When the racing isn't going on, there is still plenty to do in the Twin Cities to keep you busy.

Here are just a handful of events happening in the area during the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival, but don't forget to check out the individual host city pages for more information on the happenings in those cities.

All Venues

Regional Activities: Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America, Snoopy’s Playhouse at ValleyFair, Historic Fort Snelling: WWII Weekend June 9-10, Minnesota History Center: Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: The Depression, The War, The Boom

Science Museum of Minnesota: Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the“Whydah” from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. The exhibition features real treasures from America's only known authenticated pirate shipwreck. For more information and tickets, visit www.smm.org.

Minnesota Zoo: Dinosaurs! Featuring 15 larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs including the popular tyrannosaurus rex, giganotosaurus and brachiosaurus. In addition, there will be a T-rex photo-opp and a stegosaurus robot, providing a view of the internal workings of the structure. www.mnzoo.com. 

Mall of America: Diana, A Celebration through June 10. This collection showcases 150 objects of the late Princess Diana, including her royal wedding gown, designer dresses, family heirlooms, photos, home movies and mementos. www.mallofamerica.com  

Twin Cities Bicycle Club:  If you’re a cyclist, bring your bicycle or rent one while you’re here.  If you’re looking for group rides, check out the Twin Cities Bicycle Club, which offers dozens of options, with rides designed for beginners through experts.  www.biketcbc.org