MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 12 ~ 14, 2026 Edition

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 12, 2026) The Twin Cities enter the second full weekend of June with a packed entertainment calendar stretching across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Fridley, Shoreview, Mounds View, New Brighton, Arden Hills and surrounding communities.

From American Craft Fest at Union Depot and Chalkfest Maple Grove to St. Paul Pride Festival, Midtown Arts & Music Festival, Rock the Cradle, FlightSimExpo 2026, live music, theater, family attractions, indoor recreation and North Metro adventure destinations, the weekend offers something for nearly every age, budget and interest.

Here is MinneapoliMedia’s expanded guide to some of the major entertainment, cultural, family, sports, nightlife and visitor-friendly events happening across the Twin Cities this weekend.

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MAJOR WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

American Craft Fest

Venue:
Union Depot

Address:
214 Fourth Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Phone:
651-202-2700

Dates:
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14

Admission:
Free with registration

Website:
https://www.craftcouncil.org
https://www.uniondepot.org

Best For:
Art lovers, families, shopping, local makers

The American Craft Council brings artists, makers, demonstrations, handmade goods, food vendors and interactive activities to Union Depot for one of the weekend’s strongest arts events.

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Chalkfest Maple Grove

Venue:
Downtown Maple Grove / Main Street

Address:
Main Street
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Phone:
763-494-6000

Dates:
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14

Admission:
Free

Website:
https://www.maplegrovechalkfest.com
https://www.maplegrovemn.gov

Best For:
Families, photography, public art

Professional chalk artists transform the pavement into large-scale murals and 3D street art during this free two-day outdoor festival.

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St. Paul Pride Festival

Venue:
Dual Citizen Brewing Company

Address:
725 Raymond Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55114

Phone:
651-330-4753

Dates:
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14

Hours:
Noon–8 p.m. each day

Admission:
Free

Website:
https://www.stppride.org
https://www.dualcitizenbrewing.com

Best For:
Community celebration, live entertainment, families

St. Paul Pride Festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, cultural performances, youth and family programming, DJs and community resources.

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Midtown Arts & Music Festival

Venue:
Midtown Global Market

Address:
920 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Phone:
612-872-4041

Dates:
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14

Hours:
Saturday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admission:
Free

Website:
https://midtownglobalmarket.org
https://midtownglobalmarket.org/amf-2026

Best For:
Families, food lovers, culture, local art

The Midtown Arts & Music Festival celebrates local creativity, food, culture, music, dance and community inside one of Minneapolis’ most diverse public markets.

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FlightSimExpo 2026

Venue:
Saint Paul RiverCentre

Address:
175 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone:
651-265-4800

Dates:
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14

Website:
https://flightsimexpo.com
https://www.rivercentre.org

Best For:
Aviation fans, technology enthusiasts, families

FlightSimExpo brings flight simulation developers, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, exhibitors, demonstrations and interactive experiences to downtown Saint Paul.

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THEATER, DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS

The Wizard of Oz

Venue:
Children’s Theatre Company

Address:
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone:
612-874-0400

Website:
https://childrenstheatre.org

Best For:
Families, children, musical theater

Children’s Theatre Company continues its large-scale production of the classic family story.

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Glensheen the Cabaret

Venue:
History Theatre

Address:
30 East 10th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Phone:
651-292-4323

Website:
https://www.historytheatre.com

Best For:
Date nights, theater lovers, Minnesota history

An intimate cabaret-style theater experience inspired by Minnesota’s famous Glensheen story.

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Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest

Presenter:
Classical Actors Ensemble

Venue:
Various Twin Cities parks

Phone:
612-987-7391

Dates:
June 12–July 12

Admission:
Free

Website:
https://classicalactorsensemble.org

Best For:
Families, theater audiences, outdoor arts

Classical Actors Ensemble returns for its summer Shakespeare in Our Parks series with The Tempest.

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LIVE MUSIC, CONCERTS AND NIGHTLIFE

Molly Brandt: Museum of Being Album Release

Venue:
Icehouse

Address:
2528 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone:
612-276-6523

Date:
Friday, June 12

Time:
8 p.m.

Website:
https://www.icehousempls.com

Best For:
Americana fans, independent music, date nights

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Heatbox with Blues Brothers Tribute

Venue:
The Hook and Ladder Theater

Address:
3010 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Phone:
612-345-7166

Date:
Friday, June 12

Time:
8 p.m.

Website:
https://thehookmpls.com

Best For:
Live music, R&B, soul, rock

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Great Session Experience & Céilí

Venue:
Celtic Junction Arts Center

Address:
836 Prior Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Phone:
651-646-4089

Date:
Friday, June 12

Time:
7 p.m.

Website:
https://www.celticjunction.org

Best For:
Date nights, Irish music, dancing, cultural events

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Konkrete Jungle Minneapolis: World Cup of Drum & Bass

Venue:
James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246

Address:
2916 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Phone:
612-823-6233

Date:
Friday, June 12

Time:
8 p.m.

Website:
https://uptownvfw.org
https://www.eventbrite.com

Best For:
Electronic music, nightlife, 21+ events

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RNB XL: 112 vs. Jagged Edge

Venue:
The Camden Social

Address:
4601 Lyndale Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412

Phone:
612-588-4601

Date:
Friday, June 12

Time:
8 p.m.

Website:
https://www.thecamdensocial.com

Best For:
R&B fans, nightlife, social events

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FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Rock the Cradle

Venue:
Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company

Address:
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone:
612-870-3000

Date:
Sunday, June 14

Hours:
10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Admission:
Free

Website:
https://new.artsmia.org
https://www.thecurrent.org

Best For:
Children ages 2–10, families, music, art

Rock the Cradle returns with music, art activities, dance, storytelling and family programming.

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Lake Street Mural Day

Venue:
Lake Street Corridor

Address:
Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN

Phone:
612-824-7420

Date:
Saturday, June 13

Website:
https://visitlakestreet.com

Best For:
Public art, walking tours, photography, neighborhood exploration

Guided mural tours highlight public art, neighborhood stories and the cultural landscape of Lake Street.

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Community Tie Dye Party

Venue:
Art House North

Address:
793 Armstrong Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone:
651-203-0219

Date:
Sunday, June 14

Time:
4:30 p.m.

Website:
https://www.arthousenorth.com
https://www.humblewalkchurch.org

Best For:
Families, children, community gatherings

Bring cotton clothing to dye and enjoy a relaxed community afternoon.

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NORTH METRO FAMILY SPOTLIGHT

Springbrook Nature Center

Address:
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432

Phone:
763-572-3588

Website:
https://www.springbrooknaturecenter.org

Best For:
Hiking, families, wildlife, nature education

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The Fun Lab

Address:
10650 Baltimore Street NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Phone:
763-392-4522

Website:
https://thefunlabcenter.com

Best For:
Laser tag, ropes course, virtual reality, indoor family fun

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Grand Slam Family Fun Center

Address:
2941 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Phone:
763-427-1959

Website:
https://grandslamcoonrapids.com

Best For:
Mini golf, laser tag, arcade games, bumper cars, batting cages

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Tropics Waterpark and Bamboo Bay

Venue:
Shoreview Community Center

Address:
4580 Victoria Street North
Shoreview, MN 55126

Phone:
651-490-4700

Website:
https://www.shoreviewmn.gov

Best For:
Indoor waterpark, young children, family recreation

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Shoreview Commons Destination Playground

Address:
4580 Victoria Street North
Shoreview, MN 55126

Phone:
651-490-4700

Website:
https://www.shoreviewmn.gov

Best For:
Playgrounds, outdoor family recreation, accessible play

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Lilli Putt

Address:
1349 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Phone:
763-755-1450

Website:
https://www.lilliputt.net

Best For:
Mini golf, go-karts, family competition

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Cheap Skate

Address:
3075 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Phone:
763-427-8980

Website:
https://www.cheapskatecr.com

Best For:
Roller skating, family sessions, indoor recreation

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Urban Air Adventure Park

Address:
10 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Phone:
763-244-5900

Website:
https://www.urbanair.com

Best For:
Trampolines, climbing, obstacle courses, active play

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Zero Gravity Adventure Park

Address:
2292 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112

Phone:
763-231-3033

Website:
https://zerogravitymn.com

Best For:
Trampolines, ninja course, foam pit, active play

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Eagles Nest Indoor Playground

Venue:
New Brighton Community Center

Address:
400 10th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

Phone:
651-638-2130

Website:
https://www.newbrightonmn.gov

Best For:
Indoor play, young children, rainy-day family fun

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Flaherty’s Arden Bowl

Address:
1273 County Road E West
Arden Hills, MN 55112

Phone:
651-633-1777

Website:
https://www.flahertysbowl.com

Best For:
Bowling, families, casual dining

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Mermaid Event and Entertainment Center

Address:
2200 Mounds View Boulevard
Mounds View, MN 55112

Phone:
763-746-2134

Website:
https://www.mermaidminnesota.com

Best For:
Bowling, family entertainment, food, events

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Lucky X Strike

Address:
11351 Ulysses Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434

Phone:
763-561-2230

Website:
https://www.luckystrikeent.com

Best For:
Bowling, families, group outings

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FOOD, DRINK AND MARKETS

Minneapolis Farmers Market

Address:
312 East Lyndale Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55405

Phone:
612-333-1718

Website:
https://www.mplsfarmersmarket.com

Best For:
Produce, flowers, local food, weekend shopping

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Mill City Farmers Market

Address:
704 South Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Phone:
612-341-7580

Website:
https://millcityfarmersmarket.org

Best For:
Local food, riverfront visitors, Saturday morning outings

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Midtown Global Market

Address:
920 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Phone:
612-872-4041

Website:
https://midtownglobalmarket.org

Best For:
International cuisine, family dining, cultural food hall

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MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

Walker Art Center

Address:
725 Vineland Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Phone:
612-375-7600

Website:
https://walkerart.org

Best For:
Contemporary art, visitors, date outings

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Address:
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone:
612-870-3000

Website:
https://new.artsmia.org

Admission:
Free general admission

Best For:
Families, art lovers, visitors

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Minnesota Museum of American Art

Address:
350 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Phone:
651-797-2571

Website:
https://mmaa.org

Admission:
Free

Best For:
American art, Saint Paul visitors, museum outings

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EDITOR’S PICKS

Best Overall Event:
American Craft Fest

Best Free Event:
Chalkfest Maple Grove

Best Family Event:
Midtown Arts & Music Festival

Best Arts Event:
American Craft Fest

Best Date Night:
Great Session Experience & Céilí

Best Hidden Gem:
FlightSimExpo 2026

Best North Metro Family Destination:
Springbrook Nature Center + The Fun Lab

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WEEKEND BY BUDGET

FREE

American Craft Fest
Chalkfest Maple Grove
Rock the Cradle
St. Paul Pride Festival
Lake Street Mural Day
Springbrook Nature Center
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minnesota Museum of American Art

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UNDER $25

Saints Baseball
Cheap Skate
Bowling Centers
Mini Golf
Farmers Markets

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$25–$75

The Wizard of Oz
FlightSimExpo
Waterpark Admissions
Concerts
Family Entertainment Centers

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$75+

Premium Theater Seating
Premium Concert Experiences
VIP Packages
Full-Day Family Activity Packages

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VISITOR INTELLIGENCE

Downtown Saint Paul will experience increased weekend activity around St. Paul Pride Festival, FlightSimExpo, CHS Field, Union Depot, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Downtown Minneapolis will see heavier traffic near Target Field, Target Center, Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Icehouse and major nightlife corridors.

Families seeking weather-proof options should consider The Fun Lab, Tropics Waterpark, Eagles Nest Indoor Playground, Urban Air Adventure Park, Zero Gravity Adventure Park, Cheap Skate or Grand Slam Family Fun Center.

Popular free-event destinations this weekend include American Craft Fest, Chalkfest Maple Grove, Rock the Cradle, St. Paul Pride Festival, Lake Street Mural Day and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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THE WEEKEND TAKEAWAY

The second weekend of June shows the Twin Cities at full summer strength. Across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding metro, residents and visitors can choose from arts festivals, Pride celebrations, live music, theater, public art, aviation exhibits, museums, farmers markets, sports, indoor recreation and family attractions.

For families, the weekend offers everything from free museum programming and nature trails to waterparks, playgrounds, bowling, skating, mini golf and all-day entertainment centers. For adults, the calendar includes concerts, nightlife, theater, cultural gatherings, food destinations and date-night options across the metro.

Whether residents spend the weekend exploring downtown festivals, discovering a North Metro family attraction, attending a concert, supporting local artists, cheering on a team or introducing children to a new experience, June 12 through June 14 offers one of the most varied entertainment calendars of the summer season.

Event Links and Tickets

American Craft Council:
https://www.craftcouncil.org

Union Depot:
https://www.uniondepot.org

Chalkfest Maple Grove:
https://www.maplegrovechalkfest.com

St. Paul Pride:
https://www.stppride.org

Midtown Global Market:
https://midtownglobalmarket.org

FlightSimExpo:
https://flightsimexpo.com

Saint Paul RiverCentre:
https://www.rivercentre.org

Children’s Theatre Company:
https://childrenstheatre.org

History Theatre:
https://www.historytheatre.com

Classical Actors Ensemble:
https://classicalactorsensemble.org

Icehouse:
https://www.icehousempls.com