Minneapolis–St. Paul weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

115 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 30

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo — Apple Valley · Dakota Co. · Suburbs

Evening trail of thousands of carved, illuminated pumpkins (Oct. 31 is an adults-only night).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults $23–30, children $19–26; ages 0–2 free; parking $10

Details at Minnesota Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (33, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

9:30amConnect and Play · St. Louis Park Library, St. Louis Park, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amConnect and Play · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amProcess Art Adventures - Woodland Animals · Riverview Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSilly Millies - Clay Monsters · Ramsey County Library – Maplewood Library, Maplewood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime (with guest reader Mixed Blood Theatre) · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmBubble Magic Show / Magia con burbujas · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Movie Matinee · Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO® Lab · Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLalo’s Party Kitchen Party Game Experience! · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTeen Hang-Out: Fall Break: Fake Cake Trinket Boxes · Arlington Hills Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free

2pmWriting Great College Application Essays · Plymouth Library, Plymouth, 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

9:30amConnect and Play · Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:30amWatch the Movie, Make the Craft · Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amCommunity Song Circle · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amConnect and Play · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Hamline Midway Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amLittle Learners: Stories Sing · Arlington Hills Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSewing Tips and Tricks · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSilly Millies - Clay Monsters · Ramsey County Library – North St. Paul Library, North St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime · Rice Street Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Storytime with special reader Mixed Blood Theater · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amTot Time · Rice Street Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBundle Dyeing with Food Waste · Excelsior Library, Excelsior, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmIntroduction to Hmong Reverse Applique · Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park, 11+ · Free

1pmTrazando Nuestras Historias en Comunidad: Grabado en Linóleo · Augsburg Park Library, Richfield, 11+ · Free

2pmBeaded Keychain Workshop · Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain, 11+ · Free

2pmMiniature Painting · Sun Ray Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Activity · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

2pmJOY LAB: A Poetic Playground of Rhythm & Groove · Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 30

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo — Apple Valley · Dakota Co. · Suburbs

Evening trail of thousands of carved, illuminated pumpkins (Oct. 31 is an adults-only night).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults $23–30, children $19–26; ages 0–2 free; parking $10

Details at Minnesota Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

9:30amConnect and Play · St. Louis Park Library, St. Louis Park, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amConnect and Play · East Lake Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amConnect and Play With ECFE · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Riverview Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime (Theme: Pumpkins) · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:45pmSTEAM Activity: Pumpkin Carving · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

9:30amLearn About Elections and Voting · Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amChess and LEGO® Play · Walker Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMagical Creature Mania · Plymouth Library, Plymouth, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Hamline Midway Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amHooks 'N' Needles · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free

10:30amThe Clothing My Family Wears by Pawku Hser Book Launch · Rice Street Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMinnesota Black Author Expo · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Puppet Storytime · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmIndigenous Teas and Native Seeds · Walker Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmTrazando Nuestras Historias en Comunidad: Grabado en Linóleo · Augsburg Park Library, Richfield, 11+ · Free

1:30pmCode Savvy · Dayton's Bluff Library, St. Paul 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmAuthor visit: Cristina Oxtra "What Lolo Wants" · Highland Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmEarly Learning Saturdays: Connect and Play · Champlin Library, Champlin, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmImprov 101 · Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka, 11+ · Free

2pmLEGO® Lab · Northeast Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Poem as a Container · Washburn Library, Minneapolis, 11+ · Free

2:30pmSTEAM Saturday: Pumpkin Decorating! · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–1pm

Howl-O-Ween at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo — Apple Valley · Dakota Co. · Suburbs

Daytime Halloween at the zoo: costumes, creatures and Halloween arts and crafts in Central Plaza.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with Zoo daytime admission

Details at Minnesota Zoo ↗

Sun, Nov 1

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo (final night)

Minnesota Zoo — Apple Valley · Dakota Co. · Suburbs

Last night of the illuminated jack-o'-lantern trail.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults $23–30, children $19–26; ages 0–2 free; parking $10

Details at Minnesota Zoo ↗

Oct 16 – Oct 30

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo — Apple Valley · Dakota Co. · Suburbs

Evening trail of thousands of carved, illuminated pumpkins (Oct. 31 is an adults-only night).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults $23–30, children $19–26; ages 0–2 free; parking $10

Details at Minnesota Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

10amConnect and Play With ECFE · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Riverview Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime (Theme: Cute Monsters) · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amDream of Owls: Puppet Show · East Lake Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDream of Owls: Puppet Show · Nokomis Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

9:30amConnect and Play · Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amConnect and Play · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Hamline Midway Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime · Rice Street Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Vibe- Mini Maker · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amTot Time · Rice Street Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmCelebración del grabado en linóleo con Constanza Carballo / Printmaking Celebration with Constanza Carballo · Augsburg Park Library, Richfield, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame Zone · Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie, 11+ · Free

1pmIntroduction to Hmong Reverse Applique · Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park, 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Activity · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 1

1pmYouth Game Day · Hopkins Library, Hopkins, 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmJunior Jams: Music Exploration for Families · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPokémon Collectible Card Club · St. Louis Park Library, St. Louis Park, 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

10amConnect and Play With ECFE · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amPreK Friday · Plymouth Library, Plymouth, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBallet Co. Laboratory Storytime: Nutcracker in Wonderland · Riverview Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmImprov 101 · Plymouth Library, Plymouth, 11+ · Free

3:45pmSTEAM Activity: Switch It Up · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

9:30amConnect and Play · Northeast Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:30amLEGO® Lab · Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amChess and LEGO® Play · Walker Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amCommunity Song Circle · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLEGO® Lab · Penn Lake Library, Bloomington, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amConnect and Play · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Hamline Midway Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amMending 101 · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free

11amArts Roseville Presents: David Pelinen · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBundle Dyeing with Food Waste · Webber Park Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Process Art Adventures with Now. Make. Art. · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmIntroduction to Hmong Reverse Applique · Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park, 11+ · Free

2pmBundle Dyeing with Food Waste · Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmLEGO® Lab · Nokomis Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 8

12pmSecond Sunday Open Game Room · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBundle Dyeing with Food Waste · Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmOpen Chess Club · Ramsey County Library – Shoreview Library, Shoreview 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmJunior Jams: Music Exploration for Families · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free