Things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul this weekend!
This Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers events in Minneapolis & St Paul the weekend of April 6-7, 2024. Want to discover family fun this weekend across the Twin Cities Metro Area? Browse our guides for the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest & Southeast communities. Happy exploring, wherever your weekend may take you!
Welcome to April in the Twin Cities!
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.
Fun activities in the parks this weekend in Minneapolis & St Paul
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:
Last call for egg hunts in the park!
Windom Park Bunny Party & Egg Hunt
2251 Hayes Street N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Windom Park hosts ages 5-10 with games in the gym, children’s egg hunt and more. April 6, 2024, 9am-11am. FREE EVENT, unlimited openings.
Sibley Park Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt
1900 E 40th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407
Begin the day with a bunny brunch consisting of pancakes, fruit and beverages. Egg hunts for different age groups at 11am (ages 0-5), 11:15 (ages 6-12) and 11:30am (ages 13+). 9:30am-11:30am. Egg hunt is free. Brunch portion costs $5-$8 and is paid the day of the event. Limited to 200 participants.
VegKins Spring Eggless Hunt
Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Meet at the North Plateau Play Area for a plastic egg hunt with a vegan treat bag reward. Sponsored by VegKins and the Animal Rights Coalition. April 7, 2024, 3-5pm. FREE.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Minneapolis & St Paul
Urban Expedition: Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan
Landmark Center, 75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102
FINAL EVENT OF THE SEASON! Time to say farewell for another year – learn about these cultures through music, dance, and crafts; a free and very family-friendly program. While you’re at the beautiful LANDMARK CENTER, pop in to the free SCHUBERT CLUB MUSEUM, a hidden gem that allows kids to experiment with a cacophony of musical instruments. April 7, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
Music & Melody Makers with Minnesota Youth Symphonies
790 Cleveland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116
Kids ages 3-14 can try out instruments of the orchestra, ask the musicians questions, and hear a mini-concert. Registration required. April 6, 2024, 9-10am.
First Saturday Science at Metro State University
664 East Sixth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
The University hosts kid-friendly hands-on STEM activities the first Saturday of the month. April’s program is about atoms and elements – the building blocks of life. April 6, 2024, 12-2pm, FREE.
First Free Saturday at Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Free gallery admission for all included plus special kid-friendly activities. Get your free tickets from the desk in the main lobby. April 6, 2024, 10am-5pm.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
1520 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Kids can put together simple DIY projects the first Saturday of the month for free. This month kids can build a small spring planter. April 6, 2024, 9am-12pm.
Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Abstract Spring Painting
Participating Michaels stores across the Twin Cities are offering weekend “Makebreak” classes and “Take & Make” Kids Club crafts. They’re simple, yet could lend a nice personal touch to a small gift. This weekend, if you purchase the canvas, Michaels will supply the paint and brushes for your kid’s masterpiece. April 7, 2024, 2-4pm.
First Chapter Storytime at Next Chapter Bookseller
38 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55105
A picture book read-aloud plus related activity just for kids. April 6, 2024, 10:30-11am. FREE.
Cozy indoor play for all!
First Free Sunday at Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
Explore three floors of completely hands-on exhibits for kids FREE courtesy Securian Financial. Tickets are in limited supply so snag yours fast! April 7, 2024, 10am.
Free Open Swim Sundays at Great River Water Park
270 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104
A special FREE open swim will be hosted Sundays starting this weekend with water safety training provided from 3-3:25pm. The zero-depth entry splash pool is perfect for tots trying to get used to the water and there are two tube waterslides for the big kids. April 7, 2024, 12-5pm.
Always free or low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities
Saturday Vibe at George Latimer Central Library: Self-Portrait Body Tracing
90 W 4th St, St Paul, MN 55102
Create your own life-sized, full-body portrait with all art supplies provided. April 6, 2024, 11am-12pm. FREE.
Free Open Swim Sundays at Great River Water Park
270 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104
A special FREE open swim will be hosted Sundays starting this weekend with water safety training provided from 3-3:25pm. The zero-depth entry splash pool is perfect for tots trying to get used to the water and there are two tube waterslides for the big kids. April 7, 2024, 12-5pm.
First Chapter Storytime at Next Chapter Bookseller
38 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55105
A picture book read-aloud plus related activity just for kids. April 6, 2024, 10:30-11am. FREE.
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
Find hundreds more things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul with kids!