Things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Afton, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, West St Paul & Woodbury.
This guide covers the weekend of April 27-28, 2024. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to spring in the Twin Cities!
We’re all in a spring fever here at FFTC to bring you fresh family fun ideas for the season. You can find a bouquet here in our weekend guide and even more ideas over in our GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES. We try to keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs, tastes, size and budget no matter the season or reason. And make a stop on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR for a complete listing of weekend events before you sign off.
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 Southeast Metro Family Fun Calendar
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro parks this weekend
We’re bringing you the scoop on dozens of spring outdoor activities this weekend in Twin Cities parks carefully curated on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. Our top picks for the Southeast Metro:
It’s Arbor Day in the Twin Cities!
Planting Party – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus
Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016
Ring in Arbor Day by planting a tree with Carpenter Nature Center just across the border in Hudson, Wisconsin. The goal is to plant 250 native trees and shrubs. All planting tools supplied, dress to be comfortable outdoors. All ages. April 27, 2024, drop in between 10am-2pm. FREE.
Visit a new Minnesota state park FREE
Did you know there are 9 Minnesota State Parks & State Recreation Areas within an hour’s drive of the Twin Cities? Admission is free for all this Saturday. Hit the link to explore – we’ve hit up all of them and recommend what not to miss in each with kids. Here are the state parks an easy drive from the Twin Cities Southeast Metro:
Afton State Park
6959 Peller Avenue S, Hastings, MN 55033
Afton State Park has bluffs, rolling prairie and a descent to a strip of a sandy swimming beach on the St Croix river. Of course, it won’t be swimming weather this weekend, but you can plan ahead for the summer. Afton State Park offers FREE equipment to borrow and explore with such as geocache units and birding, fish & kids discovery kits. Check at the state park visitor center. Check out our ideas for 9 Ideas for Family Fun at Afton State Park
Frontenac State ParkÂ
29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN 55026
Perched high above the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, Frontenac State Park has lovely, quiet views way out over the river valley. Our family has spent time here camping, picnicking and taking short hikes with the kids. It’s a definite stop on any day or weekend trip to Red Wing, Minnesota.
Nerstrand Big Woods State ParkÂ
9700 170th Street E, Nerstrand, MN 55053
It’s a small park, but that helps it feel very manageable with small children and we recommend it for a nice day trip from the Twin Cities. Pack a picnic and spend a couple of hours at the nature playground and hike the short park trail to find the Hidden Falls.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southeast Metro
Minnesota Zoo Farm Babies
13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Farm Babies at Minnesota Zoo’s Wells Fargo Family Farm opens today for you to meet fuzzy, cuddly newborns. The zoo expects goat kids, lambs, piglets, and calves to be born in April and May. Tickets are included with Zoo admission. Farm Babies 2024 – April 26 to May 19.
FIND MORE SWEET MINNESOTA FARM BABIES TO MEET THIS SPRING!
