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 Memorial Day weekend of May 23-24, 2026. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
It’s Memorial Day Weekend in the Twin Cities!
For more inspiration on spending family time together this Memorial Day weekend, check our MAY FAMILY EVENTS GUIDE or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. We also encourage you to enjoy some fun-in-the-sun planning with our TWIN CITIES SUMMER FUN GUIDE.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Northeast Metro
Swimming season: Northeast Metro beaches, pools, waterparks & splash pads opening Memorial Day Weekend
Why not while away the holiday weekend at the beach? Many in the Minneapolis & St Paul metro are open for FREE swimming, splashing and all-around FUN starting Memorial Day Weekend. You’ll find our complete listing in SPLASH HAPPY: A GUIDE TO WATER FUN IN THE TWIN CITIES. Find our local Northeast Metro splash spots here:
RAMSEY COUNTY BEACHES – Northeast Metro
- ARDEN HILLS: LAKE JOHANNA BEACH
- NEW BRIGHTON: LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK BEACH
- ROSEVILLE: LAKE JOSEPHINE BEACH
- ROSEVILLE: LAKE MCCARRONS BEACH
- WHITE BEAR LAKE: WHITE BEAR LAKE BEACH
Ramsey County beaches are open sunrise to sunset (park hours). Lifeguards are ONLY on duty 12-8pm at the Long Lake Regional Park location – all other beaches are unguarded. Find more information on the Ramsey County beaches information page.
WASHINGTON COUNTY BEACHES
- MARINE ON ST CROIX: BIG MARINE LAKE BEACH
- STILLWATER: SQUARE LAKE BEACH
Washington County Beaches are open 9am-8pm. A $7 vehicle permit is required w/ the exception of Point Douglas Beach. Each first Tuesday of the month is FREE entry day!
Find more Twin Cities outdoor swimming pools & waterparks to splash the summer away!
Memorial Day weekend living history programs
FALCON HEIGHTS Gibbs Farm Opening DayÂ
2097 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113
Gibbs Farm celebrates with an ice cream social, tours of the Gibbs Farmhouse, one-room schoolhouse, Dakota Bark Lodge and Tipi. Plus, sweet spring farm animals. May 23, 2026, 10am-4pm. $5-$10/pp.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Memorial Day Event
Huset Park West, 520 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421
The public is invited to attend a special Memorial Day event in the park – meet at the WWII Memorial. If the weather allows, the awesome splash pad at Huset Park may be turned on. May 25, 2026, 11am. FREE.