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- 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
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- 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!
June
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.
Monsters on Vacation. May 23 – January 10. Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul. Save on admission with my code TCFM.
The Wizard of Oz. Through June 14th. Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis.
Wanderlight Trail at the Minnesota Zoo. June 3 – August 2. Apple Valley. Read about our visit!
June 2026 Events by Date
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
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, JUNE 3
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, JUNE 4
Spring Lake Park Tower Days. June 4-6.
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.
Minnesota Aurora FC Home Game. 7:00pm. TCO Stadium, Eagan. Get 10% off tickets with my code TCFRUGAL. More info!
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Spring Lake Park Tower Days. June 4-6.
Explore West St. Paul Days. June 4-7.
Good Neighbor Days. Lions Volunteer Park, Hugo, MN. June 5-7.
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, JUNE 6
Spring Lake Park Tower Days. June 4-6.
Explore West St. Paul Days. June 4-7.
Good Neighbor Days. Lions Volunteer Park, Hugo, MN. June 5-7.
Minneapolis Rodeo. Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis.
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America cardholders. June 6-7. First weekend of each month.
Kids Fishing Fair. 8:30am. Bush Lake Park Parking Lot 9401 W Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington.
FREE Kids Workshop. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Home Depot locations. This month: Goalie Game.
Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.
FREE Community Showing of Smurfs. 10:00am. Odyssey Century 9 Theatre, Hutchinson.
Bike Sale. 10:00am. Reuse Program U of M, 2811 Weeks Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Prices start around $50-$75 (originally $100-$125) and increase based on quality and condition.
Art Play. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. This month’s theme: Cool Crayons.
Free First Saturday: Community Love. 10:00am. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis.
Lanesboro Rhubarb Fest. 10:00am – 2:00pm. (Lanesboro is 1.5 hours south of the Twin Cities.)
Monster Party. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul. Use my code TCFM to save on tickets!
Train Days. 12:00 – 6:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
Bring your kids! Comedy Show. 2:00pm. Cadenza Music, 149 N Snelling Ave, St. Paul. FREE.
Minnesota Aurora FC Home Game. 4:00pm. TCO Stadium, Eagan. Pride Night! Get 10% off tickets with my code TCFRUGAL. More info!
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Explore West St. Paul Days. June 4-7.
Good Neighbor Days. Lions Volunteer Park, Hugo, MN. June 5-7.
Train Days. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
FREE Take a Kid Fishing Day. 12:00 – 3:00pm. Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Ln, St Paul.
Minnesota Twins Kids Day. Game at 1:10pm. Theme: Disney + Pixar! Get discounted tickets!
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
Toddler Tuesdays®. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Mall of America.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
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, JUNE 11
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.
Outdoor Movie Night – Zootopia 2. 7:00pm. Ojibwe Park, St. Paul.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
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!
Minnesota Aurora FC Home Game. 7:00pm. TCO Stadium, Eagan. Disability Awareness Theme Night. Get 10% off tickets with my code TCFRUGAL. More info!
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.
Free Kids Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm. JcPenney – participating locations. This month: Create your own Super Hero plaque! Parents get a 10% off coupon.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Minnesota Aurora FC Home Game. 7:00pm. TCO Stadium, Eagan. Nature & Sustainability Theme Night presented by the Minnesota Lottery. Get 10% off tickets with my code TCFRUGAL. More info!
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
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, JUNE 19
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, JUNE 20
Sensory Friendly Saturday. 8:00am – 10:00am. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.
Minnesota Aurora FC Home Game. 4:00pm. TCO Stadium, Eagan. Juneteenth Theme Night presented by Allina Health. Get 10% off tickets with my code TCFRUGAL. More info!
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Community Pet Clinic. 9:00am – 2:00pm. 2825 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN.
Sensory Friendly Saturday. 2:00 – 4:00pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
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.
Outdoor Movie Night – The Bad Guys 2. 7:00pm. Ojibwe Park, St. Paul.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
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, JUNE 27
Mini Mia. 10:00am – 12:30pm. 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. Plus other dates like today.
Community Fun Day. 2:00pm. Metro State Library, St. Paul.
MONDAY, JUNE 29
EVERY WEDNESDAY
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.