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- 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!
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.
Twin Cities Spring Babies Festival. Weekends April 11th through May 3rd. Hwy 169 & Hwy 610 (NW Corner)
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445.
April – May 2026
April Events by Date
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
JBF Bloomington/Burnsville Huge Kids Spring Sale Event! April 23-25.
April 25: 10am-5pm Discount Day! 50% Off all items w/o a star! AND, Power Hour 75% off items marked for donation 4-5pm!
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!
HUGE Baby and Kids Consignment Sale. 4:00 – 7:00pm. 1830 Hanley Rd, Hudson, WI. April 23-25.
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
HUGE Baby and Kids Consignment Sale. 9:00am – 6:00pm. 1830 Hanley Rd, Hudson, WI. April 23-25.
JBF Bloomington/Burnsville Huge Kids Spring Sale Event! April 23-25.
April 25: 10am-5pm Discount Day! 50% Off all items w/o a star! AND, Power Hour 75% off items marked for donation 4-5pm!
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
Independent Bookstore Day. Check out the free Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport.
Free Admission at 9 Minnesota Historical Society Sites!
Free Admission to Minnesota State Parks!
Free Fishing Lure Coloring Event. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Fleet Farm locations.
Kids Garage Sale. 9:00am – 12:00pm. 230 W Bernard St, St Paul.
Eco Fair and Clothing Swap. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Castle Elementary School (6675 50th Street N), Oakdale.
HUGE Baby and Kids Consignment Sale. 9:00am -2:00pm. 1830 Hanley Rd, Hudson, WI. April 23-25. Sat is Discount Day where many of the items will be marked for 50% off.
Spring Into Wellness with Family Fun. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Emma B. Howe YMCA, 8950 Springbrook Dr. NW, Coon Rapids.
JBF Bloomington/Burnsville Huge Kids Spring Sale Event! April 23-25.
April 25: 10am-5pm Discount Day! 50% Off all items w/o a star! AND, Power Hour 75% off items marked for donation 4-5pm!
Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.
Community Share Day. 10:00am. Cornerstone Church, 674 Johnson Parkway, Saint Paul.
Kite Day in the Park. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Rosebrook Park, 2590 Fry Street, Roseville, MN 55113. 300 FREE kites!
Grand Opening. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Mad Hatter Cake Co, 7300 Metro Blvd, #165, Edina 55439.
Arbor Day Celebration. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska.
Musicians Trade Fair. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Eagan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, St Paul.
Party For The Planet. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Como Zoo, St Paul. April 25-26. Bring the family for a fun, hands-on weekend dedicated to pollinators, plants, and the power of community action.
Spring Craft Market & NW Food Truck Fest. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Mississippi Crossings Event Center, 307 East River Parkway, Champlin, MN 55316.
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.
Local Vendor Market. 11:00am – 9:00pm. Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul, MN.
Lunar New Year Celebration. 12:00 – 3:00pm. Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis.
Puppy Party. 12:00 – 3:00pm. Maplewood Mall, Maplewood.
Experience the Northern Lights Glow Party. 6:00 – 9:00pm. Zero Gravity, Mounds View. Fridays and Saturdays. $24.99.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
National Pretzel Day! Get these deals:
–Auntie Anne’s: FREE pretzel
–Omni Brewing in Maple Grove: BOGO pretzel! Valid on hot salted pretzels.
JBF Coon Rapids Huge Kids Spring Sale Event! April 23–26.
Party For The Planet. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Como Zoo, St Paul. April 25-26. Bring the family for a fun, hands-on weekend dedicated to pollinators, plants, and the power of community action.
MNPPR’s 12th Birthday Bash. 11:00am – 3:00pm. North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, 2825 N 2nd St, Minneapolis.
Brooklyn Park Food Truck Fest. 11:00am – 5:00pm. Oak Grove Park, Brooklyn Park.
7th Annual Food Truck Kick Off! 11:00am – 6:00pm. Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St, St Paul.
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.
May Events by Date
FRIDAY, MAY 1
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, 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).
Kids Fishing Clinic. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. Kids (best suited for ages 5+) and their families get a chance to practice basic fishing skills like knot tying and casting, learn boat and water safety, and develop responsible angling habits. All participants receive lunch and all kids will go home with fishing goodies.
Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.
FREE Community Showing of Puss in Boots. 10:00am. Odyssey Century 9 Theatre, Hutchinson
First Saturday Science: Cats, Dogs, and Birds: Predators or Pets? 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: Cool Crayons.
Free First Saturday: Photo and Flow 10:00am. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis.
Robot Day. 10:00am – 4:00pm. The Works Museum, Bloomington.
Bring your kids! Comedy Show. 2:00pm open, 3:00pm Show. Cadenza Music, 149 N Snelling Ave, St. Paul. FREE.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Coon Rapids. 8:00am – 10:00am. First Sunday of each month.
Urban Expedition: Cambodia. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
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, MAY 6
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, MAY 7
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, MAY 8
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, MAY 9
Springtime on the Farm. 9:00am – 3:00pm. Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River. Moms get in free!
Free Kids Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm. JcPenney – participating locations. This month: Craft a flower bouquet for Mother’s Day! Parents get a 10% off coupon.
Bring your kids! Comedy Show. 2:00pm open, 3:00pm Show. Bryant-Lake Bowl, 825 W Lake St, Mpls. Tickets are $7 for Kids / $12 for Adults.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
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.
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.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
Toddler Tuesday® Concert and Family Dance Party with Conductor Jack. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Mall of America.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
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, MAY 16
Sensory Friendly Saturday. 8:00am – 10:00am. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
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.
MONDAY, MAY 18
The Hobbit Pay-What-You-Can Night at Theatre in the Round. 7:30pm. Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
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, MAY 22
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!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Free Public Tours. 1:00 – 2:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
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, MAY 29
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!
Flint Hills Family Festival – Ordway. May 29-30. St. Paul.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Flint Hills Family Festival – Ordway. May 29-30. St. Paul.
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.