FUN THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER IN THE TWIN CITIES – WITH KIDS!
Everything under the sun you need to know about family fun this summer is packed into our 2026 Twin Cities Ultimate Guide to Summer. Beat boredom and fill your long school break days exploring the best the Twin Cities has to offer in the way of parks, swimming spots, bike trails, community events and summer festivals.
Grab some summer activity ideas with our Twin Cities Summer Bucket List!
Our traditional summer bucket list is absolutely packed with ideas to have fun with your kids out and around the Minneapolis-St Paul (Twin Cities) metro area. It also includes boredom-buster ideas you can pull off right at home or in your backyard. Let the summer fun begin!
SPLASH HAPPY: TWIN CITIES GUIDE TO WATERPARKS, BEACHES, & SPLASH PADS
As the line between late spring and early summer starts to melt away in the rising temps, it’s time to find a new splash spot in the Twin Cities. Look no further for a round up of the best beaches, wading pools, waterparks and other places in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro to cool off this summer.
THE BEST TWIN CITIES PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
TWIN CITIES SUMMER FESTIVALS FOR FAMILIES
Summer is full to bursting with family festivals and community parades. Take notes with this handy list of local celebrations around the Twin Cities in June, July & August of 2026.
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE TWIN CITIES
The Twin Cities practically sings with live music in the summer. Every corner of the metro is full of FREE summer concerts! Find our full listing of music in parks across the entire Minneapolis-St Paul Metro.
FREE SUMMER KIDS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE TWIN CITIES
ULTIMATE SUMMER SPORTS & GAMES – OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Be active outdoors with your family this summer! We have the scoop on the best places to mini golf, disc golf, try fishing, and ride your bike.
FRESH & DELICIOUS SUMMER EATS IN THE TWIN CITIES
2026 GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES SUMMER CAMPS
Your guide to family fun in the Twin Cities is comprehensive, almost like creating a curriculum for my martial arts school that includes diverse activities to engage students and their families. Incorporating both at-home and outdoor adventures reminds me of balancing traditional techniques with innovative training exercises in martial arts. When exploring the numerous parks and activities, consider integrating mindful practices like tai chi or meditation to enhance the physical fun with some mental relaxation, just as we do after a challenging sparring session.
Huh. That’s an interesting comparison. I hope you can get to Minnesota and enjoy all our summers have to offer.
Does this website ever list churches that do Vacation Bible School programs in the summer? The church my family attends doesn’t offer VBS, so I have to search for other churches in the area who offer it. It’s quite the task looking up/contacting multiple random churches! If this website doesn’t list local churches who offer VBS, is it possible to start?
Thanks! ?
As a matter of fact, we do have a VBS list and it is made up mainly of reader recommendations. Check it out here: Twin Cities Vacation Bible School Opportunities
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