Things to do this weekend in and around The Twin Cities
Friendly fun in The Twin Cities for Friday, August 14, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, August 14, 2026
Tie Dye Party Workshop (4-9 Years) - August 14, 2026 - Eden Prairie, MN. Kids bring a white t-shirt and create a colorful tie-dye design in a fun, supervised art class.
Glow Party Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years) - August 14, 2026 - Eden Prairie, MN. Little ones explore multiple glow-in-the-dark sensory stations for a bright, hands-on playtime.
Fascinating Fossils Workshop (4-9 Years) - August 14, 2026 - Eden Prairie, MN. Young paleontologists learn about prehistoric creatures and make their own plaster fossil impressions.
Extreme Slime Time Workshop (4-12 Years) - August 14, 2026 - Eden Prairie, MN. Slime fans create different types of slime and even make spin art with slime in this messy, creative class.
Arboretum Garden Tours - August 14-16, 2026 - Chaska, MN. Guided tours showcase seasonal highlights across the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s gardens in short, family-friendly walks.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Community Canvas - Tie Dye Dreams (All Ages) - August 15, 2026 - Eden Prairie, MN. Families collaborate on a vibrant tie-dye-inspired mural in a free community art class.
Date Night- Watermelon Slime (3-9 Years) - August 15, 2026 - Eden Prairie, MN. Kids make gooey watermelon-themed slime while parents enjoy an evening out.
Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure - August 15, 2026 - Hopkins, MN. A dinosaur-themed theatre experience invites kids to explore prehistoric worlds through storytelling and performance.
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Minneapolis-St. Paul - August 15-16, 2026 - Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Book a free 30-minute outdoor family photo session and purchase only the images you love.
Animal Crossing™ Aquarium Tour - August 15, 2026 - Bloomington, MN. Fans of the game enjoy a themed self-guided tour through SEA LIFE at Mall of America during regular aquarium hours.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - August 13-16, 2026 - Chaska, MN. A contemplative walking route shares Dakota stories and cultural perspectives in a natural setting.
Art: Nature, Color, Splash - August 13-16, 2026 - Chaska, MN. Outdoor art installations highlight vibrant colors and nature-inspired works throughout the Arboretum grounds.
Downtown Farmers Market - Minneapolis - August 15-16, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN. Browse local produce, flowers, and artisan goods at a bustling open-air market running weekend mornings.
Private Lives - Guthrie Theater - August 13-16, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN. Enjoy Noel Coward’s classic comedy of manners performed on the Guthrie’s stage with afternoon and evening showtimes.
The "Original People's Garden" Exhibit - August 13-16, 2026 - Chaska, MN. Explore an exhibit honoring Indigenous gardening traditions and plant knowledge in a dedicated Arboretum space.