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 March 30-31, 2024. 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. You can find a bunch here in our weekend guide (heavy on the EGG HUNTS in particular!) and even more ideas over in our GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES or 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.
Easter egg hunts this weekend in the Twin Cities – Northeast Metro
Largest Egg Hunt in Blaine
Renovation Church, 12390 Fraizer St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Attend one of SEVEN services and upon leaving the service, kids will be given a wristband to participate. Saturday, March 30th at 1:00, 2:30 & 4pm and Sunday, March 31st at 8:00, 9:10, 10:20, & 11:30. There will be 75,000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and prizes from donors. Three different age zones: 0-3, 4-6, 7-11. Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required. March 30-31, 2024.
Forgotten Star Brewing Co.
38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN 55421
Drop into the tap room anytime on Easter Sunday and kids can search for hidden eggs, candy, toys and more. March 31, 2024, 12-9pm, FREE.
Maplewood Easter Egg Hunts
Edgerton Elementary School, 1929 Edgerton St, Maplewood, MN 55117
Kids ages 3-8 can choose between two hunts – 9:30am-10am or 10:30-11am. Kids 2 and under can receive a treat bag without the hunt. There will also be breakfast treats, a craft area and a visit from the Easter Bunny at this event. Must pre-register as tickets are limited. March 30, 2024, 9-11am. FREE.
Mounds View Easter Egg Hunt
Silver View Park, 7542 Silver Lake Rd, Mounds View, MN 55112
It’s the first annual egg hunt sponsored by Mounds View Festival in the Park! There will be 4 age groups with 3 grand prizes in each group. 10am, FREE.
Mystery Egg Hunt
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Hunt the trails of the nature preserve for eggs to exchange for a surprise. Petting zoo, games, face painting, picture with the bunny and prizes. Registration required. March 30, 2024, 9-11am. $13 per child 10 & under only, adults free.Â
Marcus Theatres Hop to the Movies
Marcus Theatres Oakdale, 5677 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Kids under 11 can participate in events including egg hunts, photo opportunities with the Easter bunny, craft stations and candy before seeing your choice of the movie Hop or Migration. March 30, 2024. Doors open at 10am, egg hunt 10:30am and movie at 11. $9.50/pp.
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 31, 2024, 10:15am-12:15pm. $2/child or $4/family.