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.
This guide covers the weekend of March 28-29, 2026. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to spring in the Twin Cities!
We’re all in a fever here at FFTC to bring you fresh family fun ideas for the new season. Start planning your family’s weekend fun here:
Twin Cities Northeast Metro egg hunts, bunny events & more this weekend
Dig out your Easter baskets, Twin Cities! This weekend is THE BIG ONE when it comes to egg hunts of all shapes, sizes, colors and numbers. They’re scattered all across the Metro Area, collected in our giant GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES EASTER EGG HUNTS – but if you’re interested in the Northeast Metro we’ve rounded those up here:
ARDEN HILLS Spring Egg Hunt
1219 Cummings Park Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Kids up to age 12 are invited to hunt for candy-filled eggs in the park. Special gold eggs will contain surprise gifts. Plus, meet the Spring Bunny (so have your cameras ready!) All kids must be pre-registered with age category noted. Ages 1-4; 10:30 AM Ages 5-8; 10:40 AM Ages 9-12; 10:50 AM. March 28, 2026, $8/child.
BLAINE Meet the Bunny in Blaine
Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Drive Northeast, Blaine, MN, 55449
Roast peeps on a bonfire, make crafts, hunt for eggs, and take a photo with the bunny. Reservations required, see link below. March 28, 2026, 12-2pm. Cost is $25 resident; $26 non-resident, includes one child/one adult.
CHISAGO CITY Egg Hunt
11031 Stinson Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013
Three age categories for the egg hunt: 0-3, 4-7, & 8-11. There will also be photos with the Easter Bunny, a ballcap & bonnet decor contest, coloring contest and games. March 28, 2026, 2pm. FREE.
CIRCLE PINES Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1 Shepherd Ct, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Kids are invited to attend an indoor egg hunt (continuous during the event) plus Bingo, crafts, and a story time. This is a free, open house style event so drop in when you’re able to please RSVP at the link provided. March 28, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE.
ELK RIVER Oliver Kelley Farm Egg-stravaganza
15788 Kelley Farm Rd, Elk River, MN 55330
Experiment with a range of egg-decorating techniques long-used through history. Color with natural dyes, meet live chickens from the farm and learn about the coop-to-kitchen process. March 28, 2026, 9am-3pm. $12-$8/pp.
NORTHEAST METRO Fleet Farm Free Kids Easter Bucket
10250 Lexington Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55014
5635 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Kids and families can get busy decorating an Easter bucket for all those eggs! March 28, 2026, 9am-12pm. FREE.
OAKDALE Marcus Theatres Hop to the Movies!
Marcus Theatres Oakdale, 5677 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN , 55128
Easter activities for kids under 11: Egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, crafts and popcorn before seeing Disney/Pixar’s HOPPERS. Egg Hunt begins 30 minutes before showtime (around 10:30-11am depending on location – see link). March 28, 2026. $14/pp.
ROSEVILLE Legacy Toys Easter Egg Hunt
1595 MN-36, Roseville, MN 55113
Kids can drop into the Legacy Toys Rosedale location to hunt for 5 eggs each to receive a candy treat. Find a coveted Golden Egg and win a special surprise. There will also be crafts and demo games. March 28, 2026, 10am-2pm. FREE.
SHOREVIEW Bunny Hop Trail
Bucher Park, 5900 Mackubin St, Shoreview, MN, 55126
This one is for kids 10 & under – collect treats for your basket along the Bunny Hop Trail, get your picture taken with the bunny, pet some baby animals and do a craft. Registration is required for this program (by April 8), see link below. March 28, 2026, 10-11:30am. Cost is $15 per child.
SHOREVIEW Bamboo Bay Easter Egg Hunt
Shoreview Community Center 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
Kids 7 & under can join the bunny in an eggciting hunt around the Bamboo Bay area of the Tropics Indoor Waterpark. You’ll want to stay for a swim as it’s included in the ticket price. Must register in advance, see ticket link. March 29, 2026, 9-11am. Cost is $15/child, $9/adults.
SPRING LAKE PARK Easter Egg Hunt
Lakeside Lions Park, 7840 Pleasant View Dr, Spring Lake Park, MN , 55432
The Spring Lake Park Lions Club hosts free egg hunts for three age groups: Ages 2-4, ages 5-7 and ages 8-12 at. Plan to arrive by 11:30-12:15 to sign in your child. March 28, 2026, 11:45am-1:30pm. FREE.
WHITE BEAR LAKE Easter Egg Hunt
Podvin Park 1700 9th Street, White Bear Lake, MN , 55110
White Bear Lake’s “egg-citing” Easter egg hunt offers two sessions to choose from, capped at 50 registered children (ages 2-10) each. Register for a 1pm or 2:30pm hunt by following the link. March 28, 2026. FREE.
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.
Featured family fun ideas for this weekend: It’s maple syrup month!
The season of bountiful sap and syrup in Minnesota is wrapping up. Find our last picks here for the Northeast Metro this weekend; check our MAPLE SYRUP FAMILY PROGRAMS round-up for a complete listing around the Minneapolis-St Paul Metro:
LINO LAKES Maple Syrup Festival at Wargo Nature Center
7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Learn about the longtime tradition of harvesting maple sap and boiling it down into maple syrup and sugar. Make maple crafts and go on a scavenger hunt. Pre-registration required. March 28, 2026, 12pm-2pm. FREE with $7 park vehicle fee.
ROSEVILLE It’s Tapping Time! at Harriet Alexander Nature Center
2520 Dale St N., Roseville, MN 55113
A FREE event, with tours and stations for identifying maple trees, tree tapping, sap cooking, and sampling maple flavor. Families can purchase their own syrup for waffles and pancakes at home. March 28 & 29, 2026, 12-4pm.
Low cost & free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities – Northeast Metro
FRIDLEY Family Tot Time Open Gym at Hayes Elementary
615 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, MN 55432
When it’s chilly outside, heat up indoors with large-motor activities such as balls, hoops, scooters and jump ropes. March 28, 2026, 10:15am-12:15pm. $3/child or $6/family.
WYOMING Kids Are Artists Too! Free Art Class
Hallberg Center for Creative Arts, 5521 E Viking Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092
Hallberg Center is currently hosting a free storytime and art class for all ages on one of the last Saturdays of the month. Please register ahead for your half hour time slot. March 28, 2026, 1-3pm. FREE.