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 May 4-5, 2024. Not finding the city you’re searching for? We also cover fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to May in the Twin Cities!
Diving into all the fresh ideas for spending family time together this weekend really puts a SPRING in our step! Skip yourself over to our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES or our MAY FAMILY GUIDE for more inspiration and hit up our chock-full FAMILY FUN CALENDAR before you leave us.
Schubert Club Music Museum
FamilyJam is a new free program for kids and families at the Schubert Club Music Museum in St. Paul's Landmark Center which comprises short 25-30 minute concerts followed by Music Museum activities, including hands-on instrument playing, instrument demonstrations and musician meet and greets. All FamilyJam concerts and Music Museum admission are free. Registration is required.
Twin Cities Northwest Metro 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
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, take a self-guided StoryWalk to read the picture book The Raft, then create your own raft with natural materials. May 5, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
Anoka County Parks Kids Fishing Clinic
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 9750 Egret Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Refresh skills or just start fresh learning about castings, selecting a lure and water safety. Plus a free hot dog lunch and goody bag for kids. For kids ages 5 & up. Bonus: your kids will love walking across the rushing Coon Rapids Dam. May 4, 2024, 9am-12pm. FREE.
Free Funday Sunday at Eastman Nature Center
The theme is literacy in nature this weekend. Craft a nature bookmark to take home, explore the indoor exhibits and play in the outdoor nature play area if the weather cooperates. May 5, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE NATURE PLAYGROUNDS IN THE NORTH METRO?
Delight in watching your kids play the old-fashioned way: digging, climbing, building and using natural materials. Most of the nature play spaces in the Minneapolis-St Paul North Metro are in the eastern half. Scout out our complete list in our roundup of TWIN CITIES NATURE PLAYGROUNDS.
- DISCOVERY HOLLOW NATURE PLAY AREA, White Bear Lake
- LAKE OWASSO COUNTY PARK NATURE PLAY AREA, Shoreview
- MAPLE HOLLOW NATURE PLAY AREA, Lino Lakes
- SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER, Fridley
More things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Northwest Metro
Meet the spring Minnesota farm babies!
Twin Cities Spring Baby Animals Festival
Located at 109th Ave and Hwy 169 in Brooklyn Park
LAST 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, May 4-5, 2024, 9am-5pm. Find more chances to meet fuzzy Minnesota farm babies!
FIND MORE MINNESOTA FARM BABIES AROUND MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL:
- FAWN-DOE-ROSA WILDLIFE PARK, St Croix Falls, WI: Opening Weekend
- GALE WOODS FARM, Minnetrista: Saturday Mornings on the Farm
- MINNESOTA ZOO, Apple Valley: Farm Babies at the Wells Fargo Family Farm
Live theater performances this weekend in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro
The Little Mermaid
Champlin Park High School, 6025 109th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
Fans of the Disney smash won’t be able to keep from singing along with the talented actors from Champlin Park Theatre. An exciting way to get kids interested in live theatrical performances. Shows May 4 at 7pm and May 5 at 2pm. Tickets online only, $10-$12/pp.
It’s garage sale weekend!
Ramsey Garage Sale Trail
Attention, shoppers! There are 88 registered homes hosting garage sales on the Ramsey Garage Sale Trail this weekend. You’re sure to find summer essentials for your little ones. Plan ahead with this map plus descriptions of what each sale has to offer. May 3-5, 2024, 8am-5pm.
MORE GARAGE SALES IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTH METRO: This weekend, the city of New Brighton is also hosting its City-wide Garage Sale.
Star Wars 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 the Force will be strong with this Star Wars themed meal. No reservations necessary. May 5, 2024, 8-11am.
More free or low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Northwest Metro
Get tuned up for bike season
St Michael Bike Rodeo
11800 Town Center Dr, St Michael, MN 55376
Learn fun, important bike safety facts along with giveaways, activities and helmet fittings. May 4, 2024, 10:30am-1pm. FREE.
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 and decorate a flower picture frame. May 4, 2024, 9am-12pm. FREE.
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. May 4, 2024, 10am. FREE.
