Deals & Events Calendar

(Please note: This list is updated as events become known. Be sure to check with the event host/venue in advance as there may be changes or cancellations at any time.)

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EVERY DAY: Get The Works Museum Discount Tickets!

EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for The Works Museum in Bloomington with my special code!

Regular admission is $13.00 per person, but you can get admission for $11.00 per person with my special code! (Children 2 and under are free.) For $2 Off Admission: Use code TCFMB$2OFF in the “promo code” field on the shopping cart page. (Not valid for special events) Purchase via THIS LINK.
Discounts are offered for special events if you buy tickets in advance. Follow their website and social media pages for updates.
50% off admission for limited income families through their Gateway program

EVERY DAY: Get Minnesota Children’s Museum Discount Tickets!

EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul with my special code TCFM! Save $3 per admission!

Just go to mcm.org and use my code TCFM to save $3 per admission on tickets both online and in person. You can also use that code to save $20 on a membership either in-person or online.
There’s so much to do at the Minnesota Children’s Museum! Check out my review here.

Also, be sure to check my Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families for how to save (and get FREE admission!) at places all around the Twin Cities!

And check out my list of Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota!

March

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.

Spring Flower Show. January 31 – March 15. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska.

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.

Spring Gnome Search. March 11-March 25. Lions Park, New Brighton. Visit New Brighton’s Lions Park, see if you can find all 15 gnomes hidden around the softball field, soccer field, pavilion, and playground. Lions Park is located within Long Lake Regional Park. When entering Long Lake Regional Park from Old Highway 8, the Lions Park parking lot is the first left – the pavilion and playground are visible from the road.

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.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid. April 9-12. ISM Campus, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MN.

March 2026

Events by Date

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Coon Rapids. 8:00am – 10:00am. First Sunday of each month.

Urban Expedition: Dakota Homeland. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

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, MARCH 5

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, MARCH 6

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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. March 7-8. First weekend of each month.

Spring Spectacular. 9:00am. Family Pathways Thrift Stores.

FREE Kids Workshop. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Home Depot locations. This month: Leprechaun Trap.

FREE Community Showing of Kung Fu Panda 2. 10:00am. Odyssey Century 9 Theatre, Hutchinson.

Art Play. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. This month’s theme: Clay Play!

Kids Used Clothing & Equipment Sale. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Eagan Community Center.

Free First Saturday: Kids’ Film Fair 2026. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Activities are 10:00am – 3:00pm. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Free First Saturday also features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Gallery admission tickets are available online in advance and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk.

We Made This. 12:00 – 7:00pm. The Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis. This is a vibrant, two-day art fair honoring Women’s History Month. Also Sunday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Silent Disco Birthday Celebration. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Urban Air, Apple Valley. Urban Air Adventure Park is celebrating one year of high-flying fun in Apple Valley. The special ticketed event promises an unforgettable evening of adventure, music, and family friendly entertainment. Every ticket also includes a FREE Jump Pass valid for a future visit to Urban Air Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, or Plymouth.

Each ticket includes:

Ultimate Access to all attractions (5 PM – 9 PM)
Jump Socks
Silent Disco Headphones
FREE Jump Pass valid for a future visit
Cupcakes
Raffles and surprise giveaways

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. March 7-8. First weekend of each month.

We Made This. 10:00am – 4:00pm. The Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis. This is a vibrant, two-day art fair honoring Women’s History Month. Also Saturday.

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.

Build a LEGO Star Wars™ Lightsaber™. LEGO Store, Mall of America. 12:00 – 2:00pm. While supplies last.

Sundays at Landmark: TaikoArts Midwest’s Ensō Daiko. 1:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution. 4:30pm. Bring $26 and 2 large totes for an ABUNDANCE of food. No income or residency required. ALL WELCOME! Doors open at 4:30. Read about my experience here!

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Kids Sale – PRESALE (must have tickets). March 11 – 14. Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake.

Toddler Tuesdays Live: Build & Giggle with LEGO. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Mall of America.

$1 Clothes Day. 10:00am – 6:00pm. CAP Local Imports Thrift Store, 8085 Old Carriage Ct, Shakopee, MN.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Kids Sale. March 11 – 14. Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake.

Pi Day 2026. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul. Visit the Bell Museum and help us continue the Pi Day chain we started in 2019—let’s see if we can beat our record of 500 links!

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Kids Sale. March 11 – 14. Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake.

Pi Day 2026. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul. Visit the Bell Museum and help us continue the Pi Day chain we started in 2019—let’s see if we can beat our record of 500 links!

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, MARCH 13

Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Kids Sale. March 11 – 14. Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake.

Pi Day 2026. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul. Visit the Bell Museum and help us continue the Pi Day chain we started in 2019—let’s see if we can beat our record of 500 links!

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.

2026 Spring Ice Show. 7:00pm. Three Rivers Skating Club, Brooklyn Park/Champlin.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Kids Sale. March 11 – 14. Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake.

Plymouth Library Book Sale. 9:00am – 3:00pm. Plymouth Library, Minneapolis. This is a popular sale! Items range in price from $1 to $3. And from 2-3pm, you can fill entire bags for just $5 per bag! Proceeds benefit the Plymouth Library and Friends programs and events.

FREE Community Showing of David. 9:30am. Odyssey Century 9 Theatre, Hutchinson, MN.

Mini Mia. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Special drop-in session! Rotate through various kid-friendly activities at your leisure. Stations include simple art making, movement, and a gallery visit with interactive objects. Try one or all three! Get the wiggles out at a 25-minute movement session, starting at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Art making and gallery visits are available for the duration of the program.

Pi Day 2026. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul. Visit the Bell Museum and help us continue the Pi Day chain we started in 2019—let’s see if we can beat our record of 500 links!

Shamrock Express. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Minnesota Transportation Museum, St. Paul. Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the Shamrock Express! Ride the rails on a historic train, enjoy tasty food, explore crafts for kids, and relax in the beer tent while soaking in the festive atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to create lifelong memories as you travel back in time at the museum.

Free Kids Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm. JcPenney – participating locations. This month: Create a flower wreath! Parents get a 10% off coupon.

HerStory Book Fair. 12:00 – 3:00pm. Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis.

2026 Spring Ice Show. 1:00pm & 6:00pm. Three Rivers Skating Club, Brooklyn Park/Champlin.

Young Builders and Designers Annual Convention. 3:00 – 5:00pm. Young Builders and Designers is hosting our 3rd Annual Convention for youth to compete and learn about careers, entrepreneurship and inventing! We will be hosted at the Kenny Elementary School Gym at 5720 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. March 14th from 3:00 – 5:00.

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

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.

ST PADDY’S BASH – FAMILY DAY! 10:00am. Shakopee.

Pi Day 2026. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul. “Visit the Bell Museum and help us continue the Pi Day chain we started in 2019—let’s see if we can beat our record of 500 links!”

Day of Irish Dance. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.

Family Concert: Symphonic Storytelling. 2:00pm. Minnesota Orchestra.

MONDAY, MARCH 16

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. 9:00am – 5:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

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, MARCH 20

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Sensory Friendly Saturday. 8:00am – 10:00am. Bell Museum, St. Paul.

Maple Fest. 8:30am – 3:00pm. Frog Hollow & Maple Sugar House, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska. Educational activities are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-25 for non-members ages 16 and older.

Art Play. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Theme this month: Clay Play!

Different is Beautiful: World Down Syndrome Day Celebration. 11:00am – 3:00pm. Mall of America.

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

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, MARCH 27

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Woodbury Community Expo. 10:00am. M Health Fairview Sports Center Woodbury.

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Free Days at the Weisman Art Museum. 11:00am – 5:00pm. Weisman Art Museum, 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis.

Urban Expedition: Uruguay. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.

Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays.

MONDAY, MARCH 30

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

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.

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 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

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.