Things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro this weekend – with kids & family!
This Weekend Family Guide includes events and activities near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, communities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, New Hope, Prior Lake, Richfield, Shakopee, St Louis Park, Victoria & Waconia.
This guide covers the weekend of April 20-21, 2024. Not locating the city you’re looking for? We also cover tons of fun family events in the areas of:
Welcome to April in the Twin Cities!
For more ideas on spending spring family time together this EARTH DAY weekend, hippity hop over to our APRIL FAMILY GUIDE, our ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR.
Fun outdoor activities in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro parks this weekendÂ
We’ve got the details on dozens of outdoor activities presented by local, county and regional park systems across the greater Twin Cities. The following are a few of our best suggestions for activities near your neighborhood this weekend. You can get more ideas on our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR or peruse the links below to seek out local outdoor things to do with kids this weekend in the parks. Some fun family ideas for you here:
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Earth Day Events
Eden Prairie Eco Expo
The Eden Prairie Eco Expo’s Family Fun Zone features baby goats, pollinator information games and coloring. April 20, 2024, 10am-6pm. FREE.
Wood Lake Nature Center Earth Day Celebration
6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield 55423
Visitors are invited to help clean up litter, participate in a prairie restoration project and visit the booths of an Earth Day fair. Food Trucks onsite. April 21, 2024; 1pm-4pm. FREE. Find out more about the family-friendly features of Wood Lake Nature Center.
Lowry’s Earth Day Celebration
Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386
Participants will go on a hunt for clues in the form of Earth Day riddles to learn ways to help the Earth. April 20, 2024; 10am-2pm. FREE.
More spring park events this weekend in the Twin Cities Southwest MetroÂ
Free Family Fun Day at Richardson: Earth Day Seed Balls
Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington MN
This weekend, make a seed ball to take home and plant. While you’re exploring the outdoors around the nature center, help collect trash and take a self-guided hike. Learn more about all the kid-friendly details at RICHARDSON NATURE CENTER. April 21, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
Open House at Pond Dakota Mission Park
401 E 104th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Each Saturday, history comes alive – often the programs are held outside so dress for the weather. Enjoy hands-on activities and walk on the trails. This weekend, explore the Pond House detective style answering questions and having fun learning. April 20, 2024. Drop in from 1-4pm, FREE or suggested donation of $2/pp.
Nature Rocks! Eden Prairie Outdoor Center Open House
Eden Prairie Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
Drop in to meet the resident animals, learn about programs and events. April 20 2024, 10am-1pm. FREE.
Saturday Morning on the Farm
Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
This wonderful working farm is a great place for kids to get close and in barns (that’s my delighted daughter pictured). Read about a spring visit to the farm here. Spots will fill quickly. If you can’t make it to one of the farm tours, stop over for a self-guided walk around the grounds. Make and take with you a fiber craft. April 20, 2024, drop in between 9:30am-12pm. $6/pp.
Find more chances to meet fuzzy Minnesota farm babies!
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southwest Metro
Sensory Friendly Fire Station Open House
Minnetonka Fire Station 1, 14550 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55305
Get up close to fire trucks, ambulance and police cars without the lights or sirens. Meet a firefighter and get a cookie. April 20, 2024, 10m-1pm.
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Creativity Workshop at LEGO Imagination Center
Mall of America®, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
LEGO-loving kids, build your own LEGO photo frame to display one of your favorite achievements. Please note, this activity is for kids ages 6-12 and registration in advance is a must. April 20-21, 2024. FREE.
Space Adventure at Lakeshore Learning
5699 W 16th St, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Hands-on, STEM-based fun this weekend includes crafting your own space shuttle to take home and learning about our solar system. No registration, just walk in and explore the store. April 20, 2024, 11am-3pm. FREE.