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 June 20-21, 2026. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
It’s officially summer in the Twin Cities!
Summer has begun in earnest! We are so excited to dig into another fun season out and about with our families – and we hope this weekend’s guide can inspire you, too! For more ideas on spending family time together this Father’s Day weekend, check our JUNE FAMILY GUIDE our 2026 ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUMMER IN THE TWIN CITIES or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR.
Twin Cities festivals this weekend for the family – Southeast Metro
COTTAGE GROVE Strawberry FestÂ
Kingston Park, 9195 75th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
So much to do at this summer festival: a car show, carnival, fireworks, petting farm, strawberry-pie eating contest and more fun. June 20-21, 2026.
EAGAN Art Festival
1501 Central Parkway, Eagan Festival Grounds
Art-lovers, listen up! There are works for sale in all mediums at the fair plus live entertainment and food vendors. Here’s what kids will enjoy at the festival: a scavenger hunt both days and entertainment. Makes sure to dress for the splash pad! All weekend, June 20-21, 2026.
EAGAN Juneteenth Celebration
Viking Lakes Plaza, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, MN
Celebrate with live music, a DJ, vendors, food trucks and games for the whole family. June 21, 2026, 3-7pm. FREE.
MORE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
- ROGERS Rockin’ Rogers
- ST PAUL Twin Cities Jazz Festival
- VADNAIS HEIGHTS Freedom Day Festival
Plan ahead for fun-filled family festivals in the Twin Cities with our complete June festival HERE.
Cool off this weekend in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro
In case the heat gets turned up this weekend – how to cool off family-style? We have the complete catalog of the best swimming beaches and splash spots in the Twin Cities metro area. You can find them all in SPLASH HAPPY: 2026 GUIDE TO BEACHES, POOLS, WATERPARKS & SPLASH PADS IN THE TWIN CITIES. Here are some of our top picks in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro:
Featured Twin Cities Southeast Metro pool: Hastings Aquatic Center
901 Maple St, Hastings, MN 55033
Make a splash this summer at the Hastings Family Aquatic Center. Fun features at the pool include zero-depth entry and a water play area for the littlest swimmers, two substantial slides for the bigger ones, and umbrellas and deck chairs for those who need a break. Open mid-June through late August. Admission ranges from $7-$9 from 12-5pm; save $2/pp after 5pm. Or, choose to swim Tuesday or Thursday when the pool closes at 5pm and all ages pay $7/pp.
Twin Cities Southeast Metro beaches to try this summer
- AFTON Afton State Park beach
- EAGAN Schulze Lake Beach, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- HASTINGS Point Douglas Park Beach
- WOODBURY Carver Lake Park Beach
More things to do this weekend with kids in the Twin Cities – Southeast Metro
HASTINGS Make Music Day
20 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Live music floods Levee Park today – plus food trucks, music trivia & gift card giveaways. All ages are welcome. June 21, 2026, 12-6pm. FREE.
More free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southeast Metro
Fleet Farm Free Father’s Day Make-and-Take
875 General Sieben Dr, Hastings MN
17070 Kenrick Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044
Kids and families can get crafty together creating a gift for Dad – all supplies included. June 20, 2026, 9am-12pm. FREE.
