08 March 2026
Twin Cities Weekend Guide: Dinosaurs, Caves, and Live Music Await
What to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul
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Hey listeners, welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul this weekend and into next week, starting right now on this crisp March Sunday. Whether you're chasing dinos with the kids, catching live tunes, or scoring free family fun, the Twin Cities are buzzing with action. Family Fun Twin Cities reports a packed lineup perfect for all ages, so let's dive in.
Kick off today, March 8, with Jurassic Quest roaring into Minneapolis at 1301 2nd Avenue South. This lifelike dinosaur herd features moving beasts that roar, real fossils, rideable dinos, a giant fossil dig, and science activities—open till 5pm, with a discount code available via their site. Right next door, the Northwest Sportshow wraps up at the same spot from 10am to 5pm, packed with catch-and-release fishing, duck decoy painting, live music, and kids under 12 free—grab the $13 online discount.
In St. Paul, head to Wabasha Street Caves at 215 Wabasha St S for the Troll Tales Cave Tour at 12:30pm. Family Fun Twin Cities highlights this kid-friendly adventure through gangster hideouts, guided by a troll, with photos and crafts for just $11. Families can splash for free at Great River Water Park's Open Swim Sundays from noon to 5pm at 270 Lexington Pkwy N, including waterslides and safety training. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers a tropical escape all day till 4pm—free admission to see the Winter Flower Show before it ends March 15.
Don't miss the Minneapolis Institute of Art's Family Day: Dragons & Monsters from 10am to 5pm at 2400 Third Avenue South, with hands-on art, music, dance, and kid tours—all free. Snapology at 2649 Lyndale Ave S hosts Coffee and Creative Play from 9 to 11:30am for $15 per child, letting kids 5-14 build with LEGOs and more while you sip next door.
Yesterday's highlights like Walker Art Center's free Kids Film Fair, Home Depot's Leprechaun Trap workshop, and Ballet Co. Laboratory's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie shows were hits, but maple syrup programs continue nearby—check Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul for more sap-tapping fun.
Looking ahead, music lovers, We Heart Music notes Cornelia Murr at 7th St Entry on March 10, Jesse Welles with S.G. Goodman selling out First Avenue March 12-13, and Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy covering R.E.M. on March 14—protest anthems and rock vibes await. Timberwolves fans, catch them vs. Orlando Magic tonight if you're tuning in late, or relive the March 7 Target Center thrill.
March in the Twin Cities mixes indoor adventures and outdoor hints of spring—perfect for creating memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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Kick off today, March 8, with Jurassic Quest roaring into Minneapolis at 1301 2nd Avenue South. This lifelike dinosaur herd features moving beasts that roar, real fossils, rideable dinos, a giant fossil dig, and science activities—open till 5pm, with a discount code available via their site. Right next door, the Northwest Sportshow wraps up at the same spot from 10am to 5pm, packed with catch-and-release fishing, duck decoy painting, live music, and kids under 12 free—grab the $13 online discount.
In St. Paul, head to Wabasha Street Caves at 215 Wabasha St S for the Troll Tales Cave Tour at 12:30pm. Family Fun Twin Cities highlights this kid-friendly adventure through gangster hideouts, guided by a troll, with photos and crafts for just $11. Families can splash for free at Great River Water Park's Open Swim Sundays from noon to 5pm at 270 Lexington Pkwy N, including waterslides and safety training. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers a tropical escape all day till 4pm—free admission to see the Winter Flower Show before it ends March 15.
Don't miss the Minneapolis Institute of Art's Family Day: Dragons & Monsters from 10am to 5pm at 2400 Third Avenue South, with hands-on art, music, dance, and kid tours—all free. Snapology at 2649 Lyndale Ave S hosts Coffee and Creative Play from 9 to 11:30am for $15 per child, letting kids 5-14 build with LEGOs and more while you sip next door.
Yesterday's highlights like Walker Art Center's free Kids Film Fair, Home Depot's Leprechaun Trap workshop, and Ballet Co. Laboratory's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie shows were hits, but maple syrup programs continue nearby—check Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul for more sap-tapping fun.
Looking ahead, music lovers, We Heart Music notes Cornelia Murr at 7th St Entry on March 10, Jesse Welles with S.G. Goodman selling out First Avenue March 12-13, and Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy covering R.E.M. on March 14—protest anthems and rock vibes await. Timberwolves fans, catch them vs. Orlando Magic tonight if you're tuning in late, or relive the March 7 Target Center thrill.
March in the Twin Cities mixes indoor adventures and outdoor hints of spring—perfect for creating memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI