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 6-7, 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 with Three Rivers Parks
Join naturalists for free, drop-in and kid-friendly programming at MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK. This weekend, play Nature CSI and investigate a missing critter using your best detective skills. Drop in between scheduled hours. April 7, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
Free Funday Sunday at Eastman Nature Center
13351 Elm Creek Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
This weekend, get up close and examine what grows on tree bark and then take a scavenger hunt to find samples in the wild. Designed for kids ages 5 & up. Learn more about what you’ll find for families at EASTMAN NATURE CENTER in Maple Grove. April 7, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
More free or low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Northwest Metro
Green Valley Garden Center: Spring Crafts
6530 Green Valley Rd, Ramsey, MN 55303
Itching to get to spring planting? Stop in to craft and create with your child: build a fairy garden, plant seedlings (both with a fee) or paint rocks for free. Plus, $5 mini informational classes and FREE coffee for the adults. April 6, 2024, 10am-1pm.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
6701 Boone Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
15800 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
1705 Annapolis Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441
Kids can put together simple DIY projects the first Saturday of the month for free. This month kids can build a spring mini-planter. April 6, 2024, 9am-12pm.
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 6, 2024, 10am. FREE.
Kung Fu Panda Breakfast at Hy-Vee
9409 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
8200 N 42nd Ave, New Hope, MN 55427
8155 Hwy 65 NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Did you know that Hy-Vee serves a hot breakfast weekends from 6am-2pm? This Sunday have your eggs kung-fu style with visiting characters from Kung Fu Panda. No reservations necessary. April 7, 2024, characters from 8-11am.