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, Forest Lake, Fridley, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Oakdale, Scandia, Shoreview, St Anthony, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights & White Bear Lake.Â
This guide covers the weekend of May 4-5, 2024. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to May in the Twin Cities!
We’ve got such a spring in our step these days, enjoying the sunshine and piling up fresh, fun family events for our weekend guide. There’s even more to explore over in our GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES and our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. We try to keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs, tastes, size and budget no matter the season or reason.Â
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 Northeast Metro Family Fun Calendar
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. This weekend, find some nature-adventure in the White Bear Lake area:
Tamarack Nature CenterÂ
5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110
This weekend, a nature center volunteer will head up a guided Spring Bird Walk. Bring along binoculars if you have some and learn how to identify species by sight and song. Please register ahead. If the weather permits, make sure to let the kids run and explore the amazing DISCOVERY HOLLOW NATURE PLAYGROUND. May 4, 2024, 8-10am. FREE.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Northeast Metro
Meet the spring Minnesota farm babies!
Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park
2131 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
Technically these are “Wisconsin Farm Babies” but just as awwwe-inspiring, sweet and cuddly as the Minnesota variety. Just across the St Croix River border you can welcome critters like deer, goats, cows, pigs, sheep, rabbits, fox, mink, wolves, moose, otters, beavers and hedgehogs. Opens this weekend! Consider stopping in as part of a weekend day trip to kid-friendly Taylors Falls on the Minnesota side. May 4-5, 2024, $11/adults, $10/kids.
FIND MORE MINNESOTA FARM BABIES AROUND MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL:
- GALE WOODS FARM, Minnetrista: Saturday Mornings on the Farm
- MINNESOTA ZOO, Apple Valley: Farm Babies at the Wells Fargo Family Farm
- TWIN CITIES FESTIVAL, Brooklyn Park: Spring Babies (final weekend!)
It’s garage sale weekend!
New Brighton City-wide Garage Sale
It’s spring cleaning time! More than 45 garage sales have registered to be part of the New Brighton city-wide sale this weekend. Maybe a great chance to stock up on summer essentials for your kids? View the garage sale map. May 2-May 5, 2024.
MORE SPRING GARAGE SALES IN THE NORTH METRO: Ramsey is putting on their Garage-Sale Trail this weekend, too.
Live theater in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro this weekend
Finding Nemo, Jr
Ashland Productions, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood MN, 55109
Many kids are familiar with the story of the lost clownfish, Nemo, and his dad’s journey to bring him home. This live production features a cast of middle schoolers playing super loveable characters and is a reasonably priced theater experience. Shows May 4 at 7pm & May 5 at 2pm. $17-$19/pp.
Cinderella: Enchanted Edition
Mounds View High School, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Another familiar favorite, the tale is adapted for live theater from the 1997 movie starring Brandy (many parents might remember this one). Shows May 4 at 7pm & May 5 at 1pm. Tickets $10/students, $12/adults.
More free and low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities – Northeast Metro
The month of May brings the excitement of seasonal attractions throwing their doors back open for curious visitors. Many don’t open until Memorial Day, but here’s a gem in the Northeast Metro that is ready to welcome you this weekend:
Gammelgarden Museum’s Season Opening Day
Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073
Experience 1850’s immigrant family activities and chores (the fun way) such as churning butter, playing pioneer games and doing farm chores. Pet some spring baby farm animals. Tours of the historic buildings are free today. May 4, 2024, 10am-4pm, FREE admission.Â
PRESCHOOLERS PLAY HERE TOO! See how many Swedish Dala horses my sweet preschooler spotted? There’s something for all ages to enjoy at GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM.
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Home Depot Kids Workshops
2360 White Bear Ave No, Maplewood, MN 55109
Kids can put together simple DIY projects the first Saturday of the month for free. This month kids can build a spring mini-planter. Please register ahead. April 6, 2024, 9am-12pm.
Garden Wonders at Lakeshore Learning
1721 Beam Ave A, Maplewood, MN 55109
Hands-on, educational fun teaches kids in the preschool years about simple STEM concepts. This month, learn about plants, bugs and wildflowers. You’ll even get to plant a seed to take home. No registration, just walk in and explore the store. May 4, 2024, 11am-3pm. FREE.
