Things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Afton, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, West St Paul & Woodbury.
This guide covers the weekend of May 11-12, 2024. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to May in the Twin Cities!
We’ve arrived at Mother’s Day Weekend! Treat her special, maybe to a family day? We’ve got some ideas around town to make her day extra lovely. For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, check our MAY FAMILY EVENTS GUIDE, our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES or our well-stocked FAMILY FUN CALENDAR.
Schubert Club Music Museum
FamilyJam is a new free program for kids and families at the Schubert Club Music Museum in St. Paul's Landmark Center which comprises short 25-30 minute concerts followed by Music Museum activities, including hands-on instrument playing, instrument demonstrations and musician meet and greets. All FamilyJam concerts and Music Museum admission are free. Registration is required.
Twin Cities Southeast Metro Family Fun Calendar
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro parks this weekend
We’re bringing you the scoop on dozens of spring outdoor activities this weekend in Twin Cities parks carefully curated on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. Our top picks for the Southeast Metro:
Dog Day in the Ravine
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Calling all paws! Bring your pup for a very special playdate in the park – plus vendors, experts, food trucks and more activities. All pets must be on a leash. May 11, 2024, 10am-3pm. $7/vehicle permit.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southeast Metro
Meet the Spring Minnesota Farm Babies!
Minnesota Zoo’s Farm Babies
The barn is back open in 2024 for you to meet all the fuzzy, cuddly newborns. Tickets are included with Zoo admission. $16-$22/pp plus $7 parking.
FIND MORE MINNESOTA FARM BABIES AROUND MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL:
- GALE WOODS FARM, Minnetrista: Saturday Mornings on the Farm
- FAWN-DOE-ROSA WILDLIFE PARK, St Croix Falls, WI
- OLIVER KELLEY FARM, Elk River: Springtime on the Farm
Touch-a-Truck!
May is the big-rig month here in Minnesota, where city public works departments show off their stock of vehicles and fire and police divisions open their doors so you can get a behind-the-scenes peek at keeping communities safe. Coming up this weekend in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro:
Inver Grove Heights Touch-A-Truck
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Kids of all ages can grab photo opps with a bunch of different trucks on display: police cars, fire trucks, Public Works vehicles, Commemorative Air Force craft and more. A sensory-friendly half hour takes place at 9am. May 11, 2024, 9:30-11:30am. FREE.
Mendota Heights Touch-a-Truck
Mendakota Park, 2000-2198 Mendakota Dr, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Get real close to fire trucks, police cars, mowers and plows. Plus games, photo chances and refreshments. May 11, 2024, 10am-12pm.Â
FIND OUR COMPLETE CALENDAR OF TWIN CITIES TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENTS!
Fleet Farm Free Mother’s Day Plant-a-Pot
875 General Sieben Dr, Hastings MN
17070 Kenrick Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044
Kids and families can get crafty together planting a Mother’s Day bloom for Mom – all supplies included. May 12, 2024, 9am-1pm. FREE.
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