Things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Albertville, Andover, Anoka, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Elk River, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Otsego, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Rogers & St Michael.
This guide covers the weekend of April 13-14, 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!
For more fresh ideas on spending family time together this spring weekend, hop over to our APRIL FAMILY GUIDE, our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR.
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Northwest 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 Northwest Metro parks.
Free Family Fun Day at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
Join naturalists for free, drop-in and kid-friendly programming at MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK. This weekend, take a self-guided trail to find letters of the alphabet in nature. Drop in between scheduled hours. April 14, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
More things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Northwest Metro
Twin Cities Spring Baby Animals Festival
Located at 109th Ave and Hwy 169 in Brooklyn Park
OPENING WEEKEND! A $14 wristband will include access to the fuzzy farm babies, the play area and a hayride. Pictured is my little one loving on the bunnies. Open Sat-Sun, April 13 & 14, 2024. Find more chances to meet fuzzy Minnesota farm babies!
MN Pocket Pet Rescue Birthday Party
Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Help celebrate a decade of helping “pocket pets” find forever homes. There will be a mix of paid and free activities including bunny yoga, crafts, games, face painting, snacks and more. April 14, 2024, 11am-3pm. FREE admission, a fee for some activities.
Need indoor activity ideas? Try a new indoor playground
Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth
For Minnesota parents it’s a must to know where to escape the elements and still keep those kids active and having fun. During the fickle early spring we still suggest ideas for indoor playgrounds in the Minneapolis-St Paul area in the hopes of helping you discover something new. This weekend we highlight the KUBE Indoor Playground in Plymouth. Kids Ultimate Backyard Experience (or KUBE) brings backyard fun indoors with playhouses, ramps, slides towers with ladders. Best for ages 2-12. $6-$8/child.Â
SPECIAL EVENT: This weekend is Sensory Friendly Sunday at KUBE. Must register ahead for playtime in the gym and on the playground.
April Free Family Art Day with Rumriver Art Center
Back in the classroom – ages 4 & up with their adults can pop in for a free art lesson. Free, but you must register as the spots fill quickly. Don’t snag one? Plan ahead – you can register in advance on the website. April 13, 2024, 10-11am.
Avant Garden Bookstore: Children’s Storytime
215 E Main St, Anoka, MN 55303
Kids will enjoy a storytime just for them, their grown-ups might appreciate that that the bookstore is also a coffee shop. Ongoing Saturdays. April 13, 2024, 10am. FREE.