Things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Blaine, Centerville, Columbus, Forest Lake, Fridley, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Oakdale, Scandia, Shoreview, St Anthony, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights & White Bear Lake.Â
This guide covers the weekend of March 14-15, 2026. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Twin Cities Northeast Metro events for families
Welcome to March in the Twin Cities!
Can you feel that tinge of spring in the air? The one that says an explosion of outdoor activities is just around the corner? We’re featuring many of those this weekend in our roundup of Northeast Metro family fun. And most of what we’re listing here is FREE to attend! For more ideas, hop over to our March Family Guide or our Family Fun Calendar. We try to keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs, tastes, size and budget.
Fun activities in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro parks this weekend
The following is just a sampling of all we’re keeping track of 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 the Northeast Metro parks.
Featured family fun ideas for this weekend: It’s maple syrup month!
March welcomes the season of bountiful sap and syrup in Minnesota. Our parks do this natural event up right with maple syrup programs for families across Twin Cities parks. Here’s our pick for the Northeast Metro this weekend; check our MAPLE SYRUP FAMILY PROGRAMS round-up for a complete listing around the Minneapolis-St Paul Metro:
WHITE BEAR LAKE Sap to Syrup at Tamarack Nature Center
5287 Otter Lake Rd. White Bear Township, MN 55110
Learn all about the process of tapping maple trees for syrup during a 45-minute guided tour. Registration required for staggered start times. Learn more about events at TAMARACK NATURE CENTER. March 14, 2026, 12-4pm. $9/pp.
MORE MAPLE SYRUP THIS WEEKEND: With the mild winter we’ve had, the sap has been flowing extra early. Find more tapping programs in the Twin Cities Metro this weekend on this quicklist or our guide to MAPLE SYRUP PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES:
- TWIN CITIES NORTHWEST METRO, Maple Grove:Â Journey Into the Sugarbush at Eastman Nature Center. March 14, 2026, 1-4:30pm. $6/pp.
- TWIN CITIES SOUTHEAST METRO, Hastings: Carpenter Nature Center Maple Syrup Program. March 14, 2026, 1-3pm. $8/pp.
FIND OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO FAMILY MAPLE SYRUP PROGRAMS IN THE TWIN CITIES.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Northeast Metro
MOUNDS VIEW Northern Lights Glow Party at Zero Gravity Adventure Park
2292 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
If you can handle the added excitement (in addition to the wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course and laser tag), the park glows with “northern lights” from 6-9pm. Special ticket offer: $25 for unlimited of the attractions mentioned. Friday & Saturday nights, including March 14, 2026.
We’ve included ZERO GRAVITY ADVENTURE PARK in our huge listing of the BEST INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS IN THE TWIN CITIES – check one out this winter while it’s decidedly not outdoor playground weather!
FRIDLEY Family Tot Time Open Gym at Hayes Elementary
615 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, MN 55432
When it’s chilly outside, heat up indoors with large-motor activities such as balls, hoops, scooters and jump ropes. March 14, 2026, 10:15am-12:15pm. $3/child or $6/family.
More ideas for free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids - Northeast Metro
FRIDLEYÂ Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN , 55421
Meet puppies at this super family-friendly taproom. March 14, 2026, 12-2pm. FREE.
BREW MORE Find more FAMILY-FRIENDLY TAPROOMS & BREWERIES IN THE TWIN CITIES where you can relax and enjoy some time with the kids.