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 June 27-28, 2026. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Getting ready for July in the Twin Cities!
As always, you can check our JULY FAMILY GUIDE, our 2026 ULTIMATE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FUN GUIDE or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR for more fun ideas on what to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with your kids!
Twin Cities festivals this weekend for the family – Northwest Metro
HAM LAKE Freedom Festival
Families can participate in kids’ activities, grab a free pulled pork sandwich, listen to live bands, and watch fireworks at 10pm. June 27, 2026, 3-11pm.
MORE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
- APPLE VALLEY Freedom Days
- BLAINE Festival
- COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Jamboree
- OAKDALE Summerfest
- ROSEVILLE Rosefest
- SOUTH ST PAUL Kaposia Days
Twin Cities Fourth of July/Independence Day fireworks & events
Fourth of July festivities are on in full force across the Twin Cities the next few days – parades, fireworks displays, concerts and other ways to celebrate with your family & community. We have all the details on city-hosted events bursting out of our 2026 GUIDE TO INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE TWIN CITIES.
Cool off this weekend in the Twin Cities
Swimming season: Beaches, pools, waterparks & splash padsÂ
Spend the day at the beach or pool! Several in the Minneapolis & St Paul Northwest Metro opened Memorial Day weekend for swimming, splashing and all-around FUN. You’ll find our complete listing in SPLASH HAPPY: A GUIDE TO WATER FUN IN THE TWIN CITIES.Â
Featured Twin Cities Northwest Metro beach
ST MICHAEL Beebe Lake Regional Park
7250 10th St NE, St Michael, MN 55376
BEEBE LAKE REGIONAL PARK has a popular unguarded beach with nearby restrooms and shady areas where you can spread your blanket. Our visit confirmed that the sand is clean and the water is clear. The sand covers both the shore of the beach and the roped in areas of the water. The county has enacted a 5mph speed limit for boats in the area of the beach, keeping the wake down – ideal for your younger swimmers.Â
Featured Twin Cities Northwest Metro splash pad
CHAMPLIN Andrews Park
7200 117th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316.
What better way for littles to cool off than a classic splash pad with sprinklers, sprayers and buckets of water to dodge? This weekend we feature the fantastic splash pad at ANDREWS PARK in Champlin. But if that’s out of your neighborhood, you’re bound to find an alternative on our huge list of the 40 BEST SPLASH PADS & WADING POOLS IN THE TWIN CITIES.Â
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. All kinds of summery stuff in store here:
BROOKLYN PARK River Park Discovery Day
101 83rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444
River Park Fest is a day packed with outdoor family at the park. Activities include guided walks, biking, paddling, fishing, birding, crafts and more. Try out nature activities and explore Discovery Stations while hiking the trails. Pack a picnic to eat as a family or grab a bite to eat at onsite food trucks. June 27, 2026, 10am-2pm. FREE.
BROOKLYN PARK Drop-In Discoveries at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Join naturalists for free, drop-in and kid-friendly programming at MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK. This weekend, you meet the animal ambassadors that call the visitor center home. And make sure to take a short trip across the dam to visit sister park COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK. Drop in, no registration required. June 28, 2026, 1-3pm. FREE.
MAPLE GROVE Drop-In Discoveries at Eastman Nature Center
13351 Elm Creek Road, Osseo, MN, 55369
In addition to structured family programming this weekend, your kids will also enjoy exploring the indoor exhibits and outdoor nature play area. And do NOT miss ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE‘s gigantic playground. June 28, 2026, 1-3pm. FREE.
More things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids - Northwest Metro
ST MICHAEL $1 Kids Summer Movie Series
St Michael Cinema, 4300 O’Day Ave NE, St Michael, MN 55376
Yes, movies on the big screen all summer long for just a buck! You can get the complete schedule at the link. This weekend screens Smallfoot. June 27-28, 2026.
FIND OUR MEGA-LIST OF FREE & CHEAP SUMMER MOVIES IN THE TWIN CITIES!
More free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Northwest Metro
ELK RIVER Free Admission Day at Oliver Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd, Elk River, MN 55330
This weekend, the Minnesota Historical Society grants visitors FREE admission to its historic sites and museums including OLIVER KELLEY FARM Take advantage of this opportunity to explore a site and introduce a little history lesson to your kids. June 27, 2026, 9am-3pm. FREE.
BROOKLYN PARK Storytime & Open Gate Hours at Historic Eidem Farm
4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Drop by the historic farmstead for Stories From the Porch followed by free play and exploration: there might be chores you can help out with, a garden to tend, trails to wander down and animals to meet in the barn. Open Gate hours run during the week, too. LEARN MORE ABOUT HISTORIC EIDEM FARM. June 27, 2026, 10am-2pm. FREE.
ANOKA Avant Garden Bookstore: Saturday Story Hour
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. June 27, 2026, 10am. FREE.
