Things to do this week in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro with kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities Southeast Metro family activities for the week of June 22-26, 2026. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our TWIN CITIES SOUTHEAST METRO WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. We’ve got you covered no matter your corner of the Minneapolis-St Paul Metro Area!
How to plan your family fun this week
More events this week around the Twin Cities Metro Area
Upcoming Twin Cities Southeast Metro Family Events
Saturday, June 27, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Afton Strawberry Festival - Afton Town Square Park, Afton⚈ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm: Farmington Top the Tater Days - Downtown, Farmington
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Burnsville Farmers Market - Burnsville Center, Burnsville
⚈ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: South St Paul Kaposia Days - South St Paul Kaposia Days, South St Paul
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Cascade Bay Little Mates - Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim Time - Splash Valley Water Park, Apple Valley
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Afton Strawberry Festival - Afton Town Square Park, Afton
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Eagan Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE) - Barnes & Noble Promenade, Eagan
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Sibley House Historic Site Tours - Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Woodbury Rescue Readers - Woodbury Animal Humane Society, Woodbury
⚈ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Minnesota Zoo's Wanderlight - Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
Sunday, June 28, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Afton Strawberry Festival - Afton Town Square Park, Afton⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: South St Paul Kaposia Days - South St Paul Kaposia Days, South St Paul
⚈ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Minnesota Zoo's Wanderlight - Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro on Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday kids entertainment in the park
APPLE VALLEY Puppet Wagon
20 weekly stops in all! We recommend bringing a blanket and a picnic to make the most of the outing. Here’s the Monday schedule:
- Moeller Park | 9am
- Farquar Park | 10am
- Huntington Park | 11am
- Diamond Path Park | 12pm
SOUTH ST PAUL Summer Playhouse
The traveling playhouse visits neighborhood parks to teach kids about astronaut adventures and the solar system each week. Crafts and fun facts are included in the performances. Here’s the Monday schedule:
- Northview Park | 9:30am
- Kaposia Park | 11am
- Harmon Park | 1pm
WOODBURY Puppet Wagon
Shows are short, only about 7 minutes in length, perfect for your wiggly little ones. We recommend bringing a blanket and a picnic to make the most of the outing. Here’s the Monday park lineup:
- Shawnee Park | 9am
- Potawatomi Park | 9:30am
- Chippewa Park | 10am
- Cobblestone Park | 10:30am
- Powers Lake Park | 11am
Twin Cities Southeast Metro Tot Swims
Where can the littles rule the pool before the big kids arrive? Start here for the day’s Southeast Metro schedule and find more on our page of TWIN CITIES TOT SWIMS.
APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim
14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
A daily, discounted tot swim time for an hour every morning prior to the full park opening – ages up to 6 years only. June 22, 2026, 9:30-10:30am. $5/child, one free adult.
EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates
1360 Civic Center Dr, Eagan, MN 55122
Splashers up to age 6 have Cascade Bay Waterpark to themselves, including the orange slide. June 22, 2026, 9:30-10:30am. $7/child, one adult free.
SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time
756 3rd Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075
Junior splashers ages 4 and under get to enjoy the splash pool until 12:30pm for just $2/person. Additional $3 if staying later. June 22, 2026.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
 Explore a new park or playground on Tuesday
EAGAN Series All Play at Woodhaven Park
950 Gold Trl, St Paul, MN 55122
Eagan’s destination playground is again hosting it’s all-inclusive play program this summer. Come down to the park for free weekly fun presented by Eagan Park & Rec. June 23, 2026, 6-7:30pm. FREE.
WEST ST PAUL Tour de Rec
1740 Charlton Street, West St Paul, MN 55118
Drop in for this FREE program on select Tuesdays. Park staff will provide activities and equipment, including games, sports, arts, crafts, and more – today’s activity is chalk & lemonade. Best for ages 6-12. June 23, 2026, 1:30-2:30pm. FREE.
Twin Cities Southeast Metro Tot Swims on Tuesday
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim | 9:30-10:30am
- EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates | 9:30-10:30am
- SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time | 11am-12:30pm
COTTAGE GROVEÂ Park Grove Storytime & Art Cart
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
A special storytime centers around themes such as life skills, community and emotions. Activities with the Art Cart will follow with crafts appropriate for kids ages 2-5. June 23, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
More family fun ideas: Try berry picking!
Pick-your-own strawberry patches near the Twin Cities
It’s perhaps the sweetest time of the year – when the strawberries have ripened and a handful beats any trip to the candy store. We’ve rounded up the best places to pick your own strawberries in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro as we think an outing to harvest your own makes for a pretty sweet family outing.
HASTINGS Afton Apple Strawberry Fields Open
9225 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings, MN, 55033
Yes, Afton Apple carries berries, too! You can start picking your own sweet summer fruit there today. It makes for a great activity with kids. See the link for more details. June 23, 2026, 7am-1pm or until picked out.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday free kids entertainment
EAGAN Spark! Puppets
Puppets travel around to a series of Eagan’s neighborhood parks this summer. Shows are about 20 minutes in length, great for your tots and preschoolers.
SOUTH ST PAUL Summer Playhouse
Kaposia Library, 131 7th Ave N, South St Paul, MN 55075
Each Wednesday, learn about a different animal with crafts and facts. For kids of all ages. Todays schedule: Jefferson Park – 10:30am & Kaposia Library – 1pm. June 24, 2026. FREE.
COTTAGE GROVEÂ Music & Movement Storytime
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Preschoolers 2-6 years can kick off a morning at the library with a special storytime that incorporates music, movement and even an art project. Drop right in. June 24, 2026, 10:30-11am. FREE.
ROSEMOUNT ArtBlast Kids Art in the Park
Central Park, 2893 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
The full festival takes place over several days and includes events for all ages. Today’s highlight is a chance for kids ages 5-10 do participate in art activities in Central Park. This week, also watch for a story trail, Puppets in the Park program and a Todd ‘n’ Tina kids concert. June 24, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro on Thursday, June 25, 2026
BURNSVILLE Thursday Rockin Lunch Hour
Super kid-friendly concerts start at noon. Arrive early for story times Are you aware that NICOLLET COMMONS PARK has an absolutely beautiful water feature for a centerpiece? Your kids won’t be able to resist it. June 25, 2026, 5-9pm.
ROSEMOUNT Summer Entertainment at Central Park
Rosemount Central Park, 2893 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
Free kids entertainment weekly on Thursday series: Wonderful World of Woody. June 25, 2026, 10am. FREE.
Southeast Metro Thursday tot swims
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim – 9:30-10:30am
- EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates – 9:30-10:30am
- SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time
ROSEMOUNT Public Safety In the Park
3335 142nd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
Meet professionals and ask your questions, learn about public safety services and – bonus! – the first 800 people get a free brat! Participating organizations include police, fire, public works, state patrol, Life Link with a helicopter, South Metro SWAT and more. June 25, 5-7:30pm. FREE.
EAGAN Movie Nights at Viking Lakes
Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Circle, Suite 200, Eagan, MN
Bring your own blanket or comfortable seating for a family-friendly movie select Thursdays thru August 20 in the stadium at Viking Lakes. Please leave food and beverages at home. Tonight’s flick is ET. June 25, 2026, doors at 5 and movie at 6pm. FREE.
WOODBURY Starlight CinemaÂ
Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125
This is a free event featuring kids movies; activities start at 7pm and movie is screened at dusk. Tonight’s show is The Bad Guys 2. June 25, 2026. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro on Friday, June 26, 2026
FARMINGTON Top the Tater Days
Downtown Farmington, MN 55024
Tons of free family activities to celebrate summer at this festival. Friday events include a library kids craft fair, family block party and a big rig open house. June 26, 2026, 3-10pm.
SOUTH ST PAUL Kaposia Days Grande Parade
The city’s summer festival parade marches off at the intersection of 3rd St N & 12th Ave N. Want a quieter environment for little ones? The last block of the parade will have no sirens, music or other loud noises. June 26, 2026, 6:15pm.
