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 April 20-21, 2024. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to April in the Twin Cities!
We’re all in a spring fever here at FFTC to bring you fresh family fun ideas for the new season. You can find a bunch 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. The Twin Cities is excited to celebrate EARTH DAY this weekend, so make sure to consult our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR for a lineup of events.
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.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro Earth Day events this weekend
Pin the Green Award on the Minneapolis-St Paul Northeast Metro – they win for having the highest concentration of official Earth Day events in the Twin Cities. Gonna guess this is due to the hum of active nature centers in the area, though there are plenty of other communities in the metro getting in on the green, too. You can find out more in our guide to TWIN CITIES EARTH DAY EVENTS.
Planet v. Plastic Earth Day Event
Sunfish Lake Park, 3554 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Learn how plastic affects us. Donate used clothing to keep them out of the waste pool. April 20, 2024; 10am-3pm. FREE. Learn more about the family-friendly side of Sally Manzara Interpretive Center.
Wargo Nature Center Family Earth Day Celebration
7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Make an earthy art project, explore the trails and visit the booths of the Eco-Fair. Plus a bounce house for the little ones and refreshments for all. April 20, 2024; 12-4pm. Vehicle fee: $7.
Junior Gardeners Seed Starting
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Not technically an Earth Day event, but the chance to get kids 12 & under interested in cultivating a green thumb this spring. They can decorate a flower pot to take home and plant seeds in it before they leave. Call 651-747- 3860 to register for this FREE program or sign up at the link. April 21, 2024, 10-11am.
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 20, 2024; 10am-2pm.
Shoreview’s Springfest
4580 Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor fair, activities for kids and live entertainment. April 21, 2024; 2-5pm. FREE.
MAKE A DAY OF IT and explore The Best Parks in Shoreview, Minnesota – including this awesome, creative playground at SHOREVIEW COMMONS.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Northeast Metro
The circus is in town!
FINAL WEEKEND! Back by popular demand, Royal Canadian International Circus returns to Minnesota, this time at Maplewood Mall, for acrobatics, daredevils, and other feats of skill in the ring under the Big Top. Use the link in the image below and the promo code FFTC at check out for a 2 for 1 ticket deal and have an exciting outing with your kids! April 12-20, 2024. $35-$60.
Space Adventure at Lakeshore Learning
1721 Beam Ave A, Maplewood, MN 55109
Hands-on, STEM-based fun this weekend includes crafting your own space shuttle to take home and learning about our solar system. No registration, just walk in and explore the store. April 20, 2024, 11am-3pm. FREE.
Taylor Swift Saturday at Northern Soda
601 Campus Dr #10b, New Brighton, MN 55112
Anyone else out there have tweens or teens who go bananas for T. Swift? I will be bringing mine to this album release event for trivia, bracelet-making, dance hour and more activities. Enjoy some (Swift-themed) on-tap craft soda and take a canning tour while you’re at it. April 20, 2024, 11am-8pm. FREE, some fees for activities.