Free things to do this weekend in and around The Twin Cities

The Twin Cities's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, March 13, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• FunLab at George Latimer Central Library - Saint Paul Public Library, 90 West 4th Street, Saint Paul, Friday, March 13, 3:30pm-4:30pm
• Opening Day Celebration: Cats and Dogs in Soviet Art - 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Saturday, March 14, 10:00am-5:00pm
• The 58th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - The Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Association, 509 Mill Street Northeast, Minneapolis, Saturday, March 14, 1 pm
• The 15th Annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival: Minneapolis - Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Sunday, March 15, 2pm