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April
Ongoing Events
The Rock and Rock Playhouse: Concerts for Kids!. First Avenue & 7th St Entry, Minneapolis
Save 50% on tickets at Zero Gravity! Mounds View.
FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure. February 13th through April 5th. Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis.
Dinosaur World Live. March 3 – April 5. Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis.
Bachman’s Flower Show: Cirque de Fleurs A Vintage Carnival Floral Fantasy. March 12 – April 4. Bachman’s on Lyndale, Minneapolis.
THE JOY LIST. March 27-April 12, 2026. Luminary Arts Center, 700 1st St N, Minneapolis, MN. This 75-minute professional dance production is perfect for audiences of all ages. e Joy List is a powerful original dance theater production that follows one man’s journey through love, loss, and rediscovery. Inspired by the play “Every Brilliant Thing” (coming to Broadway featuring Daniel Radcliffe) this dance theater production brings to life all the little things that spark joy.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon. March 27 – April 19. Stages Theatre Company, Hopkins.
TAMASHII NATIONS POP-UP SHOP. April 3-12. Mall of America.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid. April 9-12. ISM Campus, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MN.
Fleurs de Villes FLORA. April 10-19. Galleria Edina, 6545 France Ave S, Minneapolis.
April 2026
Check out my guide: Spring Break Guide for Twin Cities Families 2026
April Events by Date
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Tots & Trains. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Minnesota Transportation Museum, St. Paul. First and third Wednesdays. Admission is $11 for adults, $6 for ages 3-6. Check their website for pricing bundles and more info.
Mini Mia. 10:15am and 12:15pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Mini Mia features a gallery tour specially designed for caregivers and little ones (ages 0–5), a movement class with Young Dance, and a cozy story time. Make new friends and introduce your child to the wonders of art in a comfortable, kid-friendly setting. Free registration is required. First Wednesday of the month and first Friday of the month.
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
Mini Mia. 10:15am. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Mini Mia features a gallery tour specially designed for caregivers and little ones (ages 0–5), a movement class with Young Dance, and a cozy story time. Make new friends and introduce your child to the wonders of art in a comfortable, kid-friendly setting. Free registration is required. First Wednesday of the month and first Friday of the month.
Hop Into Spring! Easter Bunny Meet and Greet. 1:00 – 4:00pm. Mall of America Rotunda. Celebrate the start of spring with a fun and friendly Easter experience. Guests can stop by to meet Wendell, the Easter Bunny, take photos and enjoy some craft activities. Children can decorate paper crowns and Easter egg coloring sheets. Hop on over for this fun springtime celebration!
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. April 4-5. First weekend of each month.
Purr-Fect Day with Garfield: Character Meet + Greet. April 4-5. Mall of America.
The Super Mario Galaxy Star Power Party. Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations. Themed activities, collectibles like a mini popcorn cauldron (a Guinness World Records holder for “smallest commercially available popcorn container”), dress as your favorite Mario characters and enjoy photo opportunities before and after the screening.
FREE Kids Workshop. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Home Depot locations. This month: Farm Planter.
North Loop Candy Grab. 9:30am. North Loop Green, 400 S 4th St, Minneapolis.
First Saturday Science: Minnesota Flora, Fauna, Funga. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Jason R. Carter Science Education Center, Room 116, 664 East Sixth Street, Saint Paul.
Art Play. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. This month’s theme: Fabric Flowers.
Free First Saturday: Sensory Imagination. 10:00am. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis.
StoryFest 2026. 10:00am – 9:00pm. Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington. FREE.
The Jungle Book. 11:00am. Heights Theatre, Columbia Heights.
Easter Carnival. 12:00 – 4:00pm. Maplewood Mall. With Easter Egg Hunt.
Hop Into Spring! Easter Bunny Meet and Greet. 12:00 – 4:00pm. Mall of America Rotunda. Celebrate the start of spring with a fun and friendly Easter experience. Guests can stop by to meet Wendell, the Easter Bunny, take photos and enjoy some craft activities. Children can decorate paper crowns and Easter egg coloring sheets. Hop on over for this fun springtime celebration!
White Bear Lake Food Truck Spring Fling. 12:00 – 5:00pm. 1059 Meadowslands Dr, White Bear Lake.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 EASTER SUNDAY!
Print these FREE Easter Gnomes Coloring Pages!
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. April 4-5. First weekend of each month. (As it’s Easter Sunday today, check in advance for museum open times.)
Purr-Fect Day with Garfield: Character Meet + Greet. April 4-5. Mall of America.
Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Coon Rapids. 8:00am – 10:00am. First Sunday of each month.
Scuba Bunny Easter Dive. 11:30am. Sea Life, Mall of America.
Llama Visits. 12:00 – 3:00pm. Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
FREE First Tuesday at Washington County Parks. On the first Tuesday of every month (non-holiday), visit any Washington County Park FREE. No Vehicle Permit required.
Build a LEGO Flower and Take it Home with You! 7:00am – 8:00pm. LEGO Store, Mall of America. While supplies last.
Toddler Tuesday® Ladybug Release. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Mall of America.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
Just Between Friends Andover Kids PRESALE. TICKET REQUIRED TODAY. Sale is officially April 9-12. Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Just Between Friends Andover Kids SALE. Sale is April 9-12. Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Just Between Friends Andover Kids SALE. Sale is April 9-12. Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Just Between Friends Andover Kids SALE. Sale is April 9-12. Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Free Kids Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm. JcPenney – participating locations. This month: Make bee or frog magnets! Parents get a 10% off coupon.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Just Between Friends Andover Kids SALE. Sale is April 9-12. Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Family Day. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.
LEGO F1 ACADEMY™ Mini build and take it home. 12:00 – 2:00pm. LEGO Store, Mall of America. While supplies last.
Urban Expedition: Uruguay. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic. 10:00am and 11:35am. Minnesota Orchestra. Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis. Grades 1-6. April 14-16.
Toddler Tuesday® Petals & Crayons Coloring Contest. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Mall of America.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic. 10:00am and 11:35am. Minnesota Orchestra. Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis. Grades 1-6. April 14-16.
Tots & Trains. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Minnesota Transportation Museum, St. Paul. First and third Wednesdays. Admission is $11 for adults, $6 for ages 3-6. Check their website for pricing bundles and more info.
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic. 10:00am and 11:35am. Minnesota Orchestra. Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis. Grades 1-6. April 14-16.
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Sensory Friendly Saturday. 8:00am – 10:00am. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
International Day 2026. 11:00am – 3:00pm. ISM Campus, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MN. The International School of Minnesota invites you to celebrate culture, community, and global connection at International Day 2026! This vibrant, family-friendly event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, welcoming families and community members to experience traditions, flavors, music, and stories from around the world—all in one place.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Sensory Sunday at Urban Air Plymouth. 8:00am – 10:00am. Urban Air, 3580 Holly Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447. Ultimate Access: $16.99. Every third Sunday of the month.
Community Pet Clinic. 9:00am – 2:00pm. 2825 N 2nd St , Minneapolis, MN.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Friday Morning Story Time with Engineer Paul. 10:15am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, St. Paul. Included with admission. The admission is: $10 for kids 1-10 yrs and $2 for adults. Twins are always BOGO!
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays. $24.99.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Lunar New Year Celebration. 11:00am – 2:00pm. Rosedale Center, Roseville.
FREE Days at the Weisman Art Museum. 11:00am – 5:00pm. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays. $24.99.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
MONDAY, APRIL 27
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. May 2-3. First weekend of each month.
FREE Kids Workshop. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Home Depot locations. This month: Keepsake Box (registration opens April 4).
FREE Community Showing of Puss in Boots. 10:00am. Odyssey Century 9 Theatre, Hutchinson.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Urban Expedition: Cambodia. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert. 1:00pm. Landmark Center, St Paul. The annual Mother’s Day concert is the perfect way to spend time with the caregivers in your life.
MONDAY, MAY 18
The Hobbit Pay-What-You-Can Night at Theatre in the Round. 7:30pm. Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN. (Not yet confirmed for 2026)
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
EVERY THURSDAY
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
EVERY FRIDAY
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
EVERY SATURDAY
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
Free Kids Club Workshops at Michael’s stores. 10:00am.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.
SELECT SATURDAYS
Free children’s craft activity at Lakeshore Learning Stores. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Ages 3 and up. No reservation necessary.
EVERY SUNDAY
Sensory Friendly Playtime at Edinborough Park. 8:30am – 10:00am. Edinborough Park, Edina.