# Minneapolis-St. Paul family events

> Family-friendly events across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, refreshed regularly.

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### [Pinocchio at Children's Theatre Company](https://wknd.app/r/s8u5hz/pinocchio-at-childrens-theatre-company)

- When: 2026-10-16 14:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Children's Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (44.9585, -93.27415)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, indoor, little-kids, rain-ok
- About: Five theatre painters stage a spontaneous, music-filled retelling of Pinocchio's quest to become a real boy, with songs about empathy and accountability.
- Source: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/pinocchio/

### [Sever's Fall Festival & Corn Maze](https://wknd.app/r/hjnheh/severs-fall-festival-corn-maze)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Sever's Festivals, 3121 150th Street West, Shakopee, MN 55379 (44.72954, -93.58609)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $19.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, corn-maze, hayride, pumpkin-patch, animals, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in, alcohol-served, food-available
- About: Twin Cities fall institution with a legendary corn maze plus 30-plus attractions like pig races, petting zoo, jumping pillows, and magic shows; one admission is good all season.
- Source: https://www.seversfallfestival.com/

### [Fresh Acres Fall Festival & Corn Maze](https://wknd.app/r/q75kmv/fresh-acres-fall-festival-corn-maze)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Fresh Acres Farm, 8102 72nd St NE, Monticello, MN 55362 (45.25651, -93.72294)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $13.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, corn-maze, pumpkin-patch, animals, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in, hayride
- About: Family farm festival with three corn mazes, a big pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn pit, inflatables, and wagon rides; tickets at the door.
- Source: https://www.freshacresmn.com/fall-festival

### [Wild Beauty: The Botanical Art of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium](https://wknd.app/r/ub3q3w/wild-beauty-the-botanical-art-of-the-eloise-butler)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 56 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55113 (44.99129, -93.1886)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: fall, indoor, science, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, rain-ok
- About: Botanical art exhibit celebrating Minnesota's oldest public wildflower garden, a calm indoor stop pairing science and art.
- Source: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/wild-beauty-exhibit/

### [Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze](https://wknd.app/r/xyveeu/twin-cities-harvest-festival-maze)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze, 8901 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 (45.13758, -93.39676)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, corn-maze, pumpkin-patch, animals, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in, food-available
- About: All-inclusive fall day with an America 250 corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, magic shows, train ride, and inflatables; kids under 36 inches get in free.
- Source: https://twincitiesmaze.com/tickets

### [Valleyfair Tricks and Treats (daytime family Halloween)](https://wknd.app/r/b7ngjh/valleyfair-tricks-and-treats-daytime-family-halloween)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 (44.80137, -93.45959)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $38.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, little-kids, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Daytime Halloween at the amusement park with kid-friendly rides, a costume contest, candy, and seasonal shows; evenings are a separate adults event.
- Source: https://valleyfair.enchantedparks.com/calendar/experience-the-magic-of-tricks-and-treats/2026-09-27/

### [Fall Flower Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory](https://wknd.app/r/9ctgjk/fall-flower-show-at-the-marjorie-mcneely-conservatory)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 39 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103 (44.98151, -93.15222)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: fall, halloween, indoor, little-kids, stroller-ok, drop-in, rain-ok
- About: Free conservatory show opening with a witch's-garden plant display through Oct 18, then a bonsai-mum display Oct 23 through Nov 29.
- Source: https://comozooconservatory.org/como/sunken-garden-2/

### [Fall fun at Afton Apple Orchard (apple picking, pumpkin patch, corn maze)](https://wknd.app/r/5mzbzz/fall-fun-at-afton-apple-orchard-apple-picking-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Afton Apple Orchard, 14421 90th St S, Hastings, MN 55033 (44.81712, -92.81322)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, apple-picking, pumpkin-patch, corn-maze, hayride, animals, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Classic Minnesota apple orchard day with apple picking, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals running daily through Halloween.
- Source: http://www.aftonapple.com/

### [FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Helping Paws](https://wknd.app/r/ntj79p/free-trunk-or-treat-at-helping-paws)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Helping Paws, 6569 City W Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (44.88366, -93.41655)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals, little-kids, drop-in, outdoor
- About: Free trunk-or-treat at the service dog nonprofit's campus, an easy low-key way for little kids to show off costumes and meet the dogs.
- Source: https://twincitiesfamily.com/event/free-trunk-or-treat-helping-paws-eden-prairie/

### [Anoka Halloween: Big Parade of Little People](https://wknd.app/r/x8rc8p/anoka-halloween-big-parade-of-little-people)

- When: 2026-10-23 13:15-14:15 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Anoka Main Street, 1922 1st Ave S, Anoka, MN 55303 (45.19768, -93.39053)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, parade, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Costume parade just for little kids through the Halloween Capital of the World, one of Anoka's signature daytime Halloween events.
- Source: https://anokahalloween.com/events/

### [Anoka Halloween: Grande Day Parade](https://wknd.app/r/54p8pk/anoka-halloween-grande-day-parade)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Anoka Main Street, 1922 1st Ave S, Anoka, MN 55303 (45.19768, -93.39053)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, parade, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The Halloween Capital's flagship parade with floats, bands, and costumed marchers rolling down Main Street on Saturday afternoon.
- Source: https://anokahalloween.com/events/

### [Sundays at Landmark: Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/ke4qya/sundays-at-landmark-great-pumpkin-halloween-celebration)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Landmark Center, 75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102 (44.94556, -93.09711)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, indoor, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, crafts, parade, rain-ok
- About: Free indoor Halloween afternoon inside the historic Landmark Center with kids crafts, music, and a costume promenade through the building.
- Source: https://www.landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark/

### [Howl-O-Ween at the Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/bwuk8f/howl-o-ween-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-13:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124 (44.76229, -93.19206)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, outdoor
- About: Daytime Halloween party on Central Plaza with a monster mash dance party, pumpkin treats for the animals, costumed photo ops, and a striped-animal safari scavenger hunt for the finale.
- Source: https://mnzoo.org/special-events/

### [Twin Cities Book Festival](https://wknd.app/r/7qm8jp/twin-cities-book-festival)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Union Depot, 214 4th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101 (44.94784, -93.08632)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: books, indoor, drop-in, little-kids, rain-ok
- About: Free all-day book festival at Union Depot with author talks, kids programming, and exhibitors across the historic train hall.
- Source: https://twincitiesbookfestival.com/

### [Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company](https://wknd.app/r/zghykb/dr-seusss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-at-childrens)

- When: 2026-11-07 14:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Children's Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (44.9585, -93.27415)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, christmas, winter-holidays, indoor, little-kids, rain-ok
- About: The Grinch's plan to steal Christmas from Whoville comes alive in CTC's hit holiday musical, full of Seussian mischief for the whole family.
- Source: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-26-27/

### [Family Concert: The Musical Tales of Hans Christian Andersen](https://wknd.app/r/unynbn/family-concert-the-musical-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen)

- When: 2026-11-08 14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (44.97222, -93.27493)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music, indoor, little-kids, rain-ok
- About: One-hour relaxed family concert where the orchestra turns Andersen's fairy tales into vivid soundscapes, with instrument try-outs and crafts before the show; youth under 18 free.
- Source: https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/campaigns/2627/nordic-soundscapes-festival

### [A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater](https://wknd.app/r/dt89hr/a-christmas-carol-at-the-guthrie-theater)

- When: 2026-11-15 13:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: run
- Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (44.97815, -93.25528)
- Ages: 8 to adult
- Price: $31.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, christmas, winter-holidays, indoor, rain-ok
- About: The Guthrie's holiday tradition returns with Dickens' classic on the Wurtele Thrust stage, including 1pm matinees for families; recommended for ages 8 and up.
- Source: https://www.guthrietheater.org/whats-on/a-christmas-carol-2026/

### [European Christmas Market at Union Depot](https://wknd.app/r/skz3nf/european-christmas-market-at-union-depot)

- When: 2026-11-20 15:00 (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Union Depot East Plaza, 240 East Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101 (44.94753, -93.08552)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, market, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: German-style Christmas market on the plaza with European gifts, food, and holiday music; free to browse, with Friday afternoon and weekend morning starts.
- Source: https://www.stpaulchristmasmarket.org/

### [Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Stages Theatre Company](https://wknd.app/r/rtkm7b/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-the-musical-at-stages-theatre)

- When: 2026-11-21 13:00 (America/Chicago), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 (44.92464, -93.41458)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, christmas, winter-holidays, indoor, little-kids, rain-ok
- About: The beloved TV classic on stage in Hopkins with plenty of matinees, a pay-what-you-can show, and a sensory-friendly performance on Dec 5.
- Source: https://my.stagestheatre.org/overview/rudolph26

### [Christmas in Excelsior](https://wknd.app/r/kyb8x8/christmas-in-excelsior)

- When: 2026-11-27 10:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Water Street, downtown Excelsior, 400 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331 (44.90106, -93.56883)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, market, outdoor, little-kids, animals
- About: Free small-town Christmas weekend with Santa, carriage rides, reindeer, llamas and huskies, and holiday shops along Water Street.
- Source: http://christmasinexcelsiormn.com/

### [How to Train Your Dragon in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra](https://wknd.app/r/ejpduf/how-to-train-your-dragon-in-concert-with-the-minnesota)

- When: 2026-11-28 14:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (44.97222, -93.27493)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: film, classical-music, indoor, rain-ok
- About: The beloved film screens in high definition while the Minnesota Orchestra performs the score live, a 2pm weekend treat for families.
- Source: https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar

### [Holiday Flower Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory](https://wknd.app/r/vzyy6v/holiday-flower-show-at-the-marjorie-mcneely-conservatory)

- When: 2026-12-04 10:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103 (44.98151, -93.15222)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, little-kids, stroller-ok, rain-ok, drop-in
- About: Free December flower show inside the sunken garden, a warm indoor stroll among seasonal blooms perfect for stroller-paced visits.
- Source: https://comozooconservatory.org/december/

### [Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar](https://wknd.app/r/ys5a2r/landmark-center-holiday-bazaar)

- When: 2026-12-04 10:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102 (44.94556, -93.09711)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: market
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, market, indoor, crafts, rain-ok
- About: Holiday gift shopping inside the historic Landmark Center with juried artisan vendors; admission $5, kids 12 and under free.
- Source: https://www.landmarkcenter.org/holiday-bazaar/

### [Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival](https://wknd.app/r/qha58t/julmarknad-handcraft-market-festival)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (44.9552, -93.26582)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $26.00
- Category: market
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, market, indoor, crafts, little-kids, rain-ok
- About: ASI's beloved Scandinavian holiday market and festival with traditional crafts, food, and family activities; Saturday hours follow past-year patterns, confirm on the event page.
- Source: https://asimn.org/experience/festivals/julmarknad/