Things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Albertville, Andover, Anoka, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Elk River, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Otsego, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Rogers & St Michael.
This guide covers the weekend of April 27-28, 2024. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to spring in the Twin Cities!
For more fresh ideas on spending family time together this spring weekend, hop over to our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES. And hit up our chock-full FAMILY FUN CALENDAR while you’re at it!
Schubert Club Music Museum
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.
Twin Cities Northwest Metro Family Fun Calendar
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Northwest 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 Northwest Metro parks.
Twin Cities Northwest Metro Earth Day events this weekend
Celebrate Earth Day at Eastman Nature Center
First, make a stop at the indoor nature center to “adopt” a portion of an outdoor trail to clean up. Plus, meet a live animal and participate in an eco-friendly self-guided activity. April 20, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
You can find out more in our guide to TWIN CITIES EARTH DAY EVENTS.
Free Family Fun Day at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
Join naturalists for free, drop-in and kid-friendly programming at MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK. This weekend, see real birds nests and eggs close up and try your hand at building one yourself. Drop in between scheduled hours. April 21, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
More things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Northwest Metro
Meet the Spring Farm Babies!
Twin Cities Spring Baby Animals Festival
Located at 109th Ave and Hwy 169 in Brooklyn Park
A $14 wristband will include access to the fuzzy farm babies, the play area and a hayride. Pictured is my little one loving on the bunnies. Open Sat-Sun, April 20-27, 2024, 9am-5pm. Find more chances to meet fuzzy Minnesota farm babies!
Crystal Police Department Open House
4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55427
This weekend in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro, check out a SWAT truck and more police vehicles, meet police and take a self-guided tour including visiting the K9 area, forensics lab, jail and training areas. April 27, 2024. 10am-1pm.
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GET CLOSE TO A BIG RIG! Find our Twin Cities Touch-a-Truck Calendar.
Avant Garden Bookstore: Children’s Storytime
215 E Main St, Anoka, MN 55303
Kids will enjoy a storytime just for them, their grown-ups might appreciate that that the bookstore is also a coffee shop. Ongoing Saturdays. April 27, 2024, 10am. FREE.
