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

The Twin Cities's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

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

• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Minneapolis-St. Paul - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 05/02/2026 - 05/03/2026, See link for times
• Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals - Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422, 05/02/2026, 9AM-1PM
• Grand Reopening Kiddie Academy of Edina - Kiddie Academy of Edina, 7711 Computer Avenue, Edina, MN 55435, 05/02/2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Free First Saturday: Photo and Flow at the Walker - Walker Art Center - Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 05/02/2026, 10 am - 5 pm
• Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition - Cambodia - Landmark Center - Landmark Center, West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 05/03/2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM