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.
Friday, June 12, 2026
⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: Chanhassen Gnomadic Gnome Hunt - The Garden by the Wood, Chanhassen⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Augsburg Park & Play (FREE) - Augsburg Adventure Park, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE) - Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Como Conservatory Summer Flower Show - Opening Day (FREE) - Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Saint Paul
⚈ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Friday Art-Making In the Garden (FREE) - Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Friday Kids Open Play at Ninth Street Soccer (FREE) - Ninth Street Soccer, Minneapolis
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Roseville Fridays with Firefighters (FREE) - Roseville Fire Station, Roseville
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Roseville Fri-Yay! (FREE) - Roseville Library, Roseville
⚈ 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Northeast Library Family Storytime - Northeast Library, Minneapolis
⚈ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Forest Fold Figurine Workshop (FREE) - St. Louis Park Library, St. Louis Park
⚈ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: West Minnehaha Summer Family Kickoff (FREE) - West Minnehaha Recreation Center, Saint Paul
⚈ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: George Latimer Library Fun Lab (FREE) - George Latimer Central Library, Saint Paul
⚈ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Ice Skating at Highland Arena (FREE) - Charles M. Schulz-Highland Arena, St Paul
⚈ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Foam Party Summer Kickoff - KinderCare – St. Louis Park, Saint Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Plymouth Hilde Nights (FREE) - Hilde Performance Center, Plymouth
⚈ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Champlin Father Hennepin Concert & Fireworks (FREE) - Mississippi Crossings, Champlin
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Classical Actors Ensemble Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest - ,
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Minneapolis Music In Minnehaha Park (FREE) - Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis
⚈ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Minneapolis Music In Lake Harriet Park - Friday Concerts (FREE) - Lake Harriet Park, Minneapolis
⚈ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Roseville Roll In Movies: (FREE) - John Rose MN OVAL, Roseville
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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