the egg hunts we can dig up our huge 2025 GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES EASTER EGG HUNTS.
Fall festivals in Otsego
Otsego Prairie Festival
Catch firetruck displays, a carnival and fireworks at dusk. September 13, 2025, 10am-dusk.
Otsego Halloween events
FIND MORE TWIN CITIES HALLOWEEN EVENTS near Otsego, Minnesota!
More fall fun near Otsego
Otsego Santa events
DEC 7 Santa Visits Nathes 101 Market
Your Santa ticket includes printing rights to digital photos taken by a professional, face painting, a Santa ornament, cookies and milk. Registration opens November 28. Pre-booked slots open from 1-4pm followed by a half hour for walk-up tickets. December 7, 2024, 1-4pm. $10/family plus booking fees.
DEC 14 Otsego Santa Day
13400 90th St NE, Otsego, MN 55330
Register for your trip to the “North Pole” – right in Otesgo. Complete with Santa & Mrs Claus, reindeer and carolers. Bring your letters & wish list. December 14, 2024, time slots between 10am-1pm. Free, but registration is required.
More winter fun in Otsego
For more outdoor winter fun in the Twin Cities check out our round up of free outdoor ice skating rinks our Winter Survival Guide and our Winter Family Festival Calendar – all filled with ways to enjoy the cold season.