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

The Twin Cities's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026

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FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Minneapolis-St. Paul - Shoott - Minneapolis, MN, USA - Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, see link for times

Downtown Farmers Market - Minneapolis - Minneapolis Farmers Market - East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, USA - Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, Friday 7 am - 1 pm; Saturday 6 am - 1 pm; Sunday 6 am - 1 pm

Northeast Farmers Market Saturday Market - Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market - Northeast 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA - Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm

Healthcare Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! - SEA LIFE at Mall of America - Bloomington, MN, USA - Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10 am - 8 pm