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
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Classical Actors Ensemble Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest - ,Saturday, June 13, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Midtown Arts & Music Festival - Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: Chanhassen Gnomadic Gnome Hunt - The Garden by the Wood, Chanhassen
⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: FREE Entry at Washington County Parks for National Get Outdoors Day - Washington County Parks, Minnesota
⚈ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm: Celebrate International Young Eagles Day (FREE) - MSP Airport Aircraft Viewing Area, St Paul
⚈ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm: Richfield Farmers Market - Richfield Veterans Park, Richfield
⚈ 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Fitness at the Beach - East Bush Lake Park & Beach, Bloomington
⚈ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm: Minnesota State Parks: Free Park Day - National Get Outdoors Day - ,
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Bloomington Farmers Market - Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Burnsville Farmers Market - Burnsville Center, Burnsville
⚈ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Midtown Farmers Market - Midtown Farmers Market – Market Plaza, Minneapolis
⚈ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Mill City Farmers Market - Mill City Farmers Market, Minneapolis
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: White Bear Lake Kids Bike Rodeo (FREE) - White Bear Lake Public Works, White Bear Lake
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Badger Hill Saturday Morning Story Telling (FREE) - Badger Hill Brewing, Shakopee
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Crosby ExploraTots Saturday (FREE) - Crosby Farm Regional Park, Saint Paul
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Eagan Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE) - Barnes & Noble Promenade, Eagan
⚈ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Eidem Farm Saturday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Excelsior Art On the Lake - Water Street, Excelsior
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Little Canada Touch-A-Truck (FREE) - Little Canada Elementary School, Little Canada
⚈ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lowe's Kids Workshop: Trophy Cup (FREE) - Lowe’s – Twin Cities Locations, Twin Cities
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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