Things to do in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Afton, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, West St Paul & Woodbury.
This guide covers the weekend of April 11-12, 2026. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
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Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro parks this weekend
We’re bringing you the scoop on dozens of outdoor activities this weekend in Twin Cities parks carefully curated on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. Our top picks for the Southeast Metro:
COTTAGE GROVE Spring Maker’s Market in the Ravine
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MNÂ
Even if it’s only mom or dad who wants to shop the market vendors there will be activities for all ages indoor and out, nature crafts, the creative playground (cross fingers for great spring weather) and food trucks. April 11, 2026, 10am-3pm. FREE admission, $7/vehicle permit to enter the park.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southeast Metro
APPLE VALLEY Home & Garden Expo
6200 140th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Kids can ge up close to fire trucks, meet a princess, jump in the bounce house, get their faces painted and hair crazied, score balloon animals and more. April 11, 2026, 9am-3pm. FREE admission.
EAGAN Minnesota Brick Convention
Eagan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122
The ultimate experience for LEGO fans young and old: LEGO builds, trains, retired sets, brick pits to play and free build in, LEGO artists and other experts and lots more. Tickets are sold in sessions of 3 hours. April 11-12, 2026. $17.50/online, $20/door.
Free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Southeast Metro
EAGANÂ Barnes & Noble Storytime
1291 Promenade Place, Eagan, MN 55121
Join Barnes & Noble at the Eagan Promenade location for a storytime and a short activity on Saturday mornings. April 11, 2026, 10am. FREE.
WOODBURYÂ Music & Movement Storytime
8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury, MN 55125
Preschoolers 2-6 years can kick off a morning at the library with a special storytime that incorporates music, movement and even an art project. Drop right in. April 11, 2026, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.