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

Minneapolis-St. Paul's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.

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

• Bell Expeditions - Bell Museum - 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West, St Paul, MN 55113, United States, August 14-16, 2026, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
• Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Minneapolis-St. Paul - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, August 15, 2026, See link for times
• Community Canvas - Tie Dye Dreams (All Ages) - Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie - Market Place Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, United States, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Downtown Farmers Market - Minneapolis - Minneapolis Farmers Market - East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, USA, August 14-16, 2026, May 2 — October 31, Wednesday: 7 am - 1 pm, Thursday: 7 am - 1 pm, Friday: 7 am - 1 pm, Saturday: 6 am - 1 pm, Sunday: 6 am - 1 pm
• Northeast Farmers Market Saturday Market - Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market - Northeast 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA, August 15, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
• Teacher Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! - SEA LIFE at Mall of America - Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, August 14-16, 2026, 10AM-8PM
• Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip – Celebrating 30 Years! - Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip - Traveling Tour - 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States, August 15-16, 2026, 10am-9pm
• Stories & Crafts in the Gallery - The Museum of Russian Art - Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, August 15, 2026, 10:30AM
• 50th & France Summer Concert Series - 3925 West 50th Street, Edina, MN, USA, August 14, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm