Free things to do this weekend in and around The Twin Cities

The Twin Cities's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Downtown Farmers Market - Minneapolis - Minneapolis Farmers Market - East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, USA, August 28–30, 2026, Friday–Sunday, 6 am - 1 pm

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Minneapolis-St. Paul - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, August 29–30, 2026, see link for times

Teacher Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! - SEA LIFE at Mall of America - Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, August 28–30, 2026, 10AM-8PM