Things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul this weekend!
This June Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers the weekend of June 12-13, 2021. To find our most recent guide,click here.
School’s out for summer! We are so excited to be back on track towards a fun season out and about with our families – and we hope this weekend’s guide can inspire you as well. For more ideas on spending family time together this weekend, check ourJune Family Guideor ourFamily Fun Calendar.
Festival at Lakeside Lions Park features interactive lumberjack shows, bingo, outdoor movie, live music and other kids activities. Sunday, June 13, until dusk.
Regularly $7 per vehicle, admission is free to encourage families to get out in Minnesota State Parks & Recreation Areas on National Get Outdoors Day. We’re lucky here in the Twin Cities to have8 Minnesota State Parkswithin 60 miles of the heart of the Metro and many an easy day trip’s away.
Celebrate the new creative play area atBAKER PARK RESERVEin Maple Plain. Try out the new 9-foot tall climbing feature and the 100-foot zip line. June 12.
Check out the links on ourbig list of Twin Cities nature & interpretive centersfor 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. This weekend’s featured photo comes from theDISCOVERY HOLLOWnature play area atTAMARACK NATURE CENTERin White Bear Lake. Find our list of thebest Twin Cities Nature Playgrounds.
Summer Roll-In Movies have come to the Guidant John Rose MN OVAL. Bring your own outdoor seating; the free movie begins at 7:30pm. Friday night, June 11’s movie is Onward.
As the line between late spring and early summer starts to melt away in the rising temps, it’s time to visit your favorite splash spot – or find a new one! Jump over to our completeTWIN CITIES ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE BEST BEACHES, POOLS, WATERPARKS & SPLASH PADSto see what’s already open. Ready to welcome swimmers this weekend are:
Minneapolis wading poolsattached to a public school open Saturday, June 12 – meaning ALL wading pools are open for business. Many of them are no-frills with a standard depth of about 18″ but a few have been updated with fun spray features and zero-depth entry. All are located adjacent to a playground, rest rooms and space to spread out with a picnic. And all are FREE! Find our complete list at the link.
Lifeguards start duty this weekend at selectMinneapolis beaches& Ramsey County beaches.
Over 100 unique radio-controlled electric, steam and wind-powered model boats will be on display in the pavilion or on the water for visitors observe, presented by the Edina Model Yacht Club. While in the park, enjoy the lawn games, paddleboats, ponds and trails of the beautifulCENTENNIAL LAKES PARK. June 13, 11am-4pm.
always free or low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities