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!

May

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.

Minnesota Zoo Farm Babies. Through May 17th.

Official 100 Mile Garage Sale 2026. May 7-10.

Minnesota Tulip Festival. May 2 – 24. Brand Farms, Farmington.

Twin Cities Spring Babies. Through May 10th. Brooklyn Park.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Through May 17th. Orpheum, Minneapolis.

The Wizard of Oz. Through June 14th. Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis.

May 2026

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

Springtime & Sunshine Festival! May 8-10. Anoka County Fair, Anoka. FREE! There will be 100+ Handmade Crafters, Boutique Vendors, Food Trucks, Fair Food, Mini Midway, Live Music, Fair Food, Kids’ Activities, Beer Garden AND MORE!!

SATURDAY, MAY 9

FREE Mother’s Day Plant a Pot! 9:00am – 12:00pm. All Fleet Farm locations. FREE KIDS ACTIVITY! Don’t miss their annual FREE Mother’s Day Plant a Pot! No registration or sign ups required, simply show up and get ready to have some hands-on fun! Plants and pots are available while supplies last and are expected to go quickly, so be there early so you don’t miss out!

Delano Community Expo. 9:00am – 1:00pm. 10 Bridge Ave W, Delano.

Springtime on the Farm. 9:00am – 3:00pm. Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River. Moms get in free!

Urban Flea Market. 9:00am – 5:00pm. 15 3rd Ave SW , Faribault.

Mother’s Day Bonsai Show. 10:00am – 6:00pm. May 9 & 10. Como Zoo & Conservatory, St. Paul. 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.

Hopkins Food Truck Festival. 11:00am – 9:00pm. 902 Main Street, Downtown Hopkins. 50 trucks!

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 Mother’s Day

See my guide to weekend freebies and deals for moms: Mother’s Day Free List for the Twin Cities!

Doors Open Minneapolis! See buildings for free!

Mother’s Day Bonsai Show. 10:00am – 6:00pm. May 9 & 10. Como Zoo & Conservatory, St. Paul. Free.

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.

Mother’s Day Petting Zoo. 11:00am – 3:00pm. The Mustard Seed Garden Center, 10000 Great Plains Blvd, Chaska.

Mother’s Day at Surly. 11:00am – 4:00pm. 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Join us at Surly for an outdoor market featuring a variety of vendors. Browse permanent jewelry, art, home goods, and more. In the Loon Room, build your own bouquets.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Mega Kids Pop Up Sale. May 14-16. New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th St NW, St Paul, MN.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Mega Kids Pop Up Sale. May 14-16. New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th St NW, St Paul, MN.

Art-A-Whirl! May 15-17. Northeast Minneapolis.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Mega Kids Pop Up Sale. May 14-16. New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th St NW, St Paul, MN.

Art-A-Whirl! May 15-17. Northeast Minneapolis.

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

Spring Plant Sale. 9:00am – 2:00pm. Hopkins Pavilion, Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins.

Community Clothing Event. 9:00am – 3:00pm. 5983 Ridge Creek Rd, St Paul.

Plymouth Library Book Sale. 9:00am – 3:00pm. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Minneapolis.

Saturday Morning on the Farm. 9:30am – 12:00pm. Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista.

Lakeville Food Truck Fest. 11:00am – 8:00pm. Parking Lot of 209th St W & Howland Ave W.

Spring on the Farm. 12:00 – 3:00pm. Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park.

Spring into Summer. 12:00 – 5:00pm. Central Park Maple Grove, 11960 Central Park Way N, Osseo.

FREE Pizza and Bounce Houses. 2:00 – 5:00pm. Maplewood Mall, Maplewood. Free pizza at Maplewood Mall center court and 10 brand new bounce houses for FREE? YES! Come enjoy free pizza, all new bounce houses and more May 16th!

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Art-A-Whirl! May 15-17. Northeast Minneapolis.

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.

Downtown Block Party. 11:00am – 2:00pm. Event by Elk River Lutheran Church. Location: 729 Main St NW, Elk River, 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 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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

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

THURSDAY, MAY 28

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

Flint Hills Family Festival – Ordway. May 29-30. St. Paul.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Flint Hills Family Festival – Ordway. May 29-30. St. Paul.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Minneapolis Rodeo. Surly Brewing Festival Field, 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.