Events listed by date. I try to include if they are kid friendly or dog friendly. Please visit site link for more information. LLF! = Looks Like Fun, I haven’t been, but it looks like a must make event; FFP!= Favorite From Past, I have been, I try to make each year.
Current Events:
January 30, 2026
Snow Queen’s Gambit; 5 – 8 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($20)
Interactive mystery themed Winter Carnival game
January 31, 2026
Art Shanty Project; 11 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live shows and music; vendors; More
Around the World in a Day; 11 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Crafts; Shows; More
Frosty Festival and Fishing ; 12 – 3 pm; Egan, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Icy Hungry Hippos; Smores; Ice fishing (no license needed); More
Wonders of Winter; 1 – 4 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Snowshoeing; Scavenger hunt; Dog sled rides; Horse drawn wagon rides; More
February 1, 2026
Doggie Depot; 10 – 3 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Pet-friendly vendors; Dog yoga (9 am; register online); Crowing of Canine King and Queen; More
Kids Fest; 11:00 – 2:30 pm; Minnetonka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Dog sled rides; Ski ball; Facepainting; More
February 2, 2026
Midwinter Melt; 6 – 9 pm; St Anthony, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kicksled rides; Luminary trails; More
February 7, 2026
Snowflake Days; 11 – 1 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online
Cookies and canvas; Medallion hunt; More
Winterfest; 12 – 3 pm; Fridley, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Storytime; Snowshoeing; Kick sleds; More
Inflatable Fair; 2 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Fire and Ice Festival; 3 – 7 pm; Plymouth, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Winter train ride; Bingo; Fireworks (6:30); More
February 8, 2026
Family Day at CRIC; 5 – 7:30 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Ice bowling; Public skate; More
Mid-Winter Fest; 4 – 7:30 pm; Apple Valley, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Sledding; Recycling bin races (4-6:30); Horse drawn wagon rides (4-6); More
February 15, 2026
Coffee & Coco Story Time; 11:00 – 12:00 pm; Victoria, MN
Kid Friendly; $15/child
Storytime; Crafts; Coco
Past Events:
March 14, 2025
Lark’s 7 Happy Fridays; 10:15 – 11 am; Kellogg, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Story time; Music; Carousel ride; More
Minnesota Ice Festival; 4 – 10 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Ice maze; Ice slide; More
February 15, 2025
Valetine Trail Adventure; 10 – 2:15 pm (timeslots); Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($6)
Story trail; Campfire; Valentine making; More
Minnesota Ice Festival; 11 – 10 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Ice maze; Ice slide; More
Skate Through the Decades; 6 – 8 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Costume contest; Games; Ice skating; More
February 16, 2025
Coffee & Cocoa Story Time; 10 – 11:30 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; $15/child
Crafts; Story; More
Minnesota Ice Festival; 11 – 9 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Ice maze; Ice slide; More
March 14, 2025
Lark’s 7 Happy Fridays; 10:15 – 11 am; Kellogg, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Story time; Music; Carousel ride; More
Minnesota Ice Festival; 4 – 10 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Ice maze; Ice slide; More
February 15, 2025
Valetine Trail Adventure; 10 – 2:15 pm (timeslots); Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($6)
Story trail; Campfire; Valentine making; More
Minnesota Ice Festival; 11 – 10 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Ice maze; Ice slide; More
Skate Through the Decades; 6 – 8 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Costume contest; Games; Ice skating; More
February 16, 2025
Coffee & Cocoa Story Time; 10 – 11:30 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; $15/child
Crafts; Story; More
Minnesota Ice Festival; 11 – 9 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Ice maze; Ice slide; More
February 22, 2025
Freeze Fest at Phalen Regional Park; 1 – 4 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Smore’s; Fort making; Indigenous games; More
March 7, 2025
Super Hero Party; 5:30 – 7 pm; Victoria, MN
Kid Friendly
Photo ops; Inflatables; Dance party; More
March 8, 2025
Skillsville Premiere Party; 9 – 1 pm (timeslots); St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (register online)
Watch a Skillsville episode; Games; Characters; More
March 15, 2025
St. Patricks Day Parade and Craft Sale ; 9 – 2 pm; Maple Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Craft sale; Parade (1:30); More
March 16, 2025
Day of Irish Dance; 9 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly
March 17, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Parade; 6 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; post-parade Blarney Blast is $10
March 22, 2025
Spring Egg Hunt 12 – 1:30 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly (1 – 12yrs); Free
Egg hunt 10:30 for 1-6yrs and 11:15 for 7-12yrs; Games; Food; More
Annual Egg Hunt McDonough 12 – 2 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
March 29, 2025
Spring Holiday Carnival 12 – 2pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
April 5, 2025
Redeemer Easter Egg Hunt 9 – 10:30 pm; Wayzata, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Face painting; Crafts; Egg hunt (9:30); More
Spring Fling 10 – 1 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online for photos
Mixed Nuts comedy (10:15); Face Painting; Balloon animals; More
Woodbury Community EXPO 10 – 3 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Face painting; Live shows; Bounce house; Booths; More
Spring Egg Hunt; 11 am; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Meet the Bunny; 12 – 2 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($25)
Egg hunt (5 eggs); Crafts; More
Family Egg Hunt; 2 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Egg hunt times by age; Meet the Easter Bunny; Bounce houses; More
April 6, 2025
Bamboo Bay Egg Hunt; 9 – 11 am; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($15/kid)
April 11, 2025
EGGstravaganza Scramble 6 – 8 pm; Lino Lakes, MN
Kid Friendly; Preregister online ($14)
Gym egg hunt (1-7yrs) and pool egg hunt (7-12yrs)
Flashlight Egg Scramble 7 – 9 pm; Savage, MN
Kid Friendly; Preregister online
Indoor egg hunt
Flashlight Egg Hunt 8:30 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly (10-13 yrs); Preregister online; Free
April 12, 2025
Egg Hunt 9 – 10 am slots; Cottage Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($7)
Floating Egg Hunt; 9:30 – 11:30 am; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Spring Egg Hunt 10:30 – 11:15 am (timeslots by age); Arden Hills, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($8)
Egg Hunt 10 – 10:55 or 11 – 11:55 am; Otsego, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free; Register Online
Themed stations; Treats for leashed pets; DJ; Craft fair; More
Breakfast with the Bunny; 10 – 12 pm timeslots; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($25 per child adult pair)
Continental breakfast; Bunny photos; Crafts
EasterFest; 10 – 12 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly (2yrs – 2nd grd); Free
Egg hunt; Bunny petting; Bounce house; More
Easter Egg-Stravaganza; 10 – 12 pm; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP requested
Egg hunt (10:30; 11; 11:30); Bingo; Crafts; More
Bunny Hop Trail; 10 – 12 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($15/kid)
Easter Egg Hunt; 10 – 12 pm; Richfield, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Centre Eggstravaganza; 10 – 12 pm timeslots; New Richmond, WI
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Cross of Christ Carnival; 10:30 – 3:30 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly
Face painting; Games; Bounce house; More
Spring Candy Grab; 11 – 1 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Crafts; Egg Hunts; More
Easter Egg Hunt; 11:30 – 1:30 pm; Spring Lake Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free but onsite registration required
Egg hunt (starts at 12:40, staggered for ages)
Easter Egg Hunt; 12 pm; Osseo, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Egg Hunt 1 – 2:15 pm slots by age; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly (3-10 yrs); Free; Register online
Egg Hunt & Candy Grab; 1 – 2:30 pm; Shakopee, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Egg hunt; Crafts; Games; More
Eggcellent Doggy Adventure; 1 – 3 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Dog Friendly; Kid Friendly; Register online and get a gift bag
Egg/treat hunt (2); Agility course; More
Easter Egg Hunt 2 pm; Forest Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Outside egg hunt with different zones by age; Bounce house; Crafts; More
April 13, 2025
Aqua Egg Hunt; 9:30 – 11:30 am slots; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($8)
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Roseth Realty Easter Egg Extravaganza; 12 – 2 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Egg hunt; Bounce house; More
Easter Eggstravaganza; 1 – 2:30 pm; Minnetonka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
April 17, 2025
Eggccessible Hunt; 6 – 7 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free but required preregister online
Egg hunt focused for children with disabilities
April 18, 2025
James J Hill House Easter Egg Hunt; 9:30 – 11 am; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($8)
Egg hunts (9:30; 12; 2:30); Scavenger hunt; Story time; More
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Egg Hunt; 5 – 7 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Egg hunt; Crafts; More
April 19, 2025
Spring Celebration with Easter Bunny; 9 – 3 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Easter Bunny photos; Baby animals (11-2); More
Giant Egg Hunt; 9 – 10:15 am; South St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Donuts; Petting zoo; Egg hunt (10); More
Mystery Egg Hunt 9 – 11 am; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Register Online ($13)
Egg hunt (9:15); Petting zoo; Face painting; More
North Loop Candy Grab; 9:30 – 10:30 am slots; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Easter Bunny photos; Egg hunt (10); More
Easter Egg Hunt; 9:30 – 11 am slots; Maplewood, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online
Breakfast treats; Coloring; Egg hunt; More
Community Egg Hunt; 10 am; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
City Hall Egg Hunt; 10 am; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Spring Egg Hunt; 10 – 11:30 am; Bloomington, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Teddy Bear Band (10); Egg hunt (11)
Easter Egg Hunt; 9 – 11:30 am; Dayton, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Games; Egg hunt (9 and 10:30); More
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Giant Easter Egg Hunt; 10:30 – 11:40 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Lunch; Face painting; Egg hunt (11:30); More
Egg Hunt Party; 10 – 12 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($10)
Egg hunt (11:30 and 11:45; free); Bounce house; Crafts; Snacks; More
Van Cleve Annual Egg Hunt; 10:30 – 12 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online
Egg hunt; Bounce house; Kids archery; More
Linwood Community Bunny Hop Eggtravanganza; 11 – 12:30 pm; Stacy, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Collect eggs from decorated stations; Easter Bunny photos; More
Easter at the Castle – Sold Out; 12 – 1:30 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($20)
Storytime; Crafts; Egg hunt; More
April 26, 2025
Arbor Day Celebration; 10 – 11:30 am; Savage, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Wildlife show (10:15); Scavenger hunt; More
Touch a Truck; 10 – 12 pm; New Brighton, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kite Day in the Park; 10 – 12 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Kite kit for first 350
Earth Day Celebration; 10 – 2 pm; Roseville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live music; Crafts; Story time; More
Garden Center Open House; 10 – 4 pm; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Balloon artist; Plant pots; Prizes; More
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
April 27, 2025
Garden Center Open House; 10 – 4 pm; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Balloon artist; Plant pots; Prizes; More
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Springfest; 2 – 5 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live shows; Garage sale; Kids activities; More
May 1, 2025
Bike Rodeo 6 – 8 pm; Golden Valley, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bike safety checks; Safety skills course; Drawings; More
May 2, 2025
Bad Weather Outdoor Arcade Party; 3 – 11 pm; St. Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
All you can play wristbands $10 (kids under 13 yrs play free); Food trucks; More
May 3, 2025
Kids Fishing Clinic; 9 – 12 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Learn to fish; Lunch provided; More
Fraser Festival; 9 – 1 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Walk for Animals; 9 -1 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
Pet costume contest (11); Dog walk; Vendors; More
Business Expo; 9 – 1 pm; Ramsey, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Balloon art; Face painter; Giveaways; More
Vehicle Day; 10 – 12 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Truck Day; 10 – 12 pm; Lino Lakes, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Touch a truck (sensory-friendly 10 – 10:30) and Silent auction
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Cinco de Mayo; 10 – 6 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live music; Parade; Car show; More
Brit’s Kentucky Derby Day; 12 – 6:30 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Free
Bluegrass band; Photo booth; Derby on outdoor TVs; More
Bad Weather Outdoor Arcade Party; 12 – 11 pm; St. Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
All you can play wristbands $10 (kids under 13 yrs play free); Food trucks; More
Inflatable Fair Summer Expo; 2 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; Velcro wall; More
Day at the Derby; 2 – 7 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Derby watch party; Mini ponies; Open-play pickleball; More
May 4, 2025
Bud Break; 7:30 – 11 am; Chaska, MN
Kid Friendly
Kids 1k; 5K; Flower costume contest; More
Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies; 10 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; FFP!; Review on Blog
Petting zoo; Corn pit; Straw bale maze; More
Bad Weather Outdoor Arcade Party; 12 – 9 pm; St. Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
All you can play wristbands $10 (kids under 13 yrs play free); Food trucks; More
Spring Fling; 1 – 3 pm; Amery, WI
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Pony rides ($1); Egg hunt; Petting zoo; More
May 8, 2025
Touch a Truck; 5 – 7 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
May 9, 2025
Shepherd’s Harvest Festival; 9 – 4 pm; Lake Elmo, MN
Kid Friendly
May 10, 2025
Touch-A-Truck; 10 – 12 pm; Mendota Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Sensory friendly hour starting at 10 am
Mother’s Day Bonsai Show at Como Conservatory; 10 – 6 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
May 11, 2025
Mother’s Day Bonsai Show at Como Conservatory; 10 – 6 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Saint Paul Civic Symphony’s Mother’s Day Concert; 1 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
IGH PD Open House; 4 – 7 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Simulations; Foods; Raffle; More
May 17, 2025
Bark in the Park; 9 – 12 pm; Plymouth, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Touch-a-Truck; 10 – 1 pm; Arden Hills, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Jumpin to Spring; 11 – 2 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce houses; Hot dog lunch; More
Art-A-Whirl; 12 – 8 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free and paid events
Live music; Crafts; Art viewing; More
Rock the Barn; 3 – 6 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Discounted tickets online
Live music; Meet farm animals; Make dandelion fritters; More
Gaga Ball Night Out; 5:30 – 10:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Kid drop off event; Gaga ball; Pizza; Movies; More
May 18, 2025
Dandelion Day; 10 – 5 pm; Minneapolis
Kid Friendly; Reservations online; Free
Holz Farm Spring Festival; 11 – 3 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Tickets online
Barnyard animals; Live music; More
Art-A-Whirl; 12 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free and paid events
Live music; Crafts; Art viewing; More
Royal Family Fun Day; 1 – 3 pm; Hopkins, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online
Free food; Ninja course; Inflatables; More
Teddy Bear Band; 2 – 3 pm; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Somethin’ Bout a Truck; 4 – 7 pm; Prior Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
May 29, 2025
Burnsville Police Open House; 5 – 7 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Meet a K-9; Detective skills activity; More
Family Festival; 9 – 4 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
ETC Productions (9:30); Crafts; Todd’n’Tina (10:10); More
WaterFest; 11 – 4 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Paddle a dragon boat; Street sweeper rides; Bounce house; More
June 1, 2025
LDT Brewing Co Block Party; 2 – 10 pm; Hopkins, MN
Kid Friendly (till 8); Free
Live music; Yard games; Foam Forts; More
Brews and Bones at Schram Haus Brewery; 3 – 6 pm; Chaska, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Pet service vendors; Food trucks; Best dog trick contest; More
Tower Days Parade; 6:30 pm; Spring Lake Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly June 6, 2025
Edina Art Fair; 3 – 8 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free June 7, 2025
Kids Adventure Mud Run; 9 – 10:30 am; Cottage Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
St Anthony Park Arts Festival; 10 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live music; Used book sale; Lawn games; Plant sale; More
Chalkfest; 10 – 6 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Edina Art Fair; 10 – 7 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Good Neighbor Days; 10 am – 11:30 pm; Hugo, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free (parts)
Craft fair; Parade (11am); Skatepark demo; Fireworks; More
Fishing Derby; 10:15 – 12 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; $5 online reg
Largest and smallest fish contest; Prizes; More
Kites & Bites Festival; 11 – 2 pm; Bloomington, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Free kites for kids; Rockin Hollywoods (11:30 – 1:30); More
Good Neighbor Days; 10 am – 4 pm; Hugo, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free (parts)
Craft fair; Bingo; Skatepark demo; Nickel dash (11); More
Edina Art Fair; 10 – 5 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Chalkfest; 10 – 6 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Tower Days; 10 – 8 pm; Spring Lake Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Parts)
Car show; Carnival games (.50); Inflatables; Lumberjack show (2:30; 3:30); More
Albertville’s Friendly City Days; 8 am – 8 pm; Albertville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Parts)
City-wide garage sale; Carnival; Bingo; More
Ice Cream Social; 6 – 8 pm; Vadnais Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Free ice cream; Live music; Kids activities; More
Albertville’s Friendly City Days; 8 am – 10 pm; Albertville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Parts)
City-wide garage sale; Carnival; Tethered ballon rides; Robotic puppets; More
Fridley ’49er Parade and Party; 4 – 7 pm; Fridley, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Inflatables; DJ; Parade (6:30); More
Kid Friendly; Free; FFP!
Contests; Crazy hair; Movie; More June 13, 2025
Albertville’s Friendly City Days; 8 am – 11 pm; Albertville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Parts)
City-wide garage sale; Carnival; Live music; Fireworks (10 pm); More
Coin Carnival; 4 – 7 pm; Prior Lake, MN
Kid Friendly
Carnival games; Face painting; Inflatables; More
Father Hennepin Festival; 6:30 pm – 11 pm; Champlin, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Parade (6:30); Despicable Me 4 movie (9:00); Fireworks (10:00); More
Albertville’s Friendly City Days; 8 am – 11 pm; Albertville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Parts)
City-wide garage sale; Carnival; Live music; Car show; Insphyre fire performance (9:30, 10:30 pm); More
Stone Arch Bridge Festival; 10 – 7 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Albertville’s Friendly City Days; 8 am – 6 pm; Albertville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Parts)
Parade (12:30); Live music; RC Racing; More
Stone Arch Bridge Festival; 10 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Skoolie; 5 – 6:30 pm; St Paul Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Games; Free food; Crafts; More June 18, 2025
Skoolie; 5 – 6:30 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Games; Free food; Crafts; More June 19, 2025
Skoolie Cottage Grove; 5 – 6:30 pm; Cottage Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Games; Free food; Crafts; More
Rockin Rogers; 5 – 7 pm; Rodgers, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Teddy Bear Band; Kids tractor pull; Crazy hair; More
Manitou Days Grand Parade; 6:30 – 11 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Parade(6:30); Beach Dance; More
Midsommar Festival 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Crafts, Live music; Maypole dancing; More June 26, 2025
Ted Bearth Grande Parade; 6 pm; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Starlight Cinema ~ Despicable Me 4; 7 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; FFP!
Contests; Crazy hair; Movie; More
June 27, 2025
Free Friday Tie Dye; 10 – 11 am; Cottage Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bring your own white cotton shirt
Cheese Curd Festival; 4 – 10 pm; Ellsworth, WI
Kid Friendly
Live music; Car show; Cheese curd and beer pairing (5-6:30); More
Blaine Festival; 5 – 11 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Carnival rides (fee); Oreo Stacking Contest (5:30; register online); Magician (7); Bingo (6); Live music; More
Kaposia Days Parade; 6:30 pm; South Saint Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
June 28, 2025
Blaine Festival; 10 am- 11:30 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Carnival rides (fee); Parade (12); Magician (5:30); Bingo (12:45; 6:45); Live music; More
Strawberry Festival; 10 – 5 pm; Afton, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce houses; Crafts; Eating contest (register by 12:45); Vendors; More
Cheese Curd Festival; 10 – 10 pm; Ellsworth, WI
Kid Friendly
Live music; Milk & Cookie Pairing (10:30-11:30); Ice cream tasting (12-1); Cheese curd eating contest (2); More
Dan Patch Days; 10 am – 10 pm; Savage, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts
Parade (11); Inflatables ($20 wristbands); Mini ninja warrior dash (2-4); Cookie eating contest (register ahead); More
Summerfest ; 11 – 10:30 pm; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Teddy Bear Band; Live music; Inflatables; More
Freedom Festival; 3 – 11 pm; Ham Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Obstacle course; Kids archery booth; Live music; Hot dog eating contest (5); Fireworks (10); More
Summer Fest; 4 – 10:30 pm; Minnetonka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Tot Trot (4 pm); Koo Koo (5:45); Inflatables; Fireworks (10 pm); More
June 29, 2025
Blaine Festival; 10 – 6 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Carnival rides (fee); Minnow Races; Magician (12; 2:30); Quick change show (4:30); Live music; More
Strawberry Festival; 10 – 4 pm; Afton, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce houses; Crafts; Vendors; More
July 2, 2025
4th of July Celebration; 12 – 9 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Midway Carnival; Parade (6); Live music; More
Casting with Cops; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Apple Valley, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Pre-register online
Bait and treats provided; prizes
Plymouth Symphony for the Cities; 8:30 pm; Plymouth, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly (outside of main seating); Free
July 3, 2025
Cub Foods Family Fun Night; 5 – 9 pm; Apple Valley, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Inflatables ($5); Face painting; Kids dance; Magic show; More
Sparkle Fest; 6 – 10 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Foam party; Bingo; Inflatables; More
July 4, 2025
Lake Minnetonka 4th of July; 7:30 am – 10:30 pm; Excelsior, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kids’ bike parade line-up (10); Live music; Petting zoo; Fireworks (9:50); More
4th in the Park; 8 – 6 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Parade (11); Inflatables; Kids contests; Live music; More
Freedom Days; 8 am – 10 pm; Apple Valley, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Parade (1); Live music; Fireworks (9:30); More
4th of July Celebration; 8 – 10:30 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Midway Carnival; Sparkler Dash (9:15); Live music; Fireworks (10); More
4th of July Hometown Celebration; 6 – 10:30 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Splash pad; Live music; Fireworks (10); More
White Bear Lake Firework Show & Marketfest; 6- 10:30 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live music; Plane flyover; Fireworks (10); More
Pan-O-Prog: Fireworks; 6 – 10:30 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Face painting; Live music; Fireworks; More
July 5, 2025
Booster Days; 11 am – 12:30 am; Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Carnival rides (fee); Hot dog eating contest (3 pm); Parade (11); Live music; Magician (1:30); More
July 6, 2025
Booster Days; 10 am – 11:30 pm; Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Carnival rides (fee); Kids fishing contest (10 am); Live music; Fireworks (dusk); More
Pan-O-Prog; 5 – 8 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Hot dog dinner; Activities; More
Party in the Park; 5:30 – 8 pm; Hastings, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Live music; Face painting; Bounce house; More
Spellbinding Sky Dancers; 6 – 7 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
July 9, 2025
Pan-O-Prog; 10 – 8 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Baby crawl race (10); Puppet show (10:30); Ice cream social (1-3); Live music; More
Kidz Concert in the Commons; 10 – 11:30 am; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Riffin Griffin
July 10, 2025
Pan-O-Prog; 10 – 11 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Big wheel races (10); Pet show (9-11); Pedal tractor pull (12); Carnival (cost); Live music; More
Movies in the Park – The Parent Trap; Dusk; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 11, 2025
Pan-O-Prog; 9 am – 11 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Ping pong drop (10-12); Touch a truck (1-5); Race car alley (3-6); Carnival (cost); Live music; More
Family Summer Splash; 5 – 7 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
DJ; Inflatables; Games; More
River Fest; 5 – 8 pm; Monticello, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Car show; Petting zoo; Pie eating contest (6pm); More
Family Fun Fest ; 5 – 11 pm; Andover, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Sleeping Beauty meet and greet (5:30-7:30); Live music; Inflatables (fee); Magic show (5:30); More
Como Community Council’s Ice Cream Social; 5:30 – 8 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 12, 2025
Pan-O-Prog; 6 am – 11 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Fishing tournament; Kid parade (10); Kids craft fair (10-12); Grand parade (5); Live music; More
Family Fun Fest ; 8 am – 11:30 pm; Andover, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Zoomobile (4-6); Live music; Inflatables (fee); Karate demo (2:30); Baby crawl contest (10); Spiderman and Merida meets (12:30-2:30); More
July 13, 2025
3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Contest; 11 am registration; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register onsite at 11
Extreme Day at Canterbury Park; 1 pm; Shakopee, WI
Kid Friendly
July 14, 2025
Bastille Day; 5 – 9 pm; St. Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP requested online
Live music; Face painting; Bounce house; More
July 15, 2025
Terrific Tuesdays – Will Sings Songs; 10:30 – 11:15 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 16, 2025
Raspberry Festival; 8 am – 6:30 pm; Hopkins, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kids fishing event (9am); Live music; Pie eating contest (6pm); More
Ice Cream Social; 5 – 7 pm; Hanover, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kids activities; Free dinner; Historical exhibits; More
Princess Summer Sing-Along Concert; 6 – 7:30 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Northwest Como Community Cookout; 6 – 8 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Dinner; Activities; More
Kids Summer Bash; 6 – 9 pm; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Ice cream; Bounce house; More
July 17, 2025
Family Fun Night Carnival; 4:30 – 7:30 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online or pay at the door.
Ice Cream Social; 5 – 7 pm; Falcon Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Bounce house; Live music; Free ice cream; More
Fete Des Lacs; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Centerville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Water Ski Show (7-8:30); More
Maple Grove Days Parade; 6:10 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Fridays with Firefighters; 10 – 12:00 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kidz Carnival Kraze; 10 – 2 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Ticket package is $25
Penny Carnival; 1 – 3 pm; Arden Hills, MN
Kid Friendly
Maple Grove Days; 3 – 11:15 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kids Capture the Flag (11-17yrs; 3pm); Beer yoga (5); Diaper derby (6:30); Outdoor movie; More
Raspberry Festival; 8 am – 10:30 pm; Hopkins, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Raspberry breakfast ($3.91); Kids Big Wheel races (10-12pm; 5-10yrs; donation requested); Chalk art; Soap box derby (11:30-3);Live music; Fireworks; More
East Bethel Booster Day Party in the Park; 8 am – 10:30 pm; East Bethel, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Petting zoo; Inflatables; Live music; Fireworks; More
Ariel and Moana at Inbound BrewCo; 11 am – 2 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Crown making; Face painting; Character meet & greets; More
International Festival; 3 – 9 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Stage performances; African hair braiding; crafts; face painting; henna tattoos; Free books (5-7pm); More
Blaster Battles; 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Bring eye protection and a blaster (if you have one)
Float-in Movie Theater – Space Jam 1996; 9 – 11 pm; St Anthony, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 20, 2025
KidsLit is Lit Festival; 12 -4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce house; Face painting; Book readings; More
Raspberry Festival Grand Day Parade; 1 pm; Hopkins, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Pokemon with the Police; 2 – 5 pm; Spring Lake Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Pokemon Go Community Day; Snacks; More
July 22, 2025
Leprechaun Days; 11 – 7 pm; Rosemount, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Lunch (11-1); Blarney stone hunt (1pm start; 0-12yrs); Teddy Bear Band (5:30); Bounce house; More
Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle Jam; 6:00 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 23, 2025
Leprechaun Days; 10:30 – 7:30 pm; Rosemount, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Bingo ($5); Wet N Wild (1-3; Rosemount residents only; register no later than 1pm); Big wheel race (5:15 registration; 3-8yrs); Penny scramble (3-8yrs); Pet costume contest (6-8); More
Aquatennial Torchlight Parade; 7:30 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 24, 2025
Starlight Cinema ~ The Wild Robot; 7 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; FFP!
Contests; Crazyhair; Movie; More
July 25, 2025
Leprechaun Days; 9:30 – 11 pm; Rosemount, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Puppet shows; Live music; Bubble Guy (4-7); Skateboard contest (4pm registration); More
Penny Carnival; 12 – 2 pm; St Louis Park, MN
Kid Friendly
Slice of Shoreview; 4 – 10 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
July 26, 2025
Leprechaun Days; 9:30 – 10:30 pm; Rosemount, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Parade (11); Book giveaway (12:30-2:30); Twinkie walk; Live music; Fireworks (10); More
Loring Park Art Festival; 10 – 6 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Slice of Shoreview; 10 – 10 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Parade (10); Slip N Slide (2-4); Fireworks (10); More
Chaska River City Days; 10 – 11:50 pm; Chaska, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Touch a Truck; 12 – 4 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce house; Henna Tattoos; Raffle ($3 tickets); More
July 27, 2025
Slice of Shoreview; 10 – 4 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Loring Park Art Festival; 10 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
July 31, 2025
Big Trucks and Cool Stuff; 4 – 7 pm; Champlin, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Pet Night at Main Street Market; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Hugo, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Parade (11); Cutest pet contest (6:30); Waterski show (7); More
Ice Cream Social; 6 – 8 pm; Little Canada, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Zombie Apocalypse Chase: Run and Get it Done; 8 – 9 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly (6 – 12 yrs); Register online
Aug 1, 2025
Summer Carnival; 10 – 12 pm; Shakopee, MN
Kid Friendly
Carnival games ($5 admission)
Wet & Wild Water Fun; 12:30 – 3 pm; Crystal, MN
Kid Friendly; Register ahead for discount
Giant water slides; Sprinkler activities
Canadian Days; 5 – 10:30 pm; Little Canada, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Live music; Carnival rides (all you can ride 6-10 pm, $20); Fireworks; More
St Anthony Villagefest Parade; 7 pm; St Anthony, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Aug 2, 2025
Canadian Days; 8 am – 10:30 pm; Little Canada, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Car show; Carnival rides (all you can ride 1-5 pm, $20); Kid parade (11; register online); Boat parade (4); Fireworks; More
St Anthony Villagefest; 8 am – 10:30 pm; St Anthony, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Tot trot (9:30 am); Dead phone throwing contest (3pm); Medallion hunt (2); Fireworks (9:45); More
Backpack to School Giveaway; 10 am; Cottage Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Backpack and school supply giveaway, while supplies last
Powderhorn Art Fair; 10 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Somi Art Fair; 10 – 6 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Aug 3, 2025
Canadian Days; 9 am – 3:30 pm; Little Canada, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Parade (noon); Carnival rides; Kidsdance; Petting zoo; More
Somi Art Fair; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Powderhorn Art Fair; 10 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Little Africa Fest; 12 – 9 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
African dance performances; Parade (12); Live music; Fashion show; More
EGA’s Open House; 3 – 5 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register online
Open gym; Ninja obstacle course; Games; More
The Bazillions; 6:30 -7:15 pm; Rogers, MN
Kid Friendly; Free Aug 7, 2025
Starlight Cinema ~ Minecraft; 7 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; FFP!
Contests; Face painting; Movie; More Aug 9, 2025
Tiny Tot Triathlon; Start times 9 – 10:45 am; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly (2 – 5 yrs old); Pre-registration requested
Very simple “race” (run around park and splash pad)
Kids Obstacle Mud Run; 9:30 – 12:30 am start times; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly (4-12 yrs); Register online
Unity in the Community; 4 – 7 pm; Richfield, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
School supply giveaway; Crafts; Ice cream; More
Kids Day at TBRA Rodeo; 5 – 7 pm; Clearwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
Petting zoo; Pony Rides; Games; Mutton bust and Calf ribbon race (sign-up for a randomly drawn spot); Rodeo show; More
Party on the Plaza; 5 – 9 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live music; Games; More
Cat Video Festival; 6:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Cat Friendly; Tickets available online
Fridays with Firefighters; 10 – 12:00 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Ki-Chi-Saga Days; 10 am – 6 pm; Chisago City, MN
Kid Friendly
Live music; Balloon twisting (3-5); Garage sale; More
Life Jacket Giveaway; 2 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Blue Heron Days; 4:30 – 7 pm; Lino Lakes, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce houses; Fitness challenges; Finding Nemo movie; More
Festival in the Park; 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Parade (6); Splash pad party (7); Penny Carnival
Ki-Chi-Saga Days; 8 am – 10 pm; Chisago City, MN
Kid Friendly
Live music; Hidden horn hunt; Water ski show (5-6); Garage sale; fireworks (8:45); More
Festival in the Park; 8 am – 10 pm; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Car show; Sustainable Safari (10-11); Inflatables (11-5); Fireworks (9:40); More
School-A-Palooza; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly (for Dakota and Scott Counties); Free; Register online
Free shop for school supplies, winter gear and shoes; Bounce house; Breakfast; More
Children’s Museum Summer Block Party; 10 -2 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; DJ; More
Rice & Larpenteur Summer Block Party; 11 -3 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Climbing wall; One free item from local vendors; Games; Free back-to-school haircuts; More
Boltz Community Carnival; 11 – 3 pm; Mendota Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables, Caricature artist; Break-a-thon; More
Back 2 School BBQ; 11 – 5 pm; Brooklyn Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP online
School supply giveaway; Drawings; BBQ Lunch; More
Heritage Days; 11 – 10 pm; Vadnais Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Jolly Pops (11-11:45); Inflatables (12-9); Fireworks; More
12 Under 12 Fashion Show by Kids; 12 – 1 pm; Roseville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Get tickets online
Day of Dignity; 12 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP online
Fruit and veggie boxes (and sign-up for free home delivery); Kids games; Haircuts; Backpack and supply giveaway (3 per family, kids must be present); Diaper and wipes (and sign-up for ongoing pick-ups); More
Ki-Chi-Saga Days; 11 am – 6 pm; Chisago City, MN
Kid Friendly
Garage sale; Parade (2); Pie eating contest (5); More
Back 2 School; 1 – 3 pm; Robbinsdale, MN
Kid Friendly; RSVP online; Free
Haircuts; Clothing giveaway; Face painting; More
Back to School Bookbag Giveaway; 2 – 6 pm; Crystal, MN
Backpack giveaway; Free food; Bounce houses; More
Back to School Bookbag Giveaway; 4 – 7 pm; Andover, MN
Inflatables; Relays; More
Back to School from Salvation Army; 10 – 1 pm; Brooklyn Center, MN
Kid Friendly; Free for k-12 kids in certain cities; Register ahead to avoid waitlist
Free school supplies; Carnival; More
August 20, 2025
Back to School Bash; 3 – 6 pm; Monticello, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Free school supplies; Bounce house; Fire trucks; More
Magic with Mr Norm; 6:30 -7:30 pm; Rogers, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
August 21, 2025
Back to School; 12 – 2 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Often gives out backpacks and supplies
Kids Fest; 5 – 8 pm; Plymouth, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; Face painting; Yo-yo maters; More
Back to School Event; 6 – 8 pm; Brooklyn Center, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Backpack giveaway; Dinner; Games; More
August 22, 2025
Woodbury Days; 4 – 10 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts
Stuff-N-Fluff (5pm; first 120 kids 1-12yrs); Live music; More
Ice Cream Social; 6 – 7:30 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Silent disco; Jazzercise classes; School supply giveaway; More
August 23, 2025
Woodbury Days; 10 am – 10:30 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts
Coin hunt (9:30 2-5yrs; 10 6-12yrs); Todd’n Tina (10:30); Lego build (12-2; 3-12yrs); Car show; Fireworks (9:30); More
Enchanted Princess Back to School Event; 10:30 – 12:30 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Princess meet and greets; Story time; Dance party; More
JKMs Back2School; 12 – 3 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP online
Backpack giveaway; Ice Cream; More
Back to School Youth Event; 12 – 3 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP by texting
Backpack giveaway; Lunch; Bingo for gift cards; More
Firefighter Challenge; 1 – 3 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Bring your own chair
August 24, 2025
Woodbury Days; 11 – 4:00 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts
Parade (11); Live music; More
Back to School Bash; 12 -3 pm; Plymouth, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Lunch; Balloon animals; face painting; More
August 26, 2025
Coon Rapids Backpack Distribution (full); 5 – 8 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; RSVP online
August 29, 2025
Movies in the Park – Jumanji; Dusk; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog friendly; Free
August 30, 2025
Back To School Event at Chopped & Served; 5 pm; St Louis Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Haircuts; Dinner; School supplies; More
September 1, 2025
Back to School Labor Day Event; 9 – 5 pm; West St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Haircuts; Food; School supplies; More
Back to School Giveaway; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Haircuts; Manicures; School supplies; More
September 4, 2025
Burnsville Fire Muster Block Party; 5 – 8 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid friendly; Free
Live music; Bubble party; Crafts; More
September 5, 2025
Burnsville Fire Muster Block Party; 5 – 10 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid friendly; Free (parts)
Live music; Skateboard lessons (5-7:30); Inflatables ($10 all day); Fireworks; More
St Tim’s Carnival; 5 – 10 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid friendly
Bingo; Cakewalk; Live music; More
IGH Days Family Fun Night; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid friendly
Carnival games; Inflatables; More
Youth Block Party; 8 – 11 pm; Oak Grove, MN
Kid friendly
September 6, 2025
Happy Days Festival; 8 am – 10:30 pm; Ramsey, MN
Kid friendly; Dog friendly; Free (Parts)
Car show; Dog show (1:45); Parade (11); Talent show; More
Monarch Festival; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live music; Butterfly costume parade (11); Crafts; More
Fall into the Arts Festival; 10 – 6 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
St Boni’s Fall Festival; 10 – 6:30 pm; Bloomington, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Car show; Carlson’s Llovable Llamas; Parade (10); More
Burnsville Fire Muster Block Party; 11 – 11 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid friendly; Free (parts)
Live music; Rain gutter regatta (3); Inflatables ($10 all day); Fireworks; More
St Tim’s Carnival; 12 – 10 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid friendly
Bingo; Cakewalk; Live music; More
September 7, 2025
Fall into the Arts Festival; 10 – 5 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Paws on Grand; 11 – 3 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
September 13, 2025
Prairie Festival; 9 am – 10:30 pm: Otsego, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; Live music; Petting zoo; Laser Tag; Car show; Fireworks; More
Community Resource Fair & Family Fun Day; 10 – 1 pm; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Free lunch and take home produce
Can Do Woofaroo; 10 – 1:30 pm; New Hope, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
Dog costume contest; Fundraising walk; Live music; More
Family Fun Flatables; 11 – 4 pm; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; Kids DJ; More
World Fest; 1 – 6 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Performances; Crafts; Vendors; More
September 14, 2025
Goldzilla Fun Fair; 9 – 2 pm; New Brighton, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
Doggies Lotto ($1); Ask a Trainer; Lure course ($7); Paw print paintings ($10); Free nail trims and ear cleaning; More
Carlson Toyota Family Fun Day; 11 am; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce house; Balloons; More
September 17, 2025
Edina Police Department Open House; 5 – 7 am; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; Tours; Free hot dogs; More
September 19, 2025
Ukrainian Heritage Festival ; 6 – 9 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly
Dance party; Workshops; Vendors; More
September 20, 2025
Day of the Dozers; 9 – 4 pm; Elk River, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online for a discount
Ride in construction vehicles; Play in sandpits; More
Coon Rapids Love My Pet Fair; 10 – 1:30 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog friendly; Free
Cake walk; Pet costume contest (12:30); Chalk art contest; More
Lakeville Art Festival; 10 – 5 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Art; Live music; Youth art tent; Demonstrations; More
White Bear Lake Shortest Marathon; 10:30 am; White Bear, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog friendly; Free
Harvest Festival at Holz Farm; 11 – 3 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly
Lexington Fall Festival; 12 – 6 pm: Lexington, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog friendly; Free (parts)
Ukrainian Heritage Festival ; 12 – 8 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly
Varenyky eating contest; Crafts; Vendors; More
White Bear Township Day Celebration ; 2 – 8 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Live music; Car show; Fireworks; More
September 21, 2025
Lakeville Art Festival; 10 – 4 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Art; Live music; Youth art tent; Demonstrations; More
Penn Fest ; 1 – 5 pm; Richfield, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Live music; Pet Zone; BMX demonstration; More
September 28, 2025
Fall Festival; 10 – 3:15 pm; Maplewood, MN
Kid Friendly
Kiddie Land; Cake walk; Raffle; More
September 28, 2024
Big Truck Day; 8:30 – 12 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Sensory hours from 8:30-9:30; Teddy Bear Band (9:30 – 11:30); More
HopeFest; 9 am – 1 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
Kidz dash; BBQ lunch; Balloon twisters; More
Harvest Fest ; 9 – 3 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Animal visits (11-2); Hap the Bear (10-3); More
Harvest Fest; 11 – 1 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Mini donut decorating; Inflatables; Relay races; More
Marydale Festival; 12 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Art show; Face painting; Temporary tattoos; More
October 4, 2024
Fall Fest; 11 – 7 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Tickets $10-5
Pumpkin picking; Haunted house; Live music; Costume contest (4:15); Bingo; More
October 5, 2024
Touch-A-Truck and Kids Garage Sale; 9 – 12 pm; Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Free to attend
Pawsome Pawty; 10 – 12 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Costume contest (11:30); More
Fall Fest; 11 – 7 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Tickets $10-5
Pumpkin picking; Haunted house; Live music; Costume contest (4:15); Bingo; More
Harvest Festival; 3 – 5 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Pie tasting; Crafts; Harvest table; More
Trick or Trot and Transylvania; 4:30 – 8:00 pm; New Hope, MN
Kid Friendly; Pre-registerby Oct 2, $10
Trick or treat; Face painting; Costume contest; Movie; More
Movie at Polar Lakes Park – Migration; 8 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
October 6, 2024
Fall Fest; 11 – 7 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Tickets $10-5
Pumpkin picking; Haunted house; Live music; Costume contest (4:15); Bingo; More
October 11, 2025
Harvest Fest; 10 – 8 pm; Stillwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Pumpkin drop (5:30); Kids activities; Inflatables (fee); Pie eating contest (2:30); More
Hamline Fall Festival; 11 – 2 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Inflatables; Lawn games; Free food; More
Harvest Halloween at the Barn; 1 – 5 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Llama visits; Pumpkin drop; Boo-dash races; More
Halloween Hoopla; 3 – 5 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Trick or treat; Search for mini pumpkins; crafts; More
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel Trunk or Treat; 3 – 6 pm; Richfield, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
October 17, 2025
Battle Creek Haunted Trail; 5:30 – 8 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly (10yrs+); Free
October 13, 2024
Harvest Fest; 10 – 7 pm; Stillwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Pumpkin drop (5:30); Kiddie tractor pull (3-5); Inflatables (fee); More
Howl-O-Ween; 12 – 3 pm; St. Louis Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Dog costume contest; Pet vendors; More
October 18, 2024
Halloween Party; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Brooklyn Center, MN
Kid Friendly; Ticket online, $5
Trick or treating; Kids dance; More
October 19, 2024
Preschool Costume Contest; 10:00 am; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Costume contest; Treat bags; More
Rocky’s Pumpkin Patch; 10 – 1 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trick or treating; Inflatables; Costume contest; More
Hilltop Pumpkin Party; 11 – 2 pm; Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Free
Games; Pumpkin decorating; Petting zoo; Costume Contest (1:15); More
Halloween Family Fun Day; 12:30 – 2 and 2:30 – 4 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly (up to 8yrs); Register online
Scream contest; Costume fashion show; Crafts; More
Children’s Pumpkin Carving Contest; 1 – 2:30 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly (3-12 yrs); Free
Old Fashioned Halloween; 1 – 4 pm; Richfield, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Scavenger hunt; Games; Fresh-pressed apple cider; More
Trunk or Treat; 2 – 4 pm; Crystal, MN
Kid Friendly; Fre
Halloween Dog Event; 2 – 5 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Costume contest (4:30); Pet vendors; More
Halloween Bash; 5 – 8 pm; Savage, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online for discount
Inflatables; Wagon rides; DJ; More
Pumpkin Night in the Park; 5 – 9 pm; Fridley, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
October 20, 2024
Trunk or Treat ; 2 – 4 pm; Circle Pines, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trick or treating; Petting zoo; More
Trunk or Treat with Hot Dog Dinner; 4 – 6 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
October 20, 2025
Bingo Night; 6- 8 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly
October 23, 2025
Fall Fest; 6 – 8 pm; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Bounce house; Crafts; Trick or Treat; More
October 24, 2025
Downtown Trick or Treat ; 2 – 6 pm; Elk River, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Petting zoo; Trick or treating; More
Halloboo Trick or Treat Trail; 4 – 7 pm; Edina, MN
Kid Friendly; Pre-register online
Trick or Treat; 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register ahead to join sensory friendly hour (4:30-5:30)
Trick or Treat; 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register ahead to join sensory friendly hour (4:30-5:30)
Halloween Party; 5 – 7 pm; Vadnais Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Parade through Scarecrow Trail; Halloween treat bags; Games; More
Burwell Spooktacular; 5 – 7:30 pm; Minnetonka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
House tours; Crafts; Inflatable slide; More
Pumpkin Walk; 5 – 8 pm; New Brighton, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or treat; DJ; More
Ghostly Gathering; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Inver Grove Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($8/child)
Trick or treating; Bounce house; DJ; More
Monster Bash; 5:30 – 8 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Haunted house; Games; More
Halloween Fest; 6 – 8 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Pre-registration required ($7)
Illuminated trick or treat; Music; More
Community Halloween Party; 6 – 8 pm; Hastings, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Activity stations; DJ; Costume Contests; Obstacle course; More
Dog and Owner Costume Contest; 6 – 9 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Sign-up at 6pm, judging at 7pm
October 25, 2025
Boo Bash Dash; 9 – 12 am; Wayzata, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
5K; Costume contest; Pumpkin derby; Trick or treating; More
Spooktacular Carnival; 10 – 1 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Purchase game tickets
Trunk or Treat; 10:30 – 12 pm; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or Treat; 10:30 – 12 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Free food;Inflatables; More
Halloween Trail Walk; 11 – 2 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online ($6)
Fall Festival; 12 – 2 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Free food; games; More
Pet Haven’s Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest; 1 – 3 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; $5 donation to enter costume contest
Halloween Spook-tacular; 1 – 4 pm; Roseville, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Bounce house; Crafts; Trunk or Treat; More
Trunk-or-Treat; 1 – 4 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Truck or Treat; 1 – 4 pm; Columbia Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Dog costume contest (2:30); Face painting; Touch-a truck; More
Kid Friendly; Free
Halloween on the Farm; 1 – 5 pm; Elk River, MN
Kid Friendly
Trick or treating; Jack o Lantern carving; More
Trunk or Treat; 2 – 4 pm; Ham Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kid Friendly; Free
Community Halloween Party; 2:30 – 5 pm; Prior Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Pre-register online ($10/kid)
Games; Costume contests; Haunted house; More
Boo Bash; 3 – 6:30 pm (timeslots); Shoreview, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Trick or treat; Spooky trail; Hayride; More
Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail; 3 – 7:15 pm (timeslots); Falcon Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Pre-registration required
Games; Magician; Trick or treat the doors of the historic farm house
Halloween Jamboree; 4 – 6 pm; Chaska, MN
Kid Friendly
Trick or treating; Haunted house; More
Spooky Family Fun; 4 – 7 pm; Shakopee, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Halloween Party; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Chanhassen, MN
Kid Friendly; $6/child
Trick or treating; Haunted room; Inflatables; More
Haunted Forest Festival; 5:30 – 8 pm; Lakeville, MN
Kid Friendly; $5/person (onsite), LLF!
Trick or treater maze; Haunted forest trail; Puppet show; More
Haunted Trail; 6 – 8 pm; Rosemount, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
October 26, 2025
Costume Carnival; 12 – 1 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or Treat; 1 – 2 pm; St Paul Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or Treat; 1 – 4 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail; 2 – 5 pm; Bloomington, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
October 28, 2025
Lunds and Byerlys Boo Bash; 4 – 7 pm; Apple Valley, Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eagan, Golden Valley; MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kowalski’s Boo Bash; 4 – 7 pm; Kowalski stores
Kid Friendly; Free
October 29, 2025
Lunds and Byerlys Boo Bash; 4 – 7 pm; Richfield, Roseville, Woodburry; MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or Treat; 5:30 – 7 pm; Afton, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
October 30, 2025
Trick or Treat; 5 – 6:30 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
October 31, 2024
Candy Crawl; 10 – 1 pm; Prior Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Fall Extravaganza; 5 – 7 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Hot dog dinner; Games; Trick or treating; More
Trunk of Treat; 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Dinner; Games; Trick or treating; More
November 1, 2025
Kids Halloween Bingo; 12 pm; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Costume contest; Bingo; More
Halloween Costume Party; 1 – 4 pm; Fridley, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly
Dog costume contest (1-2); Photo booths; More
Great Sculpture Costume Crawl; 1 – 3 pm; St Anthony, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Decorated trail; Stations for treats; More
Trunk or Treat; 1 – 3 pm; West Saint Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or Treat; 4 – 4:30 pm; Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Free
Trunk or Treat; 3 – 4:30 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Hot dogs; Games; Trick or treating; More
BeltramiScare; 5:30 – 8pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Haunted tours in Beltrami Park
November 8, 2025
Holiday Open House at The Big White House; 12 – 2 pm; Anoka, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa visits (take your own pictures); Holiday display; More
Bring Your Kids Comedy Varity Show; 3 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Buy tickets online
November 16, 2025
Family Movie Day; 12:30 pm; Coon Rapids, MN
Kid Friendly; RSVP online; Free
Dog Man movie with free snacks
Turkey Bingo; 2 – 4 pm; Mounds View, MN
Kid Friendly; $1 Bingo cards
November 19, 2025
Blaster Battles; 6 – 8 pm; Maple Grove, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (Toys for Tots donations accepted); Reserve a spot online
November 21, 2025
Light Up the Lake Celebration; 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Wayzata, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog friendly; Free
Candy cane hunt(5pm; kids up to 5yrs); Parade (5:15); Tree lighting; More
November 22, 2025
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 10 am; 11:30; 1 pm; 2:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
Gobble Games; 1 – 3 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
Prizes; Swimming; Games; More
November 23, 2025
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 11:30; 1 pm; 2:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
November 28, 2025
River Dazzle; 1 – 7 pm; River Falls, WI
Kid Friendly; Free
Parade (6:30); Santa photos (1-5); Cookies and coco (1-6:30); More
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival And Parade; 3 – 8 pm; Taylors Falls, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa Parade (6); Mrs Claus in the library (5-6); More
Light Up Hudson; 7:00 – 8:30 pm; Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa illuminates a holiday display.
November 29, 2025
Breakfast with Santa; 8:30 – 11 am; Lino Lakes, MN
Kid Friendly; $5/person
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival And Parade; 9 – 8:30 pm; Taylors Falls, MN
Kid Friendly; Free (parts)
Flapjack breakfast (9-11); Wreath making (9-11); Family bingo (6:30; $20); More
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 10 am; 11:30; 1 pm; 2:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
November 30, 2025
Santa Pancake Breakfast; 9 – 12 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; $10 adults, $5 kids
Breakfast; Santa photos; Coloring contest
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 11:30; 1 pm; 2:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
Winter Celebration; 4 – 6:30 pm; Blaine, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Can be combined with Kids Shop (cost)
Live music; Live reindeer; Park lighting; More
December 5, 2025
DecemBrrr Dazzle; 5:30 – 8 pm; Prior Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Ice carving demos; Santa photos; Bonfire; More
December 6, 2025
Pancakes and PJs with Elf; 9:45 – 12 pm; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Tickets $16.83-19.83
PJ themed; Pancake bar; Movie
Frozen Experience at Shops of West End; 10 – 1 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
DJ; Games; Live reindeer; Characters; More
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 10:00 am; 11:30 am; 1:00pm; 2:30; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
Grand Meander; 11 – 4 pm: St. Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa visits; Raptor Center; Soup tasting; More
Santas Wonderland; 12 – 2 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa visits; crafts; More
Santa and his Critters; 12 – 3 pm; Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Free
Petting zoo; Santa visits; More
Snow Many Traditions; 1 – 3 pm; Brooklyn Center, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Crafts; Free hats, mittens and scarves; Santa visits; More
Winter Fest; 2 – 5 pm; St Michael, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Storytimes; Snowman hunt; Sleigh relay; Ninja challenge; More
Winterfest; 3 – 5 pm; Crystal, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Holiday photos; Crafts; Meet llamas; More
Hometown Holiday; 3 – 6 pm; Ham Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa visits; Alpaca petting; Treats; Crafts; More
Holiday Twinkle Weekend; 4:30 – 6 pm; Stillwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Meet Elsa and Olaf; Santa arrival; More
December 7, 2025
Breakfast with Santa; 8 – 12 pm; Rodgers, MN
Kid Friendly; Free will donation
Pancake and french toast breakfast; Santa photos; More
Edina Historical Society Photos with Santa; 9 – 11 am; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Register a timeslot online ($20)
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 11:30; 1 pm; 2:30; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
Old Fashioned Holiday; 12 – 3 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Hayride; Santa photos (12-2:45); More
Christmas Family Adventure; 3:30 – 6 pm; Eagan, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Santa photos; Petting zoo; Karaoke; More
December 11, 2025
Community Holiday Dinner; 6 – 7:30 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Dinner; Activities; More
Holiday Party and Santa Paws; 5 – 7 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Dog Friendly; Free
Santa photos; Carfts; Snacks; More
December 12, 2025
Dayton’s Bluff Holiday Event; 5 – 7 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Free Dinner; Crafts; More
December 13, 2025
Buy Nothing Toy Store; 8 – 12 pm; St Anthony Village, MN
Kid Friendly; Donations to toy store accepted on 11th and 12th.
Buy Nothing toy shop; Open gym
Breakfast with Santa; 9 – 11 am; South St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly
Christmas at Croix; 9 – 1:30 pm (timeslots); Hudson, WI
Kid Friendly; Register online
Santa photos; Wreath making; Breakfast; More
Kid Friendly; Register online
Holiday Princess Ball; 9 – 4:00 pm, slots; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online
December 17, 2025
Little Door Store; 11 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Pay what you can
Kids shop for a gift for a loved one
December 18, 2025
Little Door Store; 11 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Pay what you can
Kids shop for a gift for a loved one
December 19, 2025
Little Door Store; 11 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Pay what you can
Kids shop for a gift for a loved one
Winterapolis Windows Wonderland; 5 – 9 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free admission
Live music; Kids activities; Santa visits; More
December 20, 2025
Winter Wonderland Family Fun; 9 – 1 pm; Oakdale, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Meet Santa; Face painting; Petting zoo; Dogs of winter; Free food; More
Joys For Toys; 10 – 2 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free; Register a spot
Toy give away (ages 1-12yr)
Little Door Store; 11 – 5 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Pay what you can
Kids shop for a gift for a loved one
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 10; 11:30 am; 1; 2:30pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
December 21, 2025
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play at Bachman’s; 11:30; 1 pm; 2:30; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Play; Santa photos
December 26, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration; 12 – 2 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration; 2:30 – 4:30 or 6 – 9 pm; Woodbury, MN
Kid Friendly; Register online for a discount
Inflatables; Bingo; Ice skating; More
January 10, 2026
Winter Blast; 12 – 4:30 pm; Eden Prairie, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Snow-Yoga (1-1:30; 3-3:30); Sauna Sessions; Snowtubing; Free rental equipment; More
Winter Shindig; 2 – 4 pm; Vadnais Heights, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Snacks; Ice skating; Snowshoeing; More
January 16, 2026
World Snow Celebration; 12 – 9 pm; Stillwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts (Button purchase)
Live music; Snow slide (4-8); Candle light walk (5-8); Indoor Market (3-7); More
January 17, 2026
Winter Open House White Bear Center for the Arts; 10 – 2 pm; White Bear Lake, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Clay wheel experinces; Bingo; Crafts; More
Art Shanty Project; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live shows and music; vendors; More
World Snow Celebration; 10 – 10 pm; Stillwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts (Button purchase)
Live music; Snow slide (10-8); Indoor Market (10-5); More
January 18, 2026
Art Shanty Project; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live shows and music; vendors; More
World Snow Celebration; 10 – 6 pm; Stillwater, MN
Kid Friendly; Free parts (Button purchase)
Live music; Snow slide (10-5); Bingo (1-3); Mascot Race (11); Kid’s Dash (register online; 11:20); More
January 24, 2026
Art Shanty Project and Kite Festival; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live shows and music; vendors; More
Tet Festival; 11 – 9 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Cultural performances; Dragon dance; Games; More
January 25, 2026
Art Shanty Project; 10 – 4 pm; Minneapolis, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Live shows and music; vendors; More
Vulcan Fun Day; 10:30 – 3 pm; St Paul, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Kids’ snow hunt; Vulcan fire truck rides; Snow sculptures; More
Tet Festival; 12 – 6 pm; Burnsville, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Cultural performances; Dragon dance; Games; More
Bundled Up! Winter Fun Day; 11 – 3:30 pm; St Louis Park, MN
Kid Friendly; Free
Smores; sledding; hayride; More
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