Twin Cities Guide to Family Activities this Week: June 15-19, 2026
Things to do this week in Minneapolis & St Paul with your kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities family activities for the week of June 15-19, 2026. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. Because the parents that make up the FFTC are always dreaming up ways to make life easier to manage with kids, we’ve organized our summer event information by region of the Twin Cities metro area – we’ve got you covered no matter your corner!
How to plan your family fun this week
More events this week around the Twin Cities Metro Area
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities on Monday, June 15, 2026
Opening now for daily summer hours: St Paul swimming pools
Highland Park Aquatic Center
1840 Edgcumbe Rd, St Paul, MN 55116
Children’s activity pool, diving well & slide. Open regular weekday hours, 2026. $6-$8/pp. Twilight discount – $5 after 5pm.
Como Regional Park Pool
1151 Wynne Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
Features a zip line, climbing wall, lazy river and separate splash pool. Open regular hours starting, $6-$8/pp. Twilight discount.
Around the Twin Cities Metro: Tot Time Open Swims
Minneapolis & St Paul do not have weekday tot swims, but there are several pools around the greater Twin Cities metro that offer these special times. Make sure to note for tot swims that each pool sets their own age limit to participate. These typically range from kids under 5-8 years of age so you’ll want to hit the link for details before heading out to swim. Also note that not each venue offers a discounted admission rate – but many do! FIND ALL THE DETAILS ON TWIN CITIES TOT SWIMS HERE!
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim – 9:30-10:30am
- EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates – 9:30-10:30am
- EDINA Aquatic Center Lil Lagoon Tot Time – 10-11:30am
- RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time – 10-11am
- SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time – 11am-12:30pm
- ST LOUIS PARK Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time – 9:30am-11am
Where can I find the Puppet Wagon in the Twin Cities?
If you’re willing to venture a little outside of the mid-Metro, several Twin Cities communities offer free puppet shows in the park. We track progress of the wagon here:
- APPLE VALLEY Puppet Wagon – daily during the week
- EAGAN Spark! Mobile Puppet Wagon – daily during the week
- GOLDEN VALLEY Puppet Wagon – Wed-Thurs
- LAKEVILLE Puppet Wagon – Mon-Thurs
- ROSEVILLE Puppet Wagon – Tues-Thurs
- WOODBURY Puppet Wagon – Mon-Thurs
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Around the Twin Cities Metro: Tot Time Open Swims
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim – 9:30-10:30am
- COON RAPIDSÂ Bunker Beach Tot Time – 8:45-10:45am
- EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates – 9:30-10:30am
- EDINA Aquatic Center Lil Lagoon Tot Time – 10-11:30am
- RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time – 10-11am
- SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time – 11am-12:30pm
- ST LOUIS PARK Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time – 9:30am-11am
TUESDAY FEATURED STORYTIME Wild Rumpus Storytime
2720 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410
This popular story time for toddlers & preschoolers is one of our favorites in the Twin Cities. Stick around to see how many critters (yes, animal critters) you can spot slinking around the store! June 16, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
MINNEAPOLIS Riverview Theater Summer Kids Matinees
Riverview Theater, 3800 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Playing this week of June is Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. All seats just $2! June 16, 2026, 10am.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ST PAUL Union Depot Days of Summer
214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
The third Wednesday of each month this summer means special activities and entertainment aimed right at kids and their families, including free admission to Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store! June 17, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE.
Around the Twin Cities Metro: Tot Time Open Swims
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim – 9:30-10:30am
- EDINA Aquatic Center Lil Lagoon Tot Time – 10-11:30am
- SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time – 11am-12:30pm
- RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time – 10-11am
- ST LOUIS PARK Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time – 9:30am-11am
Try a new park or playground on Wednesday
MINNEAPOLIS Drop-in Canoeing at Loring Lake
1382 Willow St. Minneapolis, MN 55403
This is the perfect way to get your feet wet (pun intended) if you’re new to canoeing or a little rusty. All equipment, including life jackets, are provided. And park staff are on hand to dole out tips and techniques. Learn more about what you’ll find at LORING PARK – a free wading pool, newer playground equipment, gardens and a pretty fountain. June 17, 2026, 5-7pm. FREE.
ST PAUL ExploraTots at Crosby Farm Park Regional Park
2595 Crosby Farm Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55116
The program consists of themed activity stations, a story, hike and a take-home activity. Meet at the picnic shelter. Must register in advance at the link as space is limited. If the program is full, CROSBY FARM PARK is still a great place for a family walk. June 17, 2026, 10-11:30am, FREE.Â
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXPLORATOTS PROGRAM IN ST PAUL PARKS!
More family fun ideas for Wednesday: Berry picking!
Pick-your-own strawberry patches near the Twin Cities
It’s perhaps the sweetest time of the year – when the strawberries have ripened and a handful beats any trip to the candy store. We’ve rounded up the best places to pick your own strawberries in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro as we think an outing to harvest your own makes for a pretty sweet family outing.
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM SOCIALS IN THE PARK!
ST PAUL MLK Ice Cream Social
Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 271 Mackubin St, St Paul
Enjoy free ice cream while you play at the park. June 17, 2026, 6-8pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities on Thursday, June 18, 2026
Around the Twin Cities Metro: Tot Time Open Swims
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim – 9:30-10:30am
- COON RAPIDS Bunker Beach Tot Time – 8:45-10:45am
- EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates – 9:30-10:30am
- EDINA Aquatic Center Lil Lagoon Tot Time – 10-11:30am
- RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time – 10-11am
- SOUTH ST PAUL Lorraine Park Splash Pool Toddler Time – 11am-12:30pm
- ST LOUIS PARK Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time – 9:30am-11am
Featured St Paul splash pad
Phalen Regional Park Splash PadÂ
1600 Phalen Dr, Saint Paul, MNÂ 55106
Kids can make a quick dash from the splash pad fountains to the large and sandy Phalen Park beach. This beautiful park also offers trails, a tot lot, a fire ring, a rec center, tennis courts and regular family events. Daily 9am-9pm. FREE.
ST PAUL Lil’ Explorer Thursdays at Como Zoo
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MNÂ 55103
The beloved (at least by my family) preschool program offers weekly themed activities to the 4-and-under set. Think sand tables, sponge painting, worm digs and storytimes. June 18, 2026, 10am-12pm.
MINNEAPOLIS Movies in the Parks
Creekview Park, 5001 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55430
Bring snacks, seating & bug spray! Tonight’s flick is GOAT (PG). June 18, 2026, 9pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities on Friday, June 19, 2026Â
Around the Twin Cities Metro: Tot Time Open Swims
- APPLE VALLEY Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim – 9:30-10:30am
- EAGAN Cascade Bay Little Mates – 9:30-10:30am
- EDINA Aquatic Center Lil Lagoon Tot Time – 10-11:30am
- RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time – 10-11am
- SHAKOPEE SandVenture Splish & Splash Tot Time – 9:15-10:45am
- ST LOUIS PARK Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time – 9:30am-11am
ST PAUL Juneteenth at the Fort
200 Tower Ave  Saint Paul, MN 55111
These special tours and events strive to make learning about Minnesota history FUN! Today at Fort Snelling kids can get hands-on and role play life at the historic site in its earliest days. Just look at my tween & teen having a blast! June 19, 2026, 10am-4pm. $8-$12/pp.
Fun things to do this weekend in the Twin Cities, June 20-21, 2026
Too many fun things to list here, I’ll tell you that. So we publish a separate guide each weekend with up-to-the-last-minute ideas for spending family time together.
