Family events in Ramsey County, MN

At Aldrich Arena in Maplewood, MN, the Maplewood Farmers' Market features a seasonal vendor lineup that may change over time. Vendors include Mallina Xiong Produce and Flowers, Susan's Raw Honey Farm LLC, Drogos Coffee Caravan, The Wee Hours Scottish Bakery, xssant, Better Baked, Bueling Enterprises, Two Loaves and a Fisch, Great Harvest Bread (Stillwater), Nelson's Apple Orchard, Addies Donuts / Popcorn, Pangs Vegetable Farm, Chanh ' Kevin' Yang Produce, Costa Farm & Greenhouse, Laemmle Greenhouse, Mai's Birds & Veggies, Novak's Orchard, Urban's Farm, Utecht's Homegrown Pork, Mai Vang Produce, Max Vang Produce and Flowers, Home-Grown Vegetables, Chie Xiong Produce, La Xiong Produce, Y and Y Produce, Brightway Farms, Xiong Family Farm, Sue Yang Produce, Yang's Produce, and Angel Hang Produce. Offerings may include produce and flowers, honey, coffee, bread and other baked goods, apples, donuts and popcorn, greenhouse selections, and homegrown pork, with availability varying by season.

Enjoy a History HiJinx activity at the Minnesota History Center that explores Minnesota’s trees and guides participants in creating a leaf suncatcher.

This drop-in play session is designed for children from birth to age five and their caregivers. Come whenever it works for you and stay for a short visit or the entire session. The gathering takes place at Arlington Hills Community Center.

The Dog House offers a kids eat free special that makes dinner more affordable. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with games for children and time together over great food. The deal includes one complimentary kids meal from the kids menu with each adult entrée purchased, available for dine in only.

Grocery Gathering with Feeding Frogtown takes place at West Minnehaha Recreation Center in Saint Paul. This community event is open to everyone. Enter the recreation center to join the line for free food for people and food for animals. It is part of a recurring series and the schedule may be adjusted as needed. Participants are asked to treat one another with kindness and to focus on future growth.

Solidarity Street Gallery returns for its seventh year with Common Ground, turning a vibrant St. Paul neighborhood into an outdoor showcase for art and community centered on our shared planet. Explore high quality works displayed in storefront windows and on sidewalks across five easy to walk blocks, experience a special invited gallery exhibition, and enjoy live music and poetry along the avenue. A new environmental mini fair offers chances to connect, learn, and discover meaningful ways to make a difference. The theme welcomes everyone, from scientists and gardeners to activists and artists, underscoring that caring for our air, water, and land is personal, local, and something we do together. Free and family friendly, this celebration reflects the cultures that call the East Side home. Information for artists, businesses, and community groups about exhibiting, hosting, and participating will be announced soon.

Enjoy a bustling flea market at West Side Ice Arena in St Paul, where bargains, unique finds, and upbeat vibes set the tone. Admission for the public is free, and only vendors need to purchase tickets. Explore a wide mix of offerings, including brand new and used merchandise, unique handcrafted goods, vintage and antique pieces, toys, collectible Hot Wheels and Pokemons, and Amazon resell items. Food trucks and stands, plus baked goods and cottage foods, provide plenty of options while you shop, chat, and network.

Cascade Music offers an 8-week early childhood series that nurtures music skills through singing, movement, and hands-on instrument exploration. Sessions are kept small and relaxed to encourage playful learning. Ripples is tailored for ages 0 to 2, and Waves is designed for ages 2 to 4.

Allianz Field hosts a Western Conference matchup as Minnesota United FC faces St. Louis CITY SC. The event also includes a Pride celebration.

Now in its seventh season, Sunday Fundays at Gustavus Lutheran Church offers a lively food-centered gathering with live music and plenty of seating for a comfortable experience. This edition features a lineup of food trucks that includes Hydration Shuttle, Long’s combo Roll cuisines, California Dip & Eat, Xai the corn guy, El Mexicano, Twin Cities Gyros, Casanova Rice and Shawarmin, Fire Cream, and Eggroll Queen, with additional vendors expected. The event is free for the public and for participating food trucks. Be cautious of unsolicited messages requesting fees or personal information for vendor spots.

Lenny Pearce’s Toddler Rave World Tour brings a high-energy, family-friendly dance party to the Palace Theatre. This all-ages event blends club rhythms with kid-focused fun, creating a lively experience that finishes early so little ones can keep their bedtime routines. Tickets are currently available.

An inviting open mic at The Finnish Bistro in St. Anthony Park welcomes musicians, poets, and performers of all ages and experience levels in a relaxed café setting with a full menu of food, drinks, and desserts. A full sound system and an 88-key electric keyboard are provided to make taking the stage simple. Sign-up happens before performances begin, and musicians typically share two to three songs, with set length adjusted based on the number of participants. The night is hosted by a rotating group of local musicians, including Ry Edwards, Caley Factorial, Lexi Modica, and Jun Sugiyama, and the season also features occasional 30-minute spotlight sets from featured artists.

Children learn by building and customizing solar powered cars with easy to assemble toy kits. They begin with a basic model, then reshape it into a design of their own while practicing problem solving, creativity, and hands on engineering skills. Along the way they discover how sunlight becomes usable power that gets their cars moving, building confidence and curiosity about renewable energy. GoSolar! Kidz emphasizes eco friendly learning that encourages a more sustainable future.