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Bank of America – Museums on Us
The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers FREE weekend general admission to Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders, at 7 cultural attractions throughout Minnesota the first weekend of each month! Learn something new with a visit to a participating cultural institution, including: - James J. […]
Find out more »Family Fun Spot “I Can Be…” Activities with Scott County Library
Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to explore different careers through imaginative play. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.) Activities change every other week. These two weeks: Belle Plaine: I […]
Find out more »Take a Mom Fishing Weekend
Mothers who are residents of Minnesota can fish without a license during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend. During the weekend, mothers can fish only for species that have open fishing seasons.
Find out more »Ongoing
Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo
Farm Babies - April 30 - June 5 Join the Minnesota Zoo for this spring-time family tradition! Farm Babies is back for an up-close look at farm life in Minnesota. Celebrate the season with animals, farm demonstrations, and more! This year, they plan to have barns open for guests to access; additionally, with the event […]
Find out more »JBF Eagan/Apple Valley – 2022 Spring/Summer Sale
Thursday, May 5, 10am-7pm Opening Day Friday, May 6, 10am-5pm, some new merchandise on the floor Saturday, May 7, 10am-4pm, Half Price Day (ALL items WITHOUT a star will be 50% off today) Shop over 100,000 name-brand items, at 50-90% off retail. Save money & time, with all the best deals under one roof. Families […]
Find out more »9:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Open Swim at Veterans Memorial Community Center
This time is designed for toddlers and those seeking a sensory-friendly waterpark experience. Dumping Bucket, water features, and slides are unavailable during this time. Open Swim Fees: VMCC Members: Free Infants (up to 12 months): Free Youth (Ages 1-11), Senior (Ages 60+), Veterans: $6 Single (Ages 12-59): $9
Find out more »Kids Fishing Clinic at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
🐟 Bring the family and learn how to fish, be safe near the water, cast, and identify fish. 🎣 Kids will also receive a goody bag of fishing related gear. All equipment is provided. Pre-registration is not required.
Find out more »Fraser Festival for Autism at Mall of America
This free, fun, one-of-a-kind, sensory-friendly festival is for anyone who wants to show their support for individuals and families impacted by autism. The festival has something for everyone: therapy animals, food trucks, giveaways and activities from our sponsors and event partners. Most importantly, you can help raise funds to support autism programs and services for […]
Find out more »9:30 AM
Saturday Morning on the Farm
Explore the barn, meet animals, assist a farmer with chores, and participate in other seasonal farm activities. Wear farm clothes and get ready to dig in and be active. Children under 2 free. Drop in anytime. Reservations recommended. 20% discount for groups of four or more. All tickets must be purchased at the same time […]
Find out more »Big Rig Day at Hardwood Creek Branch Library
The FLAS Early Childhood Programs and Hardwood Creek Library invite you to check out some of your child’s favorite vehicles at the Forest Lake Metro Transit parking lot behind the library! Bring your camera for this climb-on display. Go inside the library and enjoy reading, coloring and a block play area. Restrooms on site.
Find out more »10:00 AM
Historic Railroad Saturdays at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
Travel through history with exhibits featuring local and regional railway. Explore 50 historic train cars on-site and housed in a building that represents a significant part of the Twin Cities’ history. Experience a genuine operating roundhouse turntable, one of the last of its kind in the country. Witness the restoration of historic railway operating equipment […]
Find out more »Truck Day 2022 at Rice Lake Elementary
All families are welcome to join Centennial Early Childhood to see police cars, buses, tractor-trailers, and more! Sensory-Friendly Period 10-10:30am Drivers and families will be asked to keep horns, sirens, and hydraulics off for the first 30 minutes of the event. Please note that we aren’t always successful at keeping little hands away from buttons, […]
Find out more »Free Comic Book Day 2022 at Source Comics & Games
Join Source Comics & Games for this year's Free Comic Book Day! They won't be hosting their normal big bash as they have in the past, as they are still cautious about social distancing and everyone's comfort. Masks are optional, but encouraged! Free comics will be available to pick up on a first-come-first-served (one comic […]
Find out more »Free First Saturday: Care to Share
What makes you feel cared for? How do you support others in your life? We all need help sometimes, and we can all give it, too! Let’s think about and celebrate ways we care for ourselves, each other, and our communities through interactive art-making projects and activities designed for the whole family. Or grab an […]
Find out more »10:30 AM
Tails for Reading
Preschool and elementary school age children are welcome to read books aloud to specially trained therapy dogs to encourage confidence in reading. Presented by North Star Therapy Animals. Children read for a 15 minute session on a first come, first served basis. See https://bit.ly/3o0GC80 for complete dates, times, and locations.
Find out more »11:00 AM
Garden Walks at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Join an Eloise Butler Garden Naturalist on a tour of the garden to learn about the seasonal plants in bloom. Walks are offered 11:00am - 11:45am or explore on your own any time between 10am-6pm. No registration necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter. Find a garden map here.
Find out more »1:00 PM
Outdoor Center Animal Open House at Eden Prairie Outdoor Center
Meet and interact with a variety of reptiles, raptors and mammals at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center. Bring the whole family for this fun and FREE event. In addition to animals, this event features: ◾️ Observatory activities ◾️ Face painting ◾️ Food truck with food available for purchase ◾️ And more!
Find out more »Kids’ Carnival at Kaddatz Galleries
Join Kaddatz Galleries and Otter Cove in downtown Fergus Falls for lots of fun free activities Saturday, May 7th from 1-5pm! Help us celebrate Jeff Zachmann's 100th kinetic sculpture and the Printmaking Center Student Exhibit on National Print Day in May! Drop in at any time to try one, two or all of the activities! […]
Find out more »2:00 PM
FunLab: STEAM for ages 7-11 at Dayton’s Bluff
FunLab is STEAM programming designed for kids ages 7-11. Join Saint Paul Public Library for a fun drop-in session from 2-4 p.m. for crafts, engineering projects, science experiments, or relaxing boardgames and movies.
Find out more »Summer Camp Expo Inflatable Festival 2022 at The Gym – Boltz’s Family Martial Arts Academy
Join The Gym - Boltz’s Family Martial Arts Academy for The Summer Camp Expo Inflatable Festival! The Inflatable Festival is time for kids (and adults) to get out, jump and have fun activities and see and learn about what their Summer Camp program has to offer kids for a summer of fun. Hours: 2:00pm-5:00pm Cost: […]
Find out more »3:00 PM
Family Storytime at Hamline Midway Library
Join them as they read, sing, and play! For young children and their families. February 19: Bears February 26: Boxes March 5: Eggs March 12: Luck March 19: Read Brave: Storytime March 26: Rabbits April 2: To Be Determined April 9: To Be Determined April 16: To Be Determined April 23: To Be Determined April […]
Find out more »4:00 PM
Jordan’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration 2022
Jordan’s Cinco de Mayo is a fundraising event for the Jordan Area Food Shelf. This year they will feature local food trucks, merchandise vendors, traditional dancers and performances, dancing robots, bounce houses, mechanical bull, and a mariachi band!
Find out more »Twin Cities Event Calendar by Twin Cities Kids Club
Are you looking for family-friendly, educational, holiday-themed, and fun events to take the kids to? Our Twin Cities Event Calendar is the perfect resource for finding activities and events your entire family will love. Create precious family memories together by attending unique events designed specifically for children.
In-person, online, indoor, and outdoor events are all included on the Twin Cities Event Calendar. You’re sure to find an activity that is ideal and engaging for your family. For more information, simply click the event, and you’ll be given all of the details, including date, time, location, and cost! There is also contact information for the host for the event in case you have any burning questions.
Use the handy search feature at the top of the event calendar to search by month and keyword if you’re looking for a specific event. For example: search “toddler” to find any events specifically designed for your tiny tots.
This event calendar is updated regularly and chock full of local events and discount days from our partners. Our Twin Cities Event Calendar is free to access—you don’t have to join the discount club (but we’d love it if you did!) Whether you’re a Minnesota Native or just here for the weekend, you’ll find useful information on local events that will spice up your routine.
You can find great activities to beat the heat during the summer, like ice cream socials or a float-in movie. You can find a whole host of indoor activities in the wintertime to keep your kids happy and learning, like ballet, gymnastics, or storytime at the local library.
We list everything from ice skating, to firework shows, to movies in the park, to Online Mario Kart Tournaments. It’s all here! Let Twin Cities Kids Club be your go-to resource for the best events in the Twin Cities.
Parents, keep an eye out for special sales events listed on the calendar too! You may find incredible limited-time deals on maternity wear or kids’ clothes.
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