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Twin Cities Guide to the Best Summer Activities and Events

This post is sponsored by Minnesota Children’s Museum

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Best Summer Activities and Events in the Twin Cities

It’s here. Minnesota’s moment. ☀️

Let’s be honest, we earn these months. After everything winter puts us through, summer in the Twin Cities hits different. Lake days, warm nights, and yes, the sweet relief of a snow-free forecast.

We want to help you make every single day count. That’s why we put together our annual Twin Cities Guide to Summer Activities, your one-stop resource for the best events, adventures, and ways to soak it all in this season.

Hundreds of ideas. Let’s go!

How to use this guide:

We start with the heavy hitters: our Stars of the Show.  These guides are our most visited, most used guides every summer.  Below that section, each image links to either a full guide or a list of local spots you’ll want to hit for the best summer events and activities. Happy Summer!

There’s plenty to check out in the Twin Cities over the next several months, and if you don’t see it listed below, please submit your event using our event calendar submission link!

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MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Make this a summer to remember at Minnesota Children’s Museum! Explore 11 hands-on, immersive exhibits like the laser maze, the pretend town, the four-story climber and spiral slide, the shipwreck, the one-of-a-kind water table and so much more.
With new experiences around every corner, a museum visit is a MUST for every family’s summer bucket list. Whether you’re one or 101, come play and feel like a kid again.
Plan your next visit now and guarantee a summer of fun and family memories! Or become a member and get free museum admission for your entire family for a full year.

STARS OF THE SHOW

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TWIN CIITES GUIDE TO SUMMER ACTIVITIES + EVENTS

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EVERYTHING WATER

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OUTDOOR FUN

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ADVENTURES

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SIDE QUESTS

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FOOD BUCKET LIST

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INDOOR FUN

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TWIN CITIES GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS

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JUNE EVENTS

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