Twin Cities Guide to Family Activities this Weekend: April 13-14, 2024
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 13-14, 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. We keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs no matter your corner of the Minneapolis-St Paul metro.
Where are you looking for family fun?
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.
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. Featured Twin Cities park events this weekend include:
Try visiting a new park or nature center!
Check out the links on our big list of Twin Cities nature & interpretive centers for details on which buildings are open; all of these locations have outdoor trails to hike. Did you know that several of these nature centers 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. The featured photo this weekend comes from the nature play area at WARGO NATURE CENTER. Find our list of the best Twin Cities Nature Playgrounds.
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary – Now open for the 2024 season!
1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55405
This is a lovely, peaceful oasis within the sprawling THEODORE WIRTH REGIONAL PARK in Minneapolis. Hit the link to find tips for visiting and a printable scavenger hunt to take along.
Art & Nature Exploration at Silverwood Park
2500 County Rd E, St Anthony, MN 55421
Start the afternoon off by listening to stories with a naturalist then make nature-inspired art. Antsy to get outdoors? You can either take a guided walk or explore the park’s sculptures on your own. April 14, 2024, 1-3pm.
Very! last of the spring egg hunts in the park
Harrison Park Spring Egg Hunt
503 Irving Ave N., Minneapolis, MN, US 55405
Family-friendly fun, including springtime activities, games, giveaways, and an egg hunt. Activities are best for ages 5-12, but all families are welcome. April 13, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE. Limited spaces.
How about a spring scavenger hunt in the parks?
We’ve rounded up the best printable hunts across the Twin Cities to make the most of your park exploration.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Minneapolis & St Paul
The Royal Canadian International Circus is coming back to town! This year’s all-new spectacle under the Big Top will be presented in 17 shows running April 12-21, 2024, at Maplewood Mall. Royal Canadian’s modern circus thrills spectators of all ages with acrobatics, daredevils and other feats of skill in the ring from generational circus families who come from all over the world.
Use the promo code FFTC when purchasing general admission tickets online and you can get 2-for-1 pricing. Keep in mind the special deal is good for general admission.
Minneapolis Institute of Art Family Day: Spring Magic
2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Includes hands-on art activities, live music and dance, artist demos and special tours designed for kids. April 14, 2024, 10am-5pm.
Michaels Kids Club: Paper Flower Bouquet Collage
1620 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1643
Participating Michaels stores across the Twin Cities are offering weekend “Take & Make” Kids Club crafts. This weekend, all paper and decorating supplies are included to make free spring art. April 13, 2024, 2-4pm.
Troll Tales Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107
The Wabasha Caves are famous in St Paul for their past as a gangster hideout – but this tour is designed for kids and guided by a friendly troll. Includes the tour, photo opp and craft. Grab this opportunity – it doesn’t come around often. April 14, 2024, 12:30pm. $10/pp.
More free or low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities
Storytime Saturday
Read & Dance with Ballet Co.Laboratory
Highland Park Library, 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55116
A storytime and dance performance for kids inspired by the story The Little Prince. April 13, 2024, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.
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 13, 2024, 10:30-11am. FREE.
Sporty Saturday
Super Saturday at InnerCity Tennis
4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
FINAL SATURDAY! InnerCity Tennis’ Super Saturdays Program is a chance for Twin Cities families to bring kids of all ages to learn tennis fundamentals for from trained staff. The entire 12 court facility is provided for this program at no charge. April 13, 2024, 3-6pm. Learn more about Inner City Tennis programs for the family.
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 14, 2024, 12-5pm.
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
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