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 May 4-5, 2024. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to May in the Twin Cities!
You can find an entire bouquet of fresh ideas for spring fun here in our weekend guide and even more inspiration over in our GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES. We try to keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs, tastes, size and budget no matter the season or reason. And make a stop on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR for a complete listing of weekend events before you sign off.
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro parks this weekend
We’re bringing you the scoop on dozens of spring outdoor activities this weekend in Twin Cities parks carefully curated on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. Our top picks for the Southeast Metro:
Meet the spring Minnesota farm babies!
Minnesota Zoo’s Farm Babies
The big red barn at the Wells Fargo Family Farm is back open in 2024 for you to meet all the fuzzy, cuddly newborns. Tickets are included with Zoo admission. $14-$20/pp plus $7 parking.
FIND MORE MINNESOTA FARM BABIES AROUND MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL:
- GALE WOODS FARM, Minnetrista: Saturday Mornings on the Farm
- FAWN-DOE-ROSA WILDLIFE PARK, St Croix Falls, WI: Opening Weekend
- TWIN CITIES FESTIVAL, Brooklyn Park: Spring Babies (final weekend!)
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southeast Metro
Star Wars Day at Nowhere Haunted House
5300 S Robert Tr. #300, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55077
Don’t let the “haunted house” bit scare off Star Wars fans today because this day is all about having fun with The Force. Besides, there’s plenty to do here besides get chills: play a round of glowing mini golf, explore the arcade games or, for older kids (and adults), book an escape room. On Star Wars Day, come in costume for prizes (kids contest at 2:30pm) and have your face painted for free until 3pm. May 4, 2024, 11am-10pm.
Star Wars Breakfast at Hy-Vee
7280 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
1500 Central Park Commons Dr, Eagan, MN 55121
16150 Pilot Knob Rd, Lakeville, MN 55044
Did you know that Hy-Vee serves a hot breakfast weekends from 6am-2pm? This Sunday the Force is strong with your eggs at this Star Wars themed meal. No reservations necessary. May 5, 2024, 8-11am.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot, 3220 Denmark Ave, Eagan, MN 55121
1300 Mendota Rd E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
8334 Tamarack Village, Woodbury, MN 55125
Kids can put together simple DIY projects the first Saturday of the month for free. This month kids can put together a blooming flower picture frame. May 4, 2024, 9am-12pm.
