Things To Do This Weekend: Twin Cities Southeast Metro, March 28-29, 2026

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 March 28-29, 2026. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:

Welcome to spring in the Twin Cities!

With the end of March being o-so-fickle in Minnesota, you just never know what might be possible come the weekend – building a snowman? Having a barbecue? Whatever your hopes, we have ideas for indoor and outdoor fun. For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, start here:

Easter egg hunts & bunny events this weekend – Twin Cities Southeast Metro

Dig out your Easter baskets, Twin Cities! This weekend is THE BIG ONE when it comes to egg hunts of all shapes, sizes, colors and numbers. They’re scattered all across the Metro Area, collected in our giant GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES EASTER EGG HUNTS – but if you’re interested in the Southeast Metro we’ve rounded those up here:

EAGAN River Valley Church Kids Easter Egg Hunt

875 Blue Gentian Rd, Eagan, MN 55121
Egg hunts for kids up to 12 years in 10-minute increments: 10am-12pm. March 28, 2026. FREE.

COTTAGE GROVE Egg Hunt

Cottage Grove Ice Arena, 8020 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
The event includes searching for a limited number of eggs redeemable for a prize, pictures with the Bunny, and treats. Pre-register for time slots between 9-9:45am. March 28, 2026, $9/pp.

EAGAN Osman Shriners Easter Eggstravaganza

2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Free and open to the public: an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, cookies and punch, crafts and prizes. March 28, 2026, 1-3pm. FREE.

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS Egg Hunt

Oakwood Park, 3534 78th St. E. (78th and Clayton), Inver Grove Heights, MN
Sign up for egg hunt by age (ages 3-4; 5-7 & 8-10). March 28, 2025, 1-1:455pm. FREE.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS Boltz’s Family Easter Egg Hunt

780 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120
Kids ages 1-8+ can join an age-specific Easter egg hunt, pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny and jump in a bounce house. Start times: Session 1: ages 8+, 2-2:45pm with a 2:30 hunt. Session 2: ages 5-7, 3-3:45pm with a 3:30 hunt. Session 3: ages 1-4, 4-4:45pm with a 4:30 hunt. No registration needed. March 28, 2026. FREE.

ROSEMOUNT Lions Club Spring Egg Hunt

Ames Soccer Complex, 1300 145th Street East Co. Rd. 42, Rosemount, MN
Kids 1-10 will be divided into 3 age groups to hunt for treats. Please bring your own bag. March 28, 2026, 10am. FREE, donations appreciated.

ROSEMOUNT Marcus Theatres Hop to the Movies

Rosemount Cinema, 15280 Carrousel Way, Rosemount, MN, 55068
Egg Hunt begins 30 minutes before showtime (HOPPERS screens at 11am). Plus, meet the Easter Bunny and score a free small popcorn for the show. March 28, 2026. $14/pp.

WOODBURY River Valley Church Kids Easter Egg Hunt

7805 Hudson Rd, Suite 140, Woodbury, MN 55125
All ages are welcome to hunt for eggs. March 28, 2026, 9:30-11:30am. FREE.

COTTAGE GROVE Lions Breakfast With the Bunny

9260 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Expect pictures with the Easter Bunny, and a hot breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and biscuits. Each child gets an entry into the bike giveaway per ticket. March 29, 2026, 8am-12pm. Cost is $12/adults, $8/kids.

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS Aqua Egg Hunt

VMCC, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights
Dive for eggs to trade in for goodies. Registration is required for one of two time slots (9:30 or 10:30am). March 29, 2026, $10/pp.

WOODBURY Mr Easter Bunny at Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Parlor

2110 Eagle Creek Ln, Woodbury, MN 55129
The Bunny hops on into the ice cream parlor this Sunday to take free pics with your family! March 29, 2026, 2-4pm.

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 pick for the Southeast Metro highlights the last of the thriving season of sap-to-maple syrup in Minnesota:

HASTINGS Maple Syruping at Carpenter Nature Center

12805 St Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033
Families will learn about maple trees as they hike to the sugarbush. Then tap the trees and learn the process of turning sap into syrup, with a sample at the end. Learn more about CARPENTER NATURE CENTER. March 28, 2026, 1-3pm. $8. Registration is required.

MORE MAPLE SYRUP THIS WEEKEND: We’re closing in on the end of tapping programs in the Twin Cities Metro this weekend. Find our quicklist here or more details in our guide to MAPLE SYRUP PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES:

MAPLE GROVE: Free Funday Sunday – Making Maple Sugar at Eastman Nature Center
ST PAUL: Maple Syruping in Your Backyard at Fort Snelling State Park

COTTAGE GROVE Shepard Farm Barnyard Meet & Greet

8946 70th Street S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Kids 7-12 with caregivers can meet the animals and learn about how they communicate via body language. Expect to see cows, goats, pigs, chickens, and sheep. Register ahead. March 28, 2026, 10-11:30am. $8/pp.

More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids - Southeast Metro

APPLE VALLEY Breakfast at the Zoo

Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
How delicious does this sound? Start your day at the Minnesota Zoo off with a build-your-own pancake bar complete with a multitude of toppings and other breakfast favorites. Family activity stations, games and storytime are all part of the special event; tickets to explore the Zoo are priced separately. Spots go quickly so book yours fast! March 28, 2026, 8:30-10am. $20/adults, $14/kids 3-12.

Free things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Southeast Metro

WOODBURY Community Expo Vehicle Fair

4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129
Family-friendly event features 125 local businesses and organizations, along with activities to interest kids including a vehicle fair where they can climb inside a police car, fire truck, construction equipment and more. March 28, 2026, 10am-3pm. FREE.