Minneapolis-St. Paul family events
24 upcoming. Family-friendly events across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, refreshed regularly.
TodayFriday, October 16
2pm, through Oct 18$10
Children's Theatre CompanyFive theatre painters stage a spontaneous, music-filled retelling of Pinocchio's quest to become a real boy, with songs about empathy and accountability.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
10am to 7pm, through Oct 18$19
Sever's FestivalsTwin 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.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18$13
Fresh Acres FarmFamily farm festival with three corn mazes, a big pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn pit, inflatables, and wagon rides; tickets at the door.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18$15
Bell MuseumBotanical art exhibit celebrating Minnesota's oldest public wildflower garden, a calm indoor stop pairing science and art.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18$20
Twin Cities Harvest Festival & MazeAll-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.
11am to 6pm, through Oct 18$38
ValleyfairDaytime Halloween at the amusement park with kid-friendly rides, a costume contest, candy, and seasonal shows; evenings are a separate adults event.
2 to 4pmFree
Helping PawsFree 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.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
Como Park Zoo & ConservatoryFree conservatory show opening with a witch's-garden plant display through Oct 18, then a bonsai-mum display Oct 23 through Nov 29.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 31
Afton Apple OrchardClassic Minnesota apple orchard day with apple picking, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals running daily through Halloween.
FridayOctober 23
1:15 to 2:15pmFree
Anoka Main StreetCostume parade just for little kids through the Halloween Capital of the World, one of Anoka's signature daytime Halloween events.
SaturdayOctober 24
1 to 3:30pmFree
Anoka Main StreetThe Halloween Capital's flagship parade with floats, bands, and costumed marchers rolling down Main Street on Saturday afternoon.
SundayOctober 25
1 to 3pmFree
Landmark CenterFree indoor Halloween afternoon inside the historic Landmark Center with kids crafts, music, and a costume promenade through the building.
SaturdayOctober 31
10am to 1pm
Minnesota ZooDaytime 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.
SaturdayNovember 7
10am to 5pmFree
Union DepotFree all-day book festival at Union Depot with author talks, kids programming, and exhibitors across the historic train hall.
2pm, through Nov 8$10
Children's Theatre CompanyThe Grinch's plan to steal Christmas from Whoville comes alive in CTC's hit holiday musical, full of Seussian mischief for the whole family.
SundayNovember 8
2pm$15
Orchestra HallOne-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.
SundayNovember 15
1pm, one of 6 dates$31
Guthrie TheaterThe Guthrie's holiday tradition returns with Dickens' classic on the Wurtele Thrust stage, including 1pm matinees for families; recommended for ages 8 and up.
FridayNovember 20
3pm, through Nov 22Free
Union Depot East PlazaGerman-style Christmas market on the plaza with European gifts, food, and holiday music; free to browse, with Friday afternoon and weekend morning starts.
SaturdayNovember 21
1pm, through Nov 22
Stages Theatre CompanyThe 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.
FridayNovember 27
10am to 6pm, through Nov 28Free
Water Street, downtown ExcelsiorFree small-town Christmas weekend with Santa, carriage rides, reindeer, llamas and huskies, and holiday shops along Water Street.
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