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.)

• 50th & France Summer Concert Series - 3925 West 50th Street, Edina, MN - Friday, August 28, 2026 and Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• Downtown Farmers Market - Minneapolis - Minneapolis Farmers Market, East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN - Friday, August 28, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026, Friday 7 am - 1 pm, Saturday 6 am - 1 pm, Sunday 6 am - 1 pm

• Teacher Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! - SEA LIFE at Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota - Friday, August 28, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10 am - 8 pm

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

• Northeast Farmers Market Saturday Market - Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, Northeast 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm

• Chess A2Z August Webinar with WGM Zoey Tang: Finish Strong - How to Convert Winning Positions - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225 - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 7 pm - 8 pm PDT