18 listings in Minneapolis, MN: free concerts, theater, art and nights out, no kids required.
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Daily, 6am–midnight
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden next to the Walker Art Center is always free and open every day of the year from 6am to midnight. Home of the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Verified Oct 27 · walkerart.org
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Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm (Thursdays until 9pm)
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Mia's permanent collection is always free: just walk in. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, Thursdays until 9pm; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Special exhibitions and some events are ticketed.
Verified Oct 27 · new.artsmia.org
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Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm (through April 30, 2027)
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como ParkSt. Paul
Como's glass conservatory, with its Sunken Garden flower shows and tropical rooms, is free. Fall–winter hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm (through April 30, 2027), plus some extended Mondays. Donations welcome, not required.
Verified Oct 27 · comozooconservatory.org
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Tours hourly: Monday–Friday 9am–3pm, Saturday 10am–2pm
Minnesota State CapitolSt. Paul
Admission to the Minnesota State Capitol is free, and 45-minute guided tours leave at the top of each hour: weekdays 9am to 3pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Start at the information desk in Room 126, right of the south entrance. A $5 donation is suggested, not required.
Verified Oct 27 · mnhs.org
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Tuesday–Thursday 10am–4pm; Friday 10am–2pm; Saturday noon–4pm
American Museum of Art, University of St. ThomasSt. Paul
The art museum on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center at the University of St. Thomas is free with no tickets needed. Open Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 10am to 2pm and Saturday noon to 4pm. Closed on major holidays, during university breaks and exams, January Term and all summer.
Verified Oct 27 · theamaa.org
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Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
Minnesota Valley NWR, Bloomington Visitor Center
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge lends binoculars, snowshoes and explorer backpacks free through its outdoor equipment lending program. Borrow them at the Bloomington visitor center during open hours (Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm) to explore the refuge trails.
Verified Oct 27 · fws.gov
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Wednesday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday–Sunday 11am–5pm
Weisman Art Museum, University of MinnesotaMinneapolis
The Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota is always free. Open Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5pm and weekends 11am to 5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Verified Oct 27 · wam.umn.edu
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Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 PM
Landmark Center, Courtroom 317St. Paul
The Schubert Club's free lunchtime Courtroom Concert series continues Thursday, November 12, 2026 at noon with cellist Patricia Ryan and pianist Joe Trucano in Courtroom 317 of St. Paul's Landmark Center.
Verified Oct 27 · schubert.org
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Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 20
Union Depot East PlazaSt. Paul
St. Paul's European Christmas Market fills Union Depot's East Plaza for five weekends, November 20 to December 20, 2026: Fridays 3 to 9pm (Nov 27 from 1pm), Saturdays 11am to 9pm and Sundays 11am to 6pm. Heated warming tents and holiday atmosphere; food, drinks and gifts cost extra.
Verified Oct 27 · stpaulchristmasmarket.org
Catch: Free entry: food, drinks and gifts cost extra
Thu, Dec 17, 6:00 PM
Landmark Center, CortileSt. Paul
Carols by Minnesota composers fill the Landmark Center's Cortile at this free Schubert Club Courtroom Concert, Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6pm (also at noon the same day).
Verified Oct 27 · schubert.org
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Thu, Jan 7, 12:00 PM
Landmark Center, Courtroom 317St. Paul
The Artaria String Quartet plays a free lunchtime Schubert Club Courtroom Concert on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at noon in Courtroom 317 of St. Paul's Landmark Center.
Verified Oct 27 · schubert.org
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Any day
Twin Cities public libraries (smARTpass)Minneapolis
Twin Cities public library card holders can reserve free or discounted tickets to theater, music and museums through smARTpass, including Children's Theatre Company, CAT Museum, Turf Club and First Avenue.
Verified Oct 27 · sppl.org
Catch: Twin Cities public library card required · Some offers are discounts, not free
Thursdays, 5–9pm
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis
Gallery admission at the Walker Art Center is free for everyone every Thursday from 5 to 9pm. Regular adult admission is $18. Kids 18 and under are always free.
Verified Oct 27 · walkerart.org
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Thursdays, 4–8pm (not Thanksgiving)
Minnesota History CenterSt. Paul
Admission and parking at the Minnesota History Center are free on Thursday nights from 4 to 8pm. Thanksgiving (Nov 26) isn't on the schedule. Regular adult admission is $15. No reservation is required; the event page has an optional RSVP form.
Verified Oct 27 · mnhs.org
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1st–4th Thursdays, 3–4:30pm (no fifth Thursdays)
Park Avenue Methodist ChurchMinneapolis
Volunteer Lawyers Network holds a free legal clinic on the first through fourth Thursdays for immigration, family preparedness and general legal questions, in English and Spanish. Don't arrive before 2:30pm; appointments from 3 to 4:30pm are assigned by capacity and case type, not arrival order. Closed Nov 26 and Dec 24, 2026, holiday weeks, bad-weather days and all of January.
Verified Oct 27 · vlnmn.org
Catch: Only for: people who qualify for VLN help
Mondays, 10–11am
Hennepin County Library – Plymouth
Adults can practice speaking English in a relaxed group at Hennepin County Library's Plymouth branch, Mondays 10 to 11am, usually led by a volunteer or staff member. No registration.
Verified Oct 27 · hclib.bibliocommons.com
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Second Thursday of the month; arrive by noon (last consultation starts by 12:30pm)
St. Paul United States Courthouse
Volunteer Lawyers Network gives free bankruptcy advice at the St. Paul U.S. Courthouse on the second Thursday of each month, first come, first served. Arrive by noon: the last consultation starts by 12:30pm, and the attorney may leave early if no one has come by noon.
Verified Oct 27 · vlnmn.org
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Second Saturday of the month, 11am–3pm
Sabathani Community CenterMinneapolis
Volunteer Lawyers Network gives free advice on criminal expungement at Sabathani Community Center on the second Saturday of each month, 11am to 3pm.
Verified Oct 27 · vlnmn.org
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