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 & Wayzata.
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!
We’ve got such a spring in our step these days, enjoying the sunshine and piling up fresh, fun family events for our weekend guide. There’s even more to explore over in our GUIDE TO SPRING IN THE TWIN CITIES and our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR. We try to keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs, tastes, size and budget no matter the season or reason.Â
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 Southwest Metro 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:
Free Family Fun Day at Richardson Nature Center
Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington MN
This weekend, create an obstacle course for a turtle! May 5, 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, it’s about old-fashioned indoor games: play whirling tops and decorate your own to take home. May 4, 2024. Drop in from 1-4pm, FREE or suggested donation of $2/pp.
Chaska Earth Day in May
McKnight Park, 2905 McKnight Road Chaska, MN 55318
A free outdoor event in honor of Earth Day with educational booths and hands-on activities for the whole family. May 4, 2024, 10am-1pm.Â
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. May 4, 2024, 10am-1pm. FREE.
Free Fun in the Park at Lowry Nature Center
7025 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386
Drop in at your leisure to discover pond dwellers using nets and bowls, meet live raptor birds and take a nature walk to search for signs of spring. Program held at LOWRY NATURE CENTER. May 4, 2024, 1-3pm. FREE.
More ideas for things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities with kids – Southwest Metro
Meet the spring Minnesota farm babies!
Saturday Morning on the Farm
Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Explore the barn, gardens, greenhouses and pastures and visit the new spring animals! Make-and-take a a fiber craft for a small fee. May 4, 2024, 9:30am-12pm. $6/pp.
Spring Petting Zoo at The Mustard Seed
10,000 Great Plains Blvd, Chaska MN 55318
Hasse Farms Family brings their spring animals to the landscape center for you to pet. Come hungry, there’s also a taco food truck. May 5, 2024, 11am-3pm. FREE.
FIND MORE MINNESOTA FARM BABIES AROUND MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL:
- FAWN-DOE-ROSA WILDLIFE PARK, St Croix Falls, WI: Opening Weekend
- MINNESOTA ZOO, Apple Valley: Farm Babies at the Wells Fargo Family Farm
- TWIN CITIES FESTIVAL, Brooklyn Park: Spring Babies (final weekend!)
Storyfest with Story Arts of MN
Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, 55431
The schedule includes a full day of workshops, storytelling performances and open mics. Of most interest to families attending with kids: a free family story concert from 4-5pm and a youth and family storytelling workshop. May 4, 2024. FREE.
Artistry Theater: The Sound of Music
Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, 55431
Watch all the classic songs that stirred your emotions since YOU were a kid – now introduce them to your own kids, live onstage. Shows May 4 & 5, 2024 at 2pm Tickets $26-$56/pp.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
The super talented young actors at Stages Theatre present a live adaptation of the book by the same name – set to song! Runtime is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission. Appropriate for all ages. May 4, shows at 10am (sensory-friendly) & 1pm and May 5, shows at 1pm & 4pm. Tickets $17-$24.
More free or low cost things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities - Southwest Metro
Edina Vehicle Day
10 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435
Kids! You get the chance to sit in the driver’s seat and pretend to be firefighters, truck drivers and delivery people! Find out more about events at Southdale Center. May 4, 2024, 10am-12pm.Â
GET REVVED UP FOR SUMMER WITH OUR CALENDAR OF TWIN CITIES TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENTS!
kiddywampus Family Game Day
Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
kiddywampus is one of our favorite independent toy shops in the Twin Cities so we are happy to promote their Game Day event. Admission is just one gently used game to donate and then you can try out all kinds of new games, participate in raffles and snag a swag bag. May 4, 2024, 11am-3pm. FIND MORE FAMILY FUN IDEAS IN HOPKINS!
Wayzata Spring Splash
Panoway on Wayzata Bay – 688 Lake St E Wayzata, MN 55391
The area YMCA, Three Rivers Park District, Wayzata Community Ed, and more organizations are hosting an afternoon of fun activities to get you excited about summer camps and programming. Free food and ice cream treats! May 4, 2024, 10am-12pm. FREE.
Richfield Board Game Night
Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MNÂ 55423
Calling all ages 10+ who love to play board games! Gather with others who feel likewise – Games by James and Air Traffic will bring by both classic and new tabletop games to play and rec staff will be present to help teach rules if necessary. May 4, 2024, 5-9pm. FREE.
Nature Novice: Mother’s Day Floral Workshop
MN Valley National Wildlife, 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
How about a mom-and-me date to learn about pollinators then craft a pressed floral arrangement keepsake? If it’s nice out you’ll for sure want to take a walk out on the trails with Mom, too. Please try to register in advance at the link, some walk-up space may be available. May 4, 2024, 1-2pm. FREE.
PLAN AHEAD FOR MORE TWIN CITIES MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS!
Free First Saturday Art Lab
Edina Art Center, 4701 W 64th St, Edina, MN 55435
Register ahead, then drop in to make art from a variety of supplied materials the first Saturday of the month. Dabble, explore, try at no cost to you. May 4, 2024, 10am-12pm.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
400 W 79th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
13100 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
6301 Richfield Pkwy, Richfield, MN 55423
1701 Co Rd 18, Shakopee, MN 55379
5800 Cedar Lk Rd S, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Kids can put together simple DIY projects the first Saturday of the month for free. This month kids can put together and decorate a spring flower picture frame. May 4, 2024, 9am-12pm.
Garden Wonders at Lakeshore Learning
5699 W 16th St, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Hands-on, educational fun teaches kids in the preschool years about simple STEM concepts. This month, learn about plants, bugs and wildflowers. You’ll even get to plant a seed to take home. No registration, just walk in and explore the store. May 4, 2024, 11am-3pm. FREE.
Chaska Bike Rodeo
Family Learning Center, 110600 Village Rd, Chaska, MN 55318
May is bike month! Get yourself to a local bike rodeo such as this one in Chaska with biking skills stations, helmet and bike inspections, games, music and snacks. Get summer biking safety tips and take a group bike ride on a nearby trail. May 5, 2024, 3-5pm with ride from 5-6pm. FREE.
