Things To Do This Weekend: Twin Cities Northeast Metro, April 25-26, 2026

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.

Earth Day & Arbor Day in the Twin Cities!

Friday, April 24th is Arbor Day in 2026, a day dedicated to celebrating the beauty and importance of trees. Many Arbor Day events are marked in our TWIN CITIES WEEKLY ACTIVITY GUIDE, such as the Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration. Hosted by Bethune Park, families and kids can join in tree-themed activities, touch-a-truck, listen to live music and choose dinner from food trucks. April 24, 2026, 4-8 pm. FREE.

Eco Fairs & Earth Day events in the Northeast Metro

LAKE ELMO Sally Manzara & Bell Museum MASH-UP!

3554 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
In honor of Earth Day, drop into the Sally Mazara Interpretive Nature Center for a special MASH-UP of programming in collab with the Bell Museum. All activities are free and appropriate for families with kids. See the link for all the fun details. April 25, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE.

OAKDALE Eco Fair & Clothing Swap

6675 50th Street N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Stop by the family-friendly fair for eco-education presented in a fun format. Visit the link for a list of vendors expected to attend the fair. April 25, 2026, 9am-1pm. FREE.

ROSEVILLE Harriet Alexander Nature Center Earth Day Celebration

2520 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
This annual event traditionally includes live music, storytelling, earth-friendly activities, crafts and tours. April 25, 2026; 10am-2pm. FREE.

SHOREVIEW Springfest

4580 Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor fair, activities for kids and live entertainment. April 26, 2026; 2-5pm. FREE.
MAKE A DAY OF IT and explore The Best Parks in Shoreview, Minnesota – including the awesome, creative playground at SHOREVIEW COMMONS.

STILLWATER Valley Eco Fair

Pioneer Park, 515 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Family entertainment, games and activities that encouraging sustainable living plus vendors and food trucks in the park. Let’s hope for awesome spring weather! April 26, 2026, 11am-2pm. FREE.

More spring nature events this weekend in the parks – Northeast Metro

ROSEVILLE Kite Day in the Park

Rosebrook Park, 2590 Fry St, Roseville MN
Bring your own kite to fly or pick up one of 350 free kites and help fill the sky with spring colors. April 25, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE. GET READY FOR SUMMER! Rosebrook Park is the only city park in Roseville with a wading pool free and open to the public. Plans are on the table to replace the wading pool with a splash pad in the future, but for now kids can still enjoy a dip between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We rate Rosebrook one of the 10 BEST PARKS IN ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA, TO EXPLORE THIS SUMMER!

ST ANTHONY Silverwood Park International Sculpture Day Tour 

In honor of this designated day, take a guided tour of the park’s quirky sculptures then try your hand at creating your own with guidance from local artists. April 25, 2026. Tour from 10-11am & art from 1-3pm. FREE. FIND MORE TWIN CITIES SCULPTURE PARKS TO EXPLORE ART THIS SUMMER!

More Arbor Day events in the Twin Cities

Here are a few more Arbor Day events taking place this Saturday in other communities around the Twin Cities plus Earth Day events continue this weekend in the Northeast Metro:

• Eden Prairie Arbor Day Walk & Green Fair
• Maple Grove Arbor Day Celebration
• Robbinsdale Arbor Day Celebration
• Savage Arbor Day Celebration

Try visiting a new state park or nature center!

Check out the links on our big list of Twin Cities nature & interpretive centers for details. All of these locations have outdoor trails to hike and fun indoor exhibits. Did you know that several of these nature centers have natural playgrounds nestled within them? You can build with natural materials, climb, balance, even wade and garden at some of the more elaborate spaces. For more about these, find our list of the best Twin Cities Nature Playgrounds.

Free admission to Minnesota State Parks 

Did you know there are 9 Minnesota State Parks & State Recreation Areas within an hour’s drive of the center of Minneapolis-St Paul? This Saturday, April 25, the vehicle fee is waived in honor of Earth Day. Interested in a state park in the Northeast Metro? Here are two we recommend:

Wild River State Park

39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN 55012
Bringing your family? You’ll be happy to know there park offers an easy paved bike trail, a self-guided hike along the river & free loaner equipment like GPS units; birding and fishing tools & kids discovery kits. The visitor center has exhibits and a large deck overlooking the St Croix River.
-5pm. FREE.

William O’Brien State Park

16821 O Brien Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Also on the banks of the St Croix river, the park hosts family programming year-round and a location close to Stillwater-area attractions to make a day or weekend of it. Our family has enjoyed hiking, biking, swimming, paddling and tent camping at William O’Brien State Park.