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 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.

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

50th & France Summer Concert Series - 3925 West 50th Street, Edina, MN, USA - Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Downtown Farmers Market - Minneapolis - Minneapolis Farmers Market, East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, USA - Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, Friday 7 am - 1 pm; Saturday 6 am - 1 pm; Sunday 6 am - 1 pm

Teen Night at Minneapolis Institute of Art - Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States - Friday, August 21, 2026, 12 - 8 pm

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Minneapolis-St. Paul - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, see link for times

Mini Mia at Minneapolis Institute of Art - Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:15 am and 12:15 pm

Northeast Farmers Market Saturday Market - Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, Northeast 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm

Teacher Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! - SEA LIFE at Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA - Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10 am - 8 pm