Things to do this week in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro with kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities Northwest 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 NORTHWEST 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 Northwest Metro Family Events
Friday, June 26, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Maple Grove Friday Parent/Tot Time - Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove⚈ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Champlin Food Truck Fri-YAY - Champlin Ice Forum, Champlin
⚈ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Golden Valley Water Day - Scheid Park, Golden Valley
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Classical Actors Ensemble Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest - Como Regional Park Lakeside Pavilion, Saint Paul
Saturday, June 27, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Crystal Cove Lil’ Splashers - Crystal Community Center & Crystal Cove Aquatic Center, Crystal⚈ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Free Admission Day at Oliver Kelley Farm - Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
⚈ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Eidem Farm Saturday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: River Park Discovery Day (FREE) - River Park, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Rumriver Free Family Art Day - Rumriver Art Center, Anoka
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Saturday Story Hour (FREE) - Avant Garden Bookstore, Anoka
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: St Michael Cinema Kids Summer Movie Series - St Michael Cinema, St Michael
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Stories From the Porch (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Ham Lake Freedom Festival - Ham Lake Lions Park, Ham Lake
⚈ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Pizza Night - Alpha & Omega Farm, Princeton
Sunday, June 28, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Third-Sunday Sensory Friendly Play - Urban Air Plymouth, Plymouth⚈ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Eastman Drop-In Discoveries (FREE) - Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove
⚈ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Mississippi Gateway Drop-In Discoveries (FREE) - Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: St Michael Cinema Kids Summer Movie Series - St Michael Cinema, St Michael
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Monday, June 22, 2026
BROOKLYN CENTER Rec On the Go
Rec On The Go van brings recreation activities and equipment to local parks for kids and teens to play games and sports and create arts and crafts! Plus free meals are served for kids 18 and under. Monday’s schedule:
- Evergreen Park – 10:30am-12pm
- Grandview Park – 12:30am-2pm
- Lions Park – 3-4:30pm
- Northport Park – 5-6:30pm
ELK RIVER Park-a-Palooza
15899 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
Kids ages 3-13 can be entertained with free drop-in activities like organized games, chalk art and crafts in Orono Park. Don’t forget swimwear for the beach and splash pad! June 22, 2026, 2-3:30pm. FREE.
Tot Time Open Gyms on Monday
Let them bounce off someone else’s walls! Our list covers open gyms for tots across the Twin Cities Northwest Metro where they can work their wiggles off indoors during the peak of the heat. SEE OUR FULL LIST OF TWIN CITIES TOT TIME OPEN GYMS THIS SUMMER!
MAPLE GROVE Community Center Tot Time
12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Tots get a designated time in the gym just for them, and it’s cheap at just $4.25/child, caregivers free. Kick it up a notch with admission to MAPLE MAZE INDOOR PLAYGROUND, also located within the community center. June 22, 2026, 10am-12pm.
GOLDEN VALLEY Concert In the Park
316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Free summer concerts are performed ongoing Mondays in Brookview Park. June 22, 2026, 7pm.
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER! Find our full listing of TWIN CITIES FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
MAPLE GROVE Camp Arbor
12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes offers a series of kid‑friendly events during the summer to engage in hands‑on crafts and other play activities. Best for youth ages 4-12. See link for this week’s project. June 23, 2026, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.
Northwest Metro tot swims on Tuesday
COON RAPIDS Bunker Beach Tot Time
701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Pre-k kids can explore the lagoon area before the park opens to the public for the day. Program runs Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:45-10:45am. Cost is $7/swimmer, adults free.
SPLISH SPLASH! Find more Tot Swims across the Twin Cities Metro.
BROOKLYN PARK Eidem Farm Open Gate Hours
4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Barn door’s open and you’re free to drop in! There might be farm chores you can help out with, garden crops to tend, trails to wander and animals to meet. June 23, 2026, 10am-2pm. FREE.
SPECIAL ON TUESDAY: Stories From the Porch are read to kids at 11am.Â
OSSEO Music & Movies in the Park
Boerboom Park, 416 Central Ave, Osseo, MN 55369
A concert in the park starts at 7pm followed by a family movie at dusk. SCREENING TONIGHT: Freakier Friday. June 23, 2026. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY Puppet Wagon
The Golden Valley Puppet Wagon is trucking on through this summer, traveling around to a schedule of Golden Valley parks on Wednesday and Thursdays. See the link for the complete schedule. June 24, 2026Â All performances are free.
WOODBURY Puppet Wagon
Woodbury’s puppet shows are about 7 minutes in length and are subject to the weather. For more ideas on having fun in the parks, check out our list of 19 of the best Woodbury has to offer this summer.Â
Cool off in the Northwest Metro
CRYSTAL Cove BOGO Admission Day
4800 Douglas Drive N, Crystal, MN 55429
Crystal Cove Water Park offers BOGO admission today! Bring a friend and get both admissions for $11 ($5.50/pp). June 24, 2026, 12-7pm.
CHAMPLIN Family Storytime
12154 Ensign Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
Share stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format specially designed for the early learners. Registration is not required for this program; feel free to drop in. June 24, 2026, 10am. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday kids entertainment in the parks & community
MAPLE GROVE Sounds of Summer Kids Concerts
Town Green Park, 7991 Main Street N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
STARTS TODAY! The summer music series includes free family concerts on Thursday mornings. Kevin Hall, magician, performs today. There is seating on the tiered terrace walls and room for blankets in the grassy spaces. Don’t expect playground equipment here, but there is a small “music plaza” to make your own tunes and a pond to watch fish and ducks. June 25, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
BROOKLYN PARK Family Fun on the Farm Concert Series
4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Historic Eidem Farm hosts a free family concert series this summer along with the unique chance to explore a historic farmstead complete with farm animals. The gates are open today from 10am-7pm so the public can meet the farm animals, explore gardens and trails and possibly even help with chores. June 25, 2026, concert to play from 6-7pm, FREE.
RAMSEY Art in the Park at The Draw
7401 E Ramsey Parkway NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Presented by Rumriver Art Center, staff will be offering themed art projects, all materials provided, in conjunction with free concerts in the park. Please register online for your spot. June 25, 2026, 6-7pm. $5/pp.
Cool off in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro
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.
MAPLE GROVEÂ Central Park
12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369
The Maple Grove splash pad has become one of the favorites among Twin Cities parents. A fairly new (and pretty sweet) playground is also onsite with challenges for a wide variety of ages and abilities. Interactive fountain open daily 10am – 8:30pm, 8:45pm – 10pm – show mode with lights.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Friday, June 26, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY Water Day
1856 Toledo Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
The community’s annual Water Day celebration for kids is held in Scheid Park. Bring the family to play water-related games, water slides, music, puppets and refreshments. June 26, 2026, 12:30-2pm.