King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters...

Skyline Mini Golf returns to the Walker rooftop this summer! Catch some sunshine and a gorgeous view of downtown Minneapolis while putting away on the 10-hole course, featuring an eclectic mix of artist-designed holes.   ADMISSION $12 ($10 Walker members and ages 7–18) Groups welcome! Maximum 8 players per tee...

At the Science Museum, we know that all visitors learn differently. During Sensory Friendly hours, individuals and families can enjoy a quieter, less sensory-stimulating museum experience. On the first Sunday of the month, the Science Museum hosts Sensory Friendly Sunday, where visitors who learn best in a calmer environment can...

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented...

Please join us for our 2023 season kick-off at our operating model railroad display! After having been closed to the public since last April we've had a lot going on, including adding approximately 600 square feet to our operating display. We'll have our "Station 2501" retail hobby shop open as...

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented...

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented...

King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters...

TUESDAY - 9/5 Festival Medallion Hunt - Sponsored by Sun-This Week NewspapersALL DAY | CITY OF BURNSVILLE PARKS WEDNESDAY - 9/6 Family Block Party on the Plaza Co-Sponsored by VenuWorks & City of Burnsville5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | NICOLLET COMMONS PARK/AMES CTR PLAZA Food Trucks @ Family Block Party on the Plaza5:00 PM...

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am to read stories, sing songs, dance a little, and maybe even pet a cat! (Okay, we can't guarantee that last one, but you can wave hello at least!) All are welcome! Our story time is primarily geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, but can...

multi-day festival celebrating Inver Grove Heights! Click HERE for the Festival Schedule!

We're taking the back to school game to a whole new level! Kick off the 2023-24 school year the right way, with BOGO beer, donuts, plus bloody and beer-mosas!! Drop the kids off at their first day, then come on down to the taproom for a fun morning AND complimentary...

Skyline Mini Golf returns to the Walker rooftop this summer! Catch some sunshine and a gorgeous view of downtown Minneapolis while putting away on the 10-hole course, featuring an eclectic mix of artist-designed holes.   ADMISSION $12 ($10 Walker members and ages 7–18) Groups welcome! Maximum 8 players per tee...

Live in-person storytimes have returned! Join Storyteller Angela every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 am for stories, rhymes, and fun! All are welcome at weekly storytimes, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am to read stories, sing songs, dance a little, and maybe even pet a cat! (Okay, we can't guarantee that last one, but you can wave hello at least!) All are welcome! Our story time is primarily geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, but can...

Join The Shop at West End for their Farmers and Artisan Market, held every Wednesday all summer long! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and specials at the retailers and restaurants, plus shop from local businesses and farmers booths.

multi-day festival celebrating Inver Grove Heights! Click HERE for the Festival Schedule!

TUESDAY - 9/5 Festival Medallion Hunt - Sponsored by Sun-This Week NewspapersALL DAY | CITY OF BURNSVILLE PARKS WEDNESDAY - 9/6 Family Block Party on the Plaza Co-Sponsored by VenuWorks & City of Burnsville5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | NICOLLET COMMONS PARK/AMES CTR PLAZA Food Trucks @ Family Block Party on the Plaza5:00 PM...

Lovers of the supernatural and history will be delighted by the secrets revealed on a Union Depot Ghost Tour led by CynCity Tours. Tourgoers will explore the building’s haunted history on a 90-minute stroll with stops at behind-the-scenes areas of Union Depot. All participants will receive a complimentary Union Depot...

Wednesday evenings during June, July, and August. Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and last 2-hours. These concerts feature a variety of family-friendly music by popular metro area and regional performers. Some concert dates will include food trucks or concessions. Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic or grab a meal...

multi-day festival celebrating Inver Grove Heights! Click HERE for the Festival Schedule!

Kids nature stories and activities led by a garden naturalist! No registration is required, meet at the visitor shelter.

Skyline Mini Golf returns to the Walker rooftop this summer! Catch some sunshine and a gorgeous view of downtown Minneapolis while putting away on the 10-hole course, featuring an eclectic mix of artist-designed holes.   ADMISSION $12 ($10 Walker members and ages 7–18) Groups welcome! Maximum 8 players per tee...

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am to read stories, sing songs, dance a little, and maybe even pet a cat! (Okay, we can't guarantee that last one, but you can wave hello at least!) All are welcome! Our story time is primarily geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, but can...

Live in-person storytimes have returned! Join Storyteller Angela every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 am for stories, rhymes, and fun! All are welcome at weekly storytimes, especially infants and toddlers ages  0-3!   For more information, call the store at 651-224-8320 and check our social media channels for any updates.

Join an Eloise Butler Garden Naturalist on a tour of the garden to learn about the seasonal plants in bloom. No registration is necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter. Closed Mondays.

Thursday's are the day to be downtown this Summer! Grab your co-workers and head outside during lunch from 11:30 - 1:30 each Thursday. Grab some food from the food trucks and enjoy weekly themed events all Summer long! Themed activities take place each week from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM...

Nokomis Makers Markets regular markets will be every week on Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm, from June 1st-September 28th. Please join us for the second season of the family-friendly community building events. Thank you so much for your support of our local market! 😎🛍️🚚❤️☀️

A free concert series on select Thursdays, 5 - 7 pm, from June through September. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! August 24 – Natania and Ticket to Brasil Bossa nova,...

On select Thursday evenings this fall, join our educators to make your own artwork inspired by current exhibitions. After making some art, check out the Walker’s Library, open from 5 - 9 pm. Thursday night art-making in the Art Lab gives anyone the chance to come together to explore art...

TUESDAY - 9/5 Festival Medallion Hunt - Sponsored by Sun-This Week NewspapersALL DAY | CITY OF BURNSVILLE PARKS WEDNESDAY - 9/6 Family Block Party on the Plaza Co-Sponsored by VenuWorks & City of Burnsville5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | NICOLLET COMMONS PARK/AMES CTR PLAZA Food Trucks @ Family Block Party on the Plaza5:00 PM...

Join Muddy Paws every Thursday for Food Truck Night! Enjoy live music from local artists, grab a bite to eat and pick up some delicious cheesecake! Doggo and kiddo friendly. Feel free to bring your own chair. (P.S. They have vegan and gluten free slices too!)

Welcome to the 29th Annual Harvest Moon Festival.  We have a wonderful lineup of arts, crafts, and food for our 3-day event running September 8-10, 2023. While you enjoy the festival, we invite you to visit local businesses for our Harvest Days event from Thursday, September 7, through Sunday, September...

multi-day festival celebrating Inver Grove Heights! Click HERE for the Festival Schedule!

Skyline Mini Golf returns to the Walker rooftop this summer! Catch some sunshine and a gorgeous view of downtown Minneapolis while putting away on the 10-hole course, featuring an eclectic mix of artist-designed holes.   ADMISSION $12 ($10 Walker members and ages 7–18) Groups welcome! Maximum 8 players per tee...

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am to read stories, sing songs, dance a little, and maybe even pet a cat! (Okay, we can't guarantee that last one, but you can wave hello at least!) All are welcome! Our story time is primarily geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, but can...

Join an Eloise Butler Garden Naturalist on a tour of the garden to learn about the seasonal plants in bloom. No registration is necessary, meet outside the visitor shelter. Closed Mondays.

TUESDAY - 9/5 Festival Medallion Hunt - Sponsored by Sun-This Week NewspapersALL DAY | CITY OF BURNSVILLE PARKS WEDNESDAY - 9/6 Family Block Party on the Plaza Co-Sponsored by VenuWorks & City of Burnsville5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | NICOLLET COMMONS PARK/AMES CTR PLAZA Food Trucks @ Family Block Party on the Plaza5:00 PM...

St. Paul Oktoberfest is held annually on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture! Friday, September 8...

Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, builder of the present train depot in 1906, contributed significantly to transform Wayzata into the beautiful tourist location and friendly...

Join Mill Valley Market at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Regional Park for live music on the patio every Friday! Enjoy delicious eats and craft beverages. No cover.

Lovers of the supernatural and history will be delighted by the secrets revealed on a Union Depot Ghost Tour led by CynCity Tours. Tourgoers will explore the building’s haunted history on a 90-minute stroll with stops at behind-the-scenes areas of Union Depot. All participants will receive a complimentary Union Depot...

TUESDAY - 9/5 Festival Medallion Hunt - Sponsored by Sun-This Week NewspapersALL DAY | CITY OF BURNSVILLE PARKS WEDNESDAY - 9/6 Family Block Party on the Plaza Co-Sponsored by VenuWorks & City of Burnsville5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | NICOLLET COMMONS PARK/AMES CTR PLAZA Food Trucks @ Family Block Party on the Plaza5:00 PM...

On four days each year, all 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Mark your calendar for these upcoming fee-free dates in 2023:        Saturday, April 22 Saturday, June 10 Saturday, September 9 Friday, November 24 Minnesota state parks...

Shop local from over 100 rotating farmers, food makers and artists every Saturday– rain or shine! Mill City Farmers Market is Minneapolis’ trusted source for healthy, local and sustainable groceries, combining a vibrant marketplace with nourishing community connection. Hours are 8 am - 1 pm every Saturday. Located between the...

Go birding with a naturalist each Saturday morning this season. *Meet at the Garden's parking lot.

Welcome to the 29th Annual Harvest Moon Festival.  We have a wonderful lineup of arts, crafts, and food for our 3-day event running September 8-10, 2023. While you enjoy the festival, we invite you to visit local businesses for our Harvest Days event from Thursday, September 7, through Sunday, September...