Things to do this week in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro with kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities Southwest 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 SOUTHWEST 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 Southwest Metro Family Events
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Wednesday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Augsburg Park & Play (FREE) - Augsburg Adventure Park, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Kids Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:45 am - 4:00 pm: Wednesday Park N' Play in St Louis Park - St. Louis Park parks (see link), St Louis Park
⚈ 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm: IKEA Leka's Kids Club Crafts: Rainbow Suncatchers (FREE) - IKEA Twin Cities, Bloomington
⚈ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: West End Wednesdays (FREE) - Shops at West End, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Victoria Live by the Lake Concert Series (FREE) - Bayfront Park, Victoria
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: St Louis Park Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
Thursday, June 25, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Free Fishing Thursdays for Kids - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Centennial Lakes Youth Entertainment Series (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Works Museum Thursday - The Works Museum, Bloomington
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
⚈ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch at Cedarcrest Park - Cedarcrest Park, Bloomington
⚈ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Thursday Park N' Play in St Louis Park - St. Louis Park parks (see link), St Louis Park
⚈ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Farmers Market - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Chaska Summer Concert Series (FREE) - City Square Park, Chaska
⚈ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Bloomington Thursday Blockbuster Series (FREE) - Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
⚈ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Chanhassen Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Lake Ann Park & Beach, Chanhassen
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Hopkins Sunset Series Outdoor Concerts (FREE) - Downtown Park, Hopkins
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Shakopee Huber Park Performance Series (FREE) - Huber Park, Shakopee
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Shakopee Shockwaves Water Ski Show (FREE) - Quarry Lake Park, Shakopee
Friday, June 26, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Friday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie
⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee
⚈ 9:15 am - 10:45 am: SandVenture Splish & Splash Tot Time - SandVenture Aquatic Park, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE) - Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Works Museum Friday - The Works Museum, Bloomington
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Saturday, June 27, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Wayzata Art Experience - Lake Street, Wayzata⚈ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm: Richfield Farmers Market - Richfield Veterans Park, Richfield
⚈ 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Fitness at the Beach (FREE) - East Bush Lake Park & Beach, Bloomington
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Bloomington Farmers Market - Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Cars and Caves (FREE) - Chanhassen AutoPlex, Chanhassen
⚈ 9:15 am - 10:45 am: SandVenture Splish & Splash Tot Time - SandVenture Aquatic Park, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Saturday Morning on the Farm - Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Summer Arboretum Drop-In Discovery Booths - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday kids entertainment in the parks
BLOOMINGTON Monday Morning Kids Series
Valley View Playfield, 9000 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
Features kid-favorite band Todd’n’Tina. June 22, 2026, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.
FIND ALL THE FREEBIES! Kids Summer Entertainment In the Parks will keep them busy while school’s on break.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Tot Time Open Swims on Monday
Make sure to note for tot swims that each pool sets their own age limit to participate. These typically range from kids under 5-8 years of age so you’ll want to hit the link for details before heading out to swim. Also note that not each venue offers a discounted admission rate – but many do! FIND ALL THE DETAILS ON TWIN CITIES TOT SWIMS HERE!
ST LOUIS PARKÂ Parent & Tot Time
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
St Louis Park Aquatic Park offers exclusive use of the shallow end of the pool with its splash features to kids ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Program runs Mon-Fri from 9:30-11am before the pool opens to the rest of the public. $10/residents; $15/non-residents.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Tuesday kids entertainment in the parks
EDEN PRAIRIE Kidstock
14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Kids get their own free summer entertainment series at Staring Lake – Kidstock! Shows take place at the Staring Lake Amphitheather – today’s performance is by Gigi the Ukulady. Stick around and picnic by the awesome playground! June 23, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
RICHFIELD Kids Entertainment In the Park
636 E 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Here to entertain your kids in Veterans Park today: Sticks and Tones. June 23, 2026, 11am. FREE.
Try a “ninja” playground in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro!
GOLDEN VALLEY Schaper Park Challenge Course
631 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MNÂ 55422
Here’s something I guarantee your tween will love: knowing you’ll be eating their dust at the local ninja park. (At least mine could; perhaps you’re more in shape?) The fitness challenge course is said to be designed for ages 13+ but there’s a smaller space for tots, too.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
ST LOUIS PARK Kids Summer Concert Series
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Kid favorites The Bazillions perform a set in Wolfe Park. Bring a picnic and spend the morning! June 24, 2026, 10am. FREE.
ST LOUIS PARK West End Wednesdays
1621 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Free family fun outdoors among the shops: bounce house for the kids, live dueling pianos, artisan marketplace and food trucks to pick from. June 24, 2026, 5-9pm.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Swims on Wednesday
EDINA Lil Lagoon Tot Time
4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN 55435
Edina Aquatic Center’s water playground opens an hour and half earlier than the main pool on weekdays making it an ideal time to take your younger children. The zero-depth pool has junior slides and splashy features and is open to kids 8 & under only. June 24, 2026, 10am. $11-$14/ person.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday kids & family entertainment
EDINA Centennial Lakes Summer Entertainment
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Centennial Lakes Park is a hub of family entertainment on Thursdays. Here’s what you can choose from today:
- Free Fishing Thursday for Kids: Gear and bait provided for kids between 9-10:30am & 3-7pm.
- Youth Entertainment Series: Plant a Plant performs at the amphitheater between 10-11am.
- Centennial Lakes Farmers Market: Opens today for your fresh shopping needs along with a pop-up Edina Art Cart for kids and live music on the plaza from 3-7pm.
SHAKOPEE Shockwaves Water Ski Show
6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
Ready to entertain you with all kinds of water tricks: pyramids, ballet, barefooting, jumping, wakeboarding and many other stunts. Bring comfortable seating! June 25, 2026, 7-8pm. FREE.
Cool off at a Twin Cities splash pad in the Southwest Metro
It’s supposed to be a bit toasty this week – how about hitting up this free splash pad for a little relief from the heat? Find a bunch more on our list of 40+ TWIN CITIES SPLASH PADS & WADING POOLS.
Twin Cities Concert Calendar: Southwest Metro
Thursday is a very popular night for free outdoor concerts in the Southwest Metro. Pack up that picnic, grab some camp chairs and get ready for hot summer tunes in these communities:
- BLOOMINGTON Thursday Blockbuster Series – Normandale Lake Park, 6:30pm
- CHANHASSEN Summer Concert Series – Lake Ann Park, 6:30pm
- CHASKA Summer Concert Series – City Square Park, 6pm
- HOPKINS Sunset Series – Downtown Park, 7pm
- SHAKOPEE Huber Park Performance Series – Huber Park, 7pm
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Friday, June 26, 2026
Southwest Metro Tot Swims on Friday
RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time
630 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423
Kids up to age 7 get the run of the pool one hour prior to the general public opening. June 19, 2026, 10am. $12/child, one adult half off.
SHAKOPEE SandVenture Splish and Splash Tot Time
1101 Adams St S, Shakopee, MN 55379
Kids up to age 6 are invited to swim in the zero-depth entry and play on the sand beach before the waterpark opens to the rest of the public. June 19, 2026, 9:15-10:45am. Cost was $5 in 2025.
EDINA Barnes & Noble Galleria Storytime
3230 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435
Galleria location hosts a free Friday storytime for kids. Keep reading for more to do nearby! June 26, 2026, 10-10:30am.
Southwest Metro Twin Cities summer festivals
PLAN AHEAD for June festivals galore in the Twin Cities!
