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 June 20-21, 2026. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
Twin Cities Southeast Metro events for families
Monday, June 15, 2026
⚈ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm: Afton Apple Strawberry Picking - Afton Apple Orchard Strawberry Patch, Hastings⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Apple Valley Monday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Apple Valley Parks (see link), Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Lakeville Monday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Lakeville Parks (see link), Lakeville
⚈ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Millz House Pay to Play - Millz House, Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Woodbury Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Cascade Bay Little Mates - Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan
⚈ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm: South St Paul Summer Playhouse (FREE) - South St Paul parks (see link), South St Paul
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim Time - Splash Valley Water Park, Apple Valley
⚈ 10:45 am - 6:00 pm: Eagan Spark! Puppets (FREE) - Eagan Parks, Eagan
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Splash Pool Toddler Time - Lorraine Park, South St Paul
⚈ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Woodbury On-Site Recreation Experience (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Apple Valley Tuesday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Apple Valley Parks (see link), Apple Valley⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Lakeville Tuesday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Lakeville Parks (see link), Lakeville
⚈ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Millz House Pay to Play - Millz House, Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 7:30 pm: Woodbury Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Cascade Bay Little Mates - Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan
⚈ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm: South St Paul Summer Playhouse (FREE) - South St Paul parks (see link), South St Paul
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim Time - Splash Valley Water Park, Apple Valley
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:15 am: Eagan Spark! Puppets (FREE) - Eagan Parks, Eagan
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Park Grove Storytime & Art Cart (FREE) - Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Woodbury Library Storytime (FREE) - RH Stafford Library, Woodbury
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Splash Pool Toddler Time - Lorraine Park, South St Paul
⚈ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: West St Paul Tour de Rec: Recycling Craft (FREE) - Garlough Environmental Magnet School, West St Paul
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Eagan Series All Play (FREE) - Woodhaven Park, Eagan
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Apple Valley Pre-K Gym - Apple Valley Community Center, Apple Valley⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Lakeville Wednesday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Lakeville Parks (see link), Lakeville
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Millz House Pay to Play - Millz House, Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Woodbury Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim Time - Splash Valley Water Park, Apple Valley
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:15 am: Eagan Spark! Puppets (FREE) - Eagan Parks, Eagan
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:45 am: Hastings Storytime in the Park (FREE) - Levee Park, Hastings
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Music & Movement Storytime (FREE) - Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove
⚈ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm: South St Paul Summer Playhouse (FREE) - South St Paul parks (see link), South St Paul
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Splash Pool Toddler Time - Lorraine Park, South St Paul
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Woodbury On-Site Recreation Experience (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Eagan Market Fest & Concert Series (FREE) - Eagan Festival Grounds, Eagan
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Heritage Village Park & Splash Pad Grand Opening (FREE) - Heritage Village Park, Inver Grove Heights
⚈ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Lakeville Live at the Lake (FREE) - Casperson Park, Lakeville
Thursday, June 18, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Apple Valley Thursday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Apple Valley Parks (see link), Apple Valley⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Lakeville Thursday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Lakeville Parks (see link), Lakeville
⚈ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Millz House Pay to Play - Millz House, Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: South St Paul Summer Playhouse (FREE) - South St Paul parks (see link), South St Paul
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Woodbury Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Cascade Bay Little Mates - Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim Time - Splash Valley Water Park, Apple Valley
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:15 am: Eagan Spark! Puppets (FREE) - Eagan Parks, Eagan
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Rosemount Morning Music In Central Park (FREE) - Rosemount Central Park, Rosemount
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Splash Pool Toddler Time - Lorraine Park, South St Paul
⚈ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Burnsville Thursday Rockin' Lunch Hour (FREE) - Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville
⚈ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest - Kingston Park, Cottage Grove
Welcome to summer in the Twin Cities!
Such an exciting time of year – with rising temps, the end of the school year within reach and family festivals populating the calendar it sure feels like summer to us! For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, check our JUNE FAMILY GUIDE, our ULTIMATE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FUN GUIDE or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR.
Twin Cities festivals this weekend for the family – Southeast Metro
COTTAGE GROVE Strawberry FestÂ
Kingston Park, 9195 75th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
So much to do at this summer festival: a car show, carnival, fireworks, petting farm, strawberry-pie eating contest and more fun. June 20-21, 2026.
EAGAN Art Festival
1501 Central Parkway, Eagan Festival Grounds
Art-lovers, listen up! There are works for sale in all mediums at the fair plus live entertainment and food vendors. Here’s what kids will enjoy at the festival: a scavenger hunt both days and entertainment. Makes sure to dress for the splash pad! All weekend, June 20-21, 2026.
EAGAN Juneteenth Celebration
Viking Lakes Plaza, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, MN
Celebrate with live music, a DJ, vendors, food trucks and games for the whole family. June 21, 2026, 3-7pm. FREE.
MORE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
- ROGERS Rockin’ Rogers
- ST PAUL Twin Cities Jazz Festival
- VADNAIS HEIGHTS Freedom Day Festival
Plan ahead for fun-filled family festivals in the Twin Cities with our complete June festival HERE.
Cool off this weekend in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro
In case the heat gets turned up this weekend – how to cool off family-style? We have the complete catalog of the best swimming beaches and splash spots in the Twin Cities metro area. You can find them all in SPLASH HAPPY: 2026 GUIDE TO BEACHES, POOLS, WATERPARKS & SPLASH PADS IN THE TWIN CITIES. Here are some of our top picks in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro:
Featured Twin Cities Southeast Metro pool: Hastings Aquatic Center
901 Maple St, Hastings, MN 55033
Make a splash this summer at the Hastings Family Aquatic Center. Fun features at the pool include zero-depth entry and a water play area for the littlest swimmers, two substantial slides for the bigger ones, and umbrellas and deck chairs for those who need a break. Open mid-June through late August. Admission ranges from $7-$9 from 12-5pm; save $2/pp after 5pm. Or, choose to swim Tuesday or Thursday when the pool closes at 5pm and all ages pay $7/pp.
Twin Cities Southeast Metro beaches to try this summer
- AFTON Afton State Park beach
- EAGAN Schulze Lake Beach, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- HASTINGS Point Douglas Park Beach
- WOODBURY Carver Lake Park Beach
More things to do this weekend with kids in the Twin Cities – Southeast Metro
HASTINGS Make Music Day
20 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Live music floods Levee Park today – plus food trucks, music trivia & gift card giveaways. All ages are welcome. June 21, 2026, 12-6pm. FREE.
Fleet Farm Free Father’s Day Make-and-Take
875 General Sieben Dr, Hastings MN
17070 Kenrick Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044
Kids and families can get crafty together creating a gift for Dad – all supplies included. June 20, 2026, 9am-12pm. FREE.
Plan ahead! Family events this week in the Twin Cities: June 15-19, 2026
