Things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, New Hope, Prior Lake, Richfield, Shakopee, St Louis Park, Victoria, Waconia & Wayzata.
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 Southwest Metro events for families
Sunday, June 14, 2026
⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: Chanhassen Gnomadic Gnome Hunt - The Garden by the Wood, ChanhassenMonday, June 15, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Monday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Bloomington Monday Morning Kids Series (FREE) - Valley View Playfield, Bloomington
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Centennial Lakes Youth Entertainment Series (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Excelsior Family Storytime (FREE) - Excelsior Library, Excelsior
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Kids Entertainment In the Park (FREE) - Richfield Veterans Park, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Eden Prairie Kidstock (FREE) - Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Historic Burwell House Tours (FREE) - Charles Burwell House, Minnetonka
⚈ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Minnetonka Farmers Market - The Marsh, Minnetonka
⚈ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Teen Make: Lizard Keychain (FREE) - Scott County Libraries (see link), Southwest Metro
⚈ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: St. Louis Park Fire Department Open House (FREE) - St. Louis Park’s Fire Station #1, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Savage Treats 'n Tunes - Savage Parks (see link), Savage
⚈ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Juneteenth Storytelling (FREE) - St. Louis Park Library, St. Louis Park
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Normandale Tuesday Performance Series (FREE) - Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Wednesday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Kids Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: MN Valley Wildlife Refuge: Story Stroll (FREE) - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington
⚈ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: West End Wednesdays (FREE) - Shops at West End, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Victoria Live by the Lake Concert Series (FREE) - Bayfront Park, Victoria
⚈ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Excelsior Concerts In the Commons (FREE) - Excelsior Commons, Excelsior
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: St Louis Park Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
Thursday, June 18, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Free Fishing Thursdays for Kids - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Centennial Lakes Youth Entertainment Series (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Works Museum Thursday - The Works Museum, Bloomington
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
⚈ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch at Cedarcrest Park - Cedarcrest Park, Bloomington
⚈ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Farmers Market - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Rollin' at the ROC Juneteenth Skate (FREE) - St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Chaska Summer Concert Series (FREE) - City Square Park, Chaska
⚈ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Bloomington Thursday Blockbuster Series (FREE) - Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
⚈ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Chanhassen Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Lake Ann Park & Beach, Chanhassen
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Hopkins Sunset Series Outdoor Concerts (FREE) - Downtown Park, Hopkins
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Shakopee Huber Park Performance Series (FREE) - Huber Park, Shakopee
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Shakopee Shockwaves Water Ski Show (FREE) - Quarry Lake Park, Shakopee
Welcome to summer in the Twin Cities!
School’s out and it’s about time to get down to the business of enjoying summer in earnest! We are thrilled to be diving into another fun season discovering summer fun out and about with our families. And we hope this weekend’s guide can inspire you, too! For more ideas on spending family time together this weekend, check our JUNE FAMILY GUIDE our 2026 ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUMMER IN THE TWIN CITIES or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR.
Twin Cities festivals this weekend for the family – Southwest Metro
ST LOUIS PARK Parktacular
Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Parktacular starts out strong with a “Splash into Summer pool” event Friday night followed by the Grand Day Parade, Kidtacular activities, Ecotacular and a concert all in Wolfe Park on Saturday. On Sunday, the community celebrates Juneteenth. All weekend June 20-21, 2026.
MORE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
- BUFFALO Buffalo Days
- COTTAGE GROVE Strawberry Fest
- EAGAN Eagan Art Festival
- ROGERS Rockin’ Rogers
- MINNEAPOLIS Stone Arch Bridge Festival
- ST PAUL Twin Cities Jazz 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Metro:
Featured Twin Cities Southwest Metro water spot: Chanhassen beaches
Meet Chanhassen’s three city beaches, free for you to enjoy this summer:
- CARVER BEACH: This six-acre neighborhood park has two small, unguarded beaches on the shore of Lotus Lake. 6891 Lotus Trail, Chanhassen.
- GREENWOOD SHORES PARK: This is an unguarded, small beach perfect for a peaceful day by the water. 7110 Utica Lane, Chanhassen.
- LAKE ANN PARK & BEACH: The beach and playground are so close together, that you can watch kids at both from a cozy place in the sand. 1456 West 78th Street, Chanhassen.
MORE TWIN CITIES SOUTHWEST METRO BEACHES NOW OPEN
- BURNSVILLE Crystal Beach
- EDEN PRAIRIE Riley Lake Beach
- MINNETONKA Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Swim Pond
- NEW PRAGUE Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park
- PRIOR LAKE Cleary Lake Regional Park
- VICTORIA Carver Park Reserve Beach
- WACONIA Lake Waconia Regional Park
Find more of the best Twin Cities beaches to hit up this summer!
Featured Twin Cities Southwest Metro outdoor pool
BLOOMINGTON Family Aquatic Center
201 East 90th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
Family-friendly features at the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center include a zero-depth entry pool, interactive play features, aqua climbing wall, water slides, diving boards, a newly renovated bathhouse and concession stand. Open Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-6pm. $6-$11/person.
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro parks this weekend
We’ve got the details on dozens of outdoor activities presented by local, county and regional park systems across the greater Twin Cities. The following are a few of our best suggestions for activities near your neighborhood this weekend. You can get more ideas on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR or peruse the links below to seek out local outdoor things to do with kids this weekend in the parks. Some fun family ideas for you here:
BLOOMINGTON Drop-in Discoveries at Richardson Nature Center
Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington MN
This weekend, learn how to properly explore a pond. Once outdoors, your kids might like to have some free play, run-around time in the nature exploration area. June 21, 2026, 1-3pm. FREE.
CHASKA Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Drop-in Discovery Booths
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
As if you needed another reason to pick the early summer season for your visit to the Arboretum, here’s one that’s especially kid-friendly: drop-in Discovery Booths are set up in the garden with simple nature activities families can complete at their own pace. Ongoing Sundays in June, 10am-1pm. Adults/$20 (in advance), under 16 admitted FREE.
MINNETRISTA Saturday Mornings on Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
You’re invited to visit the animals and explore the barn, gardens, greenhouses and pastures. Reservations recommended. June 20, 2026, 9:30am-12pm, $6/pp. Learn more about a visit to GALE WOODS FARM with kids.
FATHER’S DAY IDEA! Family Disc Golf
8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
One of my kids’ favorite things to do with their dad is to play disc golf (also known as frisbee golf) and it makes him pretty happy to share his enthusiasm for the sport with the kids. Over in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro you can play on the course at Hyland Hills Ski Area. Cost is $8 pass. Find more more ideas on our Twin Cities Disc Golf page.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southwest Metro
MINNETONKA Open Play on the Field at Dick’s House of Sport
12547 Ridgedale Center, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Free open play every day of the week through the fall on DICK’s sporting field. Equipment and games provided; you bring the energy. June 20-21, 2026, 11am-7pm. FREE.
More free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Southwest Metro
EDEN PRAIRIE Players Presents: Legally Blonde, the Musical
Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
How about some theater this weekend? This is a FREE, fully staged live musical for the whole family. June 20-21, 2026, 7pm.
EDINA Centennial Lakes Summer Entertainment Series
7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Enjoy a free concert this evening in this park with plenty to do. Attractions open this weekend include the park’s lawn bowling, paddle boats, ($20-$30/45 min) and the putting course (they call it “golf in miniature”. $11/18 holes). Plus, you might get lucky and spot a member of the Edina Model Yacht club! June 21, 2026, concert to start at 7pm. FREE.
BLOOMINGTON Living History Open House at Pond Dakota Mission Park
401 E 104th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Each Saturday, history comes alive at the Pond House with activities that give a glimpse of life in the earliest days of Bloomington. This weekend, celebrate what would be Gideon Pond’s birthday with treats, games and jump rope-making. June 20, 2026, drop in from 1-4pm. FREE, donations appreciated.
MINNETONKA Historic Burwell House Tours
13209 E. McGinty Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305
I’m a mom who doesn’t pass up a chance to tour a historic abode. Bonus points if the tours are kid-friendly. Check this guided tour out weekends starting in June and let us know how your kids liked it! June 20-21, 2026, 1-4pm. FREE.
WAYZATA Historic Train Depot Museum
402 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
Got a little (or big) train lover in the family? Head out to the HISTORIC WAYZATA TRAIN DEPOT MUSEUM. My kids loved the hands-on exhibits inside and the sweet model train layout outdoors. Open weekends from 12-4pm with free admission.
CARVER Fleet Farm Free Crafts: Father’s Day Make-and-Take
1935 Levi Griffin Road, Carver, MN 55315
Kids and families can get crafty together creating a gift for Dad. No registration or store purchase necessary. June 20, 2026, 9am-12pm. FREE.
