Things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul this weekend!
This April Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers the weekend of April 8-9, 2023. To find our most recent guide, click here.
For more ideas on spending family time together this weekend, hop over to our APRIL FAMILY GUIDE, our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. It’s Easter weekend here in the Twin Cities – if you choose to celebrate, you might be interested in checking out our giant list of TWIN CITIES EASTER EGG HUNTS & ACTIVITIES.
TWIN CITIES EASTER EGG HUNTS & ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND Hunts &
Hold onto your Easter baskets, kids, because we’ve got 33, YES, 33 (!) egg hunts listed in our GIANT GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES EASTER EGG HUNTS taking place just this weekend across the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area. You can scramble for eggs and treats and get your photo snapped with the Easter Bunny in every corner of the Twin Cities. We’ll share a few of the more unique hunts below; for more Easter ideas this weekend, check out the following:
Top Easter egg hunts – Minneapolis & St Paul
Windom Park Bunny Party & Egg Hunt
Windom Park NE, 2251 Hayes Street N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Windom Park hosts ages 7-12 with games, a bounce house, children’s egg hunt and more. (See Audubon Park for the little kids). April 8, 2023, 12-2pm. FREE EVENT. Learn more and register here.
Phalen Park Eggstravaganza
Phalen Recreation Center, 1000 E. Wheelock, Saint Paul, MN, 5510
Egg hunts by age for crawlers through 5th grade, crafts, spin art, field games, photographs with the Easter Bunny. FREE. All Ages. Pre-Registration will be available through Mosaic Church, but is not required. April 8, 2023, 10am-Noon.
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Top Easter egg hunts – Twin Cities North Metro
Largest Egg Hunt in Blaine
Renovation Church, 12390 Fraizer St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Attend one of EIGHT services and upon leaving the service, kids will be given a wristband to participate. Saturday, April 8th at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, &; 2:30 and Sunday, April 9th at 8:00, 9:10, 10:20, & 11:30. There will be 60,000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and prizes from donors. Three different age zones: 0-3, 4-6, 7-11. Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required.
Maplewood Easter Egg Hunts
Edgerton Elementary School, 1929 Edgerton St, Maplewood, MN 55117
Kids ages 3-8 can choose between two hunts – 9:30am-10am or 10:30-11am. Kids 2 and under can receive a treat bag without the hunt. There will also be breakfast treats, a craft area and a visit from the Easter Bunny at this event. Register here. April 8, 2023, 9-11am.
Top Easter egg hunts – Twin Cities South Metro
Burnsville Egg-cellent Spring Adventure
Neill Park, 13501 Upton Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337
Egg hunt, face painting, arts/crafts, games, DJ entertainment, breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny! Limited space. Early registration recommended. April 8, 2023, 9-11am, $7/pp.
Easter on the Plaza at 50th & France
Plaza at Nolan Mains, 3945 Market Street, Minneapolis MN
Meet the Easter Bunny and take a picture. Play games and take home a treat. April 8, 2023, 1:30-3:30pm. FREE.
SPRING BREAK IN THE TWIN CITIES IN APRIL?
There is plenty of stuff to do if you plan to be a tourist in your own city this Spring Break. Think mini golf, trampolines, scavenger hunts, rock climbing, museums and more. Get some inspiration from our 2023 GUIDE TO SPRING BREAK IN THE TWIN CITIES.
FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN TWIN CITIES PARKS THIS WEEKEND
Featured here for the weekend is just a taste of all that’s going on across the incredible Twin Cities park systems. You can get more ideas on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR or browse the links below to search for local fun events & things to do with kids this weekend in parks across the Minneapolis-St Paul metro.
SOME FUN FAMILY IDEAS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Check out the links on our big list of Twin Cities nature & interpretive centers; all of these locations have outdoor trails to hike and fun, kid-friendly indoor exhibits. Did you know that several of these nature centers also have natural playgrounds nestled within them? You can build with natural materials, climb, balance, even wade and garden at some of the more elaborate spaces (pictured below the amazing DISCOVERY HOLLOW NATURE PLAYGROUND at Tamarack Nature Center). Find our list of the best Twin Cities Nature Playgrounds and get excited for warmer weather ahead!
FEATURED TWIN CITIES PARK EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Saturday Morning on the Farm
Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
This wonderful working farm is a great place for kids to get close and in barns (that’s my delighted daughter pictured). Read about a spring visit to the farm here. Spots will fill quickly. If you can’t make it to one of the farm tours, stop over for a self-guided walk around the grounds. Make and take with you a fiber craft. April 8, 2023, drop in between 9:30am-12pm. $6/pp.
Open House at Pond Dakota Mission Park
401 E 104th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Each Sunday explore living history – often the programs are held outside so dress for the weather. Enjoy hands-on activities and walk on the trails. April 8, 2023. Drop in from 1-4pm, FREE or suggested donation of $2/pp.
Nature Rocks! Eden Prairie Outdoor Center Open House
Eden Prairie Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
Drop in to meet the resident animals, learn about programs and events. April 8, 2023, 10am-1pm. FREE.
Free Family Fun Day with Three Rivers Parks
Join naturalists for free, drop-in and kid-friendly programming at MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK (Brooklyn Park), EASTMAN NATURE CENTER (Maple Grove) and RICHARDSON NATURE CENTER (Bloomington). Explore the indoor exhibits while you’re at it. No reservations needed. April 9, 2023. 1-3pm. FREE.
MORE IDEAS FOR THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES WITH KIDS
Family fun at the library!
Saturday Vibe at George Latimer Central Library
90 W 4th St, St Paul, MN 55102
Fresh, family entertainment – music, storytelling, puppets and more. Check the schedule for more details, this weekend’s entertainment is Family Storytime. April 8, 2023, 11:30am.
Arts & crafts at North St Paul Library
Two artsy events to choose from this Saturday: Earth Day Art Buffet with all craft materials supplied by the library (you bring the creative juice). 10:30am-noon. Maker Kids Take-and-Make garden butterfly kits available all day while supplies last. Both activities are free.
MORE FREE OR LOW COST THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES
MUSEUMS WITH FREE ADMISSION
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – adjacent to the Walker Art Center
- (free each first Saturday/month)
- Weisman Art Museum – located on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – open Easter Sunday!
Find hundreds more things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul with kids!