The Family Fun team parents 12 children collectively. Believe us when we tell you we understand the need for ways to save while still getting out to experience the Twin Cities and all the fun recreational activities, educational opportunities and cultural events the area has to offer. The good news is we live here, we parent here, and we’ve personally experienced the local free family fun. We have collected the best the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro has to offer. Scroll the calendar below for hundreds of wonderful opportunities for things to do for FREE and cheap with kids!
Upcoming Free Events in the Twin Cities
*NOTE: Ongoing events show their earliest date. If an event shows on this calendar, it is ongoing and still active.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: Chanhassen Gnomadic Gnome Hunt - The Garden by the Wood, ChanhassenMonday, June 15, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Apple Valley Monday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Apple Valley Parks (see link), Apple Valley⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Lakeville Monday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Lakeville Parks (see link), Lakeville
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Woodbury Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm: South St Paul Summer Playhouse (FREE) - South St Paul parks (see link), South St Paul
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Eidem Farm Monday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Oakdale Library Storytime (FREE) - Oakdale Library, Oakdale
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Plymouth Books with Badges (FREE) - Zachary Playfields, Plymouth
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Bloomington Monday Morning Kids Series (FREE) - Valley View Playfield, Bloomington
⚈ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm: Brooklyn Center Rec On the Go - Monday Fun (FREE) - Brooklyn Center Parks (see link), Brooklyn Center
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Shoreview Family Storytime (FREE) - Shoreview Library, Shoreview
⚈ 10:45 am - 6:00 pm: Eagan Spark! Puppets (FREE) - Eagan Parks, Eagan
⚈ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Woodbury On-Site Recreation Experience (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Elk River Park-a-Palooza (FREE) - Orono Park, Elk River
⚈ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Monday Kids Open Play at Ninth Street Soccer (FREE) - Ninth Street Soccer, Minneapolis
⚈ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Minneapolis Music In Lake Harriet Park - Monday Concerts (FREE) - Lake Harriet Park, Minneapolis
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Moon Palace Books Author Meet and Story Time: Meta Herrick Carlson (FREE) - Moon Palace Books, Minneapolis
⚈ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Roseville Library Family Storytime (FREE) - Roseville Library, Roseville
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Fridley Community Concert Series (FREE) - Moore Lake Park, Fridley
Just a reminder. Deals can come and go and we don’t always get a heads up from the venue when info changes. We recommend that you double-check before heading out to verify the deal is still offered.
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