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Family Events in Minneapolis–St. Paul on Friday, September 18, 2026

Find family events in Minneapolis–St. Paul on Sep 18, 2026, including music and performances and arts and crafts. Compare times, locations, cost and age fit.

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Morning

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  1. Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers

    $20

    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    American Swedish Institute · Minneapolis

    Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers
    All AgesArts & CraftsMusic & Performance

  2. Gleason's Preschool Open Gym

    $10–$20

    9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Gleason's Gymnastic School · Eagan

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    Ages 0-6IndoorsLearning

  3. Carpenter Preschool Storytime: Orchard Fun

    $5

    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center · Hastings

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    All AgesStorytime

  4. Como Conservatory Fall Flower Show - Opening Day

    FREE

    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · St Paul

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    All AgesOutdoorsSeasonal & Holidays

  5. Fresh Acres Fall Festival

    $13

    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Fresh Acres Farm · Monticello

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    All Ages

Evening

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  1. Maplewood Fireworks - September Friday Light it Up Event

    FREE

    5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Hazelwood Park · Maplewood

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    All Ages

  2. Bayport Derby Days: Party at the Park

    FREE

    5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Bayport Derby Days Events (locations at link) · Bayport

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    All AgesFestivals & FairsOutdoors

  3. Chanhassen Barnyard Boogie

    $7

    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Chanhassen Recreation Center · Chanhassen

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    All AgesArts & CraftsMusic & Performance

  4. Summer on the Lawn: “Black Panther” Movie Book Club

    FREE

    6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center · St Paul

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    All AgesMusic & Performance

  5. Gleason's Youth Open Gym

    $15–$20

    7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Gleason’s Gymnastic School · Eagan

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    Ages 7-18Sports & Active Play

  6. Bell Museum Star Party

    FREE

    8:15 PM – 9:30 PM

    Bell Museum of Natural History · Saint Paul

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    7+Arts & Crafts
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